Visiting East Raleigh, or just looking to better appreciate what it has to offer? Get to know this part of the city by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a cinema to a brewery.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in East Raleigh, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Raleigh
Topping the list is cinema, bar and dinner theater spot Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Raleigh. Located at 2116-D New Bern Ave., it's the highest rated business in the neighborhood, boasting 4.5 stars out of 177 reviews on Yelp.
Alamo Drafthouse opens 30 minutes before the movie starts. It offers an extensive list of food, beer, cocktails and more on its menu. You can also order food and beverages while the movie is in progress.
Yelper Zafir C. wrote, "The food is delicious. The milkshakes, specialty burgers and wings are my go-to items."
2. Lynnwood Brewing Concern
Lynnwood Brewing Concern is another top choice. Yelpers give the craft brewery, located at 1053 E. Whitaker Mill Road, Suite #101, 4.5 stars out of 64 reviews.
Established in 2004, this spot has a sister location in Raleigh. Look for the Blonde Moment and Hop on Top among Lynnwood's many craft beer offerings. Tours are available and the brewery holds special events on a regular basis. See the full schedule here.
Yelper Laura D. noted, "I love the raspberry wheat beer! This is an awesome outdoor space and you can get food from Wilson's Eatery right next door."
3. Wilson's Eatery
Wilson's Eatery, a traditional American restaurant next door to Lynnwood, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 57 Yelp reviews. Head over to 1053 E. Whitaker Mill Road to see for yourself.
The fare at this spot includes sandwiches, flatbreads, salads and more. Try the grilled pimento cheese sandwich if you're in the mood for Southern food. Wilson's Eatery shares a beer garden with its neighbor, Lynnwood Brewing Concern.
Yelper Mike T. wrote, "This place has amazing food and it's also pet friendly. It's a good spot to grab a few drinks and have a bite to eat."
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