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BreweryNorth Hills
Founded in 2015, northeast Raleigh brewery with a German beer hall aesthetic in a 5,500 sq ft taproom. Ten-plus beer styles and food; family-friendly.
SignatureGlobally inspired small plates, House ales
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BreweryHillsborough Street
Every beer brewed in honour of Raleigh as the City of Oaks, with 32 rotating taps. Distributes throughout the Triangle; a Study Bar co-located on-site.
Signature32 rotating taps, City-themed ales
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Cocktail barDowntown
A pioneering subterranean cocktail bar on Fayetteville Street, open since 2009. Built on domestic spirits and NC draft beer; Imbibe-recognised cocktails.
SignatureSeasonal domestic-spirits cocktails, NC-only draft beer
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Whiskey barGlenwood South
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.
Signature300+ world whiskeys, Local draught beer
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Eastern NC BBQNorth Hills
A Raleigh institution since 1938 and one of the oldest barbecue joints in North Carolina. Vinegar-and-pepper whole-hog sells out daily; arrive before noon.
SignatureWhole-hog pulled pork, Hush puppies, Coleslaw
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Southern breakfastDowntown
At the City Market since 1989, Big Ed's serves scratch-made biscuits, country ham, and grits. The room is deliberately unchanged; breakfast and lunch only.
SignatureScratch biscuits, Country ham and eggs, Grits