Was visiting for a concert and am so happy I checked out William & Company. I was with 6 other people and we were able to snag the soft seating at the front (space to the left when you walk in). I enjoyed my slushie but then moved on to tequila soda - my classic. All staff was super nice and drinks, bar service was quick and empty glasses were picked up quickly while we were just yapping. Added touch is the Krispy Kreme that's across the street (make sure you share with the staff!) read more

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Ok i loved this place! Honestly it was exactly what i needed! Great vibes. Fantastic drinks! And just a vibe you don't want to miss. Easy seating. You don't want to miss out on this spot for sure! read more

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My girls and I went to William & Company on a Friday evening. We started the night early around 9pm. There was able seating at this time and the music was low enough to have a conversation. Around 10pm the vibe changed. The place was packed and the music was lit. I definitely recommend this place for an evening cocktail! read more

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The best margaritas in Raleigh! With changing flavors and cocktails and great vibes! There's often a DJ, homemade tamales and always a lot of fun! The drinks are all crafted by the bartenders, very creative and fun drinks! read more

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Love this bar. Start or end your night here--you won't be disappointed! Rotating drink specials are always thoughtfully curated; there's a drink for everyone. Melting pot of patrons. Seating can be limited, and it can get loud, but you're never far from a good time. Would never gatekeep this spot!! read more

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Great whisky collection. Always a pleasure to see multiple variations of Weller. This is one of the few mixology locations in Raleigh. Seating is cozy and parking may cause anxiety, depending on your arrival time. House cocktail list is standard. They serve a limited food menu as well, bonus! I'm not sure if they provide a cocktail server so can't speak to service. I'm here for the Weller... read more

Very cool downtown Raleigh bar. Hip, urban vibe, but more upscale than hipster. Decor is interesting...the kind of place where you look at something, and then look closer and it looks different. They sell homemade tamales for about $5.00. Otherwise no food. Bring quarters so you can get something out of the art vending machine. The bar doesn't always have change. read more

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Great drinks, cool Day of the Dead vibe, friendly mixologists, nice ambiance, great service...I'd end my evening here anytime I'm in Raleigh for dinner. My wife and I will both be back. read more

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The vibes here on first Fridays are a lot situation love all the drink options and the music

First, decide if you want to be a dive bar or club. The DJ is a lot and no one is matching or wanting the energy. Second, hire DJs without aggressive tendencies. When one of your employees places a bowl of Halloween candy on our chair and we move it to an empty spot on the only table behind us near the DJ, maybe hire a DJ with emotional intelligence to use his words to express his lil feelings instead of throwing the bowl across the room. Real pathetic what's happened to this place read more

A dimly lit bar nestled on the outer edge of Oakwood adorned with hanging plants creates a witchy vibe and overall mysterious ambiance. The bar itself is has plenty of seating with fantastic bartenders and strong drinks. We will certainly be back for another bewitching experience at this enchanting cocktail bar. We 10/10 recommend the Edward Teach cocktail. read more

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One the best places for cocktails in raleigh. Great atmosphere, the bartenders are amazing and the cocktails are so good. read more

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Love this cozy neighborhood bar! It's our favorite spot for a drink because the bartenders are so nice and make a great drink. I love the dark witchy decor and fun art. They have cozy couches and outdoor tables on the sidewalk. They're also open almost every night which is so convenient for a random weeknight drink They have cheap and delicious tamales that are homemade too! Hidden In the back is a small tequila lounge with about 5 seating areas read more

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What a cocktail bar! A very nice intimate bar with an amazing cocktail menu. The bartenders are non stop slinging some great drinks and the vibes are chill. I tried the "We get along Smashing" cocktail and was completely impressed. The menu was short but the options were top notch. We will be back here again in the very near future. read more

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Nice cocktail lounge in Raleigh, we enjoyed the ambiance inside! Service was quick and friendly. They have a relatively small menu of house cocktails, but I'm sure can whip up most classic cocktails upon request. We had the Go North and We Get Along Smashingly -- both were solid, although for me the latter had a lot of flavors that didn't really come through and were probably overpowered by the syrup. Still a great drink and would come back if I'm ever in the area! read more

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A gem! Will Co is located in my favorite part of Downtown Raleigh and is one of the most pleasantly unassuming destinations in the city. From the top, it's get cradle decor. So much to look at it instantly makes an impression. PRO TIP: it may look like there's only outdoor and front bar seating but follow the hallway back for a second bar area! It's perfect for late night. They always have a rotating drink specials that are creative, stout, and delicious, and you can grab some tamales for $4-$5 if you get peckish. Pop in for a quick drink visit with friends, dance with the regular DJ pop up or anything in between. I always feel welcome and like anything is possible when I step through the doors! Highly recommended, especially if you visiting for the first time! read more

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Champagne cocktails while you are waiting for a table next door for dinner? Yes - please. They have great lighting with bar and couch seats. They even have some good eats aka Tamales with your beer! read more

Back bar is my new fav bar in Raleigh. The vibe is amazing. There are a few cute couches like the front room but back feels more intimate and not as loud. Great to have convos w friend or bring a hot date;) The drinks are delicious. We'd just come from another speakeasy in town and compared to that these drinks were even better. The bartender is so friendly and chill!!! Good vibes all around. read more

Super excited to finally try William & Company! Friendly staff with great cocktails, Boyfriend and I tried the below: Round 1: Black Star Edward Teach - my personal fav Round 2: We Get Along Smashingly Blackberry Mojito - Boyfriend's personal fav There are a few restaurants within walking distance so that makes this spot a great place to grab a drink at before. Can't wait to return. read more

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What a fun little cocktail bar! We went in on a Friday evening around 8pm to grab a drink while waiting for a table at a nearby restaurant. They had a short list of cocktails and beers and a few specials on the wall. My cocktail was a bit sweet for me, but I loved the glass it was served in! My husband got a yummy whiskey drink that was sooo smooth. The bar was a fun atmosphere! It was cozy and on the dark side and they had decorated for Halloween so it was really fun and festive. Cocktails were $12 each I think and totally worth it in my opinion. read more

Cute cocktail bar. William & Company is dimly lit with couches or stools available for indoor seating. Atmospheric music is played over the speakers at a comfortable volume. The bar is also environmentally conscious such that the straws for sipping drinks are made of hay. I enjoyed the old fashioned and the sazerac which I ordered. I would highly recommend William & Company and would be happy to return. read more

I can't believe I haven't written a review of WilCo yet, it's by far one of my favorite cocktail bars in Raleigh!!! Located on North Person Street in downtown Raleigh, this cozy nook is the perfect spot for a post-dinner cocktail or three. Street parking can be challenging on weekends but you should Uber/Lyft here anyway! There are a few outdoor seats & the inside is small with 3 couch lounging areas & a bar that seats 10ish. I love how dimly lit & tastefully decorated it is! The bartenders are absolute rockstars, and so is the owner, Lily! She & Jillian rock that place. My favorite cocktail is a coffee old fashioned & they figured out how to make it just perfectly. In fact, they can whip up almost anything you want! They make their own fresh juices, mixes & such. They've got 3 beers on tap, fernet on tap, & a plethora of boozes. And, they always have fresh hot tamales when you need a little nite to eat :) They even have a house DJ on Friday & Saturday nights!! All in all, you should bump William & Company to the top of your list! It's a female-owned bar where you'll be sure to have a good time... and your night will only be even more interesting after you leave! read more

This place was great , drinks were fresh and the ingredients/garnishes were picked right there , fun atmosphere w/ 2 bars in one spot & diff speciality cocktails at each , great concept , great spot for strong drinks and fun convo , chill crowd too read more

It's an upscale dive bar. Sounds strange, but that's what I'll call it. Cozy space, friendly bartenders, and well made cocktails. The bartenders are not afraid to customize drinks to your preference. They also have a good selection of beer and wine. A great choice in this part of Raleigh. read more

Walked in and sat for 15 minutes without being acknowledged, while there were 3 bartenders visiting with each other behind the bar. They took time out to serve 3 people that came in before me. Walked out. read more

So comfortable and inviting. Super drinks! Had a spring sangria special. Soooo good. Husband had a house margarita. Loved it!!!!! Bar was great. Couches along wall to hang out. read more

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Nice and very good bar excellent service atmosphere! The drinks are very good presented and fancy which is nice

Nice set up. Good place to hang out with friends. If cocktails are your thing they mix pretty good ones here.

Willco (locals nickname) is an acquired taste. It's like the awkward uncle, you never know what your going to get. Sometimes it's a dj, sometimes it's loud noisy neighbors and sometimes it's a grown man in a unicorn onsie! But there will always be entertainment and cold beer :) read more

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The spot is iconic , fresh ingredients grown there. It's a whole vibe and a half , inside looks great , you'll have an awesome time

Love the space. Not feeling the dance club music. This place has more of the hipster cocktail music on Pandora, Or hipster barbeque. read more

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Great drinks, cozy atmosphere. A little loud but not much else to complain about. I recommend grabbing a drink here and pizza at Oakwood Pizza Box next door read more

Hands down the best neighborhood bar in Raleigh. I love Willco's ambient and relaxing atmosphere which is refreshing from countless downtown's loud college bars. Most people who come here are regulars or locals and they're super friendly. Drinks are amazing and very fair priced. The staff is the best part for me about Willco. All the bartenders are very approachable and great. If you come here couple of times you'd feel they're long time friends already. Bonus: Willco is across the street from The Station and Krispy Kreme. So if you get hungry it's just a few steps away to grab a freshly made donut or good bar food. read more

Thanks to my friends on Yelp, I learned all about this sweet little spot. As it turned out, my favorite already has been here and loves it, so we ventured over on a rainy night. Lily, the owner, is the cutest little thing. She has a very jovial personality and puts a lot of thought and love into her drinks. She had been eyeballing this space for awhile (it once was an ice cream shop that was only opened odd hours), and she bought it when that ended. She tore it apart and recreated to make it her own. Exposed brick, and cozy seating. Craft cocktails and a variety of beers. I'm sold. There are also hot tamales there! They were hot! And they were delicious. Totally coming back again. read more

William and Co is one of my favorite neighborhood bars. Lily, the owner, is hilarious and super sweet. My girlfriend loves their sangria or one of the bartenders, Gillian, usually makes something special for her. They have $2 tamales (and $2 tecate!!) that are banging, get them before the run out for the night. I'm excited for the taco cart to finally get up and running. We were there one night when they did a tasting and they were all awesome. Also, it is dog friendly so we like to take our pup with us sometimes! read more

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"Tucked away" in Historic Mordecai, along Person Street, sits the best cocktail bar in the 919. Hands down! It's loungy, it's chic, it's urban, it's cosmopolitan and I'm glad it's in Raleigh. Lily, the owner, former owner of a couple other Triangle restaurants, has somehow pulled off the classic cocktail lounge without the classic cocktail lounge stuffiness. But a cocktail lounge, isn't just about the lounge, its ultimately about the drinks. The cocktail menu can change on the daily. Fresh vegetables and fruits are brought in from the Farmer's Market in the regular and added to drinks. Bakers make dough fresh daily, William & Co is making drinks fresh daily. No one is being as creative in this area, no one. Most importantly, the drinks are fantastic. There are plenty of the classics available too, but if you want something creative and fresh, this is where you want to come. read more

William & Company - If you like good craft cocktails, you'll love this spot. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

This is quite literally one of my personal favorites in Downtown Raleigh. Even when it's three deep at the bar, it's very chill. The staff behind the bar is friendly and the craft cocktails thoughtfully prepared. Order one of the featured concoctions listed on the wall, you won't be disappointed. When the weather is nice, head to the sidewalk and enjoy your selections there. read more

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This is a great little spot offering craft cocktails, local artists, oh yeah...the tamales. Drop the mic...nothing more needs to be said. JUST GO! read more

William & Company - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Raleigh, North Carolina

One of my favorite Raleigh drinking spots. If you get there before the crowds it is a very chill spot to have a quality cocktail. Service is ALWAYS an A+! Drinks can be pricey, but they are worth it in my opinion! Definitely try a daily special, or the mojito - always solid! Overall, just a fun place to hang with friends! read more

A great place to stop for a drink either before or after dining at one of the nearby restaurants. It was dark and intimate with cozy seating. The specialty cocktail list had some great options and the wine and beer list was extensive. read more