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New bars & lounges in Raleigh–Durham

21 bars & lounges coming soon, just opened or changing hands, from permits and licenses.

New bars & lounges · 21 spots

Confirmed = two matching records or news · Filed = one official record

RolesvilleLL

Just openedConfirmed

Lime and Lemon Indian Grill and Bar

110 Bluestone Crossing Rd, Ste 100 · Rolesville, NC 27571

Spotted 34 days before opening

Open now.

Inspection · Oct 28 · First health inspection · open and operating

Food license · Sep 28 · Restaurant permit issued

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Chapel HillPK

Just openedConfirmed

Pocha Korean Bar and Grill

116 Old Durham Road · Chapel Hill, NC 27517

Spotted 63 days before opening

Open now.

Inspection · Oct 28 · First health inspection · open and operating

Liquor license · Aug 26 · ABC permit applied for · mixed beverages

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ApexRR

Changing handsConfirmed

Red Robin Gourment Burgers and Brews

1431 Beaver Creek Commons Dr · Apex, NC 27502

New owners are taking over this bar.

Inspection · Oct 27 · First health inspection · open and operating

Liquor license · Oct 19 · ABC permit applied for by a new owner · mixed beverages

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Chapel HillKR

Just openedConfirmed

Kahlovehra Restaurant Grill and Bar

431 W Franklin St · Chapel Hill, NC 27516

Open now.

Liquor license · Oct 26 · ABC permit applied for · mixed beverages

Inspection · Sep 21 · First health inspection · open and operating

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Cary

Liquor license filedConfirmed

Coopers Hawk Winery and Restaurant

1131 Parkside Main Street · Cary, NC 27519

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · Oct 21 · ABC permit applied for · mixed beverages

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DurhamWB

Just openedConfirmed

Woody's Bar-B-Q ***

3500 N Roxboro St, Ste 2 · Durham, NC 27704

Open now.

Liquor license · Oct 20 · ABC permit applied for · beer & wine

Inspection · Jun 29 · First health inspection · open and operating

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GarnerRR

Changing handsConfirmed

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews

10 Cabela Dr · Garner, NC 27529

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Oct 19 · ABC permit applied for by a new owner · mixed beverages

Food license · Aug 31 · Restaurant permit issued

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Wake ForestRR

Changing handsConfirmed

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews

11420 Capital Blvd · Wake Forest, NC 27587

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Oct 19 · ABC permit applied for by a new owner · mixed beverages

Food license · Aug 31 · Restaurant permit issued

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RaleighGS

Likely openConfirmed

Gertydees Sports Bar

3501 Capital Blvd, Ste 115 · Raleigh, NC 27604

Spotted 277 days before opening

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 18 · ABC permit issued · mixed beverages

Building permit · May 1 · Building permit issued · café renovation

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ApexPI

Just openedConfirmed

Pan India Kitchen & Bar

800 W Williams St, Ste 176 · Apex, NC 27502

Open now.

Liquor license · Oct 16 · ABC permit applied for · mixed beverages

Inspection · Jul 23 · First health inspection · open and operating

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CaryRB

Likely openConfirmed

Roxy's Bar & Grill

107 Edinburgh South Dr, Ste 129 · Cary, NC 27511

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Oct 14 · ABC permit applied for · mixed beverages

Food license · Sep 3 · Restaurant permit issued

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RaleighLN

Liquor license filedConfirmed

Legends Nightclub

314-316 W Cabarrus Street · Raleigh, NC 27601

Filed for a liquor license.

Liquor license · Sep 24 · ABC permit applied for · mixed beverages

Building permit · Jun 16 · Building permit issued · bar build-out

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Holly SpringsSB

Changing handsFiled

Smashed Burgers and Cocktails

242 S Main Street, Ste 118 · Holly Springs, NC 27540

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Oct 21 · ABC permit applied for by a new owner · mixed beverages

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DurhamRR

Changing handsFiled

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews

5313 New Hope Commons Ext · Durham, NC 27707

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Oct 19 · ABC permit applied for by a new owner · mixed beverages

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CaryWE

Changing handsFiled

W E L D Wine and Beer

2425 Kildaire Farm Road, Ste 301 · Cary, NC 27518

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Sep 19 · ABC permits issued to a new owner · mixed beverages

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Holly SpringsCB

Changing handsFiled

Carolina Brewing Company

140 Thomas Mill Road · Holly Springs, NC 27540

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Sep 17 · ABC permits issued to a new owner · mixed beverages

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DurhamRB

Changing handsFiled

Rocks Bar and Hair Shop

119 W Main Street, Ste 100 · Durham, NC 27701

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Aug 10 · ABC permits issued to a new owner · beer

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RaleighHW

Changing handsFiled

Hippo Wine Bar

123 E Martin Street · Raleigh, NC 27601

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Jul 15 · ABC permits issued to a new owner · mixed beverages

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CaryTT

Changing handsFiled

Tribeca Tavern

500 Ledgestone Way · Cary, NC 27519

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Jul 4 · ABC permits issued to a new owner · mixed beverages

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Chapel HillBH

Changing handsFiled

Blue Horn Lounge

125 E Franklin Street · Chapel Hill, NC 27514

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Jan 16 · ABC permits issued to a new owner · mixed beverages

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KnightdaleSP

Changing handsFiled

Sports Page Grill and Bar

835 N Smithfield Road · Knightdale, NC 27545

New owners are taking over this bar.

Liquor license · Dec 14 · ABC permits issued to a new owner · mixed beverages

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Filedone official record
Spotted 90 days before openinghow early the first filing came

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