La Farm Bakery ★ 4.4
The Triangle's premier French boulangerie by James Beard-nominated Master Baker Lionel Vatinet. Breads, pastries, and viennoiseries baked fresh daily.
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Foundation Bar ★ 4.4
Subterranean Fayetteville Street cocktail bar open since 2009, built on domestic spirits and NC draft beer. Imbibe Magazine recognised its cocktail programme.
Foundation Bar ★ 4.4
Domestic-spirits-only subterranean cocktail bar on Fayetteville Street, open until 02:00. Crowds thin by midnight; Imbibe-recognised cocktails.
OrderSeasonal domestic-spirits cocktails
La Farm Bakery ★ 4.4
TipGo on a Saturday at 08:00 when the croissants are fresh. The sourdough boule is the loaf to take home if you're self-catering.
Foundation Bar ★ 4.4
TipAsk the bartender to choose for you based on spirit preference. The seasonal menu is built around what's best, not what's popular.
Foundation Bar ★ 4.3
A pioneering subterranean cocktail bar on Fayetteville Street, open since 2009. Built on domestic spirits and NC draft beer; Imbibe-recognised cocktails.
OrderSeasonal domestic-spirits cocktails, NC-only draft beer
La Farm Bakery (Creekside) ★ 4.3
North Raleigh Creekside location of the James Beard-nominated La Farm Bakery. Fresh breads and pastries daily; Counter Culture coffee; eat-in available.
La Farm Bakery (Glenwood South) ★ 4.3
Downtown outpost of the James Beard-nominated Triangle boulangerie. Breads, pastries, and viennoiseries alongside Counter Culture espresso and brunch plates.
Transfer Co. Food Hall ★ 4.2
Raleigh's flagship food hall in Old East Raleigh. Ten vendors include Korean BBQ, Indian, Japanese ramen, empanadas, bagels, and Burial Beer on tap.
OrderKorean BBQ bowls, Empanadas, Indian street food
La Farm Bakery ★ 4.2
La Farm sources Counter Culture Coffee at both Raleigh locations. Espresso and filter served alongside daily-baked bread; specialty-standard barista training.
Dram and Draught ★ 4.2
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.
Vitis House ★ 4.2
NC's first WSET wine school doubles as a wine bar. Food-and-wine pairing classes at $115-150 per person; the most serious wine education in the Triangle.
Trophy Brewing Co ★ 4.2
Raleigh's most established craft brewery, founded in 2013 with five locations. Morgan Street original: rotating house ales and wood-fired pizza.
Vitis House ★ 4.2
TipBook the Spanish food-and-wine pairing class rather than a standalone tasting if you have a choice; the food component makes the learning stick.
Sitti ★ 4.1
Downtown Raleigh's most established Lebanese restaurant. Falafel, shawarma, mixed grill, and mezze anchor the menu; Sunday brunch adds a wider spread.
OrderFalafel, Mixed grill, Mezze platter
Sitti ★ 4.1
Downtown Raleigh's most established Lebanese restaurant. Falafel, shawarma, mixed grill, and mezze across a long all-day window; Sunday brunch adds more.
OrderFalafel, Mixed grill kabobs, Mezze
Raleigh Times Bar ★ 4.1
A beautifully restored 1906 newspaper building housing one of downtown's better gastropubs. The entire staff holds Cicerone certification; Belgian beer focus.
OrderBelgian draft selections, Craft burgers
Dram and Draught ★ 4.1
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.
Order300+ world whiskeys, Local draught beer
Raleigh Times Bar ★ 4.1
A 1906 newspaper building now housing one of downtown's better gastropubs. Cicerone-certified staff; strong Belgian beer programme and late kitchen hours.
Dram and Draught ★ 4.1
Dram and Draught runs an international wine programme alongside 300-plus world whiskeys. The Glenwood South setting and late hours suit wine drinkers equally.
Raleigh Times Bar ★ 4.1
The 1906 newspaper building converts to a late-night pub Friday and Saturday until 02:00. Cicerone-certified staff and Belgian beer programme remain the draw.
OrderBelgian craft beer selection
Sitti ★ 4.1
Sunday brunch at Sitti adds mezze and egg dishes to the regular Lebanese menu. The shakshuka and mixed mezze board are satisfying for two; accessible pricing.
OrderMixed mezze board and shakshuka
Heirloom ★ 4.0
All-day cafe in Glenwood South serving Southeast Asian-inspired dishes, specialty coffee, and craft cocktails. Dinner reservations available.
OrderSoutheast Asian-spiced plates, Specialty coffee
Trophy Brewing Co (Morgan Street) ★ 4.0
The original Trophy Brewing location, founded in 2013. Wood-fired pizza and a rotating house ale programme in a relaxed setting; one of five Raleigh outposts.
OrderWood-fired pizza, House-brewed ales
Heirloom ★ 4.0
An all-day Southeast Asian-inspired cafe in Glenwood South. Coffee and cocktails carry the day; dinner service lifts into a fuller menu with spiced cooking.
OrderSoutheast Asian-spiced plates, Matcha drinks
Lynnwood Brewing Concern ★ 4.0
An east-side neighbourhood brewery with a dog-friendly beer garden and Tuesday charity pints. Crisp lagers to roasty stouts; Southern food adjacent.
OrderCzech-style pilsner, Dry Irish stout
Compass Rose Brewery ★ 4.0
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.
OrderGlobally inspired small plates, House ales
Heirloom ★ 4.0
A stylish all-day Southeast Asian-inspired cafe in Glenwood South. Specialty coffee and matcha through the day; a fuller dinner menu with spiced cooking.
Heirloom ★ 4.0
Heirloom sources specialty coffee with an Asian focus: espresso, filter, and matcha alongside a Southeast Asian-inspired kitchen in Glenwood South.
The Haymaker ★ 4.0
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.
Trophy Brewing (Five Points) ★ 4.0
The Five Points outpost of Trophy Brewing, serving house ales and wood-fired pizza. The neighbourhood taproom format draws a strong Oakwood residential crowd.
Lynnwood Brewing Concern ★ 4.0
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.
Lynnwood Brewing Concern ★ 4.0
East Raleigh brewery with a dog-friendly beer garden and charity pints on Tuesdays. Lagers through stouts on tap; Southern food from Wilson's Eatery adjacent.
Compass Rose Brewery ★ 4.0
Northeast Raleigh brewery founded in 2015 with a German beer hall aesthetic. In-house kitchen serves globally inspired food alongside ten-plus beer styles.
Trophy Brewing (Five Points) ★ 4.0
Five Points outpost of Trophy Brewing with rotating ales and wood-fired pizza. The neighbourhood taproom format suits the Oakwood residential community well.
The Haymaker ★ 4.0
Open until 02:00 nightly with DJ sets, comedy, and music bingo. Pick-Your-Proof format suits all guests; most cocktails under $11; punch bowls for groups.
OrderPick-Your-Proof cocktails and punch bowls
Lynnwood Brewing Concern ★ 4.0
Open until midnight Friday and Saturday on the east side. The Czech-style pilsner is the pour; the dog-friendly beer garden is the draw in warm weather.
OrderCzech pilsner and craft ales
Irregardless Cafe ★ 4.0
TipGo on a Tuesday or Wednesday evening when live music doesn't overwhelm the space. The Sunday brunch is one of the few unhurried brunch options in Raleigh.
Lynnwood Brewing Concern ★ 4.0
TipGo on a warm Tuesday evening for charity pints in the beer garden. Order the Czech-style pilsner first.
Irregardless Cafe ★ 4.0
Open since 1975, Raleigh's original farm-to-table restaurant. Sunday brunch features vegetarian and pescatarian dishes using seasonal local sourcing.
OrderSeasonal vegetable hash with eggs
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