Hibernian Restaurant and Irish Pub brings a little bit of Irish flavor to Raleigh. This traditional Irish establishment welcomes one and all to enjoy their favorite drinks and indulge in revelry. Here, you can sit all by yourself and people watch or grab your beer buddies for a fun night out. The cheerful vibe and friendly locals will make you feel completely at home. Fun events like live music sessions and drink specials add to the experience. And, like a typical Irish pub, Hibernian has its share of tasty treats. The pub also offers catering services for off-site parties and functions.
The Flying Saucer Draught Emporium is a popular house of beer and UFOs in downtown Raleigh, where flying saucers adorn the walls and ceiling. The bar offers hundreds of beers to choose from and a generous menu of classic pub fare. Visitors can aspire to join the ranks of the “Ring of Honor,” a glory given to card-carrying U.F.O Club members once they consume 200 hundred different beers. Watch out for weekend fire sales, the Draught Emporium’s day-long version of happy hour.
Located in Raleigh, the Boxcar Bar + Arcade relays you back to the days of Tetris and Mario with their super cool arcade games and decor. Gather around here to grab a drink with friends, or catch the game with your sports buddies or better yet, challenge your friend to a playoff at Ms. PacMan. Whatever you do, a night of boozy revelry is guaranteed with an amazing variety of draft brews and tallboys. Kids are welcome with their parents to take a stab at one of these cool 1990s games before 9p. Although only an unlimited serving of fresh popcorn is made available, guests are allowed to carry in food from outside.