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

Home » Restaurant & Bar Reviews » Raleigh » Circa 1888: A Plush New Bar in Raleigh’s Warehouse District
August 11, 2015 by Ron Wen
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

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