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The Cardinal Bar

Bar · Brooklyn ·

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

hot dogs
beer
dive bar
chill vibe
friendly bartenders
toasted buns
cocktails
veggie dogs
Google Rating
4.5 (571)
Yelp Rating
4.3
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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
beer
dive bar
chill vibe
friendly bartenders
toasted buns
cocktails
veggie dogs
Google Rating
4.5 (571)
Yelp Rating
4.3
Featured in Eater
Featured in

713 N West St, Raleigh, NC 27603 Get directions

$10–20

Restroom
Accepts reservations
Cozy
Trendy
Good for groups
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