The Big List

Second City-trained comic Dale Jones brings 30 years of fast-paced, physical stand-up to Raleigh Improv for a three-night run. 21+.

Filipino American comic Andrew Orolfo brings his Comedy Central and Netflix-tested set to Raleigh Improv for two nights of sharp, absurd stand-up. 21+.

More than 300 whiskeys at the foot of Glenwood, across from the original Char-Grill. Locally owned, patio out front, open until 2am — a whiskey nerd's living room.

A colorful, plant-strung cocktail room where you can design your own drink and zero-proof orders get the same exquisite respect. From the Bittersweet crew, with a cozy patio.

Duck downstairs off Blount Street into a candlelit, 6,000-square-foot ode to the Prohibition speakeasy. Leather chairs, serious cocktails, live jazz nights, open late.

A stone-walled basement under Fayetteville Street pouring bourbon and craft cocktails since 2009. Rotating pop-up kitchens, moody lighting, open until 2am every night.