After a neck-in-neck round of voting, we unveil the best bars in Raleigh across all categories—including Best Overall + Best Burbs.
Staycation Mode
Sometimes the best vacay is a staycay—and Raleigh’s hotel and nightlife game is staycation certified. Match your mood with our local eat/drink/stay/do itineraries.
Raleigh’s Best Bars
Raleigh Magazine reveals the 2024 Best Bars, from cocktail to dive and everything in between—including Best Overall and Best Bartender.
Ditch the Apps for Relationship Building IRL
Raleigh’s new club scene: Locals are swapping screens for IRL socializing, joining run clubs, book clubs and more.
The Impact of Red Hat Amp Leaving DTR
Red Hat Amphitheater is due for an expansion, but a debate over a single block could lead to its permanent closure, costing millions.
City Leaders Meet To Talk the Future of Downtown Raleigh
Raleighties make plans to nudge DTR in the right direction.
Behind the Beer
The NC Craft Brewers Guild (NCCBG)’s new NC BrewShots film series features Raleigh’s own Crank Arm Brewing and Trophy Brewing.
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.
12 Things to Do in Raleigh This Week, Jan. 25–31
Here, 12 things to do in Raleigh this week, Jan. 25–31—from concerts and comedy shows to basketball games, a cooking workshop and more.
12 Things to Do in Raleigh This Week, Jan. 11–17
Here, 12 things to do in Raleigh this week, Jan. 11–17—from basketball games and foodie events to paint pouring workshops, hockey and more.



