Bars Coverage

Pop-up bars bring holiday cheer in the Triangle

Each year, there are a few holiday pop-up bars that take Christmas cheer to a new level. Here is a list of ones in the Raleigh area the check out this holiday season.

'Booze and games? I'm in!': Knightdale welcomes Rewind Retro Bar

The bar, which had its grand opening on April 2, is one of Knightdale's multiple diverse businesses.

Joseph Ochoa, WRAL multiplatform producer

Relax and rewind at Rewind Retro Bar

What sets Wake County's newest bar apart is the retro theme and the staff's passion for retro video games, movies and music.

Raleigh police prepare for rowdy St. Patrick's Day celebrations

The Raleigh Police Department on Friday will increase patrols in preparation of St. Patrick's Day celebrations.

Nia Harden, WRAL reporter

Dogs have their own beer at Raleigh's newest beer garden

Tap Yard Raleigh is located on a one-acre space at 1610 Automotive Way. It's open now, but will officially hold its grand opening on March 25.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

Bipartisan bill would legalize happy hour in North Carolina

On Monday, a bipartisan group of state lawmakers filed a bill that would allow individual cities and counties to legalize limited-time drink specials and promotions.

Drink it up: Bipartisan bill would legalize happy hour in North Carolina

Bars and restaurants want to reform North Carolina's alcohol laws, some of which date back to Prohibition. But any changes will face stiff opposition from religious groups, who are influential at the Republican-controlled state legislature.

Will Doran, WRAL state government reporter

Triangle businesses prepare for Super Bowl Sunday crowds

Rain or shine, local busnisses like Woody's Sports Tavern and Grill and Triangle Backyard Cinemas are preparing for the Super Bowl LVII.

Leslie Moreno, WRAL reporter

Beloved Raleigh jazz club closes its doors

After more than a decade in business, cocktail bar and jazz club C. Grace has closed its doors.

Glenwood South's The Village temporarily shuts down after building code violations

A Glenwood South nightlife complex is temporarily closing its doors after the City of Raleigh cited it for multiple building code violations.

Kathy Hanrahan, WRAL lifestyle editor

Durham's Alley Twenty Six to sell cocktail and tonic syrups nationwide

Nationally recognized Alley Twenty Six is expanding its reach.

Cooper OK's bills for loosened alcohol laws, free rape kits and added domestic abuse protections

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper has signed a string of measures. The laws ease restrictions on bar owners, strengthen domestic violence protections and provide sexual assault victims free rape kits.

Bryan Anderson, WRAL state government reporter

Sharing your contact info to get a drink at a food-less bar? NC law seeks to overhaul requirement

As North Carolina lawmakers look to conclude their legislative agenda for the year, the Senate Rules Committee advanced a measure to ease regulations on bar owners.

Bryan Anderson, WRAL state government reporter

Alley Twenty Six nominated for prestigious award for outstanding bar program

Alley Twenty Six is the first North Carolina bar or restuarant nominated in the outstanding bar program category for the James Beard Awards. Owner Shannon Healy talks with WRAL's Mikaya Thurmond.

NC lawmakers want to legalize happy hour

North Carolina is one of just eight states that don't currently allow happy-hour drink sales. State lawmakers want to change that.

Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief

Lawmakers aim to give cities a say whether to allow happy hour

Currently, happy hour drink specials are not legal in North Carolina.

Bar owners push to change antiquated alcohol laws, which they say invade privacy

Bar owners are pushing North Carolina lawmakers to update some of the country's most antiquated alcohol laws - many of which they say are unfair and invade people's privacy.

Laura Leslie, WRAL capitol bureau chief

25 underage patrons cited for trying to get into Glenwood South bar with fake IDs

After promises to increase patrol in Raleigh's Glenwood South district, state officials seized dozens of fake I.D.s during an operation on April 7.

Joe Fisher, WRAL reporter

Robot bartender able to make up to 17 different drinks at a rate of more than 120 an hour

As America's small businesses and restaurants look to survive in a post-pandemic world, they are increasingly looking for new ideas to increase both productivity and profits. Fox News reporter Kerry Sanders is in Florida where he met Cecilia, a robot bartender who can make up to 17 different drinks at a rate of more than 120 an hour.

Exploring Raleigh's new indoor dog park and bar

The main feature about West Street Dog is that it doubles as a bar (for humans and their furry companions) and indoor-dog-park where you can let your dog off leash.

Lucy Tobias, WRAL contributor

Unscripted Durham's roof top bar offers free shot for proof of vaccination

The chic hotel Unscripted Durham is offering each customer a shot for a shot on Thursday nights at their rooftop bar.

Raleigh speakeasy offers sultry cocktails behind a secret door

The Merchant, opened by local hospitality icon Jon Seelbinder, stands out from other bars in the area with its sultry flare, mood lighting and electric cocktails.

Claire Galt, WRAL contributor

The Merchant brings NYC vibe to downtown Raleigh cocktail scene

If you look hard enough while walking along Salisbury Street in downtown Raleigh, you might spot a secret door. This will lead you to one of downtown's newest and most alluring bars, a modern-day speakeasy.

Popular Durham night club closed until further notice due to COVID-19 concerns

A popular Durham night club and bar is closing its doors indefinitely after citing concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic.

Maggie Brown, WRAL multiplatform producer

Downtown Raleigh bar lets you unwind with your four-legged friends

If you want to grab a drink, but don't want to leave your dog at home -- head over to West Street Dog.

Sydney Franklin, WRAL multiplatform producer