The best bars & nightlife in Wake Forest

Spacious beer hall with views into the brewery serving brewpub eats and elevated casual fare.

300 Morris St Ste 103 (Durham)

Conniption Bar & Lounge mixes bright, modern gin cocktails built on Conniption Gin’s cold vacuum distillation, plus light bites and a chill…

715 Washington St STE B (Durham)

Heyday Brewing is part neighborhood brewpub, part classroom, partnering with Wake Tech so future brewers learn while brewmaster Thorne…

5301 Tin Roof Wy (Raleigh)

Geer Street Garden delivers the kind of stick-to-your-soul plates, easygoing beers and proper cocktails that make weeknights feel like…

644 Foster St (Durham)

Postino Village District brings a playful wine bar energy to the Village District, with mix-and-match bruschetta boards, craveable panini,…

401 Daniels St (Raleigh)

Laid-back neighborhood bar featuring local craft beers, plus cocktails, ciders & a wine list.

106 E Main St (Durham)

Relaxed establishment, open to all , offering cocktails made from local ingredients , beer and wine .

321 E Chapel Hill St (Durham)

Indoor/outdoor lounge providing small bites, cocktails, beer, and wine, plus DJs and dancing.

419 Glenwood Ave Level 1 (Raleigh)

Laid-back, stylish spot crafting dry and semi-dry apple ciders.

2020 Progress Ct Ste 160 (Raleigh)

Chilled cocktail bar serving small plates, beer and wine, with a cozy atmosphere.

300 Blackwell St #100 (Durham)

Casual eatery and bar serving craft cocktails as well as beer and wine.

158 S White St

Wine bar and yoga studio featuring a rooftop bar, plus beer and live music.

153 S White St

Comfortable bar whipping up classic and craft cocktails, plus beer, and wine.

1 Glenwood Ave Ste 101 (Raleigh)

Intimate bar with a tarot theme & loungey decor for craft cocktails & a variety of artistic events.

331 W Main St (Durham)

Relaxed tavern dishing up burgers and beer, alongside cocktails and wine.

2101 S Main St Ste 112

Elegant eatery serving cheese and charcuterie, along with pasta dishes.

307 S Roxboro St (Durham)

Laid-back gallery showcasing southern art alongside globally sourced vino, beers and small bites.

200 Park at N Hills St #130 (Raleigh)

Food truck at this laid-back bar with a cozy room and outdoor area.

6109 Maddry Oaks Ct (Raleigh)

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

4711 Hope Valley Rd # 6C (Durham)

Craft brewery and taproom offering its own beers, plus hard liquor and wine, at a casual space.

1839 S Main St Ste 600

Relaxed local gathering place with a large selection of draft, canned, and bottled beer, plus wine.

1540 Dunn Rd Ste 170 (Raleigh)

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

3105 Shannon Rd Ste 203 (Durham)

Venue for stand-up comedians since 1983, with dinner & drink specials from its bar & grill.

401 Woodburn Rd (Raleigh)

South American wines & small plates are showcased in a warm setting with leather seats & a patio.

Lafayette Village Shopping Center, 8450 Honeycutt Rd #110 (Raleigh)

Relaxed bar offering a large selection of wines by the glass and cocktails (plus beer).

601 W Main St Ste E (Durham)

Rooftop bar for cocktails, beer and bites, plus a patio.

119 W Orange St 3rd Floor (Durham)

Arts-focused bookshop with a speakeasy-style cocktail lounge featuring live piano music.

223 S White St

Hard cider taproom with seasonal brews, plus rustic, industrial-chic decor & outdoor seating.

305 S Roxboro St (Durham)

Specialty drinks & an extensive list of bourbons served in a vintage-chic speakeasy with live music.

3055 Medlin Dr (Raleigh)