After a neck-in-neck round of voting, we unveil the best bars in Raleigh across all categories—including Best Overall + Best Burbs.
Two New Cocktail Bars Coming to Raleigh
Entrepreneur Patrick Shanahan opening two new concepts: Capulet Cocktail Club and a Japanese-American bar in the former Fox Liquor Bar space.
Foundation’s Dix Whiskey
Foundation’s just-launched Dix Whiskey is made with NC-based Cook’s Mill and aged with reclaimed white oak from Dix Park.
Meet the Dirty Spritz
Coming to play at Killjoy, this spritz-meets-dirty-martini bevvy will fulfill any naughty summer urges.
Take a Shot at Raleigh Bar Trivia
From RM’s first Best Bartender to Raleigh’s sweet historic cocktail, bend your brain with this quiz on local bars and bartenders.
Below Surface Spirits
Scott Crawford’s new basement cocktail concept Sous Terre is now open in the former Atlantic Lounge space on Person Street.
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.
Stir Craze
Negroni Week is Sept. 18–24—here’s a roundup of bars throughout the Triangle that are participating this year.
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!
Pardon the Dust
Wolfe & Porter is reopening after major renovations to its interior and exterior spaces Jan. 29.