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    Raleigh, United States

    Bars in Raleigh, United States

    The bars in Raleigh, United States include 13 Tacos and Taps, Ajisai and Aunty Betty's Gin and Absinthe Bar.

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    13 Tacos and Taps, Raleigh, United States
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    13 Tacos and Taps

    Raleigh, United States

    13 Tacos and Taps is a low-key north Raleigh neighborhood spot built around a simple format: tacos and a tap list…

    Ajisai, Raleigh, United States
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    Ajisai

    Raleigh, United States

    Ajisai is a practical Raleigh pick for an easy, low-planning meal rather than a destination-format night.

    Boatman Spirits Co., Raleigh, United States
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    Boatman Spirits Co.

    Raleigh, United States

    Boatman Spirits Co. is the Raleigh pick when a normal cocktail bar feels too limited: house-distilled spirits, a large…

    Centro, Raleigh, United States
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    Centro

    Raleigh, United States

    Centro sits at the center of downtown Raleigh's bar circuit on S Wilmington St, making it a practical first or last…

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    Raleigh bars on Pearl include cocktail bars, wine bars, beer bars, speakeasies and sake bars. Fayetteville Street and Glenwood South hold many of the city’s bars, with further places in North Raleigh and on Blount Street. Cocktail programs cover gin, absinthe, tequila, mezcal, whiskey, bourbon and rum, while sake is served at Ajisai, DAIJOBU, Kai Sushi & Sake Bar and Sono Sushi. Beer bars range from craft-beer venues to a brewing brasserie. Wine bars include places serving conventional wine as well as natural wine and low-alcohol drinks. The bars use classic cocktails, craft cocktails, whiskey, craft beer, wine, sake and zero-proof drinks. Fayetteville Street includes Centro, a cocktail bar, FOUNDATION, The Green Light and Watts & Ward, speakeasies, and DAIJOBU and Sono Sushi, sake bars. Glenwood South has cocktail bars, a wine bar and an Irish pub.

    Cocktail bars

    Pearl lists Aunty Betty's Gin and Absinthe Bar, Boatman Spirits Co., Centro, Dram & Draught, Gussie's, Hummingbird, Madre, Tazza Kitchen Village District, The Crunkleton and William & Company as cocktail bars. Their drinks and spirit focuses range from gin and absinthe to tequila, mezcal and whiskey.

    Aunty Betty's Gin and Absinthe Bar

    Aunty Betty's Gin and Absinthe Bar is a cocktail bar in the Warehouse District. Its spirits focus is gin, absinthe and vermouth, with craft cocktails, gin and classic cocktails on the drinks program.

    Centro

    Centro is a cocktail bar on Fayetteville Street with tequila and mezcal as its spirits focus. Its drinks include craft cocktails, tequila and mezcal, with fresh juice margaritas among its signature drinks.

    Dram & Draught

    Dram & Draught is a Glenwood South cocktail bar focused on whiskey, gin, bourbon and rum. The menu includes whiskey, craft cocktails, craft beer, conventional wine and zero-proof drinks.

    Speakeasies

    Pearl lists FOUNDATION, Sous Terre, The Green Light, The Merchant and Watts & Ward as speakeasies. The venues include cocktail programs with whiskey, bourbon, gin, cognac, mezcal, rum and zero-proof options.

    FOUNDATION

    FOUNDATION is a speakeasy on Fayetteville Street with a whiskey and bourbon focus. Its drinks include craft cocktails, whiskey and classic cocktails.

    Sous Terre

    Sous Terre is a speakeasy in Oakwood focused on gin, cognac, mezcal and rum. It serves classic cocktails, craft cocktails and zero-proof drinks, including a Ramos Gin Fizz, French 75 and Paloma.

    The Green Light

    The Green Light is a Fayetteville Street speakeasy serving craft cocktails. Its signature drinks include Conniptions & Fits and Mocha Flip.

    Frequently asked questions

    Which areas have many bars in Raleigh?
    Fayetteville Street and Glenwood South have many bars on Pearl. Fayetteville Street includes Centro, DAIJOBU, FOUNDATION, Neptunes Parlour, Sono Sushi, The Green Light, The Hippo Wine Bar & Shop, The Pour House Music Hall & Record Shop, The Raleigh Times and Watts & Ward.
    Where can visitors find cocktail bars in Raleigh?
    Cocktail bars in Raleigh include Aunty Betty's Gin and Absinthe Bar, Boatman Spirits Co., Centro, Dram & Draught, Gussie's, Hummingbird, Madre, Tazza Kitchen Village District, The Crunkleton and William & Company. Aunty Betty's focuses on gin, absinthe and vermouth, while Centro focuses on tequila and mezcal.
    Which Raleigh bars serve sake?
    Sake bars include Ajisai, DAIJOBU, Kai Sushi & Sake Bar and Sono Sushi. Ajisai serves sake and has sake and cocktails as its spirits focus. Kai Sushi & Sake Bar serves sake and craft cocktails, while Sono Sushi serves sake and craft beer.
    Where can visitors find beer bars in Raleigh?
    Beer bars include 13 Tacos and Taps, Neuse River Brewing & Brasserie, Sola Coffee Cafe, Standard Beer + Food and Wye Hill Kitchen & Brewing. Neuse River Brewing & Brasserie serves craft beer, while Standard Beer + Food has craft beer and frozen drinks.