The Raleigh Times

Raleigh, North Carolina

A venerable bar and restaurant in a building with a storied past

What it is: Located in the heart of North Carolina’s capital city, this cavernous establishment is home to four bars and a rooftop patio. Lunch and dinner are delicious, but beer is the main draw, and all staff members are Cicerone Certified Beer Servers. The local company that runs the bar also owns an adjacent coffee shop and pizzeria and a handful of other restaurants in downtown Raleigh.

Why it’s great: The Raleigh Times recalls an era when American cities supported multiple daily newspapers. The bar’s namesake is a now-defunct afternoon paper that started printing on-site more than 100 years ago. The interior decor pays homage to that heritage with heavy amounts of brick, plaster, and wooden beams. In one entrance, an oversized 1912 photograph of newspaper boys spans a 20-foot wall, and the food menus look like an old edition of the newspaper. The beer menu features Belgian, national, and local offerings, including Raleigh-based Lynnwood Brewing Concern. With more than a dozen beers on tap and an expansive list of bottles and cans, The Raleigh Times is a fitting place to gather with friends, raise a glass, and discuss the news of the day—or days gone by. —Jon Page

DETAILS

Hours: 11 a.m.–2 a.m., daily Address: 14 E. Hargett St., Raleigh, NC Web: raleightimesbar.com