PNC Arena is one of The 15 Best Places for Basketball in Raleigh.

1. PNC Arena

9.0
1400 Edwards Mill Rd (at Trinity Rd), Raleigh, NC
Hockey Stadium · 170 tips and reviews

North CarolinaNorth Carolina: Raleigh, North Carolina PNC Arena home of the Carolina Huricanes NC's NHL Team Wolfpack Basketball Music venue and more Read more.

The News & ObserverThe News & Observer: Ice shows, concerts, the circus, the NHL's Carolina Hurricanes and NC State Men's Basketball are just a few of the Center's great events. Read more.

David L.David Lovette: Great place to see a State basketball game. Plenty of parking.

Wakefield Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Basketball in Raleigh.

2. Wakefield Tavern

8.6
13200 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC
Sports Bar · 39 tips and reviews

Kim M.Kim McKeeman: okay, so this place is great. it's worth driving from anywhere in raleigh. so much more upscale than a sports bar.

Phillip M.Phillip Molaro: This place is great. We've been there 4 or 5 times now and not had a bad meal yet. Sunday Brunch is really good. Also try the cheeseburger quesadilla!

Craig L.Craig Lunsford: Great place to hang with the fellas watching the game or to have dinner with your family.

Backyard Bistro is one of The 15 Best Places for Basketball in Raleigh.

3. Backyard Bistro

7.4
1235 Hurricane Alley Way (at Edwards Mill Rd), Raleigh, NC
Sports Bar · 78 tips and reviews

Matt R.Matt Rice: Great sports bar for everyone.

Tara M.Tara Marlowe: Backyard Bistro is a pretty typical sports bar. Large TV screens line one wall, sports paraphernalia everywhere.... read more about this experience at www.ruggedandrefinedblog.com

Richard P.Richard Palmer: Drink specials every day. Decent selection of local drafts and craft bottles. The new menu is unlike any other bar's and showcases the great staff's unique tastes.

My Way Tavern is one of The 15 Best Places for Basketball in Raleigh.

4. My Way Tavern

8.8
522 Saint Marys St, Raleigh, NC
American Restaurant · 6 tips and reviews

Ann-Cabell B.Ann-Cabell Baum: Go for the wings and a salad! Great ranch and blue cheese dressing's! :-)❤️😃

Kyle M.Kyle Morrison: Chili cheese dogs are to die for.

Tom M.Tom Moynihan: Salads, wings, burgers

Chow Pizza Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Basketball in Raleigh.

5. Chow Pizza Bar

8.0
8311 Creedmoor Rd (at Bandford Way), Raleigh, NC
Pizzeria · 61 tips and reviews

Matthew C.Matthew Carroll: The decor and atmosphere aren't great, and it needs larger tvs to be a decent sports bar. It's like eating in a warehouse, but the food is great. Try the Margherita pizza. Great beers on tap too.

Alex M.Alex Marsh: 18-20 taps of local and national craft beer. Plus they offer a 10oz pour and a 20oz pour. That's nice when you want to sample more.

The News & ObserverThe News & Observer: House-ground burgers are fat and juicy, with specialty topping combos such as the Flatline (bacon, fried egg, Duke's mayo). Read more.

Sammy's Tap & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Basketball in Raleigh.

6. Sammy's Tap & Grill

7.2
2235 Avent Ferry Rd (at Centennial Pkwy), Raleigh, NC
Sports Bar · 38 tips and reviews

Brad K.Brad Kearsley: trivia nights on tuesday. Hockey, football, and basketball games any time.

Tavia G.Tavia Gilmore: two groups of 2 in here and 3 servers who are standing at the bar talking...my cup has been empty for 15 minutes even though one has glanced back twice already. Totally unsatisfactory. :-/

Darsee P.Darsee Pille: Great wings but terrible service.

Woody's at City Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Basketball in Raleigh.

7. Woody's at City Market

7.6
205 Wolfe St (at S Blount St), Raleigh, NC
Sports Bar · 59 tips and reviews

Jared W.Jared Wiener: Good traditional sports bar in downtown raleigh

Mollyann R.Mollyann Russell: Trashy Trivia on Tuesdays at 10 is a blast! They have excellent food and a great beer selection. The buffalo dip is PERFECTION.

Gregory M.Gregory Martinez: the service sucks. wings are good. overpriced drinks. this place sucks.

Buffalo Brothers Pizza & Wing Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Basketball in Raleigh.

8. Buffalo Brothers Pizza & Wing Company

8.2
3111 Capital Blvd (at Huntleigh Dr), Raleigh, NC
Wings Joint · 37 tips and reviews

Wayne F.Wayne Free: Grilled wings are no longer truly grilled. This was my favorite. They now fry them then toss on the grill to char. Shane's rib shack is #1 for truly grilled wings!

Heather D.Heather Daughtery: Jen and Jess are great! Ask for them if you sit at the bar

Carolina HurricanesCarolina Hurricanes: Check out great offers and discounts from Buffalo Brothers, as it is one of the Carolina Hurricanes’ Value partners, at hurricanes.com/valuepartners.

Rudino's Pizza & Grinders is one of The 15 Best Places for Basketball in Raleigh.

9. Rudino's Pizza & Grinders

7.1
8800 Harvest Oaks Dr #102 (at Strickland Rd.), Raleigh, NC
Pizzeria · 27 tips and reviews

Josh T.Josh Tosi: They use the term sports bar very loosely

Harry H.Harry Hirt: Pizza and Grinders (Italian). MSU Raleigh campus. Go Green!

Kelly O.Kelly O.: $2.50 Budweiser bottles for December!

Amedeo's Italian Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Basketball in Raleigh.

10. Amedeo's Italian Restaurant

7.8
3905 Western Blvd (at Clanton St), Raleigh, NC
Italian Restaurant · 33 tips and reviews

David L.David Lovette: Chicken parm sandwich is huge and very good. French Fries unusually good also. Plenty of NCSU memorabilia to look it at. One of those places you just need to go and try. Calzones are huge also

Gail L.Gail L.: They show all NC State games!

Edwin W.Edwin Whitted: Monday Night Football. $5 pitchers. Nuff said.

Edwards Mill Bar & Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Basketball in Raleigh.

11. Edwards Mill Bar & Grill

7.9
3201 Edwards Mill Rd #153 (at Duraleigh Rd), Raleigh, NC
American Restaurant · 31 tips and reviews

Angel P.Angel Perry: Fall off the bone ribs are a must!

Justin R.Justin Riek: If you live in the neighborhood the Mill is your go to place. A menu that can't miss with nightly specials. Love the ribs and twice baked potatoes. Carolina Burger with waffle fries is a staple too.

Jess M.Jess M: This is an affordable place to go any time - fun to watch a hockey game or sit out on the desk on a nice evening. Wednesday night is always the Prime Rib special - really good!

Carolina Ale House is one of The 15 Best Places for Basketball in Raleigh.

12. Carolina Ale House

7.6
500 Glenwood Ave (Tucker St.), Raleigh, NC
American Restaurant · 22 tips and reviews

Michal S.Michal Schmitt: Great food, beer, and location. Two bars and lots of TVs. Very busy on sports days. "Roof top" seating but check out the roof for a view of Raleigh too.

Maria S.Maria Schmidt: Try 5 Cheese Spinach Dip is out of this world and substitute the tortilla chips for pita bread! Its amazing. Check out the observation deck which is on the last floor, you can smoke up there as well.

Justin B.Justin Bauer: French Dip is good and the French fries are phenomenal and really unique.

Tobacco Road Sports Cafe & Brewery is one of The 15 Best Places for Basketball in Raleigh.

13. Tobacco Road Sports Cafe & Brewery

7.3
505 W Jones St (Glenwood Ave), Raleigh, NC
Sports Bar · 4 tips and reviews

Nina D.Nina Delaroca: Great place! I'm visiting Raleigh and friends brought us here. Def hanging out here again. Doesn't hurt that our waitress (Brittany) was awesome!!

Ann-Cabell B.Ann-Cabell Baum: Best blue cheese dressing is delicious!! Do a double w/the bbq buffalo chicken sriracha egg rolls! You won’t be sorry! 😉

Brandi B.Brandi Bruce: Beer sucks and too commercialized

Yard House is one of The 15 Best Places for Basketball in Raleigh.

14. Yard House

7.9
4208 Six Forks Rd, Raleigh, NC
American Restaurant · 75 tips and reviews

Ray T.Ray Towe: Love the food & sitting outside is a treat

Wallace D.Wallace Daniel: Unbelievable selection of beers, great seating, amazing food, and nothing but classic rock. The bartenders don't really know anything about beer, but they do a great job of making sure youre tended to

Robert H.Robert Horvick: This is what World of Beer should have been. Sure, they have 500 fewer beer options but they still have about 200 choices - and they have FOOD! Best part? Right next door to WoB.

Sharkys Place Sports Bar and Billiards is one of The 15 Best Places for Basketball in Raleigh.

15. Sharkys Place Sports Bar and Billiards

7.6
5800 Duraleigh Rd (Delta Lake), Raleigh, NC
Sports Bar · 14 tips and reviews

Ben B.Ben Bipes: You have to try the grilled wings, boneless wings with medium sauce (awesome), and the burgers! Best bar burger around! APA 8 ball Monday nights, too.

Randy W.Randy Wilson: haven't been back since new owners took over. I'm impressed. Have liquor now, new pool tables, bunch of craft beers. Burgers still the best. Maybe one of the best Neighborhood bars.

A.J. S.A.J. Simm: The burgers here are amazing. The staff is also always friendly and generous. Come play in the tournies on Monday at 830