9 Spots to Catch the Canes Game
Where to cheer on our Bunch of Champions
Hockey’s back, baby (!)—and after bringing the Stanley Cup home, the Canes are storming into another season with Raleigh ready to raise a glass, and hopefully another banner. Whether you’re looking for wall-to-wall Caniacs, a classic neighborhood perch, or enough brews to last through overtime, these local watering holes have the eats, energy, and ice-cold pours to make missing the action at Lenovo feel a little less chilling. Throw on some red and black and sound the siren.
The Brass Tap
If variety is the spice of life, Brass Tap brings the heat. The West Street craft beer bar boasts 95-plus selections alongside cocktails, wine and shareable bites, plus screens tuned for major sports—including, yes, the NHL. Equal parts polished beer bar and game-day gathering place, it’s a solid DTR play for the Caniac who wants to yell at a power play with something a little more interesting than a light lager in hand.
Carolina Ale House
When the Canes hit the ice, Carolina Ale House knows the assignment. A longtime official Hurricanes partner, it has hosted Canes watch parties for more than 20 years, complete with appearances from Stormy and the Canes Crew, giveaways, and enough game-day energy to make your barstool feel suspiciously close to the glass. Dozens of TVs, wings, burgers and cold beer seal the deal—and with Raleigh locations in North Raleigh and Brier Creek, there’s more than one house to call home.
Flying Saucer
Come for the Canes, stay to try a different beer (or two) every period. The Downtown staple has been pouring on Morgan Street since 2000, with hundreds of craft selections spanning NC and well beyond. Its laid-back beer-hall energy makes it an easy pick when you want the game without sacrificing the good-time atmosphere—and plenty of suds for celebrating every celly. Hockey + hops? Consider us saucer-eyed.
The Local
Sitting on Hurricane Alley Way practically in Lenovo Center’s backyard, The Local has increasingly become exactly what its name promises: a home base for local fans. The elevated sports bar is an official Canes Bar, pairing craft beer and a relaxed vibe with serious proximity to the action. Its hours even shift around Lenovo Center events. Didn’t snag a ticket? Pregaming before heading inside? Either way, this is about as close to the storm as you can get without stepping onto the ice.
Lynnwood Grill
The Northwest Raleigh hot spot knows how to keep things cozy—and Caniac. Lynnwood has the neighborhood-joint formula down: housebrewed craft beer, pizza, wings and the sort of relaxed atmosphere that makes settling in for three periods feel like hanging at a particularly well-stocked friend’s place. Better yet, Lynnwood is listed among the Hurricanes’ official partner bars. For the crowd craving something decidedly chill with its slap shots, consider this your Northwest Raleigh power play.
My Way Tavern
Win or lose, it’s always a great day at My Way. The neighborhood gem is perf for Caniacs who prefer their game days casual, convivial and accompanied by plenty of choices. Crowd around the horseshoe bar over a wide beer selection (including plenty of NC pours) and an all-American menu running the gamut from apps and salads to burgers, sandwiches and entrees—or post up outside on the TV-dotted patio. Already a Raleigh Mag pick for catching the game, it’s got exactly the unfussy, everybody-yell-at-the-TV-together energy hockey calls for. Because there’s no wrong way to Canes—only My Way.
Players Retreat
If Raleigh sports bars had rafters, PR would have a banner hanging from them. An Oak City institution, the watering hole is an official Canes Bar where every game is guaranteed on the big screens—both inside and out. Add burgers, brews and the sort of lived-in camaraderie you simply can’t manufacture, and you’ve got a bona fide retreat for the red-and-black faithful. Get there early, grab a seat and settle in. This classic knows the drill.
Ponysaurus Brewing Co.
Pony up for puck drop. Ponysaurus brings its signature cool-kid energy to Raleigh Iron Works, pairing the industrial-chic digs with plenty of room to post up with your fellow Caniacs. The full-service outpost pours the brewery’s beloved beers alongside cocktails, wine and a food lineup spanning pizza, garlic knots, salads and more. Translation: You can settle in hungry, thirsty and ready to cheer. And when the game’s over? No need to bolt—the hip Iron Works setting makes this one just as worthy of a postgame hang.
Teets
Talk about home-ice advantage. This Glenwood South watering hole is co-owned by former Hurricane Bates Battaglia and his brother, former pro hockey player Anthony Battaglia, so its Caniac cred runs deep. With multiple TVs, a giant projection screen, sprawling patios and an official Canes Bar designation, Teets is built for getting rowdy come puck drop. And after the Cup itself made Teets its first Raleigh stop following the Canes’ 2026 championship, consider its hockey-bar status officially etched in ice.