The Raleigh Times
Gastropub and Beer Garden$$$$
Raleigh
"Fried pickles, pork nachos, and an awesome Belgian beer selection."(23 Tips)
"Great beer menu, & you can't go wrong with Pabst."(16 Tips)
"Also cheap PBR and great beer selection."(17 Tips)
"The artichoke and spinage dip & the fried pickles are so good!"(10 Tips)
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Amanda AAugust 26, 2012Get the Bloody Mary! Made from Times' house made mix, served with cucumber, pepperoncini pepper, olive, and a 6oz. PBR! One of the best I've ever had (note: I got mine with extra horseradish)
Robin BertelsAugust 7, 2014Another gem in downtown Raleigh, serving great food and Rochefort, Orval, Westmalle and Saison Dupont, to name only a few of their many Belgian beers. If only there was a bar like this in my hometown!
JasminNovember 5, 2015The Kale Caesar salad is my favorite and they always have great Belgians and local beer on draft. Great for weekday lunch or happy hour.
Samantha ToweJanuary 20, 2017Great beer selection! Had the street tacos and they were delicious! Burgers was tasty too... we will definitely go back.
One of my fav places to either grab some beers or eat some dang good food...or both! Nachos hight recommended & the Cheddar, Tomato and Avocado sandwich..add bacon. Always a go-to place!- Todd WilliamsSeptember 2, 2014Fried pickles, pork nachos, and an awesome Belgian beer selection. Quick yet friendly and knowledgable bartenders. Great place and Obama gives it two thumbs up!!!
Noel LathamOctober 6, 2018Really cool place! Great music playing, and super friendly service. Buffalo Chicken sandwich was Delish ♥️
- Abdul HakkimDecember 31, 2013There’s ample outdoor seating, a roof-deck for those who want a city view, and a sidewalk cafe for anyone who prefers to people-watch. There are plenty of microbrews available. - © 2013 BuzzFeed, Inc
Kevin CoxAugust 3, 2013Pork enchilada! Real spicy! I'm not a fan but I was today!!!! My wife even tried to eat more than I wanted her 2 of mine lol, ate at th bar excellent staff great food
Justin MooreAugust 14, 2013The steak carnitas tacos are excellent! High quality steak and excellent salsa topping. A friend had the chicken tacos and she said they were excellent also.
Amanda WhitmoreJanuary 28, 2017The burger is amazing and the fish and chips were on point. Very friendly bar tenders and a wonderful selection of beer and cider.
The News & ObserverJuly 31, 2012What once served as the headquarters for the Raleigh Times now offers microbrews and imports, half-pound burgers, Reuben sandwiches made with house-cured corned beef and BBQ pork nachos. Read more
John CassilloDecember 21, 2015Cool vibe, great service, and food and beer also hit the mark. Definitely worth a stop for dinner and drinks.
Mel JohnsonDecember 12, 2013Their hamburger is rated best in Raleigh - for good reason ! But today, I'm falling for the Buffalo chix sandwich - another winner. Just the right amount of heat & spice.
Shannon ZuckerMarch 31, 2015Haven't tried the food but the atmosphere is great and there is a lot of room between the three levels. One of which is outside.
Allan CFebruary 26, 2017Becca Z is a great server. Incredible beer list and good burgers. Can't wait to come back and try some more.
A MUST for any of my trips home. Amazing beer selection. Great breakfast, lunch and dinner. They have homemade chips.
Pork nachos are probably the most popular menu item; get them! Also, we have a pretty baller team of chefs so make sure to ask about the lunch/dinner specials. Beer is always excellent so try some :)
Ed DixonOctober 15, 2012The fried pork belly appetizer is heaven; i mix all of the sauces together. Cuban sandwich rocks. Pork enchilada is awesome and the house bloody mary has a nice bite to it.
Great tap list, always interesting stuff. Really extensive bottle/can list--make sure you check it out.
KFebruary 18, 2016Huge space. Craft beer. Cozy. Try the amazing Bloody Mary. It's like an appetizer & drink in one.
I don't even know where to start. Try the beers on tap - all of their food is amazing, but get the burger med. rare with pepper jack - ALSO THE PORK NACHOS.
Jon PoynterMay 8, 2013So many beers and the sangria is great on a hot day. Everyone here under 30 looks like they chair the Mumford and sons fan club though... Crowd trying so hard
Balazs TimkoOctober 11, 2014Impressive selection of good beers, but everything with a very good taste! Had a great time here.
Jennifer DoddFebruary 28, 2016Ask for Brian Adams he's a sweetheart and a really friendly and great server..
Mekayla RoblesOctober 10, 2016Great food. Large menu. Reasonably priced. Plus a carafe of DELICIOUS sangria is only $15.
Colin CoxJune 17, 2013One of my favorite bars down. Nice draft and bottle selection. Outdoor seating on sidewalk and rooftop.
Great place for a cheep beer. Very crowded on a weekend night but worth the wait. Amazing nachos.
Chad is the coolest person ever. Nicest manager and such a legit person! He'll make your experience at the Times out of this world!
Angie WestbrookMay 5, 2013Best bleu cheese buffalo sandwich! Bloody Mary's w/ side of PBR was delish too! Great atmosphere!
Try the sangria with Four Roses bourbon added to it. Let your hangover melt away. Sit with Jimbo (smoking times) for friendly service.
Sean WhiteDecember 21, 2009Great place to try craft brews and the food is top-notch as well. Best burger in raleigh, and check out the mantle on the bar wall that displays a pint glass that Obama drank a PBR from.
LaKeesha FradellaAugust 17, 2014Do not sit in their rooftop patio. Its hot as Hades. They are still waiting for permits for umbrellas so its not their fault! Everything else about this place is epic and I love the servers.
Phi HoangNovember 22, 2014Come hangout with Patrick and Jack they will take care of you good people!!!
You know, I love the food and "ambience" of the Times, but it comes down to service. And the service here is consistently awesome.
New menu and the food quality has taken a hit. If you are a fan of the nachos they used to have you are in for a surprise?
Tom JMarch 20, 2012Imbibe Magazine recognized Raleigh Times Bar for being one of the Best Places for beer in the South in their March/April 2011 Southern Issue
The servers are really nice and it is always a good choice for drinks but the food quality here has seriously declined. I keep giving the food another chance but I'm done, it keeps getting worse.
Kiwi ThecraftyJune 9, 2014Try the Samuel Smith Chocolate Stout, it tastes like a vanilla cigar, in a very good way!
The Pork BBQ Nachos are really good if you ask them to replace the pork bbq with the chicken mix from the chicken tacos. I know it sounds crazy, but srsly. It's GOOD! My friend Prachi suggested it!
Try the crispy chicken tacos; they're great. The loaded hand-cut fries are also super yummy.- Robert HorvickOctober 28, 2012I really enjoy coming here when it's a slow night. If the place is packed I keep moving down the road.
Enjoy the wonderful world of delicious ales, lagers, and porters
Careful after 10pm on Saturday and Sundays, it becomes amateur hour. Nothing but pastel popped collars. Best nachos ever.
diane kerkhoffMarch 30, 2015Greart bar atmosphere and good food and sidewalk tables right in heart of downtown.
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Beer mecca of central NC. specializing in belgians, rare and delicious craft beers and horrendously good times.
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