Wondering where to find the best bars near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top bars in Raleigh, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture when cravings strike.
Raleigh-area consumers usually spend more in fall at bars and lounges than any other season of the year, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a provider of customer relationship management software and marketing automation for small businesses. The average amount spent per customer transaction at Raleigh-area bars and lounges grew to $26 for the metro area in the fall of last year, 5% higher than the average for the rest of the year.
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1. The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar
First on the list is The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar. Located at 4208 Six Forks Road, Suite #100, the sushi bar and bar, which offers burgers and more, is the most popular bar in Raleigh, boasting 4.5 stars out of 1,440 reviews on Yelp.
2. Second Empire Restaurant And Tavern
Next up is the Second Empire Restaurant And Tavern, situated at 330 Hillsborough St. With 4.5 stars out of 460 reviews on Yelp, the bar and New American spot has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Royale
Royale, located at 200 E. Martin St., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the bar, French and New American spot 4.5 stars out of 143 reviews.
4. Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Raleigh
Check out the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Raleigh, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 212 reviews on Yelp. You can find the cinema, bar and dinner theater spot at 2116-D New Bern Ave.
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