After a neck-in-neck round of voting, we unveil the best bars in Raleigh across all categories—including Best Overall + Best Burbs.
Cocktail Classic Creations
Mix up our Best Bartender nominees’ riffs on classic cocktails from our annual Cocktail Classic.
The Cocktail Classic 2025 Recap
Our third annual The Cocktail Classic, held at The Exchange Raleigh Nov. 15, was the party of the year. See photos from the event here.
Best Bartender Top Pours
Raleigh’s Best Bartender noms name their favorite cocktails to craft. Catch them in action at The Cocktail Classic Nov. 15.
2025 Best Bartender Noms Revealed
Raleigh Mag’s Best Bartender nominations are back! Cast your vote, then sip, snack and party with the city’s top ’tenders at The Cocktail Classic Nov. 15.
The Call That Saved Scott Crawford’s life
Scott Crawford to honor 20th sober anniversary with dinner for Healing Transitions.
Rock the Vote for Raleigh Magazine’s Best Bartender 2024 Nominees
RM reveals its 2024 class of Best Bartender nominees so you can belly up to the bars—and sip their crafts at The Cocktail Classic—to get ready to rock the vote!
Below Surface Spirits
Scott Crawford’s new basement cocktail concept Sous Terre is now open in the former Atlantic Lounge space on Person Street.
Subterranean Spirits
Scott Crawford has taken over the lease of Atlantic Lounge to reopen as underground bar Sous Terre, with Jordan Joseph leading the cocktail program.