Brewery Bhavana was the first dinner spot I tried in downtown Raleigh after moving here and let me…read morejust say it was a truly tasty experience. I brought a friend who came into town and we were craving dim sum. The ambience was relaxing, the food was stellar, and my friend and I had an amazing time. Our waiter was very helpful in guiding us through the menu (because I was wayyy too indecisive) and even took our picture at the end of the night.

Not my first time here, and definitely not my last. I stopped in on a whim after some drinks down…read morethe street and managed to snag a seat at the bar. I was only there for a quick bite before heading to the next spot, so I kept it light, but even a small order here goes a long way. This round I got the Shanghai-style mooncakes, the pork and chive shumai, and the cold sesame noodles. All of it hit. I've worked through plenty of the menu on past visits too, the duck egg rolls, the curry baos, the shrimp and corn, and honestly nothing has ever missed. Whatever you order, you're in good hands. Next time I'm going in with a completely different list just to keep exploring. The space itself is worth the trip alone. Towering shelves of books, flowers everywhere, and warm globe lights hanging over the whole room. Add in a great beer selection and some excellent cocktails, and it's hard to beat.

Killer beer, comfortable space, great outdoor patio area and a collection of decent restaurants in…read morethe area. And the beertenders are awesome!! What more could you want?!?

Really awesome brewery in Raleigh! The vibes are great inside with plenty of seating options,…read moremostly community style tables and a scattering of high tops. There is an abundance of beer options on tap. The staff were kind enough to let us sample a few options before committing. Honestly everything was great. I wound up getting their Oktoberfest beer, O-Fest, and my partner got the IPA they said is most popular, Shift. So tasty, and the IPA surprisingly I really enjoyed. These days it's hard for me to find IPAs that I'm willing to drink, and that one delivered. There's street and garage parking within walking distance. We came midday on a Sunday and parking was easy to find, and although busy inside the brewery we easily found a table. Highly recommend!

When we moved into our downtown Raleigh apartment building last year we had no clue how fortunate…read morewe were to be across the street from State of Beer. Their vibe is local, their beer, wine, and food selections are fantastic and they have great people working there. The BEST Sandwiches every single time. Treat yourself the next time you are walking around DTR.

One of my go to spots for a quick sandwich or salad. They have good beers on tap and creative…read morebites. I love the Italian salad which is large and full of toppings. Try the pasta Salad!

Halloween fun awaits at the pop up at Raleigh Beer Garden in downtown Raleigh! So many fun photo…read moreops throughout the bar plus out back at Hop Shots they have a cute, little pumpkin patch. Because I was there for an event, I did not get to try a variety of food but the pizza that was offered on the buffet was ok. The bar had a nice crowd and I thought the staff handled it well. We tried some speciality cocktails from their fall menu as well as a local beer. If you love Halloween fun with your cocktails or beer, I would check out this pop up from now until October 31st!

Awesome atmosphere. 3 floors and a huge outside area with 18 holes of mini golf…read more The baked Pretzel with honey butter is a must try. Cali-Squeeze beer is my favorite and was on tap. Brie was our bartender - great personality. Ask her about the cheese factory that blew it... Will def be back when we visit again.

Went on a Thursday for an after work gathering, so the drinks were paid for as a note. I will say I…read moredid look at the menu and the prices seemed pretty average. Cocktails were a little high at $13 when some bars in Chapel Hill are around $9 but also I think the spot is usually used for business meetings and happy hours considering the downstairs area isn't large and the upstairs area is kept for events. Overall the place was clean, I loved the big opening door/windows upstairs that allow in fresh air. I think the bartenders were pretty nice- they made some interesting drinks without over doing the alcohol so they were well mixed. I wouldn't say I'd be back personally for just the downstairs bar since I don't really do sports but it's a cool place for small events/ hang outs.

The Davie was a fun spot grab drinks at before heading to dinner. My husband and I both had two…read morerounds of beers. We really enjoyed sitting upstairs by the open windows and people watching. Cheers!

Wow, what a fun taproom in the heart of downtown Raleigh! When you arrive at the Burial beer…read moretaproom there is parking available in the lot behind the transfer food hall or on the street. To enter you can either walk through the entrance on East Davie street or enter from the back which is in the middle of the transfer food hall. Walking in the taproom feels like you've walked into a dark, artistic underworld, blended with a relaxed atmosphere. To order you'll proceed to the bar and place your order and then grab an open seat. I ordered the judged become the judgmental double ipa. The beer was perfectly balanced and not too hoppy. I highly recommend stopping by this taproom if you are in the area.

Overpriced and snobby. And dead most of the time. Lots of art on the walls but most of it doesn't…read morevibe with the Burial theme and metal beer names, must be only art of close friends/family of the owners, local dark surrealists with art that's actually thematically metal/horror vibes just get a "that's weird" and ignored. So the owners are normies larping.

I've been here 2-3 times now and the whiskey selection is always great and so is the service. This…read moreis an excellent hidden neighborhood gem!

This is absolutely a hidden gem amongst bars. It's in an inconspicuous abandoned looking shopping…read morecenter off the beaten path, but they make some of the best cocktails in the city. They have a very extensive inventory of bourbons including all the high-end ones you would want. The bartenders making amazing recipes including my partners favorite, Tom Yum, taste just like the soup. I can often enjoy a whiskey sour with no issue and use the menu to try something different. They don't serve food, so it's a good place to come after dinner. The ambiance is simple, a wooden bar and now that they have expanded, they have some tables as well. This past trip was the most crowded I've ever seen it in there, but the service was still quick and attentive. This bar is a staple for me.

Our experience at Wolfe & Porter was interesting to say the least with the second round of drinks…read morethat we ordered and a bartender change but the issue was addressed after the fact by Management. I was not a fan of the beer selection but the cocktails were tasty. We tried the Broken Dream, Wolfe of Morgan St., Last Word and Captains Daughter. Check out their social media pages and/or website for events. Cheers!

Quaint little cocktail bar in an area of West Raleigh I don't frequent much! It can be easy to miss…read moreif you aren't keeping an eye out. We came here for their Christmas pop-up; 8 cocktails for the Christmas menu, not including their wine options. They were all delicious! I recommend the Polar Pear :) The bartender was friendly, and made sure to serve everyone to the best of his ability. Not overly crowded which was nice. Proper ambient lighting as well.

Favorite buffalo chicken & chicken caesar salad wraps in the area. Fun spot to grab drinks & some…read morefood to watch a game, or just a casual lunch.

Came here for dinner recently and enjoyed myself…read more Service was solid throughout my meal. The beer selection was pretty darn good, with a lot of Belgian options (yay). I grabbed the Big Dipper roast beef sandwich for my entree and it was prepared quickly and was very tasty! Everything was priced reasonably well. Not sure what else to add, but if you're into drinking beer and eating decent bar food, I think Flying Saucer will hit the mark.

There's a story behind why I'm giving this bar 5 stars. My first experience here a few years back…read morewas so memorable that I'm probably bias, but I was just visiting Raleigh back then and wondered in here around 10pm on a Friday, found my way to the back patio and can recall to this day what I was thinking. "I think I'm starting to like this city...". The back patio that night had a vibe and look to it that I hadn't seen anywhere else in a long time; almost Austin-wierd/cool like. I ended up sitting next to a guy who was rolling his own cigarettes from a roll of Drum tobacco when I noticed he put raisins and dates in the package. We ended up talking about finer tobaccos and the art of roll your own (his experience) and my thoughts on cigars and pipe tobacco. It was a great first night in Raleigh. Now, 3 years into living here, I can say that it's lost a bit of that first impression charm but the raw ingredients are still there. The music is still awesome, the service is still very good, the patrons are equally as surprising from night to night. I would definitely call this a Raleigh staple and hope that your first time here was as good as mine.

A cool pub in an unexpected place…read more This long and narrow bar certainly comes with a lot of charm, and an impressive amount of indoor seating. I would say it definitely fits into the neighborhood and appears to be a popular local hangout. Even on a chilly day, the outdoor seating is very comfortable, feel free to take advantage of the propane heaters. The drinks are excellent, and the customer service is good, it's definitely a great place to stop for drinks. Cheers!