Playmakers

Sports Bar

3801 Hillsborough St

Catch all the games on 8 wall mounted big screen TV's and dozens of smaller TV's.  This is the place to be if you're a sports fanatic and need to see all the games.  Playmakers is located less than two miles east of Carter-Finley Stadium and the RBC Center.

Sammy's Tap & Grill

American

2235 Avent Ferry Rd.

Sammy's is an NC State and Pittsburgh Steeler hangout with great food that's available late.  There are 25 TV's to take in all the action.

42nd Street Oyster Bar & Seafood

Seafood/Bar

508 W. Jones St

The Oyster Bar serves up great seafood, including raw oysters.  The bar is small and caters to an upscale crowd.

The Brewery

American

3009 Hillsborough St

The Brewery is a great place to hear live music.  The crowd is mostly college kids, and the atmosphere is great.

Ri-Ra The Irish Pub

Irish

126 N West Street

Ri-Ra is a chain Irish Pub that is a great place to hang out and have a few drafts.  They serve up good food as well.

Southend Brewery & Smokehouse

American

505 W. Jones St.

The Southend Brewery is a spacious bar in downtown Raleigh catering to an upscale 30's crowd.  They serve up great food and great beer.

He's Not Here

Bar/Live Music

112 1/2 West Franklin St

The most well-known bar on Franklin Street serves up 33-oz beers in Carolina blue cups.  There is a cover for live music.

Carolina Brewery

Microbrew

460 West Franklin St

The Carolina Brewery has excellent beer and very good food as well.  The atmosphere is perfect for enjoying a few pints.

Woody's Tar Heel Tavern and Grill

Sports Bar

175 East Franklin St

Woody's has 24 TV's offering sports from around the country.  The full menu is available until 1 am.

Hector's Down Under

Bar

201-A East Franklin St

Hector's has plenty of TV's to catch a game, plus pool tables and dart boards.