Cute craft bar with great food options…read more.. My friend wanted to check this place out since she recently moved to the area and I decided to join her and I'm glad I did. The bar inside is small, but makes for a more intimate and cozy experience. There's also a large patio, but it was raining the day that we visited. There's also plenty of parking since it's in a shopping center. When we entered there was only 2 other patrons in the bar and we decided to sit at the bar. We were greeted immediately and handed menus. There was a cocktail menu as well as a food menu from V Pizza. The drinks were delicious and perfect! The bartenders were great at their jobs. For food, we ordered a Buffalo Chicken Pizza to share and I ordered an Italian Salad with the Balsamic dressing....both were DELICIOUS!!! I will definitely be back! Great food, drinks, and service!

Calm, cool, collected- this is how I would describe this small but intimate bar in Brier Creek…read more Flask has been on my radar since they were mentioned for best cocktail bar in Raleigh magazine. I sat at the bar with a GF who loves mixology and enjoys a good craft cocktail. After making our selections, we were impressed by the spirits and ingredients used to make our cocktails. We appreciated how knowledgeable the bartender was and how much we both enjoyed our cocktails. We paired our drinks with a pizza (made by V pizza which is adjacent/connected to the bar) that was just as good as the drinks were! It's patio season, so some folks were sitting outside which is a nice option this time of year!

This is absolutely a hidden gem amongst bars. It's in an inconspicuous abandoned looking shopping…read morecenter off the beaten path, but they make some of the best cocktails in the city. They have a very extensive inventory of bourbons including all the high-end ones you would want. The bartenders making amazing recipes including my partners favorite, Tom Yum, taste just like the soup. I can often enjoy a whiskey sour with no issue and use the menu to try something different. They don't serve food, so it's a good place to come after dinner. The ambiance is simple, a wooden bar and now that they have expanded, they have some tables as well. This past trip was the most crowded I've ever seen it in there, but the service was still quick and attentive. This bar is a staple for me.

A nice selection of Bourbon and other spirits, I enjoy a Whisky Sour. On Monday Blind Barbour has a…read morebottle special and it can be lively. Parking is easy. Lighting for Blind Barbour, speak easy bark. There's no patio.

The cocktails here are fantastic and I love the dimmer lights than the dinning room offers. We…read morewill often eat here just for that (well and the cocktails). Parking is easy - they have their own lot. It's a small space, but never overcrowded (at least when I have been there) and their drinks rotate seasonally. Service is always prompt and they are nice! Great place!

Ambiance is a little lackluster as it's attached to V pizza. I think turning a few of the high top…read moretables to more relaxed seating would improve the vibe. Their cocktail list has some unique and whimsical drinks - ALL are delicious. They'll also once in a while have a couple of special cocktails on a board that the bartenders have concocted - also delicious! We always choose this place over the ones in downtown Cary as the drinks never fail.

There's something ridiculously satisfying about finding a spot that feels hidden in plain sight,…read moreand The Walk Up absolutely nails that energy. Tucked above downtown Cary, this cocktail club delivers specialty drinks that are both creative and dangerously easy to keep ordering. The vibe is relaxed without trying too hard, making it equally perfect for catching up with friends. The real standout for me though? The massive outdoor patio. Spacious, laid-back, and ideal for lingering over cocktails way longer than originally planned. Cary keeps getting cooler, and this place is a big reason why.

We stumbled in on a Friday afternoon when downtown Cary was popping. It's a cute spot, which as the…read morename suggests, requires you to walk up a set of stairs to get to the bar. They do not have a bottle of champagne on the menu that you can order so the bartender just charged us 3 glasses of champagne so roughly $33, which is about what I would expect for a bottle of champagne. The champagne was okay. I think this space focuses more on liquor drinks. The inside of the bar is nice and moody, and we went downstairs to the outdoor seating area, which had a lot of space. Overall, a nice spot to spend a summer evening.

Cute quaint spot. Looks like nothing from the outside but cozy on the inside. Fun drinks and decent…read morevibe, but typically not too busy. Service is a good. Prices are maybe a bit on the higher side, but as to be expected based on quality.

Great spot. Loved it. I had a Whiskey paloma and it was solid. Next I had a paper airplane. It's a…read morereally good vibe and all of the drinks were crafted very much at a higher level. I was at the owners were there so have some time I have a conversation with them and they were super nice and friendly. Let us walk around the entire shop and answer all questions and total some history. It's a college vibe but not an undergrad vibe if that makes any sense. You may see some grass students or whatever the case may be, but you wouldn't find a bunch of 19-year-olds piled up in this kind of spot. It used to be small apparently but they expanded it out to a back room and an attic kind of situation. It seems like a attic kickback kind of spot. Really homish or something you will find in a living room. It made it on the top list of speakeasies on Yelp so I had to check it out while I was in the area. I would 100% recommend.

Enjoyed the vibe of this bar. Even in a complex of many other stores/restaurants, it still felt…read morelike a modern speakeasy. Definitely recommend for a pre or post dinner drink. They also have Malort! Which I always love to discover:) Bartenders were quick as well. Clover Club - sweet and tart Long Story Short - bitter but easy to drink

Great local spot to grab a cocktail in downtown cary. They have a good selection of whiskey…read more The prices are pretty decent and the ambiance is cozy and inviting. The only negative I will call out that they don't have a freezer so they only have machine made cubed ice which doesn't go well with an old fashioned or whiskey. A big ice cube/rock is definitely needed!

Great drinks and service. The staff here are friendly and patient…read more The area where ordering takes place is clean and there is plenty of seating near the bar area. I ordered the not so espresso martini. The coffee liqueur and vodka was a tasty mix and this was my first time trying this combo. I enjoyed it!

Awesome place to chill! I ordered a mojito and they even…read morehave fresh mint !! Love the ambiance service was amazing the bartenders were all so nice and friendly definitely will be coming back and if you are ever in the area I highly recommend!!! :D

First time here, what a cool vibe! The place wasn't busy so it was such a relaxing atmosphere to…read moreunwind and enjoy a drink. Service was great, nice the server took our order we were left alone to enjoy ourselves. Everyone who worked there was super nice and friendly. Great place!

Great service on a packed Friday night and the cocktails were on point! I had the old fashioned (no…read moresmoke) and it was perfect. My husband had the Sombra Rioja and it was the perfect combination of smoke and spice, great for mezcal lovers.

Great small bites. I recommend you trying the Elote dip it was AMAZING and perfect for sharing with…read moretwo or more friends! They have great drink specials for different days of the week! Very speedy service all of their bartenders are very sweet and will fix whatever drink to your liking The vibes are disco balls on the ceiling very open very Miami Beach vibes they have an indoor and an outdoor seating area not only that they have fireplaces. If you get a little too far from their heated porch area! The vibes just don't stop. They have an aesthetic fireplace in side as well as a fake tree in the middle beautiful for taking pictures Their bathrooms are adorable, but you might have to wait a little bit on a busy day. But this is the same problem with every bar. Very glad that they have more than one bathroom.

Stopped by the Velvet Hippo while out in downtown Durham. When you arrive parking can be a bit…read moretricky in this area as you'll need to find street parking or park in a nearby lot. When you walk in you'll need to either take the elevator or stairs up to the third floor. Once inside the bar you'll feel like you've been transported to an upscale, tropical bar. To order you'll need to walk up to the bar to place your order. I ordered the Hot Girl Summer (Olmeca Altos Reposado, fresh watermelon, Gran Gala orange liqueur, house-made habanero syrup, lime, salt half rim) which was so good. I also ordered a cheetahs do it in the dark (Astral Añejo tequila, Licor 43, Caffè Borghetti liqueur, espresso, orange twist) which was also excellent. I'd recommend walking out to the rooftop if it isn't too hot. There are several tables and the views of the city are nice. Definitely will come back to the velvet hippo next time I'm in Durham.

Such a gorgeous space! Perfect spot if you're feeling a moody cocktail or mocktail. This…read morebar/speakeasy is located in downtown Raleigh close to street parking and parking decks. They're typically having some sort of fun event or pop up that you can enjoy. When I went recently I decided to try a mocktail, they do a good job on their mocktails - equally as skilled as their cocktails. Definitely worth a stop in for a drink.

Words I would associate with Watts and Ward are: sophisticated, trendy, and spacious. There's a…read moregreat variety of drinks that you don't see at other establishments. The interior is dimly lit, so much so that I had to use the flashlight on my cellphone in order to read the menu.