From pickleball bars to mini golf lounges, Raleigh’s nightlife is getting more interactive. These sportstainment spots turn a night out into a full-on experience.
Raleigh’s Best Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
Raleigh’s got grilled cheese game—from four-cheese wonders to packed numbers with Southern-style slaw and crispy bacon add-ons.
Cafe by Day, Bar by Night
Coffee by day, spirits by night—the coolest new place to grab a cuppa is your local wine bar.
Big Cat Bows on Brookside Drive
A collective of big-name hospitality vets have opened the first phase of Big Cat—with a market and sandwich counter still to come by the end of April.
Sober-Curious? Half-Proof Cocktails Are Here
Almost any drink can now be made full-proof, half-proof or zero proof at The Haymaker.
Raleigh’s Dive Bar Revival
Sticky floors, cheap pours and zero pretense—Raleigh’s dive bars are back in style. Here’s why the culture is resurging and where to start your crawl.
Local Legend: Slim’s
Downtown Raleigh’s OG dive bar Slim’s remains a fave for cheap drinks, pool, live music and a nostalgic grittiness you won’t find at Raleigh’s new cocktail bars.
Raleigh Restaurateurs Are Betting on the Burbs
As Wake County’s population continues to spread outward, more and more Raleigh chefs and restaurateurs are choosing to open eateries in the suburbs.
Raleigh’s Newest Brunch Bunch
From Mediterranean plates and a brunch club with day-party energy, these new additions prove Raleigh’s appetite for brunch is only getting bigger.
Crooked Hammock to Bow in April
We got a first look at Crooked Hammock Raleigh, which is anticipated to open at GlenLake this spring.