2 late-night dives in Raleigh our editors have drunk at, sorted by score. All Raleigh nightlife.
Raleigh Times Bar ★ 4.1
14 E Hargett St, Raleigh, NC 27601
The former Raleigh Times newspaper building (1906) is Raleigh's most storied downtown bar. The Belgian beer programme, Cicerone-certified staff, and no-nonsense pub atmosphere make it more a serious bar than a dive, but the unaffected crowd and affordable pints put it in this category. Open until 02:00 on weekends.
Dram and Draught ★ 4.1
1 Glenwood Ave, Suite 101, Raleigh, NC 27603
A Glenwood South whiskey and beer bar open until 02:00 nightly with a no-pretension atmosphere and affordable pours. 300-plus world whiskeys alongside rotating local draught beers; wine, mocktails, and THC beverages also available. One of the more reliable late-night options on Glenwood Avenue.