The best bars & nightlife in High Point

13 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Brown Truck Brewery is the hometown spot for seriously tasty beer without the fuss, from a gold-medal American Light Lager to award-winning…

1234 N Main St

Brown Truck Brewery is the hometown spot for seriously tasty beer without the fuss, from a gold-medal American Light Lager to award-winning saisons, plus rotating pours like West Coast IPA, European amber, and Belgian wit. Easy vibes, frequent community nights, and fresh-from-the-grain flavor... go treat yourself.

From the High Point newsletter, August 3, 2026

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Greensboro’s first wine bar, Rioja Wine Bar pours in Riedel crystalware and keeps it easy with 20+ wines by the glass, an 800-plus bottle…

1603 Battleground Ave (Greensboro)

Greensboro’s first wine bar, Rioja Wine Bar pours in Riedel crystalware and keeps it easy with 20+ wines by the glass, an 800-plus bottle stash and flights served with a gourmet cheese sampler so you can compare.

From the Greensboro newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Casual spot with live rock bands and pool tables, plus some arcade games.

1614 N Main St

Casual spot with live rock bands and pool tables, plus some arcade games.

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An Irish pub in look & feel, offering an eclectic bar-food menu & occasional live music.

130 E Parris Ave

An Irish pub in look & feel, offering an eclectic bar-food menu & occasional live music.

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Comedy Zone

Nightlife

Stand-up comedy club featuring well-known touring acts, plus drinks, eats & regular amateur nights.

1126 S Holden Rd (Greensboro)

Stand-up comedy club featuring well-known touring acts, plus drinks, eats & regular amateur nights.

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Funky, laid-back haunt offering American pub grub, drinks & sports on TV, plus trivia & karaoke.

4711 Hope Valley Rd # 6C (Durham)

Funky, laid-back haunt offering American pub grub, drinks & sports on TV, plus trivia & karaoke.

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Apéritif

Nightlife

Charming bar and restaurant serving charcuterie boards and small plates alongside beer and wine lists and cocktails.

3105 Shannon Rd Ste 203 (Durham)

Charming bar and restaurant serving charcuterie boards and small plates alongside beer and wine lists and cocktails.

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Lewis and Elm

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Elegant, relaxed, airy space with a large bar for small plates, wine flights and beer on tap.

600 S Elm St (Greensboro)

Elegant, relaxed, airy space with a large bar for small plates, wine flights and beer on tap.

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Comfortable wine shop offering a large selection, regular tastings, and a monthly book club.

3800 Tinsley Dr Suite 103

Comfortable wine shop offering a large selection, regular tastings, and a monthly book club.

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Upscale-casual bar & grill providing American fare, seafood & pasta dishes, plus Sunday brunch.

3800 Tinsley Dr

Upscale-casual bar & grill providing American fare, seafood & pasta dishes, plus Sunday brunch.

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Kid-friendly arcade bar featuring beer, cocktails, pool tables and karaoke nights.

312 N Elm St

Kid-friendly arcade bar featuring beer, cocktails, pool tables and karaoke nights.

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Tasting Room

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Casual, cozy wine bar featuring a patio, frequent events and a food takeout arrangement with a nearby eatery.

901 S Chapman St (Greensboro)

Casual, cozy wine bar featuring a patio, frequent events and a food takeout arrangement with a nearby eatery.

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Compact performance space for local, regional & national stand-up acts, plus improv shows.

503 N Greene St (Greensboro)

Compact performance space for local, regional & national stand-up acts, plus improv shows.

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