The Cardinal Bar

Bar · Brooklyn

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Raleigh’s dive with a point of view: beer-braised hot dogs, a hillside patio, and a fiercely local crowd. Visit Raleigh and state records confirm it’s still going strong; expect late hours and no pretense.

https://www.visitraleigh.com/listing/the-cardinal/69601/
Best Bars in Raleigh (2025)

713 N West St, Raleigh, NC 27603 Get directions

thecardinalbar.com

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