NC Triangle Dining

Find the Best Restaurants, Food, and Drink in Raleigh, Durham, Cary & Chapel Hill

  • NC Triangle Dining
  • Home
    • Blog
  • Best of the NC Triangle
    • Best Restaurants and Food in Raleigh, NC
    • Best Restaurants and Food in Durham, NC
    • Best Restaurants and Food in Cary, NC
    • Best Food and Drink Specials
    • Triangle Top Three’s- Bars
  • Index of Reviews
    • Cary Restaurant and Bar Reviews
    • Durham Restaurant and Bar Reviews
    • Raleigh Restaurant and Bar Reviews
    • NC Video Reviews
    • Travel Reviews
  • News
    • New Restaurants and Bars, Coming Soon!
    • New Restaurants and Bars in Cary and Morrisville
    • New Restaurants and Bars in Chapel Hill and Carrboro
    • New Restaurants and Bars in Durham
    • New Restaurants and Bars in Raleigh
    • New Restaurants and Bars of the Triangle, 2018 Edition
    • New Restaurants and Bars of the Triangle, 2017 Edition
  • Food Photos
    • Best Dishes and Meals in the Triangle!
      • Memorable Meals for 2018
      • Memorable Meals for 2017
      • Memorable Meals for 2016
    • Food Event Photos
  • About NCTD
    • NCTD Blogger- Ron Wen
    • NCTD Frequently Asked Questions
    • NC Triangle Dining Blog Policy
    • Working with NC Triangle Dining
    • NC Triangle Dining Blog and Social Media Statistics

August 11, 2015 by Ron Wen Leave a Comment

Circa 1888: A Plush New Bar in Raleigh’s Warehouse District

Entry-way sign at Circa 1888 in Raleigh- NC Triangle Dining
Entry-way sign at Circa 1888 in Raleigh- NC Triangle Dining

As Raleigh’s bar and cocktail scene continues to grow and evolve, you’ll occasionally run into a surprise. In my case, it’s the newly opened Circa 1888 in Raleigh’s Warehouse District!  Located in the space that used to house the old FUBAR, you now have the decidedly upscale and posh, Circa 1888.

Bar at Circa 1888 in Raleigh- NC Triangle Dining
Bar at Circa 1888 in Raleigh- NC Triangle Dining

Owned by the same folks as Landmark Tavern, this innocuous front entrance opens up to a huge space inside.  Arched stone entry-way, antique brick interior and a long, serious bar on the right hand side. Circa 1888 has a hidden speak-easy feel but does it totally different.

 Billiards area at Circa 1888 in Raleigh- NC Triangle Dining
Billiards area at Circa 1888 in Raleigh- NC Triangle Dining

On my first visit to Circa 1888 my friends and I stopped in for a quick visit before dinner.  Keeping things simple, I ordered up a pint of brown ale and started wandering around.  Circa 1888 is a huge space with high ceilings, different than your usual “speak-easy”.   They’ve got an upscale billiards area (4 tables), huge red banquette/booths, a private back room along with a side patio.  Service at the bar was personable and friendly, I’m curious to see what kind of crowd they draw here.

Plush booths at Circa 1888 in Raleigh- NC Triangle Dining
Plush booths at Circa 1888 in Raleigh- NC Triangle Dining

I never made it here when it was a dance club but I’ll come back now that it’s Circa 1888.  I was pretty impressed during the day time and I’m guessing that this place will be even more interesting at night.  The bar and cocktail scene takes another leap forward in the Triangle with Circa 1888…

Private room at Circa 1888 in Raleigh- NC Triangle Dining
Private room at Circa 1888 in Raleigh- NC Triangle Dining

 

Circa 1888

412 W. Davie Street

Raleigh, NC 27601

919.307.4203

 

Location on Google map

Save

Save

Related

Filed Under: Raleigh Tagged With: warehouse district

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Web Hosting

Subscribe to NC Triangle Dining

New Reviews!

  • News: Cat Tales Cat Cafe in Chapel Hill Opens Next Week!
  • Valentines Day Pairings and Dates for the NC Triangle!
  • First Take: Pizza La Stella Shines Bright in Cary for Italian Food
  • News: Boxcar Bar and Arcade Opens Third Location in Durham!

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest

Popular Reviews

Arroz con pollo at COPA, Durham - nctriangledining.com

First Take: COPA in Durham, a Restaurant Overflowing with Delicious and Classic Cuban Eats

A New and Tasty Type of Seoul Food for Raleigh: Seoul 116

A Newcomers Guide to Thirteen Great Restaurants in Raleigh!

Web Hosting

Connect with NCTD

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

NCTD Email Subscription


Handcrafted with on the Genesis Framework