Foundation is one of The 15 Best Places for Bourbon in Raleigh.

1. Foundation

8.8
213 Fayetteville St (at E Hargett St), Raleigh, NC
Cocktail Bar · 71 tips and reviews

V B.V Bryan: Awesome specialty cocktails. Bourbon list that makes you want to slap yo mama! Get the Tar Heel if you like soda drinks.

Bryan S.Bryan Smith - Pravada Photography: Great whiskey spot, but only American whiskey and bourbons

Todd W.Todd Williams: Great bar. Excellent bourbon list. I would go with the Old Fashioned. Perfection.

Boxcar Bar + Arcade is one of The 15 Best Places for Bourbon in Raleigh.

2. Boxcar Bar + Arcade

8.9
330 W Davie St (S Harrington), Raleigh, NC
Bar · 31 tips and reviews

The News & ObserverThe News & Observer: Boxcar has a wide collection of draft beer, bourbon and pinball and video games. The back of the bar features skee-ball, air hockey and Atari, Nintendo, Super Nintendo and Sega Genesis consoles. Read more.

Niki B.Niki B: Lots of arcade games, a decent bourbon selection and fun patio games outside.

Carlos R.Carlos Russo: Great concept. Love giant jenga outside!

The Hop Yard is one of The 15 Best Places for Bourbon in Raleigh.

3. The Hop Yard

9.1
1141 Falls River Ave #122, Raleigh, NC
Beer Store · 9 tips and reviews

Larry J.Larry J: Great selection of beer and wine to go. Great selection of beers, wines and Bourbon, Whiskey and Single Malt Scotch to enjoy on site. Great staff and Ownership!

Mike B.Mike Brown: One of the largest bottle/can selections in the area. 18 taps that are kept quite varied & interesting (plus easily checked out through Untappd). James and Austin can handle any beer question you have

Will S.Will Sigmon: Phenomenal employees and a great shop!!

C. Grace is one of The 15 Best Places for Bourbon in Raleigh.

4. C. Grace

8.1
407 Glenwood Ave (at Anwood Pl), Raleigh, NC
Cocktail Bar · 46 tips and reviews

Renaissance HotelsRenaissance Hotels: Step into an Anne Rice novel and have a cocktail made with Earl Grey tea, bourbon and lemon. It’s a sophisticated take on iced tea. For more local tips, follow us on 4sq or check out www.renhotels.com

Andrea K.Andrea K: Bourbon lovers: Night on the porch, Earl's Tea, and the Kentucky Maid.

Marisol B.Marisol Barcenas: Crafty cocktails and live jazz.. I loved the lounge atmosphere, definitely one of the best bars in the downtown Raleigh.

Blind Barbour is one of The 15 Best Places for Bourbon in Raleigh.

5. Blind Barbour

8.5
3055 Medlin Dr (Dixie Trail), Raleigh, NC
Cocktail Bar · Southwest Raleigh · 4 tips and reviews

Allicat22 W.Allicat22 W: Great cocktails - The BOB, the smoked turkey, and city smoke are favorites. If you like bourbon and whiskey tell Joey what you like, he loves to help you find new favorites!

Michael D.Michael Dorsey: Great cocktails, friendly bartenders, and cozy neighborhood bar. Love the wood decor.

Elizabeth H.Elizabeth Hooker: Highly recommend

The Oak is one of The 15 Best Places for Bourbon in Raleigh.

6. The Oak

8.6
4035 Lake Boone Trl Ste 115, Raleigh, NC
Cocktail Bar · 15 tips and reviews

Allicat22 W.Allicat22 W: Beef & bacon sliders are really good, also the sesame tuna. The veggies with the tuna were a wee bit too salty with soy sauce. NY strip was really tasty & tender. Huge bourbon & whiskey choices.

Michael H.Michael Harvey: Food and drinks were amazing! Great customer service from barte get too!

FeliciaFelicia: Their whiskey sour is great!

Beasley's Chicken + Honey is one of The 15 Best Places for Bourbon in Raleigh.

7. Beasley's Chicken + Honey

9.1
237 S Wilmington St (at E Martin St), Raleigh, NC
Southern Food Restaurant · 175 tips and reviews

Susan B.Susan Baldwin Stevens: Bacon-washed bourbon old fashioned in a mason jar is just right.

Kinsey B.Kinsey Brooks: Order the Gold Rush. Mmm bourbon.

BigSquidBigSquid: Simple, hip, comfort food....you'll love it!

Relish Craft Kitchen & Bourbon Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Bourbon in Raleigh.

8. Relish Craft Kitchen & Bourbon Bar

8.6
5625 Creedmoor Rd (at W Millbrook Rd), Raleigh, NC
Café · Northwest Raleigh · 93 tips and reviews

FeliciaFelicia: The fried green tomatoes are a must try! Be sure to order a nice bourbon with your meal, too.

Henry S.Henry Solórzano: Great food! Lots of bourbon and whiskey choices.

Erin W.Erin Wheless: Love this place for Breakfast or Brunch! Awesome strong/bold coffee, great staff and always great food. Can't beat their Mater Biscuit, Southern Comfort, cheese grits or Gingerbread pancakes. :)

The Raleigh Times is one of The 15 Best Places for Bourbon in Raleigh.

9. The Raleigh Times

8.2
14 E Hargett St (at Fayetteville St), Raleigh, NC
Gastropub · 232 tips and reviews

erin b.erin brasher: Try the sangria with Four Roses bourbon added to it. Let your hangover melt away. Sit with Jimbo (smoking times) for friendly service.

David B.David Blair: Really really really small pours. Got a bourbon neat and got maybe an ounce. Quite disappointing. Stick to beer so you don't get screwed.

ElisaElisa: Pork nachos and Bourbon selection.

Whiskey Kitchen is one of The 15 Best Places for Bourbon in Raleigh.

10. Whiskey Kitchen

8.3
201 W Martin St. (McDowell), Raleigh, NC
Southern Food Restaurant · 18 tips and reviews

Jeremy R.Jeremy Robinson: The incredible bourbon selection + the patio = a wonderful night in DTR

Richard James R.Richard James Rudin: This is a really fun location and when the weather is awesome out, get their early to get a great place to people watch!

JasminJasmin: GREAT drinks and atmosphere. Good outdoor seating and people watching. OK food. Limited vegetarian options. Unmemorable. TERRIBLE service. Don't come for business lunch or if you're on a time crunch.

Ben & Jerry’s is one of The 15 Best Places for Bourbon in Raleigh.

11. Ben & Jerry’s

8.8
3801 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC
Ice Cream Parlor · 5 tips and reviews

Jeff A.Jeff A: Coconut 7 layer bar is off the chain!!!

David D.David Delgado Jr: Try the chocolate fudge brownie, greatest thing on earth

Katie S.Katie S: Free cone day, what up!

The Butcher's Market is one of The 15 Best Places for Bourbon in Raleigh.

12. The Butcher's Market

9.0
5045 Falls of Neuse Rd (at Millbrook Rd), Raleigh, NC
Butcher · 17 tips and reviews

Kim M.Kim McDonald-Elias: I love the different types of chicken salads and tuna salads to choose from

Jon B.Jon B: Meat toy store. Grillers paradise.

Michael S.Michael Schwab: Everything

Hyatt House Raleigh North Hills is one of The 15 Best Places for Bourbon in Raleigh.

13. Hyatt House Raleigh North Hills

8.7
160 Park At North Hills St, Raleigh, NC
Hotel · 10 tips and reviews

Traci P.Traci Parsons: A-mazing hotel! Rooms are mini apartments with ALL the amenities. Walking distance from great food, drinks and shopping!

Traci P.Traci Parsons: Room service?!?! Who knew! I'm so in love with this hotel!

Erwin G.Erwin Green: Room is spacious.

Rey's is one of The 15 Best Places for Bourbon in Raleigh.

14. Rey's

8.4
1130 Buck Jones Rd, Raleigh, NC
Steakhouse · 6 tips and reviews

Matthew G.Matthew Goldman: Best ribeye in town. Better than Ruth's Chris by miles. Rey walks around a lot. Staff is excellent, totally top notch. Order the bananas foster for desert- get table side service!

David R.David Rice: Everything is good in the menue and the service makes it that much more special.

Tracy G.Tracy Goodson: Never been disappointed. Service and food are above and beyond expectations. Great for a special night out :)

The Pit Authentic Barbecue is one of The 15 Best Places for Bourbon in Raleigh.

15. The Pit Authentic Barbecue

8.7
328 W Davie St (at Commerce Pl), Raleigh, NC
BBQ Joint · 288 tips and reviews

Jessi B.Jessi Biging: They ran out of an appetizer, so we were offered free dessert- carrot cake was great & bourbon ice cream. Would definitely go back when in Raleigh again. Good bbq-- chopped bbq and brisket are good

Randy S.Randy Sisto: Carolina spare ribs, heirloom cabbage callards, fried green tomatoes. Great beer list. Fantastic BBQ - a national treasure!!!

Chris P.Chris Patterson: Eat some of the best BBQ you can find. Read more.