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

1. Foundation

8.7
213 Fayetteville St (at E Hargett St), Raleigh, NC
Cocktail Bar · 71 tips and reviews

Andrew R.Andrew Roman: Have some Coffee and Pie. It's not food; it's their best drink yet. Or skip the eggy mix, and get an Old Fashioned. Both rock

Ben S.Ben Steel: Get a Double Ridgemont Reserve 1792 Maple Old Fashioned.

Melissa AshleyMelissa Ashley: Making my way through their unique and quality cocktail list, but so far loving Tom Collins + South Side. Come in for an intimate, conversation friendly bar! $1 membership on weekends required.

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

2. Fox Liquor Bar

8.1
237 S Wilmington St (at E Martin St), Raleigh, NC
Cocktail Bar · 61 tips and reviews

Jenna R.Jenna Robinson: Try the Greenpoint--it's like an updated Old Fashioned!

Linden H.Linden Hillenbrand: Best Old Fashion I've ever had. But ask the dude to make it. Girls are no good at it.

Griffin K.Griffin Kelton: If you like an old fashioned, go for the American trilogy.

Gallo Pelón is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in Raleigh.

3. Gallo Pelón

8.9
106½ South Wilmington St., Raleigh, NC
Cocktail Bar · 8 tips and reviews

Melissa B.Melissa Bibbs: Best place for craft cocktails in Raleigh, hands down. It’s a must try location!

Ellen M.Ellen Mathis: Drinks and bartenders are amazing. Great food and atmosphere. One of my favorite places to go in Raleigh!

Kevin H.Kevin Holland: Everything! 100% satisfied everytime

Person Street Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in Raleigh.

4. Person Street Bar

8.7
805 N Person St, Raleigh, NC
Bar · 9 tips and reviews

Melissa K.Melissa Kennedy: Fancy cocktails With Johanna!

Katie V.Katie Vuocolo: Pool, Foosball, great ambiance, great bar. I'll be back!

Lloyd M.Lloyd Miller: Perfect neighborhood bar! Pool table, foosball, jukebox, old school arcade games. Beers on tap are 100% NC. Great for TV viewing parties, Game of Thrones, etc.

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

5. Bittersweet

8.5
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.

Brad M.Brad Manning: Can't beat their fresh desserts. Menu is always changing. The ice cream sandwich is my current favorite.

Caroline W.Caroline Wu: Key lime tequila parfait is nice and light

Rise Biscuits & Donuts is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in Raleigh.

6. Rise Biscuits & Donuts

7.9
8301 Brier Creek Pkwy Ste 101, Raleigh, NC
Breakfast Spot · 15 tips and reviews

David C.David Chang Villacreses: Country ham biscuit with egg and cheese, apple fritter, butterfinger donut, Oreo donut, old fashioned, and chocolate milk!

jireselljiresell: The chicken biscuits are delicious! But also try the chicken fried steak with sausage gravy!

Matthew T.Matthew Taub: Biscuits are great! Creme Brûlée doughnuts are fantastic.

William & Company is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in Raleigh.

7. William & Company

8.8
616 N Person St (Pace St), Raleigh, NC
Cocktail Bar · 3 tips and reviews

Justin 📍Justin 📍: Great vibe and fantastic drinks without being fussy. The Aperol gimlet was 👌

Cyn B.Cyn Bula: Everything

DJ G.MAC!DJ G.MAC!: THE best whisky sours! #IHaveSpoken

SO-CA is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in Raleigh.

8. SO-CA

7.8
2130 Clark Ave (Oberlin Road), Raleigh, NC
Latin American Restaurant · 5 tips and reviews

Joanne K.Joanne Karunakaran: Outstanding food, small plates, craft cocktails, dessert, and service. Only wish the decor/menu punctuated the origin of the food more strongly!

Cameron T.Cameron Tessener: Great service! Mical was awesome and went above and beyond. Loved the small plates we tried and great variety on larger as well

SuchiSuchi: A bit pricey, but I got 2 small plates and was full. The pork cheek with polenta is seriously one of the best dishes I’ve ever had.

Manhattan Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in Raleigh.

9. Manhattan Cafe

8.0
320 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC
Deli · 15 tips and reviews

Jeremy P.Jeremy Perry: If you've ever worked in and had lunch in midtown Manhattan, this place will feel familiar.

LizLiz: Chicken parm panini, donuts and their breakfast burrito are great.

Kaitlyn M.Kaitlyn Moore: Super quick and efficient service, ready before you've paid! Great breakfast sandwiches!

The Green Light is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in Raleigh.

10. The Green Light

8.0
108 E Hargett St, Raleigh, NC
Lounge · 7 tips and reviews

Kelly H.Kelly Hanna: An absolute MUST!!!! Hard to find but worth the search!! Custom cocktails that are unbelievable!!! Mixology at it's finest!!!!

jenny r.jenny rock: Man. The outside bar was terrible. But the Green Light is incredible. Great service. Amazing cocktails. NYC-quality!

Elizabeth B.Elizabeth Brown: Fantastic drinks try the high in fiber!

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

11. Sono

9.0
319 Fayetteville St #101 (btwn W Davie & E Martin St), Raleigh, NC
Sushi Restaurant · 71 tips and reviews

AkilahAkilah: Get the International Gimlet!

BigSquidBigSquid: You cannot go wrong with any of the rolls here! They change the Sushi menu often and the new stuff is always great!

Robbie R.Robbie Ratliff: Surf and Turf... Yum

Wild Turkey Bar & Lounge is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in Raleigh.

12. Wild Turkey Bar & Lounge

9.2
9401 Glenwood Ave (@ The Angus Barn), Raleigh, NC
Cocktail Bar · 8 tips and reviews

Dave A.Dave Andrews: what's not good here? Pricey, but worth it

Jennifer D.Jennifer D.: Service not as good as usual. Very slow. Ostrich appetizer, which is usually very good, was a bit overdone and a little bit on the skimpy side. Hubby's crab claws were very good, though.

Orv C.Orv Curry: Upstairs lounge for Angus Barn. AWESOME!!! Read more.

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

13. C. Grace

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

Anji S.Anji Saunders: Try the Gimlet!

Rusty P.Rusty Parrino: The bartenders are great and the drink selection are top notch. The place is so cool. Low lit lounge type feel. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a place with a chill scene, great music....

Richard H.Richard Hunter: I came in one day and this place was killer.... This Grier G guy was dancin behind the bar with some sort of an absurdly adolescent shineboxin son of a bitch and I got in "the mood" to... Great O.F.'s

Capital Club 16 is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in Raleigh.

14. Capital Club 16

8.2
16 W Martin St (at S Salisbury St.), Raleigh, NC
Gastropub · 36 tips and reviews

Penny A.Penny Ashley-Lawrence: Ask for the strawberry and balsamic martini. It comes as a manhattan but he'll change it for you.

Mike R.Mike Robson: Roasted turkey sandwich is unreal. Fries for a side - one of the best lunches in downtown

Bradley S.Bradley Sovine: Everything thing here is great!!

Ajisai Japanese Fusion is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in Raleigh.

15. Ajisai Japanese Fusion

8.4
427 Woodburn Rd, Raleigh, NC
Sushi Restaurant · 9 tips and reviews

JTJT: Freshest sushi! Try the tuna dumplings and any special roll, you won't be disappointed.

Michael H.Michael Huber: Spoke with server and not only do they offer GF soy at table, if requested will cook with it so not just sashimi, but fried rice and other meals can be made GF. Really well made sushi, will come again

Laura D.Laura Daughtry 🧘🏼‍♀️: Some of the most incredible sushi I've had in a long time. I settled on the sushi Combo C, but will be coming back very soon to indulge in some of the special rolls!