Watts & Ward

Bar · Fayetteville Street

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"A modern take on Roaring Twenties cocktail culture, Watts & Ward offers speakeasy vibes in its spacious underground spot on Blount Street downtown. House cocktails include the Carolina Lily (a riff on a French 75 made with vodka, strawberry, and rosé) and the Moonrider (with blanco tequila, Aperol, elderflower, lime, and torched rosemary). In keeping with the theme a larger list of classic concoctions like a whiskey sour, Sazerac, or Boulevardier are options for those who want to lean into the 1920s vibe." - Matt Lardie

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200 S Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27601 Get directions

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