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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Dram & Draught
Bar
👍👍 I learned today that draught and draft are the same thing! An interesting, but only semi-related experience to this fascinating little establishment. The place has decent seating with a few tables and a great bar. The selection is out of this world and nothing like you'll see in Raleigh, specifical...
$$ $$
4.70 (623 reviews)
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PLUS Dueling Piano Bar
Bar
Upbeat, interactive dueling-piano performances in a spacious venue with burgers, pizza & cocktails.
$$ $$
4.70 (581 reviews)
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Vita Vite Downtown
Wine bar
Refined, lounge-style wine bar doubling as an art gallery with homey furnishings & fixtures.
$$ $$
4.70 (386 reviews)
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Burial Beer Co. Raleigh Taproom
Brewery
😐 The beer is great, we can’t argue this. We had better beers when we visited the Asheville location, but that’s the case of rotating taps. The bartenders here were not friendly and this is why I left 3 not 4 stars . The building and art is dope but again ,the bartenders are not very pleasant. I’ll c...
4.70 (343 reviews)
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Crafty Beer, Wine & Spirits
Bar
Laid-back, dog-friendly pub with a patio & focus on local craft beer, featuring 16 brews on tap.
$$ $$
4.70 (191 reviews)
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North Street Beer Station
Bar
👍👍 I love this spot! A warm neighborhood feel. Friendly staff, great beer, and dog friendly!! Highly recommend to beer lovers, but they also have other kinds of beverages available.
4.70 (143 reviews)
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The Night Rider
Bar
👍👍 Seems like a lovely, inclusive dive bar. I tried going for karaoke, but it ends at 1 AM. Google indicates that closing time is at 2 AM. From speaking with people present, they close at 1 AM on karaoke nights - which are Thursdays and Sundays. So definitely don’t show up for karaoke at 1230AM. 😅 The...
$ $$$
4.70 (139 reviews)
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FOUNDATION
Bar
👍👍 Such a cool hidden gem! This bar is built in the basement, and gives a dark and moody private setting as soon as you enter. To find it, look for the red neon sign at ground level + take the steps down! The exposed brick gives it a very speakeasy vibe and the drinks do not disappoint. They are known...
4.70 (102 reviews)
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Atlantic Lounge
Bar
👍👍 Low-key and understated, The Atlantic Lounge is a speakeasy-adjacent bar that takes its own advice, "Don't serious yourself to death." Open to key-carrying members, the lounge specializes in quality cocktails and company. I enjoyed a #4 (Smoked Rosemary Old Fashioned) and a Sazerac, prepared expertl...
4.70 (72 reviews)
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Libations 317
Cocktail bar
👍 This is a cute little place with interesting food options. It is nice for a Saturday or Sunday morning. I ordered the Fried Bologna sandwich. It is one of the best Bologna sandwiches you will ever probably try. I chose the pickles as my side. The pickles were tasty but very sour. I liked them. My...
4.70 (63 reviews)
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Sullivan's Steakhouse
Steak house
Steakhouse chain serving beef, seafood & cocktails in swanky surrounds with live music.
$$$ $
4.60 (4K reviews)
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Trophy Brewing & Pizza
Restaurant
Creative pizza & house-brewed beer are the highlights at this rustic parlor with a low-key vibe.
$$ $$
4.60 (2.1K reviews)
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Trali Irish Pub & Restaurant
Irish pub
An Irish pub with bar staples & daily specials from a carving table, plus a patio & WiFi.
$$ $$
4.60 (1.8K reviews)
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The Capital Grille
Fine dining restaurant
Outpost of the upscale steakhouse chain offers classic American fare & a clubby, refined setting.
$$$$
4.60 (1.7K reviews)
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Watts & Ward
Bar
Basement cocktail bar with a vintage library vibe, complete with tufted couches & artisanal drinks.
$$$ $
4.60 (1.2K reviews)
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Barcelona Wine Bar
Spanish restaurant
👍👍 I was hesitant because I am from Spain and the USA is far away from spain, so normally I have been offered some fake food whenever I go to a “Spanish” restaurant. To my surprise, the experience we had here was amazing! My benchmark was the sangria - as wine will always taste the same. The sangria c...
$$ $$
4.60 (1.1K reviews)
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Bittersweet
Cocktail bar
Chic stop for coffee drinks, desserts & specialty cocktails with seasonal ingredients.
$$ $$
4.60 (1K reviews)
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the Oak, Kitchen | Bourbon Bar
Restaurant
New American plates, bourbon & cocktails served in airy, industrial-chic digs with outdoor seating.
$$ $$
4.60 (926 reviews)
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Mitch's Tavern
Pub
Old-school, wood-accented American tavern for hearty soups, sandwiches, beers & cocktails.
$ $$$
4.60 (854 reviews)
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Crank Arm Brewing Company
Brewery
👍👍 Friendly, accessible and welcoming. They were happy to serve a flight of several beers, with all of them being of a very good quality, with my favourite being the imperial stout. Fun theming, polite team members and an informal and laidback atmosphere. Would definitely recommend.
4.60 (500 reviews)
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