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Dram & Draught

Raleigh, NC Whiskey Bar Located in the Heart of Downtown Raleigh

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Celebrate Thanksgiving Day With the Dram Crew in Raleigh: Open at 6 p.m.

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Deshawn from Dram and DraughtWhether you are pre or post food coma, Dram & Draught is where you want to be for your turkey day celebrations. Your favorite Raleigh barman Deshawn will be opening on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28, 2019, from 6 p.m. until midnight. Bring your leftovers, bring some pie, bring your family (or get away from your family 😉), either way, enjoy a round or two with the Dram & Draught crew. We will be showing the football games on our projector screen and, as always, the cocktails will be flowing.

We also have our Holiday schedule laid out for the rest of the year. Make note of the times below and make plans to come see us!

Raleigh

Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 28,2019) – Open 6 p.m. – midnight
Christmas Eve (Tuesday, December 24, 2019) – Open
Christmas Day (Wednesday, December 25, 2019) – Closed
New Year’s Eve (Tuesday, December 31, 2019) – Open
New Year’s Day (Wednesday, January 1, 2020) – Open

Please note that Dram & Draught is 21+ only. We appreciate in advance your adherence to this policy. Become a member instantly at https://www.dramanddraught.com/raleigh/.

Annual Raleigh Christmas Parade Party: November 23, 2019

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Dram & Draught is the place to pregame the Raleigh Christmas Parade! (Yes, you read that right 😉.) We may not have a view of the parade this year but we will be open at 8 a.m., we will be showing the parade on our projector screen, we will be serving the best boozy holiday drinks, we have the most comfortable seats, and we have heat!

Raleigh Christmas Parade

Join us on Saturday, November 23, 2019, for our annual Raleigh Christmas Parade party. Park at the forthcoming “Origin” hotel on Morgan Street and stop by on your walk to the parade or join us after. Don’t feel like dealing with the crowds? Stay in the heat with a drink in hand and watch the parade on our giant screen.

Raleigh Christmas Parade Drink Menu

We will have hot chocolate ($3), hot coffee ($3), Irish Cofee ($10), Spiked Hot Chocolate ($10), and Spiked Hot Cider ($10).

Please note that Dram & Draught is 21+ only, even on parade day. We appreciate in advance your adherence to this policy. Become a member instantly at https://www.dramanddraught.com/raleigh/.

About the 2019 Raleigh Christmas Parade

The 2019 ABC 11 Raleigh Christmas Parade presented by Shop Local Raleigh is the largest Christmas Parade between Washington, DC and Atlanta. The parade starts at 9:30 a.m. and lasts about 2.5 hours beginning on Hillsborough Street at St. Mary’s Street and ending on Lenoir Street. The length of the parade route is approximately 1.4 miles. The Parade telecast airs from 9:30 a.m. until noon and will rebroadcast on Christmas morning on ABC 11. For more information about the Raleigh Christmas Parade visit GRMA.org.

Photos From Last Year’s Event

We had a great time serving up boozy holiday favorites and celebrating the start to the holiday season with everyone last year and we know this year is going to be even better! Last year’s event was at our old location on Hillsborough Street so things will look a little different this year. You are not going to want to miss it! Check out our photos from last year’s party here.

Please note that Dram & Draught is 21+ only, even on parade day. We appreciate in advance your adherence to this policy. Become a member instantly at https://www.dramanddraught.com/raleigh/.

Dram & Draught Raleigh to Host Old Elk Distiller Greg Metze

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Mark your calendars for our upcoming visit with Old Elk Master Distiller Greg Metze! Metze joins us at Dram & Draught Raleigh to talk about Old Elk’s whiskey products and share stories from his long history of crafting some of the finest spirits available on our fair bar back.

Greg will host an intimate guided tasting event limited to ten seats on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at 7 p.m. Learn more about this event and save your space here!

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2019-2020 Holiday Hours

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The 2019 holiday season is upon us! Please make note of the days we will be open and closed for business at both our Raleigh and Greensboro locations.

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Raleigh

Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 28,2019) – Open 6 p.m. – midnight – Come hang out with Deshawn!
Christmas Eve (Tuesday, December 24, 2019) – Open
Christmas Day (Wednesday, December 25, 2019) – Closed
New Year’s Eve (Tuesday, December 31, 2019) – Open
New Year’s Day (Wednesday, January 1, 2020) – Open

Greensboro

Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, November 28, 2019) – Closed
Christmas Eve (Tuesday, December 24, 2019) – Open
Christmas Day (Wednesday, December 25, 2019) – Closed
New Year’s Eve (Tuesday, December 31, 2019) – Open
New Year’s Day (Wednesday, January 1, 2020) – Open

There is still time to book your holiday party with us! Check out our private events page to learn more.

Stay up to date with holiday happenings at Dram & Draught by regularly checking our events calendar.

Recap: Southern Foodways Fall Symposium

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Dram and Draught Co-Founder Kevin Barrett and our head Raleigh barman Ian Murray traveled to Oxford, MS, October 24-26, 2019, for the Southern Foodways Fall Symposium. The Southern Foodways Alliance drives a more progressive future by leading conversations that challenge existing constructs, shape perspectives, and foster meaningful discussions. They reconsider the past with research, scrutiny, and documentation. For 2019, the Southern Foodways Alliance tells stories of the domestic and public labor that powers growing, cooking, and serving food. For their twenty-second fall symposium, SFA weaves together smart talks, great food, compelling art, and challenging conversations.

Kevin and Ian arrived on Thursday, October 24, and started with a happy hour at host’s Sara Camp Miliam’s Home. The party continued with a welcome cocktail featuring one of our favorite southern spirits, Cathead. They ate well with raw oysters and oyster stew from Watchman’s Seafood & Spirits owner Bryan Rackley, and Oyster South at William Faulkner’s famous Rowan Oak.

Rowan Oak Oxford MS

Friday started off early at The Inn at Ole Miss with Anson Mills Bomb Biscuits followed by lectures and films from Paul Ortiz, Ava Lowrey, and Susan Marquis to name a few. Lunch was then served in The Grove, home of the famous tailgate at The University of Mississippi. The guys wrapped the afternoon by attending more powerful lectures like “The Price Of Campus Food”.

Kevin Barrett and Ian Murray in Oxford MS

On Saturday, October 26, Kevin and Ian were able to listen to our pal from Raleigh, Van Nolintha, co-owner of Bida Manda and Brewery Bhavana, speak about refugee labor. That afternoon, attendees boarded the Double Decker bus to head downtown to Square Books for a book signing. The night ended with a Marker’s Mark Toast and a Tabasco Celebration Supper!

Southern Foodways Alliance

Before heading back to Raleigh, Kevin and Ian hit Memphis, TN, for a little relaxation and good music! The weekend was filled with great food, hospitality-minded people, and meeting new friends from far and wide. Kevin and Ian both came back home with a new sense of excitement about the hospitality industry. To see highlights, lectures, award winners, and more, follow @southernfoodways on Instagram and Twitter.

Raleigh: Guided Scotch Tasting with Glenmorangie & Ardbeg Brand Ambassador Kevin Canchola

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Join us on Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at 6:30 p.m. for a private guided scotch tasting at Dram & Draught hosted by Kevin Canchola, the southeast regional brand ambassador for Glenmorangie and Ardbeg.

Included in your $25 ticket price are three, one-ounce pours: Glenmorangie 10 Year, Glenmorangie The Quinta Ruban (12 Year), and Ardbeg 10 Year. Kevin will be dropping knowledge on these three unique scotches, cocktails to feature them in, and more. Have your questions ready and your palette cleansed. It’s going to be a good night.

Only ten seats are available so reserve yours early! The tasting will begin promptly at 6:30 p.m.

About Kevin Canchola

Kevin began his career creating cocktails and developing menus in Chicago at The Langham Hotel, Drumbar, Bordel, and The Pump Room before joining Strategic Group as a Mixology Ambassador in 2016. With a strong understanding of both consumer and trade trends, as well as the ability to work alongside the distributor to translate that knowledge into velocity-accelerating initiatives, Kevin became an Ambassador for Glenmorangie and Ardbeg in March 2019.

About Glenmorangie Single Malt Scotch Whisky

Glenmorangie

In 1843, William Matheson founded the Glenmorangie Distillery in the Scottish Highlands. Inspired by the Distillery’s peaceful surroundings on the banks of the Dornoch Firth, he brought forth a pioneering single malt whisky wonderfully complex and exceptionally smooth. Ever since, they have pursued their craft with uncompromising dedication – endlessly creative in their quest for perfection. To this day, they honour the Distillery’s provenance in their award-winning single malt. Its pure, smooth spirit is distilled in Scotland’s tallest stills, matured in the finest casks and perfected by The Men of Tain. And, in the hands of these select craftsmen, the guardians of their spirit, Glenmorangie will surely delight malt whisky lovers for generations to come.

About Ardbeg

Ardbeg

For over 200 years, Ardbeg has been made on the small, remote Scottish Isle of Islay. Some people travel to Ardbeg along the winding road from Port Ellen. Others follow their nose, their destiny, or the advice of a good friend. Ardbeg has been called “as close to perfection as makes no difference,” by whisky connoisseurs. Proof then, that Ardbeg truly deserves its incredible reputation. It’s a whisky that’s worshipped around the world. In the past ten years, six different Ardbeg expressions have won prestigious titles including World Whisky of the Year, Scotch Whisky of the Year and World’s Best Single Malt.

Please note that Dram & Draught is 21+ only. We appreciate in advance your adherence to this policy. Become a member instantly at https://www.dramanddraught.com/raleigh/.

 

No Need to Drive – Hop on the Free R-Line!

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Have you experienced the R-LINE yet? This is Raleigh’s eco-friendly approach to urban transportation. It’s a FREE circulator service that features hybrid electric buses that will connect you to restaurants, retail, entertainment venues, museums, hotels, and parking facilities in downtown Raleigh. Buses run approximately every 15 minutes.

The R-Line is the perfect way to get around downtown. It conveniently makes a stop right outside of Dram and Draught! If you work downtown this is a great way to get from your office for an afternoon meeting or happy hour! We open at 3 p.m. on weekdays and 12 p.m. (noon) on weekends.

On the weekend, the R-Line is a great way to explore new places downtown. You could explore City Market for First Friday to check out Artspace and grab dinner at City Market Sushi. After dinner, you can hop on the R-Line and head to Dram and Draught! Make sure to hop off at the R7 Stop (Glenwood South at Willard Street) or R8 stop (Morgan Street at Harrington Street) and you’ll be just a short few blocks away from our 1 Glenwood Avenue address!

R Line Raleigh

About the Buses:
This route is served by 3, 40′ hybrid electric, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) style buses; one bus will serve as a spare. The City of Raleigh chose to use 40′ buses because they can easily be placed into regular GoRaleigh bus service if necessary. The City of Raleigh chose a BRT style hybrid because it is environmentally friendly, will run quietly in the CBD and it provides a distinctive look to the service.

The green and blue colors emphasize its unique “green” attribute; they stand for blue air and green earth. The design of the bus also symbolizes that the R-Line is a joint effort of the Raleigh Transit Authority, Downtown Raleigh Alliance (DRA) and the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau (GRCVB). The “R” logo is part of the DRA’s “You R Here” campaign. Also, the colors of the bus are not only environmentally friendly but are the colors of GRCVB’s logo.

Hours of Operation
Mon-Wed (7 am-11 pm)
Thurs-Sat (7 am-2:15 am)
Sun (1 pm-8 pm)

Contact Information
For questions or comments, call the GoTriangle Call Center at (919) 485-RIDE or learn more about GoRaleigh Transit from the City of Raleigh.

Raleigh: Cocktail Class with Belvedere’s Brian Stewart

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Join us Thursday, October 3, 2019, at 7 p.m. for a private cocktail class at Dram & Draught hosted by Brian Stewart, the national brand ambassador for Belvedere Vodka.

Brian will demonstrate a few of his favorite recipes (with samples for all guests to enjoy) and possibly even invite a few audience members up for a guided hands-on experience. Bring your cocktail questions for this master of the craft!

Each participant will receive a special take-home gift set including a branded canvas bag, silver Belvedere Polish Mule cup, branded cocktail jigger, and one mini bottle of Belvedere Pure for recreating your favorite cocktail from class at home.

Only ten seats are available so reserve yours early! The class will begin promptly at 7 p.m.

Brian Stewart at Dram and Draught

About Brian Stewart

Brian Stewart, already part of the Moet Hennessy Mixology team and ranked top five mixologists in Los Angeles, was appointed as Belvedere Vodka’s National Brand Ambassador in 2017. Brian began slinging drinks over 10 years ago and has since worked in many types of establishments. Most recently, he held the position of Beverage Manager at SoHo House West Hollywood. Already enamored with mixology, Stewart’s time at SoHo House led him to fall in love with the history of the cocktail, as well as the culture that goes with it. Classic cocktails are his inspiration while creating new and innovative libations. Stewart believes no bartender is inventing the wheel; they’re simply revisiting it and adding a modern twist. Brian strives to present a well-balanced cocktail, all while making sure everyone is having fun.

About Belvedere

Crafted from 100% Polska rye and pristine water from our own natural well, Belvedere Vodka is all-natural and contains zero additives or added sugar, revealing the beautiful and layered taste of the world’s first super-premium vodka. Explore the collection at BelvedereVodka.com.