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    The Cardinal Bar

    4.2 (151 reviews)
    InexpensiveHot Dogs, Beer Bar
    Open • 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Juke Box

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    My bffs and I at Cardinal
    Jamie T.

    One of the best bars in Raleigh. "Old school" with great service and chill vibes. Hot dogs are incredible! If you're paying more than $4 / dog in Raleigh you're getting ripped off. My puppers love it here too. Cardinal will make hot dogs for your furry buds, too. Check this place out, really dang good.

    Walter H.

    Good, but nothing special. The hot dog was tasty, but I've had better. The toppings were fresh, though. A decent option if you're nearby.

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    Michael M.

    Best dogs this side of the mason Dixon. Definitely go to this place. Vibes are sick, music slaps, the pinball machine will keep you coming for more 10 out of MF'n 10.

    Hot dog!

    BEST hot dogs, BEST bartenders, enough said! This place is the best for a cold beer and a hawt dog

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    Hot dogs are off the charts, they use a toasted top-sliced bun which cannot be beat. Also the vibes are really great for a nice day!

    Hotdogs

    Great hot dogs the best hot dogs .. shout the goat miss Anna in the back whippin them dawgs up!

    Beer, hot dogs, Zapp's chips, and football......
    Chris H.

    The Cardinal Bar is a really cool place that's been around awhile. It's a neighborhood joint in a rapidly gentrifying area of downtown Raleigh. The beer is cold and the hotdogs are good. Prices here are reasonable and two dogs, chips and a beer will set you back about twenty bucks. Service was good also. There is plenty of seating and there is a parking lot and street parking available.

    Lorraine N.

    cool little dive bar with yummy hotdogs. slither in grab a basic beer and enjoy listening to the local banter. the afternoon i visited they were all watching slasher horror flicks. it was pretty fun. the bartender was a cross between a young robin williams/bradley cooper/and my son-in-law maybe it was the cocktail he concocted for me. worth a visit!

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    11 months ago

    Best place. Best atmosphere. Best bartenders! Does it get better than that? Come see for yourself that it doesn't!

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    1 year ago

    Amazing hot dogs and my favorite bartenders in Raleigh. Dog friendly and the best patio

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    1 year ago

    Says open till 2am, stops serving food at 1150. Should probably update your hours. or be more specific.

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    1 year ago

    Great veggie hot dog and veggie chili for your veggie hotdogs plus any toppings available. Love the vibe of the place.

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    2 years ago

    Cool place. Sick lights. Drinks are reasonably priced. Bartenders are cool. Get a nice view of downtown Raleigh also!

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    Veggie dogs were amazing and service was great!!! Bartenders were very quick and on it! 10/10 would recommend vegans will love this!

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    2 years ago

    Cannot find the words to express how great this spot is so I'll just go with. hot dog. beer. vibey . skyline. Anna is cool also.

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    3 years ago

    Cool little dive bar, had great conversations and laughs, they have these famous hot dogs..bar staff were fun and engaging.

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