Meet Our Venues

Restaurants and Bars
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The Architect Bar and Social House
108 1/2 E Hargett St
(919) 833-4949
First Friday Special: Featuring local artists and drink specials (TBA) each month
www.architectbar.com
 
Bar and social house featuring craft beer, specialty cocktails, local music, and art
 
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Babylon
309 N Dawson St
(919) 838-8595
First Friday Special: 35 three-course prix fixe
www.babylonraleigh.com
 
First Friday shows and a monthly international party
 
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Bia at Solas
419 Glenwood Ave, First Floor
(919) 755-0755
First Friday Special: Half price appetizer with purchase of entree
www.solasraleigh.com
 
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The Big Easy
222 Fayetteville St
(919) 832-6082
First Friday Special: Half price dessert with purchase of two entrees
www.thebigeasync.com
 
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Bolt Bistro & Bar
219 Fayetteville St
(919) 821-0011
First Friday Special: $5 select martinis and seasonal sangria, $8 flatbreads or sliders
www.boltbistro.com
 
An inviting, affordable bistro with an array of options
 
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Brewmaster's Bar and Grill
301 W Martin St
(919) 836-9338
First Friday Hours: Until 2 am
First Friday Special: Fire sale on select craft brewed beers
www.brewmastersbarandgrill.com
 
A restaurant specializing in craft beer and gourmet dishes
 
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buku
110 E Davie St
(919) 834-6963
www.bukuraleigh.com
 
Join us every Friday night for a first class trip to wine regions all over the world. Each month we will feature a flight of wines from a different region of the globe for $15, paired with regional dishes prepared specially by our chefs. Book your flight now at www.bukuraleigh.com/buku/reservations/ Book your Flight Now at www.bukuraleigh.com/buku/reservations/
 
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Busy Bee Cafe
225 S Wilmington St
(919) 424-7817
First Friday Special: $2 local or craft beer draft line
www.busybeeraleigh.com
 
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Caffe Luna
136 E Hargett St
(919) 832-6090
First Friday Special: Free bottle of San Pellegrino with purchase of two entrees
www.caffeluna.com
 
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Capital Club 16
16 W Martin St, Suite 105
(919) 747-9345
First Friday Special: Half price select appetizers from 5 pm-7 pm
www.capitalclub16.com
 
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Centro
106 S Wilmington St
(919) 835-3593
First Friday Special: $2 off Tequila Flights
www.CentroRaleigh.com
 
Classic and contemporary Mexican cuisine featuring local and organic ingredients
 
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Crema on Fayetteville
121 Fayetteville St, Suite 110
(919) 832-5959
First Friday Special: Free cone with purchase of ice cream
 
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The Cupcake Shoppe BAKERY
104 Glenwood Ave
(919) 821-4223
First Friday Special: Buy one get one half price
thecupcakeshopperaleigh.com
 
Life is short...eat dessert first! Raleigh's 1st and finest cupcake boutique
 
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Deep South The Bar
430 S Dawson St
(919) 833-1255
First Friday Special: $2.50 PBR cans, $5 Disco Lemonade
www.DeepSouthTheBar.com
 
Casual environment surrounded by musical lyrics, local handmade art, and local music
 
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Dickey's Barbecue Pit
170 E Davie St
(919) 809-8830
First Friday Special: Free dessert with purchase of barbecue meat plate and drink or one free Kid's Meal (12 and under) per paid adult meal of equal or greater value.
www.dickeys.com
 
Recognized as 2011 best barbecue in the Triangle-Reader's Choice Triangle Arts & Entertainment.org
 
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Dos Taquitos Xoco
410 Glenwood Ave
(919) 835-9010
www.godowntownraleigh.com/go/dos-taquitos-xoco
 
Dos Taquitos offers a unique collection of music, art and food, inspired by travels to Mexico
 
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Five Star
511 W Hargett St
919.833.3311
First Friday Special: $5 appetizers and $5 wine specials
www.heatseekershrimp.com
 
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Irregardless Cafe
901 W Morgan St
(919) 833-8898
First Friday Special: Half price bottles of house wine
www.irregardless.com
 
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Isaac Hunter's Oak City Tavern
112 Fayetteville St
(919) 526-0060
First Friday Special: $4 glasses of house wine, $4 select local drafts, and new local artists featured monthly
www.huntersoakcity.com
 
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Jibarra Downtown
327 W Davie St, Suite 102, The Depot
(919) 755-0556
First Friday Special: Enjoy half price bottles of our premium Spanish and South American wines
www.jibarra.net
 
Elegant up-scale Mexican restaurant with innovative cuisine
 
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Mo's Diner
306 E Hargett St
(919) 856-9938
First Friday Special: Half price bottle of wine with purchase of two entrées
www.mosdiner.net
 
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PieBird
618 N Person St
(919) 508-7612
First Friday Special: $3.50 draught beers
www.piebirdraleigh.com
 
Pie shop serving fresh and local food and beverages
 
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Posta Tuscan Grille
500 Fayetteville St
(919) 227-3370
First Friday Special: Half price appetizer with purchase of two entrees
www.postatuscangrille.com
 
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The Remedy Diner
137 E Hargett St
(919) 835-3553
First Friday Special: $5 glasses of wine
www.theremedydiner.com
 
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Rum Runners
208 E Martin St
(919) 755-6436
First Friday Special: Free admission until 11 pm. Half off all shots, $6 Double Long Islands, and a $3 beer special. Dueling pianos.
www.RumRunnersUSA.com/Raleigh
 
World famous dueling piano bar and dance club
 
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Square Rabbit
19 E Martin St
(919) 829-9223
First Friday Special: Buy one dessert, get one of equal or lesser value for free
www.squarerabbit.com
 
Catering, casual cuisine, take-out, and bakery
 
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Tir na nOg
218 S Blount St
(919) 833-7795
First Friday Special: $3.75 microbrew bottles
www.tirnanogirishpub.com
 
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Tuscan Blu Italian Restaurant
327 W Davie St, Suite 108
(919) 834-5707
First Friday Special: Free house salad with any pasta or main course
www.tuscanblu.com
 
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Woody's @ City Market
205 Wolfe St
(919) 833-3000
First Friday Hours: Open until 2 am
First Friday Special: Half price appetizers and wings from 4:30pm-6:30pm; 20% off appetizers from 6:30pm-9:30pm; $3.50 Jose Cuervo shots and $5 Jagerbombs
www.woodyscitymarket.com
 
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Zely & Ritz
301 Glenwood Ave, #100
(919) 828-0018
First Friday Special: Three course prix fixe dinner for $25 per person
www.zelyandritz.com
 
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Zydeco Downtown
208 Wolfe St
(919) 834-7987
First Friday Special: Dinner and drink specials + half off appetizers at the bar with a beverage
 
Restaurant and jazz lounge offering Cajun food and live entertainment Wednesday through Saturday with a lunch buffet Sunday through Friday.
 
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