Asheville
This scruffy but lovable downtown pub nails a fine drinking trifecta. Downstairs you’ll find 16 taps and nearly 200 bottles of Belgian ales; at street…
Must-see nightlife in North Carolina
Outer Banks
Locals and tourists converge at Ocracoke Coffee, home of the Grasshopper Latte (chocolate mint and toffee) and Island Smoothie (various flavored smoothies…
Coastal North Carolina
Super-chilled atmosphere to enjoy a cup of coffee, with friendly baristas and unusual seats – like comfy armchairs and a church pew. Speciality drinks…
The Triangle
The best coffeehouse in both Chapel Hill and Carrboro has been a fixture for 20 years, and its single cavernous space buzzes with students from early…
Coastal North Carolina
Serving Durham's excellent Counter Culture Coffee, this hip coffeehouse is the most serious of many downtown java joints. In addition to caffeine, it…
North Carolina
The downtown outlet of Winston-Salem’s best-known microbrewery features a dozen seasonally changing favorites on tap. It also has a good menu of pub food …
Outer Banks
Opened in 2017, this is one of the best additions to the island. Try the locally crafted stout and IPA, and tour the microbrewery to see how it's made…
Charlotte
Charlotte’s best-known gay men’s bar, an old-school Levis ’n’ leathers place with a welcoming neighborhood vibe, is near the airport, 6 miles west of…
Outer Banks
Classic American pub vibe and home-brewed beers make this a solid place to grab a pint after a day of sightseeing. On rotating taps, varieties include the…
Asheville
Open since 1976, North Carolina's longest-standing gay men’s bar is an Asheville institution, with ‘Take the Cake’ karaoke on Wednesdays – winners earn a…
The Triangle
The 3rd-story patio of this downtown restaurant and microbrewery, nicknamed TOPO and serving organic spirits from its own distillery, is where the Chapel…
Outer Banks
A healthy pick-me-up place serving smoothies, acai bowls and organic juices. Add nutritional shots like organic hemp, spirulina, maca, bee pollen or…
Asheville
Set in what used to be a mechanic’s garage, this popular South Slope brewery offers a choice array of easy-drinking brews. Its taproom makes a mellow spot…
Asheville
There's no better spot in West Asheville to bond with local 20- and 30-somethings, over a bottle or two of organic ale, than this veteran neighborhood bar.
North Carolina Mountains
This welcoming little Cherokee-owned coffee bar, conspicuous for its towering pointed roof alongside the highway, is a good place to kick off the day.
