18 Best Cocktail Bars near Wake Forest

El Chapin 3 Cocktail Bar • $
109 Capcom Ave STE 11, Wake Forest

Customers` Favorites

Churrasquito Al Chapín Tortillas de Papa Y Pollo En Pepian
Chicharrones Chapines
Beets Cabbage Salad
Churrasquito Chapin
Grilled Shrimp
Refried Beans
Fresh Cheese
Guacamole
Salsa

“Loved the food & prices are reasonable. One of my Dave now. Love different kinds of food!!“

4.3 Superb72 Reviews
Cape Fear Seafood Company Seafood • $$
3612 Rogers Branch Rd #112, Wake Forest

Customers` Favorites

Cape Fear Shrimp \u0026 Grits
Shrimp and Grits Small Order
Stuffed Flounder with Crab
Bald Head Island Crab Cakes
Lemon Pepper Sea Scallops
Calabash Scallops Platter
Figure 8 Flounder Platter
Lobster & Shrimp Risotto
Figure 8 Stuffed Flounder
Calabash Shrimp Platter

“Great food! Amazing staff at the location on Spring Forest. We sat at the bar and Hope was very attentive, always making sure we had all we needed.“

4.3 Superb226 Reviews
Tamasha Modern Indian Indian • $$$
4200 Six Forks Rd Ste 130, Raleigh - 12.28 miles

Customers` Favorites

Purple Sweet Potato Crunchy Kale
Hyderabadi Chicken Dum Biryani
Butter Chicken with Cilantro
Dahi Ke Kebab Appetizer
Yellowtail Red Snapper
Kerala Pork Belly Baos
Butter Chicken Main
Sweet Potato Chaat
Mushrooms Paradise
Lamb Kheema Kulcha

“Tamasha is nothing short of incredible. A beautifully appointed restaurant that provides first class service and amazing food. This is truly one of Raleigh's finest.“

4.6 Superb576 Reviews
The Dry Cleaners Cocktail bar Cocktail Bar •
8015 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh - 8.75 miles

“Quite the little hidden spot, with an entryway just through the private door. A full stocked bar to elevate your tastebuds with specialty blends of bourbons, whiskey, and gins. The red high back chairs gives it a classy vibe. This isn’t your average cocktail bar. An atmosphere that is by far worth the visit!“

4.5 Superb40 Reviews
13 Tacos and Taps Tacos • $$
10511 Shadowlawn Dr, Raleigh - 6.64 miles

Customers` Favorites

Churros Drizzled with Chipotle Chocolate
Served with Two Tacos with Your Choice
Margarita Heaven Tres Leches
Mole Tia Classic Enchiladas
Surf & Turf Wet Burrito
Guacamole and Chips
Filet Mignon Tacos
Chicken & Waffles
Tacos De Canasta
Chips and Queso

“🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩 By far the Best Tacos I have ever had in my life, They where all fresh and the corn is out of this world and the Service is Fantastic ask for Bre this place sir passes 10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

4.7 Superb254 Reviews
Northside Bistro Raleigh American • $$$
832 Spring Forest Rd, Raleigh - 10.08 miles

Customers` Favorites

Potato Gnocchi with Beef Tenderloin
Beef Wellington with Pomme Duchess
Ceasars Salad with Extra Anchovies
Italian Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms
Blackened Yellowfin Tuna Salad
Sausage Stuffed Mushroom Caps
Warm Goat Cheese Salad
Short Ribs and Grits
Bacon Cheddar Burger
Chocolate Chess Pie

“Nothing beats a passionate chef. Tonight was my first experience, and it's only the beginning! The staff was amazing and did not make me feel rushed. 5-star plus. I've never been to a restaurant where all the mussels were open and full of flavor until Northside Bistro. It was impressive and absolutely delicious, and they also serve some of the best cocktails I've ever had!“

4.6 Superb432 Reviews
JALWA INDIAN BISTRO Indian • $$$
6112 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh - 10.02 miles

Customers` Favorites

Cotton Candy

“What a great addition to N Raleigh. Possibly the best Indian food in Raleigh. Beautiful presentation, aromatic food, tasty and delicious. Great cocktails and wonderful service. A beautiful restaurant“

4.8 Superb149 Reviews
Gatsby's Bar Raleigh Bar • $$
6109 Maddry Oaks Ct, Raleigh - 9.08 miles

Customers` Favorites

Fried Pickle Sticks
Loaded Fries

“Live music 🎶, Great 🍺 🍹and the best Wings in Raleigh, hands down!!! You won’t be disappointed at this place! Come in during the week for some music 🎵 bingo or karaoke 🎤.“

4.5 Superb55 Reviews
bartaco Tacos • $$
4121 Main at North Hills St Suite 105, Raleigh - 12.41 miles

Customers` Favorites

Spiced Chicken Verde Chile Herb Marinated Chicken Roasted Corn Tortilla Chips
Oyster Taco Shrimp Taco Ribeye Taco
Bartacosecret Mahi-Nita Pibil Taco
Guacamole Rojas Verse Trio
Key Lime Pie in a Jar
Spicy Cucumber Salad
Chips and Guacamole
Duck Birria w Broth
Glazed Pork Belly
Salsa Verde Chips

“The food is amazing! Though I haven’t tried every yet👀 I’m sure it won’t disappoint!“

4.3 Superb289 Reviews
Gatsby's Kitchen Wine Bar • $
6109 Maddry Oaks Ct, Raleigh - 9.09 miles

“Live music 🎶, Great 🍺 🍹and the best Wings in Raleigh, hands down!!! You won’t be disappointed at this place! Come in during the week for some music 🎵 bingo or karaoke 🎤.“

4.7 Superb14 Reviews
Farina Neighborhood Italian Italian • $$
8450 Honeycutt Rd #100, Raleigh - 8.59 miles

Customers` Favorites

Roasted Garlic Lobster Spaghetti
Mixed Olives and Aged Provolone
Crispy Rhode Island Calamari
Roasted Chicken Pasta
Spicy Meatball Pizza
Grandma's Meatballs
Ricotta Cheesecake
Lemon Pesto Chicken
Braised Short Ribs
Soprasatta Pizza

“I found a recommendation for Farina on a Reddit post about Italian restaurants in Raleigh and I am so glad I decided to try it! The food was beyond wonderful with amazing portions and our server, Rachel I. was just as splendid. I can’t say enough about how much we enjoyed our experience and I will definitely recommend Farina to everyone!“

4.3 Superb219 Reviews
The Piper's Restaurant and Tavern Pubs • $$
8304 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh - 8.53 miles

Customers` Favorites

Open-Faced Hot Roast Beef Sandwich
BBQ Chicken Wings with Blue Cheese
With Angerings Ý Hallan Sausage
Mashed Potatoes Green Beans
Blackened Chicken blt Wrap
Hot Fudge Brownie Sundae
Ribs and Mac and Cheese
Philly Steak Sandwich
Build Your Own Pizza
Macaroni and Cheese

“Great live music venue!!!“

4.3 Superb205 Reviews
41Hundred American • $
4100 Main at North Hills St, Raleigh - 12.44 miles

“It’s great!! We really enjoyed triangle restaurant week!!!“

3.9 Good10 Reviews
Rosewater Kitchen & Bar Mediterranean • $$$
110 Park at N Hills St, Raleigh - 12.25 miles

Customers` Favorites

Roasted Bone Marrow Topped with Crab and Aoli Sourdough
Wild Mushroom Black Rice
Espresso Crème Brûlée
Beet & Ricotta Hummus
Secret Garden Salad
Half Roasted Chicken
Crab Cakes Benedict
Hollandaise Sauce
Chocolate Cobbler
Breakfast Risotto

“I just had my 40th birthday dinner there on July 25. Everyone, everyone was very accommodating and helpful! Food was great. The atmosphere was amazing the lighting the garden feel was perfect for my garden thing dinner. They allowed me time to set up my decorations and even waited for my last guest to arrive. Everything was perfect. We got amazing pictures hi, thanks to the hostess and our waiter ! They had a saxophone player and a DJ that did a They had a saxophone player and a DJ that did an amazing job. We went out there and danced while they played. It was really amazing.Thank you so much for making my birthday so special!“

4 Good360 Reviews
Mamacita Mexican Restaurant - Raleigh Mexican • $
1540 Dunn Rd Ste 150, Raleigh - 5.68 miles

Customers` Favorites

Mojarra Frita All Day
Lunch Fajitas Texanas
Enchiladas Mamacita
Huevos Con Chorizo
Birria Nachos
Fajita Nachos
House Salad
Chilaquiles
Carne Asada
Street Corn

“Specials were listed at front window. I tried the enchilada suizas-really tasty. The staff were welcoming and pleasant. The food was all very good and the drinks were refilled without direction. My waiter was great. The robot was fun and the service was speedy.“

3.8 Good153 Reviews
Level7 Rooftop Bar • $$
101 Park at N Hills St, Raleigh - 12.21 miles

Customers` Favorites

Artisanal Ham & Cheese
Meat and Cheese
Poke Tuna Roll
Margherita
Meatballs
Lux Tots

“Level7 Rooftop Bar has become one of my favorite places in Raleigh for networking events, sunsets, and pretending I’m far more sophisticated than I actually am while holding a cocktail and staring dramatically at the skyline. 😄

The views are fantastic, especially around sunset. Apparently, I’ve now become “that person” who takes entirely too many sky pictures, but honestly, Raleigh keeps cooperating with these ridiculous sunsets, so I refuse to apologize. 🌅😂

What I really like about this place is the layout. There are so many little seating areas, couches, tables, and tucked-away spaces that it actually makes networking events enjoyable instead of feeling like you’re trapped in a loud convention center fighting for survival and eye contact.

It’s open and social without being obnoxiously loud every time I’ve been there, which means you can actually hear conversations without smiling and nodding while secretly having no idea what someone just said.

The bartenders have always been great and friendly to me.

Now… some of the wait staff? Let’s just say maybe I’ve accidentally caught them on their “I need a vacation immediately” days. 😄 But honestly, we all have those moments, and it’s never been enough to keep me from coming back.

I haven’t eaten there yet, so I can’t speak on the food, but for drinks, views, sunsets, and networking, it’s a really great rooftop spot.

Basically, if you’re looking for a place to meet people, catch a sunset, have a drink, and casually act like your life is very glamorous for a couple hours, this is a solid choice. 😂“

3.6 Good143 Reviews
Kanki Japanese House of Steaks & Sushi Japanese • $$
4500 Old Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh - 11.05 miles

Customers` Favorites

Miso Soup and Salad with Ginger Dressing
Hibachi Rice for My Sons 18th Birthday
Fried Rice with Vegetable Delight
Hibachi Chicken \u0026 Shrimp
Hibachi Vegetables Chow Mein
Hibachi Vegetables Delight
Salmon and Shrimp Hibachi
Sushi & Sashimi Dinner
Onion Soup and Salad
Happy Birthday to Me

“Love it the people was nice food was great“

3.8 Good364 Reviews
Kanki - North Market Square Japanese • $$
1603 N Market Dr, Raleigh - 11.06 miles

Customers` Favorites

Salmon Skin Roll and Tamago Nigiri
Rice with Shrimp Yakisoba
Steak and Shrimp Hibachi
Hibachi Rice Heart
California Roll
Hibachi Shrimp
Volcano Roll
Geisha Roll
Clear Soup
Teppanyaki

“Love it the people was nice food was great“

3.6 Good188 Reviews