Slim's Dive Bar

Bar · Fayetteville Street

Slim's Dive Bar

Bar · Fayetteville Street

227 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27601

Highlights

Dive bar with intimate live music, patio, upstairs lounge

227 S Wilmington St, Raleigh, NC 27601 Get directions

slimsdivebar.com

@slims_tagrams

$10–20 · Menu

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Best Dive Bars in Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill | Eater Carolinas

"Slims is considered a music venue, but it’s got all the right dive bar vibes and has been a Raleigh staple since 1999. Shows are up close and personal, and there’s a patio out back where cigarettes and socialization happen. Upstairs, there’s a pool table and lounge, should you crave a more intimate setting. While it’s a dive bar the spot takes booze seriously and offers a wide variety of spirits and beers — and the price is always right." - Jenn Rice

https://carolinas.eater.com/maps/best-dive-bar-raleigh-durham

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Dacia Zimmer

Google

Fun double floor bar with an edgy vibe. They have great drinks at great prices. This bar is over 25 years old and Raleighs oldest music venue. There is a pool table and pinball games upstairs, smoking outdoors, and dogs are allowed. There's a parking deck right beside the bar with 2 hour free parking. Made for a fun way to kick off our Saturday.

WenDee Jorgie

Google

Had a few drinks here it was great. Nice and quiet but that's probably because I was a lot of snow and nobody was really out and about. The staff was friendly great atmosphere if they serve food I had no clue but again that was really way past dinner time when I was there.

Nancy D

Google

It’s a dive bar for all the punk rockers of Raleigh. The service is exactly what’s expected for a dive. Not awesome but not horrible. It makes me think of San Francisco a little. They have live music some nights in a tiny stage and a great outside patio area. Don’t roll in here wearing vineyard vines okay, come in ripped jeans and a ramones shirt or flannel.

Traci Ruffner

Google

It's your friendly neighborhood dive bar! Great back patio area, pool and pinball upstairs. Thor's trivia on Monday evening is fantastic! The staff is amazing! Thanks Chris, Chip, and Nate for always making me feel like family! ❤️

RTL “Reperzentn23”

Google

Went there with a group of 10 people. The atmosphere was ok. But what killed the whole vibe was the bartender. She (long brown with glasses) was just unfriendly. Not very pleasant. I will return in hopes of a better experience. But this time was not good.

Hayley

Google

Amazing service, great music, and an incredible patio in a cool location! A local band was playing, adding to the fun vibe. The staff even helped me find a great pizza spot nearby—so glad I came back!

Natalie Anna

Google

Saw the Dan Davis Group here! Cute bar and a very cool spot. First time coming here and definitely will be back :)

Ilene Astemborski

Google

Celebrated my son’s 21st birthday there and it was truly the best time! The staff was very accommodating and Chip (our bartender) was patient and attentive in fulfilling all of our party’s drink orders. Shout out to Amber for helping make our group feel at home! Go to Slim’s for a chill, classic dive bar experience.