Foundation is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Raleigh.

1. Foundation

8.4
213 Fayetteville St (at E Hargett St), Raleigh, NC
Cocktail Bar · 71 tips and reviews

Susan M.Susan Marsh: Foundation has, hands down, the best $5 recession cocktail menu around. Try the Tom Collins or do it Mad Men style with an Old Fashioned. You won't be disappointed!

Andrew B.Andrew Blackburn: Best gin and tonics in Raleigh. I dare you to prove me wrong.

Joseph S.Joseph Silvers: Great seasonal cocktails, and their whiskey ginger is the best in Raleigh.

Fox Liquor Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Raleigh.

2. Fox Liquor Bar

8.0
237 S Wilmington St (at E Martin St), Raleigh, NC
Cocktail Bar · 61 tips and reviews

Bryan Y.Bryan Yount: Every drink is $11 whether you get a rum and coke or one of the super fancy awesome specialty cocktails. I think they're trying to give you a hint. Get one of the cocktails. I like the tuxedo #2.

Sarah D.Sarah Dub: The penicillin is the best cocktail in Raleigh.

Zack D.Zack Davenport: Great cocktails!

Coquette Brasserie is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Raleigh.

3. Coquette Brasserie

8.7
4351 The Circle At North Hills St (in North Hills), Raleigh, NC
French Restaurant · 65 tips and reviews

Laura D.Laura Daughtry 🧘🏼‍♀️: Get Michael as your bartender. He makes great cocktails and is thoroughly entertaining, funny, and nice.

JanJan: Go for Sunday brunch and have the $10 Bottomless Mimosas!

Chris C.Chris Cedrone: The Corpse Reviver cocktail is to die for! (don't worry...it'll revive you!)

C. Grace is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Raleigh.

4. C. Grace

8.1
407 Glenwood Ave (at Anwood Pl), Raleigh, NC
Cocktail Bar · 46 tips and reviews

Crash GreggCrash Gregg: Some of the best home-made cocktails this side of the Mississipi, respectable, easy going crowd, great jazz on certain nights, sarcastic staff (in a good way). An island of coolness in Glenwood South

Gena S.Gena Sarrocco: Great place for classic jazz and classic cocktails with Adults.

Ashley S.Ashley Spears: Love to go and get a cocktail and listen to the jazz bands

Margaux's Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Raleigh.

5. Margaux's Restaurant

8.3
8111 Creedmoor Rd (at Brennan Dr), Raleigh, NC
American Restaurant · 27 tips and reviews

John L.John Lane: Get the Dirty Daddy martini. Well worth it.

Wendy B.Wendy Brown: Best house drinks since Mai Tai closed

Chris M.Chris McDonald: Great French Martini's

Beasley's Chicken + Honey is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Raleigh.

6. Beasley's Chicken + Honey

9.0
237 S Wilmington St (at E Martin St), Raleigh, NC
Southern Food Restaurant · 175 tips and reviews

Brandon H.Brandon Haverland: The best chicken and waffles I've ever had. Also, their Old Fashioned cocktail was delicious.

BriannaBrianna: The veggie sandwich is a scrumptious vegetarian option. Add the Mac and any of the cocktails for an indulgent feast!

Mekayla R.Mekayla Robles: Mac and cheese is to die for but may put some into cardiac arrest. Pork shoulder meatloaf is great. Mashed potatoes I could eat everyday and a cocktail list thats lovely.My fav being the Georgia Fizz.

The Raleigh Times is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Raleigh.

7. The Raleigh Times

8.3
14 E Hargett St (at Fayetteville St), Raleigh, NC
Gastropub · 232 tips and reviews

Todd B.Todd Buker: Great food, great drinks. The Bloody Mary is a local favorite - it's spicy and comes with a side of PBR.

Amanda A.Amanda A: Get the Bloody Mary! Made from Times' house made mix, served with cucumber, pepperoncini pepper, olive, and a 6oz. PBR! One of the best I've ever had (note: I got mine with extra horseradish)

Ed D.Ed Dixon: The fried pork belly appetizer is heaven; i mix all of the sauces together. Cuban sandwich rocks. Pork enchilada is awesome and the house bloody mary has a nice bite to it.

Poole's Diner is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Raleigh.

8. Poole's Diner

8.6
426 S McDowell St (at Cabarrus St), Raleigh, NC
Diner · 118 tips and reviews

SamanthaSamantha: Dark & Stormy - Goslings Black Seal Rum, Fresh Lime, Jalapeño - Ginger Syrup, and Soda Water

R.E.D. PropertiesR.E.D. Properties: Enough can not be said about this place! Outstanding, fresh food and truly eclectic and creative cocktails! Menu is always changing but if you get the chance their Mac N Cheese is a MUST! Read more.

Harbinger D.Harbinger Daily: Good cocktails, mac&cheese soufle is amaz!

Vivace is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Raleigh.

9. Vivace

9.3
4209 Lassiter Mill Rd Ste 115 (at Six Forks Rd), Raleigh, NC
Italian Restaurant · 47 tips and reviews

Anna E.Anna Eaves: Great for outdoor patio dining, or for Mojitos on a Saturday afternoon!

Vanessa M.Vanessa Montes: Strawberry Mojitos when in season MUST HAVE

Mary L.Mary Lucas: Get a strawberry mojito and sit at the chefs bar!!!!! Ask for schaumen.

NOFO @ the Pig is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Raleigh.

10. NOFO @ the Pig

8.9
2014 Fairview Rd (at Five Points), Raleigh, NC
Café · 43 tips and reviews

Arden P.Arden Piacenza: Killer bloody mary's with all the fixins'!

Pax W.Pax Whitfield: True NY-style brunch, not that country club bullshit, and maybe the best bloody mary in Raleigh.

Charles M.Charles McCants: Hands-down the best Bloody Mary in Raleigh

Sullivan's Steakhouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Raleigh.

11. Sullivan's Steakhouse

8.9
410 Glenwood Ave Ste 100 (at Tucker St), Raleigh, NC
Steakhouse · 41 tips and reviews

TracieTracie: Have a least one Knockout martini. Cool citrus on a hot summer night.

Melonie M.Melonie Mickle: Thursday's are Martini night at Sullivans. Defo try the Knockout :)

Laura W.Laura Williams: Hello cocktail

Bittersweet is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Raleigh.

12. Bittersweet

8.6
16 E Martin St (S Wilmington St), Raleigh, NC
Cocktail Bar · Central Raleigh · 16 tips and reviews

MarkMark: Fantastic place. They show Mad Men on Sunday evenings. It's a perfect set up. Classic martinis and they do a great Old Fashioned.

DanDan: A good place for a $12 cocktail.

Laura D.Laura Daughtry 🧘🏼‍♀️: My absolute FAVORITE bar downtown. They specialize in gin drinks, but be sure to try the Irish and/or pirate coffees and other cocktails! Also, you have to sit at the bar and say hi to Duke and Zack!

The Flying Biscuit is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Raleigh.

13. The Flying Biscuit

8.4
2016 Clark Ave (at Woodburn Rd), Raleigh, NC
Breakfast Spot · 125 tips and reviews

Jacob K.Jacob K: Wash down your breakfast with one of their mimosas!

Beth M.Beth Mobley: Awesome bloody Mary's!

Katlyn W.Katlyn Wood: great drink specials! $3 martinis & $10 bottomless mimosas or bloody marys on fridays!

The Station at Person Street is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Raleigh.

14. The Station at Person Street

8.3
701 N Person St (at Pace St), Raleigh, NC
Bar · 44 tips and reviews

Tasha M.Tasha M: The Station Bloody Mary is awesome!

Chris V.Chris Vuocolo: Have a fancy cocktail here. Lots of good choices.

Willy H.Willy Hardy: Bloody Mary was good. French fries are crispy and luscious. Food is wonderful and atmosphere is casual and hip.

Fiction Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Raleigh.

15. Fiction Kitchen

8.6
428 S Dawson St, Raleigh, NC
Vegan and Vegetarian Restaurant · 52 tips and reviews

RodneyRodney: Lots to love here. Chicken and waffles, soft tacos. Fritters appetizer was very good. They have Cardinal gin, so be sure to get a martini!

Brandon 🍣🍶☕️Brandon 🍣🍶☕️: Get the dark and stormy

Sandra D.Sandra Diaz: Chicken and waffle and chicken and biscuit- yum! Mimosa yes Bloody Mary not so much (maybe ask for a lemon slice with it).