Wye Hill and Killjoy are getting into the spirit with two seriously spirited Halloween pop-ups.
How Raleigh’s Bartenders Built the City’s Bar Culture
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.
First Look: Low Bar
Low Bar is bringing the neighborhood bar back to Downtown Raleigh. Meet Whiskey Kitchen’s seriously unserious new sibling—and the story behind its nostalgic digs.
2026 Bartender of the Year Nominees
From neighborhood favorites to the craftspeople behind Raleigh’s top cocktail programs, meet this year’s Best Bartender nominees, cast your vote and see them in action at The Cocktail Classic.
Dog-Friendly Bars in Raleigh
Not all “dog-friendly” spots are created equal. These Raleigh bars and breweries go the extra mile for your pup.
Raleigh’s Dive Bar Revival
Sticky floors, cheap pours and zero pretense—Raleigh’s dive bars are back in style. Here’s why the culture is resurging and where to start your crawl.
Glenwood’s Sage Room Gets Face-lift
Hibernian Hospitality’s private event space Sage Room is being rebranded from a private event space to a nightclub feat. DJs, bottle service and small plates.
Stadium Concerts Are Back
Carter-Finley is set to be a part-time music venue.
2025 Scroll Stoppers
Discover what had Raleigh talking in 2025—from viral civic shakeups to hot restaurant openings. See the stories everyone shared and debated.
Smash Social Now Serving
Pingpong, darts, cocktails and vibes collide at Smash Social Club—Raleigh’s newest upscale playground for food, drinks and high-energy fun on Glenwood.



