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    The Cardinal Bar

    4.6 (8 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Outside - February 2026
    Diana G.

    What a cool bar! My friend brought me here thinking it was a hot dog restaurant, but it's a bar that also sells hot dogs. The bartender was really nice and didn't seem to mind that we just got hot dogs. Ordering hot dogs is easy, you just fill out a ticket and turn it in to your bartender. The hot dogs were made to order and came on a toasted bun. They were a delicious bar snack, even without alcohol. I really liked all the Christmas lights, they gave the place a fun vibe. I hope they keep these up year round. Next time I visit, I'll come ready to drink!

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    Peyton W.

    Honestly, I always thought this place was a hot dog restaurant...and I guess others have thought so too because there is a sign outside the door that emphasizes its bar status. And it is just that! It's a super cozy little bar verging between that classic dive feel and that nostalgic "can't quite place your finger on it" ...but it's homey. I can't speak to the drinks but man oh man the hotdogs are good. My friend bought two and I regretted my decision to just have one. The buns are toasted and there's a variety of topping to choose from. You fill out the choices on a little sheet of paper similar to what you'd find at char grill. The prices are super reasonable as well! I'd go back just for the dogs but I definitely want to go grab a drink next time. The staff were super nice as well. Top notch experience all around. Highly recommend this place.

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    Wow! This was one of the best meals I've ever had! My husband dined here several years ago, and…read moreevery time Raleigh comes up in conversation, he hyped this local gem up to me and said it was a must-visit whenever we had the chance. Well, I finally got to try Brewery Bhavana and it was indeed incredible. Definitely worth the hype. We met my coworker and her partner here for dinner, and I was grateful we had a reservation because this spot was poppin' on a Monday night! The dining room is huge, but the decor breaks things up a bit and makes your meal feel intimate. Everything is shareable, so I highly recommend visiting with fellow foodies who want to try a little bit of everything. Honestly the entire menu sounded amazing, and it was hard to choose! Thankfully our servers provided some excellent recommendations. The Pork Bao was probably my favorite bite of the night, and may very well have been the best Bao I've ever had. The Lap Cheung Fried Rice was also delicious, and I'm usually not a fried rice person! Also worth mentioning is the Lo Mein, which we ordered with chicken. We didn't stay for dessert, but all of their sweet offerings sounded incredible as well. I did try one of the beers they brew on-site, the Sow. It was light and sippable, and I appreciate their diverse beer and cocktail offerings. I can't wait to visit Raleigh again because this will be my first stop!

    I love the concept Brewery Bhavana! They have a wide variety menu options with dim sum, main…read morecourses, unique cocktails, and house beers. It typically gets pretty full on the weekends, but we were able to walk right in on a weekday and sit at the bar for dinner. The interior is sleek and modern, with a beautiful large marble bar. We got the Xiao Long Bao (soup dumplings), Lap Cheung Fried Rice, and Cold Sesame Noodles. All were excellent, but the sesame noodles were a stand out! Very flavorful and a refreshing dinner option for a hot day.

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