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Raleigh's top 4 spots for cocktails, ranked

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Published on July 12, 2019
Raleigh's top 4 spots for cocktails, rankedFoundation | Photo: Ray P./Yelp

Looking to try the best cocktails around?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top spots for creative libations in Raleigh, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to meet your needs.

1. Garland

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Topping the list is Garland. Located at 14 W. Martin St., the Asian fusion restaurant and bar is the highest-rated place to grab a handcrafted cocktail in Raleigh, boasting 4.5 stars out of 239 reviews on Yelp.

2. Bittersweet

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Next up is Bittersweet, situated at 16 E. Martin St. With 4.5 stars out of 287 reviews on Yelp, the spot for decadent desserts and cocktails has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Foundation

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Foundation, located at 213 Fayetteville St., Suite #010, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cocktail bar 4.5 stars out of 268 reviews.

4. Sir Walter Coffee

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Sir Walter Coffee is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 104 Yelp reviews. Head over to 145 E. Davie St. to see for yourself. In addition to caffeinated classics, the barista bar serves up signature cocktails and spiked tea and coffee concoctions.  


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