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Reviews of the best bars, lounges and speak-easys in the area

Find the best bars, lounges and speak-easys in Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill! Reviews on the best places to grab a drink or cocktail.

Find the best bars, lounges and speakeasies in Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill! Reviews on the best places to grab a drink or cocktail.

A’Verde Cocina and Tequila Library Offering Up Fruity Cocktails and Fanciful Food Presentation

June 12, 2022 by Ron Wen

If you’re a foodie in the Raleigh area, you’d have likely heard about High Horse, a restaurant from Top Chef alum Katsuji Tanabe that opened up in late 2019 at City Market. A stylish and trendy restaurant that focused on wood-fired dishes and brought a new LA sensibility to our food scene. However, timing is …

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Kingfisher Bar in Durham: Fanciful Ambiance and Ground to Glass Cocktails Near DPAC

August 23, 2021 by Ron Wen

When it comes to cocktails in Durham, you’ve got several good choices but not a lot bars that are dedicated to the craft. Alley Twenty-Six and Bar Virgile are both good choices but split the line between restaurant and bar, pretty cleanly. Well, the addition of Kingfisher Bar near the Durham Hotel flips that script …

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Ark Royal in Raleigh Delivers Tiki Coolness in Abundance to Glenwood South

June 10, 2021 by Ron Wen

As a long-time transplant to the Triangle area, I’ve had a chance to witness its amazing transformation and evolution over the years. And sometimes when I walk into a new place, like Ark Royal Tiki Bar , it brings back memories. As the only tiki bar in Glenwood South, the bright colors and island decor …

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Cheers: The SideBar in Cary For Classy Cocktails and Conversation

April 1, 2020 by Ron Wen

Keeping up with my food blog can be a lot of work and I often find myself making special trips to check out a new hot spot in Durham, Raleigh and Chapel Hill. But over the past year or two, I find myself pointing my smartphone map to Cary! Previously known for its chain restaurants …

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Heirloom Brewshop in Raleigh Offers a Zen Garden Setting for Hot Drinks, Sake, and Snacks

March 2, 2019 by Ron Wen

Over the past year or two, the Warehouse District has been popping! With the new Union Station and Dillon building opening up, there’s an expectation for a lot of future growth in this neighborhood. And along with living quarters and transportation, you’re going to need some restaurants to feed all these people, eh? Well out …

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First Take: Hummingbird in Raleigh Keeps You Buzzing Along and Happy, All Day…

January 29, 2018 by Ron Wen

With the start of the new year, a spate and flurry of new restaurants have hit the Triangle of late. One that caught my eye was the new Hummingbird out in Raleigh! Brought to you by Chef Coleen Speaks from Posh Nosh Catering, Hummingbird sits neatly between bar and cafe offering up a range of …

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William & Company for Aromatic and Fruit-Forward Cocktails

October 26, 2017 by Ron Wen

When you talk about bars and cocktails, speak-easy type bars are usually what comes to my mind. From Foundation to C. Grace, Greenlight Bar and Watts & Ward. Dark, dim and hidden for some serious cocktail drinking. But every now and then you get a different interpretation of a classic cocktail bar and William & …

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First Take: Alley Twenty Six in Durham, Now Serving Gourmet Eats and Cocktails!

October 7, 2017 by Ron Wen

When it comes to cocktails in the Bull City, Alley Twenty Six has been a long-time favorite. Known for its fresh ingredients, house-made syrups and lovingly crafted drinks, it’s always a classy spot for a higher-end drink with the respective high-end cocktail prices ($10 to $13). With it’s comfortable long bar, stuffed seating and cool …

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Haymaker Bar in Raleigh for Classy Cocktails and Punch

June 28, 2016 by Ron Wen

With all the activity and new restaurants in Durham, it’s sometimes easy to overlook all the new restaurants and bars popping up in Raleigh! One of the newest in the Oak City is Haymaker, brought to you by G. Patel and the Eschelon Restaurant group. I had received an invite and member card in the …

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