Which cocktail bar is the best in the Triangle? Tell us your favorite.
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- The News & Observer invites readers to nominate favorite Triangle cocktail bars.
- Voting occurs over six rounds from June 9 to June 23 to determine one winner.
- Readers can submit multiple nominations by refreshing the online submission form.
It’s no secret the Triangle is buzzing with places to grab a drink, but we want to know: which is the best cocktail bar?
You’ve determined who has the best tacos and the best chocolate chip cookies. Now, The News & Observer is on the hunt for the top spot for a tasty cocktail based on your recommendations.
So let’s hear it. From sky-high rooftops to cozy neighborhood nooks, we want to know your favorite spot for to wine and dine around Raleigh, Durham, Cary, Apex, Chapel Hill and surrounding towns.
Fill out the nomination form below with your top pick. Of course, if you have more than one go-to cocktail bar, you can refresh the page and nominate another.
Next week, we’ll compile your recommendations and put them to a vote.
Here are the details:
The first round will determine the Top 25. It will be live from 2 p.m. Monday, June 9 until 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 11.
The second round will determine the Top 12. It will live from about 2 p.m. June 11 until 2 p.m. Friday, June 13.
The third round will determine the Top 8. It will live from about 2 p.m. June 13 until 2 p.m. Monday, June 16.
The fourth round will determine the Top 4. It will be live from about 2 p.m. June 16 until 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 18.
The fifth round will determine the Top 2. It will be live from about 2 p.m. June 18 until 2 p.m. Friday, June 20.
The final round will determine the winner. It will be live from about 2 p.m. June 20 until 2 p.m. Monday, June 23.
This is not a scientific poll or survey — it’s just for fun! If you have more than one favorite, you are welcome to refresh this webpage and submit another nomination.
This story was originally published June 2, 2025 at 7:00 AM with the headline "Which cocktail bar is the best in the Triangle? Tell us your favorite.."
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