The Big List
Everything we know about. We still think you should let us pick.
Anytime
- Bourbon underground at Foundation
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.
Treat yourselfFayetteville StClosed now - Catch a show at Kings
A 247-cap room above Martin Street with floating walls and two decades of Raleigh's best, weirdest bookings. Take a chance on a band you've never heard of — that's the point.
Keep it cheapFayetteville St - Rock show at Lincoln Theatre
A no-frills downtown rock hall that's booked national and regional acts across every genre for decades. Balcony rail upstairs or right up front on the floor — pick your ritual.
Keep it cheapFayetteville St - Basement karaoke and cocktails at Neptunes Parlour
The basement hideaway under Kings — custom cocktails with handmade syrups, DJs late, karaoke on Wednesdays. You go down for one drink and surface at 2am.
Keep it cheapFayetteville StClosed now - Retro dance night at Zenith
A retro pop-culture dance club in Coglin's old Fayetteville Street space — 80s and 90s dance parties, drag shows, and Thursday karaoke on a proper sound system.
Keep it cheapFayetteville St