Spending time in Central? Get to know this Raleigh neighborhood by browsing its most popular local businesses, from a New American bar and restaurant to a Thai spot.
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top places to visit in Central, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of neighborhood businesses. Read on for the results.
1. The Raleigh Times Bar
Topping the list is the beer bar and New American spot The Raleigh Times Bar. Located at 14 E. Hargett St., it's the highest-rated business in the neighborhood, boasting four stars out of 676 reviews on Yelp. The main offerings on the menu here include chicken strips, shrimp and grits, a braised pork burrito and more.
2. The Haymaker
Next up is the cocktail bar The Haymaker, situated at 555 Fayetteville St. With 4.5 stars out of 70 reviews on Yelp, it's proven to be a local favorite. This spot was named as one of Raleigh's top 50 bars in 2019 by Raleigh Magazine. Try one of the signature cocktails, like the G Made Me Do It, with passionfruit jasmine vodka, rose, lemon and soda.
3. Garland
Cocktail bar and pan Asian spot Garland is another top choice. Yelpers give the business, located at 14 W. Martin St., 4.5 stars out of 255 reviews. You'll find the housemade lamb sausage and vegetable curry on the menu here.
4. Bida Manda
FinallyBida Manda, a Laotian and Thai spot, is another much-loved neighborhood go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 1,401 Yelp reviews. Head over to 222 S. Blount St. to see for yourself. Check out this spot's pork belly soup or the pad Thai among its dinner entrees.
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