These Raleigh stores offer more than retail — they have bars on site, too!
by Emily Gajda
Running from store to store, scarf around your neck and checklist in hand, trying to find that perfect gift for that one special person — holiday shopping can be a strenuous act, not intended for the faint of heart.
Enter: the in-store cocktail.
A few Raleigh stores have figured it out: if you offer guests a drink, they’re more likely to slow down, relax, and browse a while. Whether you like IPAs, mimosas or bourbon, each of these five shops offers the option of savoring craft beverages while you shop. And with a diverse range of offerings (see: menswear, vinyl, houseplants, and more) your next shopping expedition may better resemble a bar crawl than a mad dash around the mall. Cheers to that!
Unlikely Professionals
When you’re looking for classic-yet-urban menswear or on the hunt forPhoto outdoorsy odds and ends, you can drink your favorite draft from Unlikely Professionals’ saloon-styled bar. The store’s selection includes graphic tees galore and so much more — from utilitarian sneakers to hunting knives. Check it out for yourself or for gift ideas, and sip on local brews while you browse.
edgeofurge.com | 212 E. Franklin Street
Atlantic Gardening
If you’ve ever wandered the aisles of a nursery and wished you could sip on a mimosa while you did it, Atlantic Gardening might be the place for you. With a nursery, greenhouse, floral studio and the Garden Bar, the shop’s six acres offer a vast selection of plants, gardening tools and libations alike. The bar’s menu includes seven beer varieties, wine and mimosas, and even cold brew coffee for shoppers who prefer the caffeinated kind of pick-me-up.
atlanticgardening.com | 5217 Atlantic Ave.
Hunky Dory Raleigh
With 12 taps and thousands of records, this record shop offers good vibes and “dank beers.” Stylish seating in between records and at the bar makes it as much of a spot to hang out as it is a place to shop. Hunky Dory specializes in IPAs and local brews perfect for an afternoon or evening drink any day of the week, and you might even get to meet the owner’s dog, Brew, if you stop by.
111 Seaboard Avenue, Suite 116 | hunkydorydurham.com
Fox & Bailey
Located inside Bailey’s Fine Jewelry in the Village District, this brand-new, unique watch shop offers a selection of complimentary cocktails and top-shelf bourbons while you peruse watches from brands like Gucci, Cartier and Rolex. A nod to Bailey’s roots as a watch repair shop that went on to buy Fox Jewelers, Fox & Bailey carries unique gifts ranging from timepieces to vintage electric bikes.
415 Daniels Street | baileybox.com
The Pour House Record Shop
Looking for a record shop, live music or a bar with character — why not stop somewhere that has all three? The first floor music hall hosts two full service bars and live music most nights. Upstairs, you can find a record shop with 5 varieties of beer on tap to make thumbing through records even more fun. Check out the concert schedule for upcoming shows, or stop by during the daytime to browse the record shop’s extensive collection, with a brew in hand, of course.
224 S. Blount Street | thepourhousemusichall.com
This article was originally published on waltermagazine.com on December 15, 2022.
