The Very Best Bars In Raleigh
Foundation is one of The Very Best Bars In Raleigh.

1. Foundation

8.3
213 Fayetteville St (at E Hargett St), Raleigh, NC
Cocktail Bar · 71 tips and reviews

Todd B.Todd Buker: Not a lot of room, but a great bar all around. Great selection of whiskeys and unique cocktails.

Busy Bee Cafe is one of The Very Best Bars In Raleigh.

2. Busy Bee Cafe

225 S Wilmington St (btwn E Martin & E Hargett St), Raleigh, NC
Bar · 125 tips and reviews

Todd B.Todd Buker: Probably the most unique selection of beers in Raleigh - you will find something you've never heard of and it will please you. If you're hungry, try the tots!

Landmark Tavern is one of The Very Best Bars In Raleigh.

3. Landmark Tavern

7.6
117 E Hargett St (btw S Wilmington & S Blount St), Raleigh, NC
Bar · 32 tips and reviews

Todd B.Todd Buker: Great relaxed environment, and good selection of beers and drinks all around. The patio out back is great when the weather's nice.

The Hive is one of The Very Best Bars In Raleigh.

4. The Hive

225 S Wilmington St (at E Martin St), Raleigh, NC
Bar · 19 tips and reviews

Todd B.Todd Buker: Head upstairs from the Busy Bee for an excellent patio bar getaway when the weather's nice!

The Raleigh Times is one of The Very Best Bars In Raleigh.

5. 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.

The Borough is one of The Very Best Bars In Raleigh.

6. The Borough

317 W Morgan St (at S Dawson St), Raleigh, NC
Bar · 84 tips and reviews

Todd B.Todd Buker: Nice relaxed environment with great food and drink. Not the biggest selection in Raleigh, but you'll find what you're looking for.

Fox Liquor Bar is one of The Very Best Bars In Raleigh.

7. Fox Liquor Bar

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

Todd B.Todd Buker: Really interesting cocktails when you can get to the bar. When it's packed, it's packed.

Tasty Beverage Company is one of The Very Best Bars In Raleigh.

8. Tasty Beverage Company

9.1
327 W Davie St Ste 106 (S Harrington St), Raleigh, NC
Beer Store · 35 tips and reviews

Todd B.Todd Buker: Try any of their unique beers on tap, then grab a 6-pack or two from their wide selection to take home. It's a bar-store!

Flying Saucer Draught Emporium is one of The Very Best Bars In Raleigh.

9. Flying Saucer Draught Emporium

8.9
328 W Morgan St (at S Harrington St), Raleigh, NC
Beer Garden · 161 tips and reviews

Todd B.Todd Buker: LOTS of different beers, many on tap. The food is okay. Nice outdoor seating. And am I the only one who noticed the waitresses tend to be hot and wear skimpy plaid skirts?

Horniblow's Tavern is one of The Very Best Bars In Raleigh.

10. Horniblow's Tavern

6.2
1249 Wicker Dr, Raleigh, NC
Bar · 6 tips and reviews

Todd B.Todd Buker: If you're up this way, stop in at Horniblow's - resident bar at Big Boss Brewery. It's all made in house and it's great. You can play a little pool or ping pong while you're at it.

Mitch's Tavern is one of The Very Best Bars In Raleigh.

11. Mitch's Tavern

7.6
2426 Hillsborough St (at Horne St), Raleigh, NC
Pub · 40 tips and reviews

Todd B.Todd Buker: Nice upstairs joint on Hillsborough. Good selection of beers, the food's alright, but the atmosphere's good.

Tír na nÓg Irish Pub is one of The Very Best Bars In Raleigh.

12. Tír na nÓg Irish Pub

218 S Blount St (E Hargett St), Raleigh, NC
Pub · 108 tips and reviews
Hibernian Pub is one of The Very Best Bars In Raleigh.

13. Hibernian Pub

311 Glenwood Ave (at W North St), Raleigh, NC
Pub · 31 tips and reviews
The Oxford is one of The Very Best Bars In Raleigh.

14. The Oxford

319 Fayetteville St, Raleigh, NC
Gastropub · 57 tips and reviews
Five Star Restaurant is one of The Very Best Bars In Raleigh.

15. Five Star Restaurant

7.6
551 W Hargett St (at S West St), Raleigh, NC
Asian Restaurant · 68 tips and reviews
The Big Easy Raleigh is one of The Very Best Bars In Raleigh.

16. The Big Easy Raleigh

7.1
222 Fayetteville St (at W Martin St), Raleigh, NC
Cajun and Creole Restaurant · 56 tips and reviews
Amra's is one of The Very Best Bars In Raleigh.

17. Amra's

106 Glenwood Ave (at Willard Pl), Raleigh, NC
Lounge · 23 tips and reviews
The Union is one of The Very Best Bars In Raleigh.

18. The Union

327 W Davie St (at S Dawson St), Raleigh, NC
Bar · 5 tips and reviews
Village Draft House is one of The Very Best Bars In Raleigh.

19. Village Draft House

7.8
428 Daniels St (at Cameron St.), Raleigh, NC
Bar · 58 tips and reviews
The Players' Retreat is one of The Very Best Bars In Raleigh.

20. The Players' Retreat

7.8
105 Oberlin Rd (at Hillsborough St), Raleigh, NC
Sports Bar · 93 tips and reviews