Soothe the cold-weather chill with a hot toddy—aka Southern cough syrup—at these bars and restaurants around Raleigh.
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.
New Year’s Eve Parties Around Town
Ring in 2026 Raleigh style with the city’s best New Year’s Eve parties, prix fixe dinners, Champagne toasts and more.
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.
Your 2025 Raleigh Pride Guide
This year’s Raleigh Pride promises to be bigger and better than ever. Here’s your ultimate lineup of events happening around town throughout the month of June.
THC and CBD Beverages Are All the Buzz
CBD and THC beverages are having a moment in Raleigh, with a bevvy of local businesses either brewing their own or adding multiple ops to their menus.
Le Dive Serving up Late-Night Bites in DTR
Neptunes sister bar Le Dive is catering to the late-night crowd with cheap drinks and bar food bites served until 2am—plus Sunday brunch.
Best Shakshuka in Raleigh
If you’ve never had shakshuka for brunch before, you’re missing out. Here’s where to get the saucy poached egg dish at restaurants in Raleigh.
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.
Where to Cheers to Negroni Week
Negroni Week is taking place Sept. 16–22 to benefit Slow Food! Here’s where to imbibe in Raleigh.