Dark, dive-y and delightfully unpretentious, Landmark Tavern has spent nearly two decades proving consistency is Raleigh’s favorite cocktail.
Q&A With Dive Bar Detective Ruben Nelson
We chatted up NC-based Ruben Nelson, aka the Diner and Dive Detective, for his fave dive bars on the East Coast—and where he’s headed next.
Local Legend: Sharky’s Place
OG dive proves the only thing in the water is loyalty.
Raleigh’s Best Bars of 2025
After a neck-in-neck round of voting, we unveil the best bars in Raleigh across all categories—including Best Overall + Best Burbs.
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.
Stay Slim’s
A new duo has the keys to Raleigh’s oldest music venue.
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!