Guidebook for Raleigh
Food Scene
A super fun taco restaurant and bar that is walking distance from the house. The food and atmosphere is outstanding!
31 locals recommend
Gringo A Go Go
100 N Person StA super fun taco restaurant and bar that is walking distance from the house. The food and atmosphere is outstanding!
Delicious Cuban and Argentinian food walking distance from the house.
12 locals recommend
Oakwood Cafe
300 E Edenton StDelicious Cuban and Argentinian food walking distance from the house.
A-Mazing dessert bar with craft cocktails and the best desserts around. Thursdays are Bubbles & Cake: the cupcake special of the day and a small bottle of bubbly for $11.
33 locals recommend
Bittersweet
16 E Martin StA-Mazing dessert bar with craft cocktails and the best desserts around. Thursdays are Bubbles & Cake: the cupcake special of the day and a small bottle of bubbly for $11.
The Pit Authentic Barbecue
328 W Davie StDelicious bbq right next to Boxcar!
Great place spitting distance from the house for coffee and super affordable and delicious breakfast!
6 locals recommend
Brewerks Cafe & Bakery
701 E Lane StGreat place spitting distance from the house for coffee and super affordable and delicious breakfast!
Anisette Little Shop
222 N Bloodworth StDelicious baked goods next to a great Record store! Best coffee in the 'hood.
Bagels, Burial beer (some of the best), chocolate, ice cream, bbq...it's got it all! This brand new food hall just opened and features some of the best local food and drink in town!
84 locals recommend
Transfer Co Food Hall
500 E Davie StBagels, Burial beer (some of the best), chocolate, ice cream, bbq...it's got it all! This brand new food hall just opened and features some of the best local food and drink in town!
Drinks & Nightlife
Kings
14 W Martin StA rad bar and music venue! Go for a drink, or a show, or both!
Exactly what it sounds like: a kick-ass bar with tons of arcade games!
124 locals recommend
Boxcar Bar + Arcade
621 Foster StExactly what it sounds like: a kick-ass bar with tons of arcade games!
Divey bar with a rock-n-roll/metal vibe that occasionally plays weird country music. Back courtyard, upstairs pool tables, hilarious bartenders.
20 locals recommend
Slims Raleigh
227 S Wilmington StDivey bar with a rock-n-roll/metal vibe that occasionally plays weird country music. Back courtyard, upstairs pool tables, hilarious bartenders.
DIY queer space with DJs, fun events and activities in a dark and cozy space. A great place to grab a drink where everyone is welcome.
8 locals recommend
Ruby Deluxe
415 S Salisbury StDIY queer space with DJs, fun events and activities in a dark and cozy space. A great place to grab a drink where everyone is welcome.
Neat little bar with a speak-easy feel down a set of stairs. The music and staff are fantastic.
34 locals recommend
Fox Liquor Bar
East Martin StreetNeat little bar with a speak-easy feel down a set of stairs. The music and staff are fantastic.
Favorite bar; filled with great art, fantastic and fun staff, and great neighborhood character.
42 locals recommend
Person Street Bar
805 N Person StFavorite bar; filled with great art, fantastic and fun staff, and great neighborhood character.
Parks & Nature
Eno River State Park
6101 Cole Mill RdLovely!! Go for a hike or a swim.
Arts & Culture
A beloved institution for culture and art, the museum also has a huge campus with sculpture garden, walking trails, and a great program of events including live music, outdoor and indoor movies, and parties.
437 locals recommend
North Carolina Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge RdA beloved institution for culture and art, the museum also has a huge campus with sculpture garden, walking trails, and a great program of events including live music, outdoor and indoor movies, and parties.
Shopping
Record and books!! A tiny version of the larger Nice Price stores with a well-curated selection of vinyl.
7 locals recommend
Nice Price Jr.
222 N Bloodworth StRecord and books!! A tiny version of the larger Nice Price stores with a well-curated selection of vinyl.