Cocktail barTaproom$Mon-Tue 15:00-22:00; Wed 12:00-22:00; Thu-Fri 12:00-23:00; Sat 12:00-22:00; Sun 12:00-19:00
Every beer brewed in honour of Raleigh as the City of Oaks. The Neil Street taproom offers 32 rotating taps; a Study Bar on-site makes it a neighbourhood hub.
Signature drink: 32 rotating taps of City of Oaks-themed ales
Food: Snacks
Cocktail barCocktail bar$$Daily 16:00-02:00
Subterranean Fayetteville Street cocktail bar open since 2009, built on domestic spirits and NC draft beer. Imbibe Magazine recognised its cocktail programme.
Signature drink: Seasonal domestic-spirits cocktails
Food: Light snacks
Cocktail barCocktail bar$$Mon-Fri 16:00-02:00; Sat-Sun 12:00-02:00
Best known for its Pick-Your-Proof format, letting guests choose the alcohol level of any cocktail. DJ nights, comedy, music bingo; most cocktails under $11.
Signature drink: Pick-Your-Proof cocktail (zero, half, or full alcohol)
Food: Snacks and punch bowls
Whiskey barWhiskey bar$$Daily 17:00-02:00
A Glenwood South bar built around 300-plus world whiskeys and rotating local draught beers. Opened in 2016; wine, mocktails, and THC beverages also available.
Signature drink: World whiskey selection (300+ bottles)
Food: Small plates
Whiskey barWhiskey bar$$$Mon 17:00-00:00; Tue-Thu 11:00-00:00; Fri-Sat 11:00-02:00; Sun 11:00-00:00
Over 400 whiskeys across bourbon, rye, Scotch, Irish, and Japanese paired with a full Southern kitchen emphasising local sourcing. NC trout is a standout.
Signature drink: American rye whiskey programme (400+ selections)
Food: Full Southern kitchen
Cocktail barGastropub$$Mon-Thu 11:00-23:00; Fri-Sat 11:00-02:00; Sun 11:00-23:00
A 1906 newspaper building now housing one of downtown's better gastropubs. Cicerone-certified staff; strong Belgian beer programme and late kitchen hours.
Signature drink: Belgian and craft beer programme
Food: American pub fare