Rock the Vote for Raleigh Magazine’s Best Bartender 2024 Nominees

’Tis the season—and, to get you in the spirit (literally), we reveal RM’s 2024 class of Best Bartender nominees so you can belly up to their bars in front of voting for some, ahem, research to cast your ballot in the other big election this year. For extra credit—and the party of the year—come see Raleigh’s most talented ’tenders in action at our annual The Cocktail Classic, now back bigger and better on Saturday, Nov. 16, presented by and unfolding at The Exchange Raleigh. The highly coveted ticket (seriously—don’t risk the FOMO) scores you entry to the spirited affair where you’ll rub shoulders with our city’s coolest while tippling unlimited ’tails by Raleigh’s finest as they mix up riffs on classics in tandem with top-tier liquor labels—alongside tastes and tunes to keep you buzzing all night long. Best Bartender (and Bars!) voting opens soon, so drink—er, study—up… then rock the vote and stay tuned for our February Best Bars Issue. And to keep up with voting dates, party details and more, sign up for our free newsletters at raleighmag.com and/or follow us @raleighmagazine. Early bird event ticket prices end Oct. 20, cocktailclassicraleigh.com

Rey Kukela, Aunty Betty’s

Brian Danger Small (aka “Smalls”), The Blind Barbour

Jacob Gallant, The Cellar @ Wolfe & Porter

Kellie Corcoran, Clockwork

Duke Campbell, Dram & Draught

Bryan Nunez, Flask Cocktail Bar

Kaylah Thomas, Gussie’s

Brianna Beatty, Killjoy

Jefferson Canaveral, William & Company

Tyler Etheridge, Watts & Ward

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