Where to drink well in Raleigh by the glass and the bottle: natural, classical, and worth the cab fare.
Wine bars in Raleigh. natural, classical, and the grower-focused rooms worth the cab fare.
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.
PourSpanish producer selection by the glass
WineSpanish and Mediterranean wines; WSET-certified education programme
FoodSpanish and Mediterranean food pairings
Dram and Draught runs an international wine programme alongside 300-plus world whiskeys. The Glenwood South setting and late hours suit wine drinkers equally.
PourRotating wine by the glass
WineInternational and domestic wine alongside 300+ whiskeys
FoodSmall plates
The Angus Barn wine cellar holds over 1,400 labels and has won national wine programme awards. Accessible to diners alongside the steakhouse experience.
PourDry-aged beef pairing selection
WineAward-winning cellar of 1,400+ labels; domestic and international
FoodFull steakhouse kitchen
Poole's Diner bar counter: one of the most coveted seats in Raleigh for solo dining. The wine list skews natural and thoughtful; bar seats are first-come.
PourNatural wine by the glass to pair with macaroni au gratin
WineNatural and classic American and European wines
FoodFull rotating blackboard menu
Caffe Luna's Italian wine list is among the most focused in Raleigh, developed over nearly three decades alongside the classical Italian kitchen programme.
PourItalian regional selection by the glass
WineItalian and European wine list
FoodFull Italian kitchen
Stanbury's wine list leans toward natural and minimal-intervention producers, curated alongside the seasonal kitchen. Bar seats are first-come from 16:30.
PourSeasonal natural wine pairing
WineSeasonal American and European natural wines
FoodFull seasonal kitchen
The drinks programme at Bida Manda is developed to complement the Laotian kitchen's bold flavours. The wine list is curated for Southeast Asian food pairing.
PourHouse Laotian-inspired cocktails
WineCraft cocktails and wine with Southeast Asian pairing
FoodFull Laotian kitchen
Wine programme at Herons backs a Forbes Five-Star kitchen. Sommelier focus on American producers and European benchmarks; advance reservations essential.
PourVirginia wine pairing with seasonal menu
WineAmerican and international fine wine; Forbes Five-Star cellar
FoodContemporary American tasting menu and a la carte
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Join a fun mystery paint & sip night at a local Raleigh wine bar. Cold drinks, brushes and a surprise painting revealed on the night, no experience needed, just show u...
Guided tour · 3 hours
Explore downtown Raleigh on a guided food tour with a local guide. Taste Cantonese barbecue pork buns, Lebanese dishes, and more as you learn about the city's history ...
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Learn how to make sushi with a hands-on cooking class led by Chef Jenny. Make California and vegetable rolls with fresh ingredients and enjoy your creations.