14 Best Wine Bars near Wake Forest

“I went for the first time today with a friend and absolutely love this place! Food was amazing and the staff super friendly. I will be back!“

“Troy was amazing, we had appetizers wine and a flat bread . Service was great ! Atmosphere was soo relaxing! Celebrated our 38th wedding anniversary and couldn’t have had a better time ! ❤️“

“Amazing food, drinks, and service.“

“Beautiful place. Great friends, fun and apps.“

“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 🎤.“

“😎Had a great time. Speak easy environment. Great alcohol choices. It was fun to experiment. Went with my family, and they supplied boardgames while we drank and socialized. Comfy seating. Stylish interior. Small, comfy place. The 1911 canned drinks were all amazing and we also tried caramel apple. So smooth, so good. Friendly staff. - Sincerely, Sawgrass Acres“

“Amazing staff, excellent collection of beer and wine, and great event nights.“

“Wow! This was amazing! I’ve been chasing a quiche as good as one I had in Colmar, France years ago and this was it!!! I will dream of this quiche. Cannot recommend enough! Also had the best iced tea I’ve ever had at a restaurant. My husband got the French Toast and said it was amazing as well! The service was great, the restaurant was a great atmosphere and the accommodation for children was nice! We will be back many times!“

“We have always had fantastic experiences at Capital Grille, and yesterday was no exception! My family and I have been loyal customers of Capital Grille for at least the past six years. We always feel welcomed and well taken care of. From the moment you step inside, the staff provide exceptional service, seating you promptly, offering excellent food recommendations, checking in regularly, and ensuring everything meets the highest standard so you have the best possible experience throughout your visit. Yesterday we celebrated my husband's 40th birthday, and we could not have made a better choice than Capital Grille. We had a wonderful time, with delicious food and drinks, top-notch service, and of course unforgettable desserts! A special thank you to our hostess, our waiter Maxx, our manager Gabriela, and everyone else who worked so hard to make our evening special!“

“Vino Fino in Raleigh truly went above and beyond to make our wedding anniversary special! I had misplaced a gift card I’d been saving for a special occasion and honestly had very little hope that anything could be done.

When I called to explain, Carlie was absolutely amazing—kind, friendly, helpful, and more than happy to assist. A heartfelt thank-you to her manager as well for taking the time to search through sales records and locate the missing gift card. Your kindness and willingness to help meant so much to us!

And, of course, the food and wine were delicious as always! Thank you for giving us even more reasons to love Vino Fino. We will definitely be back!

With gratitude,
Nichole, Jason & Banjo 🐾“

“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 🎤.“

“Great food and friendly staff, karaoke was nice a touch 🎤“

“Wow!! What an amazing experience, we had heard mixed things about the chain but our server Aidan absolutely blew us away! He was super attentive and the drinks were delicious! Our food was good but Aidan really made our experience next level.“

“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. 😂“