Raleigh’s best bars share more than great drinks. Meet the interconnected generation of bartenders fighting to keep the neighborhood bar—and the community it creates—alive.
Best Bars 2026 Voting Now Open!
It’s that time of year again to vote for your favorite bars and bartender in Raleigh! From Best Cocktail Bar to Best Brewery, Dive, etc., this is your chance to name your faves.
A Look Inside Our 2025 Best Bars Awards Party
Cheers to another incredible Best Bars Awards Party! Relive the night via behind-the-scenes photos.
Hibernian Hits 25th Anniversary
The Hibernian on Glenwood South will celebrate 25 years as one of Raleigh’s favorite bars in May.
Play Cupid for Your Pals Via New Event
A new event called Pitch-A-Friend gives attendees a chance to help their friends find a date with a short presentation.
Close Out the Year With Raleigh Magazine
As 2024 comes to an end, close out the year with Raleigh Magazine via events like The Cocktail Classic, DTR tree lighting and more.
Raleigh’s 50 Best Bars
Raleigh Magazine reveals its class of best bars for 2023 across a range of categories, including Best Overall and Best Bartender.
Sixth Annual Raleigh’s Best Bars 2022
We asked Raleighites to name their favorite bars over a slew of categories—and y’all rocked the vote. Presenting the 2022 list of best bars/best bartender!
What Even Is a Bar?
What you need to know when voting for your favorite Raleigh bars/bartender in our Best Bars Awards