Top rated Bars and Pubs in Raleigh

Experience the best that Raleigh has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 166 places from Bars and Pubs category.

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Trolley Pub Raleigh
Sightseeing tour agency
😐 It’s a good time but they changed it so you can’t bring your own drinks. Didn’t know that until after we signed up and paid. They said it’s because some seltzers have liquor in them but I would think they could just check the cooler for those types before the trolley left.
5.00 (2.3K reviews)
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Local 919 Beer and Wine
Beer garden
👍👍 A new beer and wine shop has opened on Dunn road. Fantastic new owners, new name, and featuring evocative photographic artwork taken by the owners of various breweries/wineries from around NC. Very large space with plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the atmosphere. They plan on hosting regular...
$$ $$
5.00 (33 reviews)
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Side Quest Game Lounge + Bar
Bar
👍👍 Really cool gaming, d&d, tabletop bar. Was a little surprised they had a fee for the use of their games and cards. But still definitely worth a visit
$ $$$
4.90 (167 reviews)
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Bigfoot Taphouse and Bar
Bar
Lively bar with a large variety of beer, wine & craft cocktails, plus drink specials.
4.90 (137 reviews)
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The Winchester Pub and Bottle Shop
Bar
👍👍 Amazing selection of regional craft beers. Great atmosphere. Won’t drink anywhere else.
4.90 (66 reviews)
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Seaboard Wine at HighPark Village
Wine store
Independent wine shop with a wide stock, including imported & small-batch beers & weekly tastings.
$$ $$
4.90 (61 reviews)
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Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern
American restaurant
Elegant American restaurant & more-casual tavern set in a historic, circa-1879 Second Empire house.
$$$$
4.80 (1.5K reviews)
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Stanbury
American restaurant
Hip, rustic venue for creative, seasonal New American small plates & entrees, plus craft cocktails.
$$$ $
4.80 (790 reviews)
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House of Hops-Glenwood North
Beer store
Relaxed bar & bottle shop with a huge craft beer selection, ping pong & food trucks Tues–Sat.
$ $$$
4.80 (751 reviews)
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Hoppy Endings
Bar
👍👍 I love this place. Great vibes and loads of bottles. I think they are the third biggest bar on the East Coast. I highly suggest getting a shot of Buffalo trace!!
$ $$$
4.80 (388 reviews)
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UPTOWN DOGS
Hot dog restaurant
👍👍 The place is awesome, every bite of my first ever NY style dog is better than the last! Chill "uptown" vibe that, from a born and raised local is much needed and would prosper quite well I believe in Durham😎 great food! Owner is very cool and quality focused!
$ $$$
4.80 (376 reviews)
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William & Company
Bar
Cozy locale for seasonally inspired cocktails served in mellow digs with art hanging on brick walls.
$$ $$
4.80 (303 reviews)
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The Blind Barbour
Cocktail bar
Specialty drinks & an extensive list of bourbons served in a vintage-chic speakeasy with live music.
$$ $$
4.80 (273 reviews)
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Aunty Betty's Gin and Absinthe Bar
Bar
👍👍 This is one of my favorite bars in Raleigh. They have an excellent cocktail program with creative drinks - many of the names are nods to popular anime shows. There’s a nice selection of gin and absinthe, including locally distilled Conniption gin. I love the atmosphere as well - it’s a well-designe...
4.80 (240 reviews)
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Gallo Pelón Mezcaleria
Cocktail bar
This quaint haunt with a patio spotlights unique mezcal, craft cocktails & Latin American plates.
$$ $$
4.80 (214 reviews)
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dailypint
Beer store
👍👍 The dopest spot I've been to in a long time!! Will is probably the coolest guy in the triangle 💜💜💜 If you're looking for good convo, good brews and good vibes, this is your spot!!
$ $$$
4.80 (143 reviews)
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Krave
Lounge
👍👍 I absolutely love Krave. It’s a great place to hangout or do some work. The employees and customers are very welcoming. The sense of community is strong. It’s a great option if you want to be social but not drink. The product is great and the employees are very knowledgeable, they will go over every...
4.80 (70 reviews)
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Brewery Bhavana
Restaurant
Stylish Chinese restaurant for craft beer and dim sum, plus features books and flowers for sale.
$$ $$
4.70 (2.8K reviews)
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St. Roch Fine Oysters + Bar
Oyster bar restaurant
Raw & roasted oysters take center stage on a curated menu of New Orleans–inspired fare.
$$ $$
4.70 (914 reviews)
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Glenwood Grill
Southern restaurant (US)
Veteran destination for Southern coastal cooking presented against a sleek backdrop.
$$ $$
4.70 (826 reviews)
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