Cocktail barTaproom$$Mon-Fri 16:00-22:00; Sat-Sun 12:00-22:00
The Five Points outpost of Trophy Brewing, serving house ales and wood-fired pizza. The neighbourhood taproom format draws a strong Oakwood residential crowd.
Signature drink: House-brewed ales and lagers
Food: Pizza and bar snacks
Cocktail barBrewery taproom$$$Mon-Thu 11:30-22:00; Fri-Sat 11:30-23:00; Sun 11:30-21:00
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
Cocktail barRestaurant bar$$$Tue-Thu 17:00-22:00; Fri-Sat 17:00-23:00
Walk-in only; seating list from 16:30. Stanbury's bar programme is one of the most respected in the city, designed to complement the seasonal kitchen menu.
Signature drink: Seasonal craft cocktails
Food: Full seasonal American kitchen
Cocktail barTaproom$$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