Bar with loads of character. Friendly bartenders, cold beer, sports on the TVs, pool tables, and prices that won't make you question ordering another round. Located across from NC State's campus, it's the kind of spot where locals, students, alumni, and first-time visitors all seem to blend together naturally. It's appearance in the baseball classic Bull Durham was my main draw to this place. And it adds another layer to its charm and history. What makes this place special isn't any one thing, it's everything. You can easily lose an entire afternoon here watching a game, having a few drinks, and talking with whoever happens to be sitting nearby. In a world full of polished sports bars and corporate concepts, Mitch's feels authentic, lived-in, and uniquely Raleigh. Exactly the kind of tavern every town wishes it had. read more

This classic college pub across from the NC State campus on Hillsborough St. is one of North Carolina's most celebrated watering holes, and a great spot to meet friends for grub and a few drinks. With its aged-brick facade and wonderful old-world decor, Mitch's could easily be mistaken for a historic tavern in Boston or Greenwich Village, but the institution has only been in business since 1974. Movie nerds will recognize Mitch's as the spot where Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins meet for beers in the baseball comedy 'Bull Durham,' while Wolfpack alum will likely remember it as the spot where they celebrated dozens of basketball wins, birthday bashes and end-of-semester parties during their time at NC State. The beer list is strong, the service terrific and the food delicious -- especially the famous Reuben sandwich. So drop by, grab a table, and enjoy one of the best pub experiences North Carolina has to offer. read more

This is a solid restaurant if you're looking for a casual sit down meal right near NC State. The service was quick, and the restaurant consistently has fun events, like trivia, to entertain your party during the evening. I will say the food isn't my favorite, but maybe it's just not my type. Overall good thou! read more

The London Broil sandwich is delicious. My wife enjoyed the fried green tomato sandwich with pimento cheese.

I went in for a birthday dinner with my friend and they refused to serve us, even though we are of age and sober. Our friends proceeded to join and got served through a different sever. We are never going to argue over a drink so we proceeded to get food. Once we were finished, our original server collected our food spilling tomatoes on us without recognition or an apology of this mistake. Very poor service and establishment that has lost my money forever. read more

Local spot with great character and worth a visit. We normally come here to hangout and have a drink. Service is very good. Prices are reasonable. Food is OK. We have tried many items on the menu over the years and they are all good pub fare. read more

Came here for a casual lunch on a Sunday afternoon. Good vibes with music overhead, open windows, and football on. Ordered the chicken salad sandwich which was delicious! Servers were friendly and food came out quickly. read more

Mitch's Tavern - Pubs Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

The steak sandwich was delicious! Quick and attentive service. The windows were open and created a nice breeze and good views from the windows. Good vibes. read more

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Insane place! I'll have to go back during the day when it's not a game day to see more of the decor but it was a nice place. Staff was extremely accommodating despite the amount of people in there. Food was chill! Lots of tvs for football games. read more

I go to Mitch's with my friend group for trivia. The food is good and my friend group enjoys Willie's trivia. Most of the waitstaff is great, but I was harassed by one of the managers this past week. While I understand that reserving larger tables with small groups can make it hard to flip tables before trivia starts, she provided confusing instructions, raised her voice at me in front of customers, and then ranted about me to the kitchen staff so loudly that people waiting to use the men's bathroom could hear her. I think that's incredibly unprofessional and make Mitch's look bad. read more

Frankie is hands-down one of the best bartenders around. Super friendly, quick on the pour, and always knows exactly what to make (even when you don't). He keeps the vibe fun, the drinks on point, and makes everyone feel welcome. You can tell he really cares about his craft and the people he serves. If Frankie's behind the bar, you know you're in for a great night. read more

We had a great experience at Mitch's. We've been coming for well over two decades. The food is always delicious and the staff is usually a little lack luster, but they're at least consistent. If you're a beef fan, please for the love of all things good in the world, try their London broil. It may not seem special on paper but boy is it good. The space is dark, dank, and there is memorabilia all over the walls. If you're lucky you'll notice the window that hung in the movie "Bull Durham" hanging up in the middle of the restaurant. I will keep on coming back until they close the doors forever. This is a Raleigh staple. If you haven't tried it, you must. read more

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I probably hadn't been to Mitch's in 30 years and was thrilled to see it hasn't changed. We ordered a pitcher of the Bull Durham light for our table while we perused the menu. I ordered a bowl of the vegetarian chili. The flavor was fantastic but boy was it spicy. I had to eat it slowly with lots of water. I didn't notice the menu saying it was spicy but then again I forgot my dollar store readers. One friend ordered the regular chili and also found it spicy. Everyone else ordered sandwiches and chips -- husband ordered the Cuban and son's girlfriend ordered the green tomato grilled cheese and said they were fabulous. Prices are very reasonable. We need to not wait 30 years before we go again! read more

Mitch's Tavern - Veggie Chili - Pubs Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Cool ambiance and fun atmosphere. Would be a fun GameDay vibe. The pretzel was a hit with the kid.

Great Chicken Parm and all Sandwich and Dogs are great! Service and location to Raliegh are Excellent! Definitely recommend, for Local Residents. read more

Great that this iconic restaurant has reopened and our family was happy to host our oldest son at NC State to dinner tonight at Mitch's. I don't know when I have had a worse service experience. We made our trek up the historic stairs to be greeted by a sign at that top requesting guests seat themselves. We followed directions. We pushed two tables together to accommodate our party of 5. We seated ourselves. We waited. We waited. We waited. We finally felt inclined to stop a waitress after she greeted, offered menus and took drink orders for a couple that walked in 10-minutes after our arrival. She seemed a bit inconvenienced by our request for assistance. She told us she would be back. Finally she came back with menus and asked if we wanted water. I asked her for the beers they had on tap and she curtly tossed me a menu and said they were on there as she walked off. The bespectacled young lady eventually came back and offered to take our order. We offered our orders and resigned ourselves that water was our only drink option since she had moved on to the food order. I noted she was memorizing the orders from our party of five due to the absence of a pen, paper or electronic device to take notes. Her efforts taking our order met my expectations because a few minutes later she comes back to confirm our order. That was kind of funny to us that anyone could be a waitress and that disorganized. No joke. A few minutes pass and she comes back to confirm our order for a third time. She actually explained she was a little challenged this evening since she had taken a nap just before coming to work. Wow. Well the adults in our party had just worked all day and traveled over an hour for a meal at Mitch's. Please understand we always knew Mitch's to be a cool college town destination that offered reasonable service and nice staff. Not our experience tonight. Insult to injury. Three attempts to get our orders right and she still managed to flub one of the orders in a big way. This young lady needs to call in sick next time and finish out her nap. The food on the correct orders was pretty good. The table favorite was the London broil sandwich with just basic potato chips. That has always been my favorite at Mitch's. However, the service experience was so bad that we considered leaving several times before the meal was delivered. Our food was delivered by a gentleman staff member that offered the hustle we recall from previous Mitch's. We were later cashed out by two ladies with one appearing to be training the other as a new waitress. All that was too late after the first waitress. We will not be back and we will not recommend. We wish Mitch's the best but it is not a place for our family any longer. read more

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Fun dive bar right across from NC State. Super cool that it is the bar from Bull Durham. We had fast and friendly service with reasonably priced food and drinks. Check it out. read more

After a campus tour, we wanted to take in a recommended local establishment. The tavern is cool with a great NC state vibe. The server seemed more interested in her schedule and routine than us as customers. The food was pretty good bar food. read more

Such a cool place. They also have pool tables. Chill vibe in there I will be back to chill one night and shoot pool. The food was very good. Cubano tasted like it should have and the white cheese on the broccoli? Amazing. Finished it with a shot of whiskey and a PBR Check this place out! It's near NC State . read more

Mitch's Tavern - Pubs Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

It was like going back in time to the good old days of pub life. I enjoyed the pub food and good beer. I will be back.

I had a lot of great experiences here, but they were all ruined by a bad experience with the owner. He refused to give us a trivia sheet and cursed at the table I was at because we didn't order enough food. Very rude and unprofessional. The food is above average and the drinks can be cheap on days when they have a special. read more

A Quick flashback to 1988 with Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon, and Tim Robbins. Opening bar scene in the flick, Bull Durham, with the aforementioned put Mitch's on the map. It has been a favorite watering hole for NC State students, employess, Alumni for decades prior and since. It is located in the middle of all the college fun on Hillsborough st. It is adorned with an iconic front with an even more iconic and lethal 2 story narrow wooden staircase. After scaling this staircase you are in MT. A fellow Alum joined me for a State Wrestling watch party on a Friday night. The Manager greeted us and escorted us to our party. The tavern is modest in size housing tables and booths with several tv's strategically placed throughout. It has a separate room with a billiard table, and a one holer serving as a Mens room. Our server was equal amounts friendly, patient, and efficient. The menu is also modest with typical bar fare. Our party had 3 nacho platters for 14 and they were appetizing. The owner joined our party and former Coach Guzzo regaled us all for 2 hours. MT is definitely worth the experience. Great location with a storied history, and good food/service. We will return. #crashdavis PS-Next time I will take pictures of the frontage and stores. read more

The bar scene from Bull Durham was filmed here! Also, the food was great, the service was impeccable, and...oh, did I mention that Kevin Costner, Susan Sarandon, and Tim Robbins filmed THE GREATEST SPORTS MOVIE OF ALL TIME here? Seriously, this is a great place. Affordable food and drinks at the place where Crash Davis and Nuke Laloosh began their epic journey. It doesn't get any better. read more

This was our second time visiting. The first time was good, unfortunately this time was a let down. We ordered several sandwiches were hardly warm and the bread was chewy. The portion of chips was small and broken looked like the last in the bag. Our waitress was not over taxed because it was a light crowd but we had almost no attention and empty drinks most of our visit Next time we drive to see our student Mitch's is not on the list. read more

I have been a pretty regular customer for close to 40 years. For most of that time the food and service was consistent. Mitch did a great job providing good food and a good price in a unique atmosphere. The service was almost always friendly and efficient, especially for a college bar. The food quality has slipped since he stepped back from running things, but the service had kept up. However, it was a sad day this past Tuesday when it crashed too. I know school is out and the usual staff may have left for the summer, but the guy that waited on us had obviously NO training (not his fault) and the food would have been marginal for a convenience-store. The floor manager's response was... " I know but we don't make the food". I didn't know how to respond to that. read more

Good food and staff. The Ambiance is amazing truly feels like an old tavern with a great history.

Mitches Tavern is home and the staff is always great in every aspect with timing and names as well. I will always love this place and the people. read more

As a student I love Mitch's! They have great drink prices and fun events like bingo and karaoke. I do think the food could be improved but it's not bad. read more

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Great food, cheap drinks. Great vibes and music! Service was good and quick as well. Will definitely go back

Mitch's tavern is now open Tuesday-Friday 11am-11pm, and 4pm-11pm Saturday and Sunday! read more

Mitch's Tavern - the interior of mitch's bar - Pubs Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

You don't get what you pay for here. You get 2x what you pay for!! I've loved Mitch's since I was a student. They have amazing deals - perfect for students and real adults too. I ordered the large Greek salad today - $6.95 if I remember correctly - it came with lots of pita bread, small container of hummus, salad, a scoop of potato salad on top, and at least 7 grape leaf wraps! It will last me 2.5 meals!! I swear it's cheaper than grocery shopping! read more

Mitch's Tavern - Large Greek salad $6.95 - Pubs Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

Congrats to these legends for being in operation in Raleigh for 50+ years. Cheers! read more

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This place is pretty good! Sandwiches are yummy, prices are amazing, and the service was attentive. My only complaint is that there's no french fries, but that's a small cost when everything else is awesome. read more

The food was awful and service slow. Server was rude. I wouldn't recommend going here. We had a group of 10 people and you would have thought we were an inconvenience for the server. She clearly does not like her job. read more

Mitch's is my Hillsborough Street favorite. It is a great little tavern with an authentic feel. Staff is always professional, courteous, and knowledgeable. The best part is there is something for everyone to eat, even vegetarians and vegans! (Just ask for no cheese / sour cream on the chili, burrito, pasta, salad). I personally like to substitute the chicken gumbo for vegan chili on the me-Lange. One note is the restaurant is not accessible to wheel chairs or those that can not climb stairs. read more

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Can't beat this place for old school atmosphere. Have to climb some steep stairs to get there, but once you do, you're in a comfortable roomy space for drinking and eating. You might even find your bottom in n old church pew. Lots of tvs for watching sports. The food is great for the price. This was our go to supper spot for St. Patty's Day. Although the Irish stew was sold out by the time we arrived--the Rubens both Corned Beef and Turkey were available and filled our need to celebrate the Irish along with some drinks. Full bar and experienced bar tenders working hard for you. Top shelf liquor available. Our waiter was fine. All three ous rate this as a four star experience. Try the stuffed grape leaves for an appetizer, you won't be disappointed. Update 11/9/19 Warning regarding Cuban--the combination of ingredients is pretty close to authentic--I prefer Swiss over provolone and yellow mustard over brown and Cuban bread over Italian, however all these modifications I can live with. But dried out chewy pork is not acceptable. Truly awful. read more

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On the way home from Augusta Georgia made a quick detour to Raleigh to visit the youngest daughter. She suggested lunch here at Mitch's tavern which is in the edge of the NC State campus. Apparently this place was made famous in the movie Bull Durham. You enter from the street but have to go up to the second floor where there are a variety of tables and small booths. Food selection is interesting and service is great. Prices are incredibly low. Food also arrives very quickly which is a plus when it is lunch time. We tried the gazpacho, fried green tomatoes and the southern melange. All good and the chef did not skimp on portions. read more

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After two years Mitch's reopened last weekend with new hours that are subject to adjustment as the operation gets back up to speed. They are opening at 4 pm for the next few nights and will be open tonight for the Hurricanes first second round playoff game. Don't try to reach them by phone as the phone has been disconnected. Not sure about the email. Accurate information seems to be on Facebook however. read more

Climb 21 steps to reach this cozy little tavern overlooking Hillsborough Street and you'll find a relaxed, casual atmosphere with friendly employees serving up some delicious food and drink. It feels like an old tavern with noisy wooden floors, interesting (albeit sometimes a little creepy) artwork (including a painting of a young girl with dark eyes holding a jester doll), and oddly placed mirrors; though, with several TVs broadcasting ESPN, you can watch the game and feel like you're in a friend's cozy living room. Rodolfo's feast was delicious. It's a simple meal but has a lot of flavor: chili and salsa piled on top of pasta. Mmm. I imagined Rodolfo would definitely feast on this after fighting battles in the field all day. Aargh. It was a hearty portion and included 2 thick slices of toasted crusty bread. Choose vegetarian or regular chili. It's all served up on an aluminum saucer (which suddenly makes me want to go sledding). Also, they do serve wine, not just beer. And, it's served in a nice wine glass to boot. Great service, tasty (and inexpensive!) food, and a warm, fun yet relaxed atmosphere. Kudos Mitch! read more

Mitch's Tavern - London Broil which was featured in Southern Living Magazine last year. - Pubs Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

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Love this hidden gem in Raleigh. So close to NC State off of Hillsborough, so easily accessible from campus, but also pretty cheap food. I would say it is southern style food but also vegetarian friendly. I ordered fried green tomatoes that was delicious combined in sandwich with pimento cheese. They also offered a side of soup only all under 10 bucks Definitely wouldn't mind going to Mitch's again. It has a kind and friendly atmosphere but also a cool rustic theme with hardwood floors and cool lamps by he wooden booths. Staff was also great and understanding. read more

Mitch's Tavern - Fried Green Tomato sandwich with Lima bean& butternut squash soup with feta cheese on top. - Pubs Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina