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If you just can't wait for the Lazyday Raleigh Bar Crawl next month - or you'd rather enjoy a few drinks with a group of lovely ladies who also know how to throw a check - you'll be a perfect fit for the Carolina Rollergirls' 2nd Annual Bar Crawl, taking place this Saturday night from 6pm until the party's over. After a day in the sun at Raleigh Wide Open 5, the CRG skaters will start the festivities with some delicious grub and a frosty beverage at Sadlack's Heroes on Hillsborough Street . Following that, the party will make stops at The Borough, Landmark Tavern,...

Raleigh nightlife and entertainment site Lazyday Raleigh, who recently graduated to a Facebook Group after reaching 5,000 friends, has been snapping photos and hosting events at downtown Raleigh bars for just over 3 years now. To celebrate hanging...

Since its opening in early June, the Raleigh Downtown Amphitheatre has only played host to a couple of events, with mixed results: this month's Government Mule show was halted due to inclement weather, while the Honda Civic tour headlined by Paramore received strong reviews. The venue does already have a strong following on Facebook, though, currently boasting nearly 5,000 fans. And on that Facebook page, the Amphitheatre's staff have posted similar messages in advance of two recent shows. The messages state that Deep South the Bar is "your Pre & Post Party headquarters...

In March, many Raleigh residents were taken by surprise at the abrupt closing of Alibi bar and its purchase by the  owners of Kings Barcade, the indie-music landmark that closed its doors in 2007. The owners, who are reopening Kings as a three-story entertainment complex, are making great progress and have already completed the first phase of the transformation. Neptune's Parlour, the downstairs bar in the space formerly occupied by Alibi Bar, opened its doors this past Friday night. In teasers on the Facebook page, the bar staff touted Neptune's as "phase one in the...

Remedy Diner serves up great meatless dining options dtraleigh via Flickr   Related articles Raleigh Downtown Live a no-go for 2010 Raleigh Bars: Slim's Downtown Distillery Remedy Diner 137 E. Hargett St, Raleigh (919) 835-3553 The Triangle area is certainly widely-known for its barbecued meats, boasting spots like The Pit BBQ that draw hungry travelers from miles around. What may come as news to some, though, is that the area is quickly becoming a haven for eateries providing top-notch vegetarian and vegan options. One of the best of this breed can be found perched on the outskirts of...

Over this past weekend Raleigh's Busy Bee Cafe tapped two highly-rated beers from a couple of breweries most patrons know by name, according to updates on their Facebook page and website. The beers, Terrapin Rye Pale Ale and New Belgium Eric's Ale, have quite different personalities but have both been given high marks by Beer Advocate and RateBeer.com. Busy Bee's website describes the Terrapin brew as an "extreme version of an American Pale Ale" with a heavy rye malt that lingers in lieu of the hoppy bitterness. The New Belgium offering is named for a long-time brewer, Eric...

The all-new Kinder Soles, a flip-flop maker based in Raleigh, is hosting a launch party for its footwear line at Tir Na Nog Irish Pub this Thursday, May 20th from 6-9 pm. The event features food provided by local catering company Green Planet, that specializes in local, sustainable foods, and $3.50 pint specials. Live music will also be on hand, courtesy of back-porch bluegrass outfit Big Fat Gap. More details can be found on the Facebook event page. Kinder Soles, founded by Mark Saad and Chris Smith, focuses on eco-friendly shoes made from recycled materials. In addition, they provide a...

Craft beer lovers, rejoice! May 17-23 is American Craft Beer Week, and Raleigh's own Big Boss Brewery is kicking off the festivities with the re-release of its High Roller India Pale Ale.  The IPA, which Big Boss has not brewed in quite some time, will first be made available in the Big Boss Tasting Room starting next week. The brew will then be offered to draft accounts, and should start showing up in 6-packs before the end of the year.  The kickoff party, announced on the Big Boss Facebook page and website, is being held Monday, May 17th, starting at 6pm. The...

Backyard Bistro serves up terrific food and a true sports bar feel  Backyard Bistro 1235 Hurricane Alley Way, Raleigh Walking through the front doors of Backyard Bistro, your first impression might be that this is more of a restaurant than a bar, a place to take the family for dinner - and you'd be partially right. The Bistro, just across Trinity Road from the RBC Center, serves up some fantastic food and a family-friendly atmosphere. It's the little touches, though, that let you know that deep down Backyard Bistro has the soul of a sports bar.   Mini Tacos, one of Backyard's...