Downtown Raleigh Guidebook

Aaron
Downtown Raleigh Guidebook

Food scene

Just a short walk away from the house, but easy parking in the back if you want to drive! You will not be disappointed with ANYTHING here. The pizza and beer are top notch. My go-to's are the Daredevil Pizza (spicy!) and the Cloud Surfer IPA!
85 recommandé par les habitants
Trophy Brewing
827 W Morgan St
85 recommandé par les habitants
Just a short walk away from the house, but easy parking in the back if you want to drive! You will not be disappointed with ANYTHING here. The pizza and beer are top notch. My go-to's are the Daredevil Pizza (spicy!) and the Cloud Surfer IPA!
This is an old EMS and fire station that was renovated into a lovely bar and restaurant! Some of the best cocktails in Raleigh and also has some great food.
60 recommandé par les habitants
Whiskey Kitchen
201 W Martin St
60 recommandé par les habitants
This is an old EMS and fire station that was renovated into a lovely bar and restaurant! Some of the best cocktails in Raleigh and also has some great food.
This is Ashley Christianson's first restaurant and truly all of her restaurants are superb! Pooles has the best comfort food and family style plates. Do not miss out on the mac and cheese when you come! One of our favorite date-nights is to put our name down at Poole's and then head over to Whiskey Kitchen for a drink while waiting for our table!
102 recommandé par les habitants
Poole's
426 S McDowell St
102 recommandé par les habitants
This is Ashley Christianson's first restaurant and truly all of her restaurants are superb! Pooles has the best comfort food and family style plates. Do not miss out on the mac and cheese when you come! One of our favorite date-nights is to put our name down at Poole's and then head over to Whiskey Kitchen for a drink while waiting for our table!
Transfer Co is a local favorite. Has several great restaurants inside that is sure to please everyone in the group!
84 recommandé par les habitants
Transfer Co Food Hall
500 E Davie St
84 recommandé par les habitants
Transfer Co is a local favorite. Has several great restaurants inside that is sure to please everyone in the group!
Fantastic Mexican food and margaritas!
8 recommandé par les habitants
La Santa Modern Mexican Food
222 Glenwood Ave
8 recommandé par les habitants
Fantastic Mexican food and margaritas!
Amazing food and the atmosphere. We always prefer to sit downstairs because you can get both the tavern menu and upstairs dining menu. Must have reservation!
33 recommandé par les habitants
Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern
330 Hillsborough St
33 recommandé par les habitants
Amazing food and the atmosphere. We always prefer to sit downstairs because you can get both the tavern menu and upstairs dining menu. Must have reservation!
Food hall that is sure to have something to please everyone! Also has a great outdoor patio for sitting outside!
98 recommandé par les habitants
Morgan Street Food Hall
411 W Morgan St
98 recommandé par les habitants
Food hall that is sure to have something to please everyone! Also has a great outdoor patio for sitting outside!
You will not be disappointed in this Mediterranean food! This is a very easy place to get something on the healthier side and a great place to bring the family.
32 recommandé par les habitants
Neomonde Mediterranean Raleigh
3817 Beryl Rd
32 recommandé par les habitants
You will not be disappointed in this Mediterranean food! This is a very easy place to get something on the healthier side and a great place to bring the family.
FANTASTIC tapas style food and cocktails. I have dreams about the charred octopus and the "Roots to Jalisco" cocktail!
16 recommandé par les habitants
Cortez Seafood and Cocktail
413 Glenwood Ave
16 recommandé par les habitants
FANTASTIC tapas style food and cocktails. I have dreams about the charred octopus and the "Roots to Jalisco" cocktail!
Amazing food with seasonal menu items. You will not be disappointed.
54 recommandé par les habitants
Crawford and Son
618 N Person St
54 recommandé par les habitants
Amazing food with seasonal menu items. You will not be disappointed.
Don't let the name fool you, this is more than just a wine bar (though their wine is fantastic). They have amazing tapas, you will not be disappointed!
27 recommandé par les habitants
Barcelona Wine Bar
430 West Martin Street
27 recommandé par les habitants
Don't let the name fool you, this is more than just a wine bar (though their wine is fantastic). They have amazing tapas, you will not be disappointed!
Great Barbecue, maybe the best in Raleigh. Local tip: order the sweet potato muffin over the cornbread (the cornbread is not your typical cornbread)
8 recommandé par les habitants
Sam Jones BBQ
502 West Lenoir Street
8 recommandé par les habitants
Great Barbecue, maybe the best in Raleigh. Local tip: order the sweet potato muffin over the cornbread (the cornbread is not your typical cornbread)

Bars

Great place to have a drink and play arcade games! They have mimosa specials on Sundays (my favorite time to go!). This would be a really fun place to visit for a Bachelor/Bachelorette party. Can get pretty crowded on nights/weekends.
124 recommandé par les habitants
Boxcar Bar + Arcade
621 Foster St
124 recommandé par les habitants
Great place to have a drink and play arcade games! They have mimosa specials on Sundays (my favorite time to go!). This would be a really fun place to visit for a Bachelor/Bachelorette party. Can get pretty crowded on nights/weekends.
Fantastic cocktails and relaxed vibe. Easy walk from the house!
10 recommandé par les habitants
Dram & Draught
1 Glenwood Ave
10 recommandé par les habitants
Fantastic cocktails and relaxed vibe. Easy walk from the house!
Great wine bar and always has fantastic rotating art!
11 recommandé par les habitants
Vita Vite Downtown
313 W Hargett St
11 recommandé par les habitants
Great wine bar and always has fantastic rotating art!
Great local bottle shop to stock up for the week. They also have a fantastic rotating draft inside for a quiet place to grab a drink!
13 recommandé par les habitants
Tasty Beverage Company
327 W Davie St
13 recommandé par les habitants
Great local bottle shop to stock up for the week. They also have a fantastic rotating draft inside for a quiet place to grab a drink!
20 recommandé par les habitants
Burial Beer Co - The Exhibit
500 E Davie St
20 recommandé par les habitants
This is probably the closest bottle shop and craft beer joint to our home. Always has great beer and staff is very friendly!
Vault Craft Beer
518 West South Street
This is probably the closest bottle shop and craft beer joint to our home. Always has great beer and staff is very friendly!

Breakfast/Brunch Places

Inside Transfer Co Food Hall. Best Bagels in the world! Can't go wrong with the #7 (Farmhouse cheese and pepper jelly) or classic bacon egg and cheese! The line in the morning can be pretty long. Pro tip: place your order online before you go and pick up once inside!
13 recommandé par les habitants
Benchwarmers Bagels
500 E Davie St
13 recommandé par les habitants
Inside Transfer Co Food Hall. Best Bagels in the world! Can't go wrong with the #7 (Farmhouse cheese and pepper jelly) or classic bacon egg and cheese! The line in the morning can be pretty long. Pro tip: place your order online before you go and pick up once inside!
Hands down the best place to grab a pastry and a short walk from the house. Our go-to is the Ham and Cheese Croissant and the Morning Bun! You can also pick up some Counter Culture Coffee while inside.
52 recommandé par les habitants
Boulted Bread
328 W South St
52 recommandé par les habitants
Hands down the best place to grab a pastry and a short walk from the house. Our go-to is the Ham and Cheese Croissant and the Morning Bun! You can also pick up some Counter Culture Coffee while inside.
Closest restaurant to the house and has some killer views of downtown. Great place to grab a drink or have brunch!
43 recommandé par les habitants
Wye Hill Kitchen & Brewing
201 S Boylan Ave
43 recommandé par les habitants
Closest restaurant to the house and has some killer views of downtown. Great place to grab a drink or have brunch!

Grocery Stores

Closest grocery store to the house and has great local and organic selections. May not have *everything* you need, but it is our go to!
176 recommandé par les habitants
Weaver Street Market
101 E Weaver St
176 recommandé par les habitants
Closest grocery store to the house and has great local and organic selections. May not have *everything* you need, but it is our go to!
Larger Grocery Store that is nearby and should have all your needs!
23 recommandé par les habitants
Publix Super Market at Peace
417 W Peace St
23 recommandé par les habitants
Larger Grocery Store that is nearby and should have all your needs!
A little more of a drive, but the Taj Mahal of grocery stores. Has everything you will need and has a LARGE beer and wine selection!
27 recommandé par les habitants
Wegmans
1200 Wake Towne Dr
27 recommandé par les habitants
A little more of a drive, but the Taj Mahal of grocery stores. Has everything you will need and has a LARGE beer and wine selection!

Coffee Shop

19 recommandé par les habitants
Jubala Coffee
2100 Hillsborough St
19 recommandé par les habitants
Great coffee and the design of this place is unparalleled.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Heirloom - Coffee, Tea, Sake
219 S West St
8 recommandé par les habitants
Great coffee and the design of this place is unparalleled.

Things to do

Just a short walk from the house! There are frequent events in the park or just bring a blanket and a frisbee to sit on one of the big fields with a view of downtown in the background.
91 recommandé par les habitants
Dorothea Dix Park
1985 Umstead Dr
91 recommandé par les habitants
Just a short walk from the house! There are frequent events in the park or just bring a blanket and a frisbee to sit on one of the big fields with a view of downtown in the background.
Several trails with art located throughout. Check out the inside exhibits as well!
437 recommandé par les habitants
North Carolina Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge Rd
437 recommandé par les habitants
Several trails with art located throughout. Check out the inside exhibits as well!
87 recommandé par les habitants
CAM Raleigh
409 W Martin St
87 recommandé par les habitants
Such a fun place to bring the kids!
171 recommandé par les habitants
Marbles Kids Museum
201 E Hargett St
171 recommandé par les habitants
Such a fun place to bring the kids!
Local chocolate shop where you can see it being made! Can also get a great hot chocolate :-)
43 recommandé par les habitants
Videri Chocolate Factory
327 W Davie St
43 recommandé par les habitants
Local chocolate shop where you can see it being made! Can also get a great hot chocolate :-)
Such a fun place to watch a movie!
41 recommandé par les habitants
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Raleigh
2116-D New Bern Ave
41 recommandé par les habitants
Such a fun place to watch a movie!
Formerly Montford Hall, transformed into an upscale boutique hotel. Walk over for amazing craft cocktails and small plates at the Parlor for non-hotel guests!
Heights House Hotel
308 S Boylan Ave
Formerly Montford Hall, transformed into an upscale boutique hotel. Walk over for amazing craft cocktails and small plates at the Parlor for non-hotel guests!