Neptunes Parlour ★ 3.9
Downtown subterranean bar open until 02:00 on weekends. DJs, karaoke, arcade games, and pinball; one of the consistently busy late-night options in Raleigh.
Signature drink: Fresh-ingredient cocktails
Food: None
Raleigh Times Bar is a bar in Raleigh.
A 1906 newspaper building now housing one of downtown's better gastropubs. Cicerone-certified staff; strong Belgian beer programme and late kitchen hours.
Editorially verified June 24, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Food program: American pub fare
Address: 14 E Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Downtown subterranean bar open until 02:00 on weekends. DJs, karaoke, arcade games, and pinball; one of the consistently busy late-night options in Raleigh.
Signature drink: Fresh-ingredient cocktails
Food: None
A multi-storey Glenwood South institution with one of the world's largest draft selections. The rooftop deck is the draw in good weather; knowledgeable staff.
Signature drink: Extensive rotating draft selection
Food: Bar snacks and small plates
NC's first WSET wine school doubles as a wine bar with Spanish and Mediterranean cooking. Classes include tastings; the bar is open to class participants.
Signature drink: Spanish and Mediterranean wine selections
Food: Spanish and Mediterranean food pairings
The Five Points outpost of Trophy Brewing, serving house ales and wood-fired pizza. The neighbourhood taproom format draws a strong Oakwood residential crowd.
Signature drink: House-brewed ales and lagers
Food: Pizza and bar snacks
Brewery Bhavana's Belgian farmhouse ales are world-class. The dim sum kitchen means drinking and eating well happen side by side; Michelin Guide recommended.
Signature drink: Belgian-inspired farmhouse ales
Food: Full dim sum kitchen
Walk-in only; seating list from 16:30. Stanbury's bar programme is one of the most respected in the city, designed to complement the seasonal kitchen menu.
Signature drink: Seasonal craft cocktails
Food: Full seasonal American kitchen