Best spots in Raleigh! From food and cocktails, to parks and hidden spots
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The Most Important (Food)
Cocktail Hour
The Most Important (Food)
Obviously
Authentic Spanish tapas and sexy atmosphere. Best espresso martini in the city!
Madre
Dill pickle cocktail and animal style fries, yet still classy. Need I say more
Gussie's
Recently renovated so it has an elegant dive bar feeling. STUNNING food and cocktails
The Mill Raleigh
Beachy little breakfast spot with really good coffee. Gets crazy weekend mornings so get there early!
Drift Cafe Ridgewood
The sushi place I frequest the most. Amazing service and BOGO rolls that are ACTUALLY GOOD!!!!
Sushi-Thai Raleigh
The best bagels in the RDU area, be forewarned that it's a tiny place so arrive early on weekends!
Big Dom's Bagel Shop
Best rooftop in Raleigh. Such a sexy atmosphere and incredible Italian food. Please get the Affogato for dessert!
La Terrazza
Cozy atmosphere with fresh, handmade pasta. Absolutely incredible 10/10
Figulina
Cocktail Hour
Best spots for drinks
The sister bar to Madre (linked in food section). SUCH a vibe, speakeasy style with moody lighting and jazz music. Also has a really fun photo booth!
Moon Room
A phenomenal dive bar WITH A SLIDE. Need I say more? So many cool signs inside and really cheap drinks. I repeat, WITH A SLIDE!
Johnson Street Yacht Club
All they have is alcohol and hot dogs. What more could a girl need? But really these are the best hot dogs you'll find in Raleigh with super cheap drinks. The patio outside is such a chill vibe and one of my favorite spots to meet with friends
The Cardinal Bar
Speakeasy with multiple rooms, all with a different vibe. They have live music during the weekend and it has such an elegant feel, definitely great for a girls night or cutie date
Watts & Ward
Another speakeasy, can you tell I have a type? This is located in the heart of downtown and is a true speakeasy-let me know if you find it ;)
FOUNDATION
Probably the only spot on Glenwood I'll advocate for. They have a shot ski for up to 5 people and take a Polaroid as you take the shot, which you can choose to keep or put on the wall
