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!
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Trophy Brewing
827 W Morgan StJust 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.
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Whiskey Kitchen
201 W Martin StThis 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!
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Poole's
426 S McDowell StThis 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!
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Transfer Co Food Hall
500 E Davie StTransfer Co is a local favorite. Has several great restaurants inside that is sure to please everyone in the group!
La Santa Modern Mexican Food
222 Glenwood AveFantastic 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!
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Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern
330 Hillsborough StAmazing 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!
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Morgan Street Food Hall
411 W Morgan StFood 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.
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Neomonde Mediterranean Raleigh
3817 Beryl RdYou 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!
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Cortez Seafood and Cocktail
413 Glenwood AveFANTASTIC 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.
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Crawford and Son
618 N Person StAmazing 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!
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Barcelona Wine Bar
430 West Martin StreetDon'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)
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Sam Jones BBQ
502 West Lenoir StreetGreat 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.
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Boxcar Bar + Arcade
621 Foster StGreat 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!
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Dram & Draught
1 Glenwood AveFantastic cocktails and relaxed vibe. Easy walk from the house!
Vita Vite Downtown
313 W Hargett StGreat 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!
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Tasty Beverage Company
327 W Davie StGreat 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!
Burial Beer Co - The Exhibit
500 E Davie StThis 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 StreetThis 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!
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Benchwarmers Bagels
500 E Davie StInside 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.
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Boulted Bread
328 W South StHands 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!
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Wye Hill Kitchen & Brewing
201 S Boylan AveClosest 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!
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Weaver Street Market
101 E Weaver StClosest 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!
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Publix Super Market at Peace
417 W Peace StLarger 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!
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Wegmans
1200 Wake Towne DrA 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
Jubala Coffee
2100 Hillsborough StGreat coffee and the design of this place is unparalleled.
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Heirloom - Coffee, Tea, Sake
219 S West StGreat 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.
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Dorothea Dix Park
1985 Umstead DrJust 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!
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North Carolina Museum of Art
2110 Blue Ridge RdSeveral trails with art located throughout. Check out the inside exhibits as well!
CAM Raleigh
409 W Martin StMarbles Kids Museum
201 E Hargett StSuch a fun place to bring the kids!
Local chocolate shop where you can see it being made! Can also get a great hot chocolate :-)
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Videri Chocolate Factory
327 W Davie StLocal chocolate shop where you can see it being made! Can also get a great hot chocolate :-)
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Raleigh
2116-D New Bern AveSuch 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 AveFormerly Montford Hall, transformed into an upscale boutique hotel. Walk over for amazing craft cocktails and small plates at the Parlor for non-hotel guests!