Cocktail barTaproom$$Mon-Thu 16:00-23:00; Fri 15:00-00:00; Sat 12:00-00:00; Sun 12:00-22:00
East Raleigh neighbourhood bar with a dog-friendly beer garden and charity pints on Tuesdays. The Czech-style pilsner is among the best pours in the city.
Signature drink: Czech pilsner
Food: Southern food from Wilson's Eatery
Cocktail barOyster bar$$$Sun-Thu 17:00-21:00; Fri 17:00-22:00; Sat 16:00-22:00; Sat-Sun brunch 11:00-16:00
St. Roch's bar is built around oysters and matching cocktails. Half-price oysters from 17:00 to 18:00; NOLA-influenced spirits and Gulf Coast preparations.
Signature drink: Gulf Coast-inspired cocktails
Food: Full oyster and seafood kitchen
Cocktail barTaproom$$Thu 16:30-23:00; Fri 15:00-22:00; Sat 13:00-22:00; Sun 14:00-19:00
Following the downtown closure in April 2024, Clouds operates a Thu-Sun taproom in North Hills. The German-inspired lager programme remains the core identity.
Signature drink: German-inspired American craft lagers
Food: None
Cocktail barTaproom$Mon-Tue 15:00-22:00; Wed 12:00-22:00; Thu-Fri 12:00-23:00; Sat 12:00-22:00; Sun 12:00-19:00
Every beer brewed in honour of Raleigh as the City of Oaks. The Neil Street taproom offers 32 rotating taps; a Study Bar on-site makes it a neighbourhood hub.
Signature drink: 32 rotating taps of City of Oaks-themed ales
Food: Snacks
Cocktail barCocktail bar$$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