Tucked into a century-old building in Downtown Sanford, The Liberation sets the scene before you even sit down. A century of character is baked into the exposed brick walls and original oak floors, and the menu of craft cocktails, small plates, and artisan desserts give you a reason to make an evening of it. The menu is rooted in what’s growing locally, with farm partnerships across four central North Carolina counties and a location just one block from the Sanford Farmers Market. You can taste the difference.