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The Cardinal Bar

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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/

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Hot dogs, canned beer, rotating taps, pinball & patio

hot dogs

dive bar

craft beer

neighborhood bar

friendly bartenders

veggie dogs

toasted buns

local taps

Featured in Eater

713 N West St, Raleigh, NC 27603 Get directions

$10–20

Restroom

Accepts reservations

Cozy

Trendy

Good for groups

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Hot dogs, canned beer, rotating taps, pinball & patio

hot dogs

dive bar

craft beer

neighborhood bar

friendly bartenders

veggie dogs

toasted buns

local taps

Featured in Eater

713 N West St, Raleigh, NC 27603 Get directions

$10–20

Restroom

Accepts reservations

Cozy

Trendy

Good for groups

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