Tobacco Road Sports Café in Durham brings together a tradition of basketball and good food to the table. The individual booths make a great place for groups to sit and enjoy the game on one of their 15 flat screen TV sets. Although they are a sports bar, they give a lot of importance to serving amazing food to their patrons. It is fresh and there are also many healthy options. Grab a beer and enjoy your day with delicious food and your buddies.

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.