Krissy & Cody’s Guide to Raleigh
Breweries & Bottle Shops
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Hands-down our favorite brewery! Lots of seating and good for big groups. They also have a great outdoor area. Lynwood doesn’t serve food, but Wilson’s Eatery is right next door. You can order from your phone and they’ll deliver to your table! Fun fact: we took our engagement pictures here! Beer recommendations below :)
Krissy’s fav: Back that Razz Up (Wheat)
Cody’s fav: Hop on Top (IPA)
44 habitants recommandent
Lynnwood Brewing Concern
1053 E Whitaker Mill RdFIVE POINTS
Hands-down our favorite brewery! Lots of seating and good for big groups. They also have a great outdoor area. Lynwood doesn’t serve food, but Wilson’s Eatery is right next door. You can order from your phone and they’ll deliver to your table! Fun fact: we took our engagement pictures here! Beer recommendations below :)
Krissy’s fav: Back that Razz Up (Wheat)
Cody’s fav: Hop on Top (IPA)
FIVE POINTS Bowstring is a fun spot. They often have live music and have a great yard with games like giant Jenga. Kid friendly - lots of space to run around! Cody and I regularly debate if they have the best pizza in Raleigh - we go back and forth between here and Trophy’s :) We are here nearly every Sunday night!
7 habitants recommandent
Bowstring Pizza and Brewyard
1930 Wake Forest RdFIVE POINTS Bowstring is a fun spot. They often have live music and have a great yard with games like giant Jenga. Kid friendly - lots of space to run around! Cody and I regularly debate if they have the best pizza in Raleigh - we go back and forth between here and Trophy’s :) We are here nearly every Sunday night!
NORTH RALEIGH A favorite local hangout in North Raleigh! Seriously, everyone who goes here seems to be a regular - this is a hidden gem. Craft beers on draft, lots of bottle options, and more whiskey choices than you know what to do with. They don’t serve food, but you can have food delivered!
Hoppy Endings
8320 Litchford RoadNORTH RALEIGH A favorite local hangout in North Raleigh! Seriously, everyone who goes here seems to be a regular - this is a hidden gem. Craft beers on draft, lots of bottle options, and more whiskey choices than you know what to do with. They don’t serve food, but you can have food delivered!
DOWNTOWN Great local brewery with a few locations in Raleigh / Durham. The downtown location also has great food, including a simple but delicious brunch menu on the weekends.
21 habitants recommandent
Clouds Brewing
905 W Main StDOWNTOWN Great local brewery with a few locations in Raleigh / Durham. The downtown location also has great food, including a simple but delicious brunch menu on the weekends.
FIVE POINTS We love House of Hops! Always a friendly face behind the bar, and their beers on tap rotate but there are always great options. Plenty of cans to choose from too!
Trivia on Thursday nights!
House of Hops - Midtown
FIVE POINTS We love House of Hops! Always a friendly face behind the bar, and their beers on tap rotate but there are always great options. Plenty of cans to choose from too!
Trivia on Thursday nights!
Raleigh’s new Beer Garden! Huge back yard - this place is kid friendly, dog friendly, and has some kind of fun event going on almost every weekend. Look them up on Insta to see what’s going on while you’re in town.
Tap Yard Raleigh
Raleigh’s new Beer Garden! Huge back yard - this place is kid friendly, dog friendly, and has some kind of fun event going on almost every weekend. Look them up on Insta to see what’s going on while you’re in town.
Coffee
NORTH RALEIGH Best coffee in Raleigh - change my mind :) Sola is perfect for coffee, breakfast, and lunch! There’s almost always a long line but don’t worry - it moves quickly.
35 habitants recommandent
Sola Coffee Cafe
7705 Lead Mine RdNORTH RALEIGH Best coffee in Raleigh - change my mind :) Sola is perfect for coffee, breakfast, and lunch! There’s almost always a long line but don’t worry - it moves quickly.
MIDTOWN A great option in the midtown area - with a drive thru! Support your local coffee shop :)
7 habitants recommandent
Deja Brew Coffee House
5001 Falls of Neuse RdMIDTOWN A great option in the midtown area - with a drive thru! Support your local coffee shop :)
Breakfast & Brunch
DOWNTOWN For a unique grab and go breakfast, there is no place better. They make fresh croissants every day and constantly rotate fun flavors. Pro tip: order the night before they run out! (they almost always do)
Insta: layeredcroissanterie
8 habitants recommandent
Layered Croissanterie
911 N West StDOWNTOWN For a unique grab and go breakfast, there is no place better. They make fresh croissants every day and constantly rotate fun flavors. Pro tip: order the night before they run out! (they almost always do)
Insta: layeredcroissanterie
DOWNTOWN Easily my favorite breakfast / brunch spots in Raleigh! Usually has a wait, but you should be able to call ahead to get added to the waitlist as you are on the way. Amazing biscuits and apple butter.
34 habitants recommandent
Flying Biscuit Café
2016 Clark AveDOWNTOWN Easily my favorite breakfast / brunch spots in Raleigh! Usually has a wait, but you should be able to call ahead to get added to the waitlist as you are on the way. Amazing biscuits and apple butter.
FIVE POINTS Home to Raleigh’s best bloody mary and a great brunch.
33 habitants recommandent
NOFO @ the Pig
2014 Fairview RdFIVE POINTS Home to Raleigh’s best bloody mary and a great brunch.
MIDTOWN / DOWNTOWN Nothing like a country style breakfast from Big Ed’s. There’s usually a line but it moves quickly! Two locations.
Big Ed's City Market Restaurant
MIDTOWN / DOWNTOWN Nothing like a country style breakfast from Big Ed’s. There’s usually a line but it moves quickly! Two locations.
Lunch & Dinner
DOWNTOWN Arguably the best pizza in Raleigh - but you must get their specialty pizza. This is not the place to order just a plain cheese or pepperoni. Wait times can be long - make a reservation or order ahead!
Our favorite ‘zas are the Most Loyal and Most Outgoing. The beer is great too - Trophy Wife is a Raleigh staple!
85 habitants recommandent
Trophy Brewing
827 W Morgan StDOWNTOWN Arguably the best pizza in Raleigh - but you must get their specialty pizza. This is not the place to order just a plain cheese or pepperoni. Wait times can be long - make a reservation or order ahead!
Our favorite ‘zas are the Most Loyal and Most Outgoing. The beer is great too - Trophy Wife is a Raleigh staple!
MIDTOWN Bartaco is a small chain with locations in a handful of other cities, but if you haven’t been YOU GOTTA GO. Main attractions are the street tacos and house margarita - best marg in Raleigh! It’s located in North Hills, so this is a great spot to have lunch then do some boutique shopping.
13 habitants recommandent
bartaco North Hills
4121 Main at North Hills StMIDTOWN Bartaco is a small chain with locations in a handful of other cities, but if you haven’t been YOU GOTTA GO. Main attractions are the street tacos and house margarita - best marg in Raleigh! It’s located in North Hills, so this is a great spot to have lunch then do some boutique shopping.
DOWNTOWN Barcelona is a chain, so you may already be familiar with this place. Great spot for a few glasses of wine & some apps, or for a full tapas-style meal.
27 habitants recommandent
Barcelona Wine Bar
430 West Martin StreetDOWNTOWN Barcelona is a chain, so you may already be familiar with this place. Great spot for a few glasses of wine & some apps, or for a full tapas-style meal.
DOWNTOWN One of our favorite spots to bring out of town-ers. This is a Laotian restaurant with excellent food, cocktails, and ambiance.
Fun fact: the same owners own Brewery Bhavana, right next door.
126 habitants recommandent
Bida Manda
222 S Blount StDOWNTOWN One of our favorite spots to bring out of town-ers. This is a Laotian restaurant with excellent food, cocktails, and ambiance.
Fun fact: the same owners own Brewery Bhavana, right next door.
DOWNTOWN A good downtown option for Italian food. Get the fiocchi, it does not disappoint!
14 habitants recommandent
Caffe Luna
136 E Hargett StDOWNTOWN A good downtown option for Italian food. Get the fiocchi, it does not disappoint!
DOWNTOWN Our favorite Italian restaurant in Raleigh. If the weather is nice, there is nothing better than an evening dining on the Mulino patio near the reflection pond. The ambiance is excellent, servers are very knowledgeable, and the food is wonderful. Fresh pasta made in house! The gnocchi is a cult favorite.
11 habitants recommandent
Mulino Italian Kitchen & Bar
309 N Dawson StDOWNTOWN Our favorite Italian restaurant in Raleigh. If the weather is nice, there is nothing better than an evening dining on the Mulino patio near the reflection pond. The ambiance is excellent, servers are very knowledgeable, and the food is wonderful. Fresh pasta made in house! The gnocchi is a cult favorite.
DOWNTOWN A food hall is always a fun option, especially for groups. No need to fight over what’s for dinner, everyone can get what they want!
84 habitants recommandent
Transfer Co Food Hall
500 E Davie StDOWNTOWN A food hall is always a fun option, especially for groups. No need to fight over what’s for dinner, everyone can get what they want!
NORTH RALEIGH / DOWNTOWN Fun, upscale Mexican with great margaritas. A few locations to choose from.
Gonza Tacos y Tequila
NORTH RALEIGH / DOWNTOWN Fun, upscale Mexican with great margaritas. A few locations to choose from.
FIVE POINTS ShabaShabu is newer to us, but not to Raleigh! We visited for the first time ever this year and really enjoyed both the curry and sushi dishes. It’s been voted best Thai food in the triangle - dine in or get it to go!
ShabaShabu
FIVE POINTS ShabaShabu is newer to us, but not to Raleigh! We visited for the first time ever this year and really enjoyed both the curry and sushi dishes. It’s been voted best Thai food in the triangle - dine in or get it to go!
DOWNTOWN Mediterranean tapas-style dining - great for special occasions!
23 habitants recommandent
Vidrio
500 Glenwood AveDOWNTOWN Mediterranean tapas-style dining - great for special occasions!
FIVE POINTS A casual order-at-the-counter spot for great tacos / street mex and an EXCELLENT margarita.
Chido Taco Mercado Style Taqueria
FIVE POINTS A casual order-at-the-counter spot for great tacos / street mex and an EXCELLENT margarita.
MIDTOWN Lovely spot in North Hills for a sit down family style dinner. Fabulous cocktails!
8 habitants recommandent
Rosewater Kitchen & Bar
110 Park at N Hills StMIDTOWN Lovely spot in North Hills for a sit down family style dinner. Fabulous cocktails!
Morgan Street Food Hall
411 W Morgan StDOWNTOWN Another great food hall downtown!
Things To Do
ParTee Shack is Raleigh's ultimate indoor entertainment venue! Featuring three 18-hole indoor mini golf courses, virtual golf and multi-sport simulators, food, drinks and fun! Get ready for the craziest game of mini golf you have ever seen with unique obstacles at every hole including: a zip-line, pinball machine, foosball table, and MORE!
7 habitants recommandent
ParTee Shack
5300 Fayetteville RdParTee Shack is Raleigh's ultimate indoor entertainment venue! Featuring three 18-hole indoor mini golf courses, virtual golf and multi-sport simulators, food, drinks and fun! Get ready for the craziest game of mini golf you have ever seen with unique obstacles at every hole including: a zip-line, pinball machine, foosball table, and MORE!
Maybe you have Drive Shack or Top Golf at home … maybe you don’t! Either way this makes for a fun family-friendly afternoon, even if you’re no good at golf.
33 habitants recommandent
Drive Shack
6901 Play Golf WyMaybe you have Drive Shack or Top Golf at home … maybe you don’t! Either way this makes for a fun family-friendly afternoon, even if you’re no good at golf.
Intimate comedy venue. Looking for evening plans? Catch a show!
26 habitants recommandent
Goodnights Comedy Club
401 W Morgan StIntimate comedy venue. Looking for evening plans? Catch a show!
Browse the indoor exhibits or stroll the walking path and check out the outdoor installations.
437 habitants recommandent
Musée d'Art de Caroline du Nord
2110 Blue Ridge RdBrowse the indoor exhibits or stroll the walking path and check out the outdoor installations.
Recreation area with 5.4 miles of trails around a lake, plus boat rentals, picnic areas & fishing. A great spot for a long walk or an afternoon on the water!
112 habitants recommandent
Parc du lac Johnson
4601 Avent Ferry RdRecreation area with 5.4 miles of trails around a lake, plus boat rentals, picnic areas & fishing. A great spot for a long walk or an afternoon on the water!
Intimate comedy venue - looking for evening plans? Catch a show!
26 habitants recommandent
Goodnights Comedy Club
401 W Morgan StIntimate comedy venue - looking for evening plans? Catch a show!
On the first Friday of every month they screen a free movie outdoors in Moore Square park. They also have regular farmer’s markets and pop-up events. Be sure to check out what’s going on here during your stay!
Moore Square
On the first Friday of every month they screen a free movie outdoors in Moore Square park. They also have regular farmer’s markets and pop-up events. Be sure to check out what’s going on here during your stay!
Looking for somewhere to take the kids for a few hours? Check out Marbles downtown, right near Moore Square park.
171 habitants recommandent
Musée pour enfants Marbles
201 E Hargett StLooking for somewhere to take the kids for a few hours? Check out Marbles downtown, right near Moore Square park.
Our favorite outdoor concert venue. Check out who’s playing at Red Hat!
98 habitants recommandent
Amphithéâtre Red Hat
500 S McDowell StOur favorite outdoor concert venue. Check out who’s playing at Red Hat!
See a movie at the Alamo, Raleigh’s upscale movie theatre. We’re talking big comfy chairs, gourmet popcorn, and a full menu & bar. Be sure to book your seats ahead of time online.
41 habitants recommandent
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Raleigh
2116-D New Bern AveSee a movie at the Alamo, Raleigh’s upscale movie theatre. We’re talking big comfy chairs, gourmet popcorn, and a full menu & bar. Be sure to book your seats ahead of time online.
An indoor trampoline park with fun for all ages - they even have a toddler area for the younger kiddos!
Sky Zone Trampoline Park Raleigh
2101 Westinghouse BlvdAn indoor trampoline park with fun for all ages - they even have a toddler area for the younger kiddos!
Kid friendly exhibits and 3D movies!
288 habitants recommandent
Musée des sciences naturelles de Caroline du Nord
11 W Jones StKid friendly exhibits and 3D movies!
Conseils sur la ville
Coutumes et culture
Trivia!
Here are some of our favorite spots for weeknight trivia: My Way Tavern (Tuesday), Pourworks (Wednesday), Beer Garden (Wednesday), Tap Yard (Thursday)
Coutumes et culture
Sip ‘N’ Stroll
Did you know Raleigh opened a “social district” downtown in 2022, which means you can grab a drink from a local spot and stroll the streets? Look up “Raleigh Social District” for a map and participating businesses.