Guidebook for Raleigh
Drinks & Nightlife
Raleigh’s coolest new speakeasy. This underground bar has some of the best cocktails and comfy leather couches. If you’re looking for one of the best cocktail bars in the triangle, you don’t want to miss this one.
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Watts & Ward
200 S Blount StRaleigh’s coolest new speakeasy. This underground bar has some of the best cocktails and comfy leather couches. If you’re looking for one of the best cocktail bars in the triangle, you don’t want to miss this one.
Super cool brewery with indoor and outdoor seating. The sort of place everyone can enjoy.
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Природный заповедник Domer-Neff Nature Preserve
319 W Davie StSuper cool brewery with indoor and outdoor seating. The sort of place everyone can enjoy.
Very prohibition era speakeasy with strong cocktails. Dark and romantic ambiance - can't go wrong with this nook!
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The Green Light
108 E Hargett StVery prohibition era speakeasy with strong cocktails. Dark and romantic ambiance - can't go wrong with this nook!
Underground jazz bar with creative cocktails and funky vibe
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C. Grace
407 Glenwood AveUnderground jazz bar with creative cocktails and funky vibe
Oh the quintessential dueling piano bar...exactly what you expect.
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PLUS Dueling Piano Bar
510 Glenwood AveOh the quintessential dueling piano bar...exactly what you expect.
Underground speakeasy that features PAGES of whiskey. Need we say more?
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FOUNDATION
213 Fayetteville StUnderground speakeasy that features PAGES of whiskey. Need we say more?
Can't say enough great things about this chill spot. Holds the Guinness World Record for most beers on tap in one location, has a TO DIE FOR beer battered pretzel, and a very cool three-story layout with plenty of outdoor seating.
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Raleigh Beer Garden
614 Glenwood AvenueCan't say enough great things about this chill spot. Holds the Guinness World Record for most beers on tap in one location, has a TO DIE FOR beer battered pretzel, and a very cool three-story layout with plenty of outdoor seating.
Stylish and trendy cocktail bar downtown, just off the beaten path. The vibe here is great - think velvet couches and flower walls. The cocktails are amazing, and they're actually known for having the best mocktails in Raleigh!
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Killjoy
116 North West StreetStylish and trendy cocktail bar downtown, just off the beaten path. The vibe here is great - think velvet couches and flower walls. The cocktails are amazing, and they're actually known for having the best mocktails in Raleigh!
Very cool whiskey bar that has a wall full of spirits. Their flights are fantastic - you won't be disappointed! In walking distance to many other bars and restaurants, so it makes for a great stop on a night out.
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Dram & Draught
1 Glenwood AveVery cool whiskey bar that has a wall full of spirits. Their flights are fantastic - you won't be disappointed! In walking distance to many other bars and restaurants, so it makes for a great stop on a night out.
Parks & Nature
THE park to visit in Raleigh. It's a forest in the middle of the city with countless trail options.
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Государственный парк Уильяма Б. Амстеда
8801 Glenwood AveTHE park to visit in Raleigh. It's a forest in the middle of the city with countless trail options.
Beautiful lake with a 2ish mile paved loop around it, tucked in the middle of a north Raleigh neighborhood. Very peaceful and a great spot to bike, walk or jog.
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Парк Шелли-Лейк
1400 W Millbrook RdBeautiful lake with a 2ish mile paved loop around it, tucked in the middle of a north Raleigh neighborhood. Very peaceful and a great spot to bike, walk or jog.
Raleigh's coolest city park. Always something going on here during the warmer months. Boasts a great view of the Raleigh skyline.
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Dorothea Dix Park
1985 Umstead DrRaleigh's coolest city park. Always something going on here during the warmer months. Boasts a great view of the Raleigh skyline.
Arts & Culture
Great museum for adults with a spacious outdoor park attached. General admission is free. Plan to spend anywhere from 1-2 hours here; the museum’s cafe is a great lunch spot too.
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Музей искусств Северной Каролины
2110 Blue Ridge RdGreat museum for adults with a spacious outdoor park attached. General admission is free. Plan to spend anywhere from 1-2 hours here; the museum’s cafe is a great lunch spot too.
Музей города Роли
220 Fayetteville StOne of the top-rated museums in Raleigh known for their extensive collections.
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Музей природных наук Северной Каролины
11 W Jones StOne of the top-rated museums in Raleigh known for their extensive collections.
Shopping
Crabtree Valley Mall
4325 Glenwood AveAn upscale, outdoor shopping experience with lots of unique and mainstream shops. Great destination for shopping and eating!
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Cameron Village
An upscale, outdoor shopping experience with lots of unique and mainstream shops. Great destination for shopping and eating!
Very fun boutique and gift shop with loads of Raleigh/North Carolina artisans. Hard to walk out of here empty handed.
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Deco Raleigh
207 S Salisbury StVery fun boutique and gift shop with loads of Raleigh/North Carolina artisans. Hard to walk out of here empty handed.
A great way to experience some of Raleigh's culture, antiques, and local craftsmanship. Open only on Saturday and Sunday, it's the perfect weekend stop - lots of cool new finds, along with plenty of very weird and uncool finds. While you're there, you HAVE TO get a couple tacos from the taco truck (Grandotes) because...tacos.
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Raleigh Flea Market
4285 Trinity RdA great way to experience some of Raleigh's culture, antiques, and local craftsmanship. Open only on Saturday and Sunday, it's the perfect weekend stop - lots of cool new finds, along with plenty of very weird and uncool finds. While you're there, you HAVE TO get a couple tacos from the taco truck (Grandotes) because...tacos.
Funky and eclectic, this shop is pure gold for antique hunters. And onlookers.
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Father & Son Antiques
302 S West StFunky and eclectic, this shop is pure gold for antique hunters. And onlookers.
The perfect spot to pick up non-cheesy Raleigh souvenirs! Lots of local artists and craftspeople featured here. Truly something for everyone.
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Deco Raleigh
207 S Salisbury StThe perfect spot to pick up non-cheesy Raleigh souvenirs! Lots of local artists and craftspeople featured here. Truly something for everyone.
A must-visit! Features all the local farmers and craftspeople - you can find something to make everyone happy here, and grab a bite to eat too. They have everything from local veggies and fruits to handcrafted hot sauce to an assortment of plants!
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North Carolina State Farmers Public Market
1201 Agriculture StA must-visit! Features all the local farmers and craftspeople - you can find something to make everyone happy here, and grab a bite to eat too. They have everything from local veggies and fruits to handcrafted hot sauce to an assortment of plants!
This is our local flea market and there's always something going on here! Shop local vendors, grab food from a food truck, or stroll around and get to know the locals.
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Raleigh Flea Market
4285 Trinity RdThis is our local flea market and there's always something going on here! Shop local vendors, grab food from a food truck, or stroll around and get to know the locals.
A mix between a major grocer and boutique grocer - great spot to get delicious food and lots of ready-made things.
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The Fresh Market
400 Woodburn RdA mix between a major grocer and boutique grocer - great spot to get delicious food and lots of ready-made things.
Essentials
Harris Teeter
500 Oberlin RdTrader Joe's
3000 Wake Forest RdWhole Foods Market
621 Broad StHands down the most approachable yoga studio in Raleigh. Whether you're taking a challenging flow class or a stretching/unwinding yoga class, this place is so good for the soul. They also offer barre and a mix of yoga & bar (hence the YoBa name).
YoBa Studio
5003 Falls of Neuse RdHands down the most approachable yoga studio in Raleigh. Whether you're taking a challenging flow class or a stretching/unwinding yoga class, this place is so good for the soul. They also offer barre and a mix of yoga & bar (hence the YoBa name).
ALDI
4031 Wake Forest RdGreat prices for non-brand name item grocery goods!
Entertainment & Activities
Kings
14 W Martin StGreat venue with local comedy!
A dine-in movie theater practically across the street from us! A quick 5 minute walk or so. Has THE BEST loaded fries and bottomless popcorn. Always showing the latest screenings as well as some timeless classics. Very solid nerd levels there - we love it.
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Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Raleigh
2116-D New Bern AveA dine-in movie theater practically across the street from us! A quick 5 minute walk or so. Has THE BEST loaded fries and bottomless popcorn. Always showing the latest screenings as well as some timeless classics. Very solid nerd levels there - we love it.
Hands down, the best place to get a mani-pedi while you're in Raleigh. Nestled in a great little outdoor shopping district too, if you want to do that while relaxing!
Cameron Spa & Nails
2028 Cameron StHands down, the best place to get a mani-pedi while you're in Raleigh. Nestled in a great little outdoor shopping district too, if you want to do that while relaxing!
Food scene
Ultra hip and minimalistic spot for light breakfast - the BEST croissants around. They have both savory and sweet, so definitely a crowd pleaser.
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Layered Croissanterie
911 N West StUltra hip and minimalistic spot for light breakfast - the BEST croissants around. They have both savory and sweet, so definitely a crowd pleaser.
Great little bistro style Italian restaurant tucked in an upscale neighborhood. Don't be fooled though; they have $2 MIMOSAS on Sunday for brunch!
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Coquette
4351 The Cir At N Hills StGreat little bistro style Italian restaurant tucked in an upscale neighborhood. Don't be fooled though; they have $2 MIMOSAS on Sunday for brunch!
Gorgeous zen atmosphere with tons of clean eating options. Great brunch too!
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Happy + Hale
443 Fayetteville StGorgeous zen atmosphere with tons of clean eating options. Great brunch too!
Vita Vite is a chill wine bar with fantastic charcuterie and rotating wines available by the glass. Very comfortable ambiance.
Vita Vite Midtown
200 Park at N Hills StVita Vite is a chill wine bar with fantastic charcuterie and rotating wines available by the glass. Very comfortable ambiance.
Probably the best steakhouse in Raleigh! Beautiful ambiance and has a very reasonable happy hour. And an amazing burger!
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Oak Steakhouse Raleigh
417 W Hargett StProbably the best steakhouse in Raleigh! Beautiful ambiance and has a very reasonable happy hour. And an amazing burger!
This is THE place to go for the best selection and most delicious Mediterranean food. Highly recommend their pita and baklava.
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Neomonde Mediterranean Raleigh
3817 Beryl RdThis is THE place to go for the best selection and most delicious Mediterranean food. Highly recommend their pita and baklava.
A bit of a hike from Raleigh downtown, but if you find yourself in the Cary/Morrisville neighborhood looking for lunch, look no further. Freshest poke bowls around. They even have non-seafood options for their bowls!
ZenFish
9924 Chapel Hill RdA bit of a hike from Raleigh downtown, but if you find yourself in the Cary/Morrisville neighborhood looking for lunch, look no further. Freshest poke bowls around. They even have non-seafood options for their bowls!
Great little cafe/breakfast/lunch spot boasting fresh-squeezed juices and well-known poke bowls. Very hip and laid back.
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222 Fusion Bistro & Bar
222 Glenwood AveGreat little cafe/breakfast/lunch spot boasting fresh-squeezed juices and well-known poke bowls. Very hip and laid back.
Incredible, authentic Asian fusion in a low-lit, somewhat romantic atmosphere. Perfect for a nice night out. Be sure to make a reservation because this place is always booked up!
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Bida Manda
222 S Blount StIncredible, authentic Asian fusion in a low-lit, somewhat romantic atmosphere. Perfect for a nice night out. Be sure to make a reservation because this place is always booked up!
For the sushi beginner or intermediate lover, this spot is perfect. All sushi is BOGO all the time. Yep, that's the truth. So you end up leaving with full bellies and happy wallets.
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Sushi Blues Cafe
301 Glenwood AveFor the sushi beginner or intermediate lover, this spot is perfect. All sushi is BOGO all the time. Yep, that's the truth. So you end up leaving with full bellies and happy wallets.
A hidden little gem in the city, this places serves amazing dogs, old school style. Very efficient and quick service! IF you're willing to hang for a while, you can snag a seat. Otherwise, plan on taking these to go.
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The Roast Grill
7 S West StA hidden little gem in the city, this places serves amazing dogs, old school style. Very efficient and quick service! IF you're willing to hang for a while, you can snag a seat. Otherwise, plan on taking these to go.
This spot holds the Guinness World Record for having the most beers on top. Great opportunity for beer tasting and legit pub food. Shockingly family friendly and laid back. And if you download the Stealz app, they'll give you a free pretzel appetizer which is really a meal in itself!
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Raleigh Beer Garden
614 Glenwood AvenueThis spot holds the Guinness World Record for having the most beers on top. Great opportunity for beer tasting and legit pub food. Shockingly family friendly and laid back. And if you download the Stealz app, they'll give you a free pretzel appetizer which is really a meal in itself!
Our favorite brunch spot of all, boasting delicious southern food and a comfy environment. Sweet potato biscuits, friend green tomatoes, tots...this place doesn't let you walk away hungry. They get crazy busy on the weekends, so be sure to call ahead!
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Relish Craft Kitchen & Bourbon Bar
5625 Creedmoor RdOur favorite brunch spot of all, boasting delicious southern food and a comfy environment. Sweet potato biscuits, friend green tomatoes, tots...this place doesn't let you walk away hungry. They get crazy busy on the weekends, so be sure to call ahead!
Make your reservation ahead of time for this slice of heaven. This is a definitely "treat yoself" type of place, with a rotating seasonal menu and some of the best chefs in town. Great for an anniversary or any celebration!
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Death and Taxes
105 W Hargett StMake your reservation ahead of time for this slice of heaven. This is a definitely "treat yoself" type of place, with a rotating seasonal menu and some of the best chefs in town. Great for an anniversary or any celebration!
Our #1 favorite for dinner in Raleigh. Period. It's perhaps the most beatufiul restaurant experiences here. Brewery Bhavana is part taproom, part flower shop, part restaurant, part bookstore and - you guessed it - part brewery (it's offsite but we don't hold it against them). They have an incredible brunch on the weekend. Every single item on the menu is perfect. Just go all in.
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Brewery Bhavana
218 S Blount StOur #1 favorite for dinner in Raleigh. Period. It's perhaps the most beatufiul restaurant experiences here. Brewery Bhavana is part taproom, part flower shop, part restaurant, part bookstore and - you guessed it - part brewery (it's offsite but we don't hold it against them). They have an incredible brunch on the weekend. Every single item on the menu is perfect. Just go all in.
You'll want to get this pizza to go, but you'll definitely want to get this pizza. Absolutely mind blowing. And Frank himself still makes it!
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Frank's Pizza & Italian Restaurant
2030 New Bern AveYou'll want to get this pizza to go, but you'll definitely want to get this pizza. Absolutely mind blowing. And Frank himself still makes it!
Great for lunch, dinner, or late night snacks and drinks. This spot has such a cool vibe with a modern take on mexican food. Great margs, and of course, tacos! Note that they close after lunch and re-open for dinner (yes, we learned that the hard way).
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Gonza Tacos Y Tequila
7713 Lead Mine RdGreat for lunch, dinner, or late night snacks and drinks. This spot has such a cool vibe with a modern take on mexican food. Great margs, and of course, tacos! Note that they close after lunch and re-open for dinner (yes, we learned that the hard way).
This was rated by Bon Appetit magazine as one or the top new restaurants to try in America in 2019. Raleigh is home to four this year (and one last year)! Great bagels, excellent coffee. A must for breakfast while you're here.
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Benchwarmers Bagels
500 E Davie StThis was rated by Bon Appetit magazine as one or the top new restaurants to try in America in 2019. Raleigh is home to four this year (and one last year)! Great bagels, excellent coffee. A must for breakfast while you're here.
A romantic and gorgeous spot to enjoy a nice dinner! This tapas and wine bar is a local favorite and a great spot to celebrate a special day, or simply just to treat yourself. We highly recommend the patatas bravas!
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Barcelona Wine Bar
430 West Martin StreetA romantic and gorgeous spot to enjoy a nice dinner! This tapas and wine bar is a local favorite and a great spot to celebrate a special day, or simply just to treat yourself. We highly recommend the patatas bravas!
The best spot to grab street tacos and some of the best margaritas around. Their queso and guac is also top-notch!
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Virgil's Original Taqueria
126 South Salisbury StreetThe best spot to grab street tacos and some of the best margaritas around. Their queso and guac is also top-notch!
The best ice cream around! They have a normal menu and seasonal rotating flavors and they're all AMAZING.
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Two Roosters Ice Cream
215 E Franklin StThe best ice cream around! They have a normal menu and seasonal rotating flavors and they're all AMAZING.
Great assortment of food here and joins with the brewery next door (Lynnwood Brewing) for easy ordering. Between, there's a cool outdoor space with string lights to hang. Feels like a place you could stay all day!
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Wilson's Eatery
1053 E Whitaker Mill RdGreat assortment of food here and joins with the brewery next door (Lynnwood Brewing) for easy ordering. Between, there's a cool outdoor space with string lights to hang. Feels like a place you could stay all day!