Raleigh, NC Whiskey Bar Located in the Heart of Downtown Raleigh
Wind down your Tuesday with live jazz music at Dram & Draught Greensboro.
Enjoy no cover charge, our incredible whiskey selection, and our classic cocktails menu. Cheers!
Please note that Dram & Draught is a private club for members and their guests, 21+ only. We appreciate in advance your adherence to this policy. Become a member instantly at https://www.dramanddraught.com/greensboro/.
We had such a great time at our Jim Meehan book signing that we were eager to host another – and this time we are doing it in Raleigh and Greensboro with Sother Teague!
RaleighWe’ll be opening early at 3 p.m. on Monday, June 3, 2019, to host Sother Teague as he visits North Carolina! Purchase your copy of his book, “I’m Just Here for the Drinks” to reserve a signed copy. The last time we hosted an author, books sold out early so don’t miss your chance.
Your $25 ticket includes admission to our meet and greet event with Sother, a signed copy of his book, and light hors d’oeuvres. (Already have your own copy of the book? Purchase admission to this event for just $10 at the door on Monday, June 3.)
We’ll be opening early at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4, 2019, to host Sother Teague in Greensboro. As we mentioned before, these books are going to go fast. Get yours early and come talk shop with the man himself!
Your $25 ticket includes admission to our meet and greet event with Sother, a signed copy of his book, and light hors d’oeuvres. (Already have your own copy of the book? Purchase admission to this event for just $10 at the door on Tuesday, June 4.)
Sother Teague will be at one of our favorite Wilmington establishments, manna, on Sunday, June 2, 2019. $15 gets you in the event and $40 includes a signed copy of his book. Liquid refreshments will be provided.
Sother Teague, one of New York’s most knowledgeable bartenders and Wine Enthusiast‘s Mixologist of the Year (2017), presents a brief history of both classic and lesser-known spirits with modern-day wit and old-school bar wisdom, accompanied by easy-to-mix drink recipes you’ll soon commit to memory.
Better than bellying up to some of the world’s best bars with a veteran bartender, this series of essays and conversations on all things alcohol aims to reveal how the joy of drinking changed both history and culture, and will likely inspire you to make a little history of your own. After all, no retelling of a great caper or revolutionary event ever started with the phrase, “So a bunch of guys are all eating salad…”
This hardcover collection of timeless tips, insight from industry pros, and 100+ recipes is more than just a cocktail book: it’s a manifesto for living a more spirited life.
We look forward to seeing you in Raleigh or Greensboro on June 3 and June 4, 2019.
Patio weather is here which means it’s time to say “hello” to our new seasonal cocktail menu! Ten new Dram & Draught cocktails are making their spring debut on Friday, April 5. Stop in to give them a try and let us know which new additions become your favorites.
See you Friday, Raleigh!
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/.
We teamed up with Dragon’s Milk to host our first March Madness Bartender Competition last Sunday (March 31) and it was a blast! 16 awesome, local bartenders went head to head for prizes and of course, bragging rights.
The competition consisted of four single-elimination rounds with the winners taking home prizes like $200 cash, gift cards to Dram & Draught, and great Dragon’s Milk swag.
We also raised money for The V Foundation for Cancer Research and were able to donate $500 to the cause! Thank you, for helping us raise the money.
In addition to incredible bartending talent, we also had a star-studded panel of judges including AC Restaurants’ Ashely Christensen and Copper & King’s Alex Flynn.
A special thank you goes out to Raleigh Barman Ian Murray and Jess Thurston from New Holland Dragon’s Milk for making this event happen.
Check out our photos below taken by the talented Derek VanHorn and keep reading to see who was named number one.
Josh from Haymaker was our big winner for the evening and took home lots of prizes. Congratulations, Josh, and thank you to everyone who participated.
Our panel of judges were not only going by how good the drink was, but they also were voting based on the balance of the drink, the appearance, and creativity. All of the competitors were tasked with using Dragon’s Milk Bourbon Barrel-Aged Stout however they would like, in every drink.
We had an awesome time teaming up with Dragon’s Milk and look forward to hosting more competitions in the future!
The legendary beer’s name was born from a story told in medieval times. The knight’s reward for slaying a dragon was the treasured “milk of the dragon.” Today, Dragon’s Milk is an English term used to describe the finest liquid in the house. New Holland Brewing believed the liquid they were crafting would be the best in their house. A true legend, hence the name. Learn more at DragonsMilk.com and stop by Dram & Draught to try some today!
We had an awesome time hosting Jim Meehan on Friday, January 25, 2019, as part of his North Carolina Book Tour for Meehan’s Bartender Manual.
Jim spoke to the crowd of cocktail enthusiasts about his bartending background, favorite cocktails, and more. He also gave advice to up and coming bartenders about how to keep doing what they love. He sold out of all the books he brought with him and autographed each one. At the end of the event, he took questions from the crowd.
“It was awesome hearing a bartender success story,” Dram & Draught Barman Ian Murray said, “it’s great to see one of us who has made this dream a reality.”
Thank you again, for coming out Jim! We hope to see you in North Carolina again soon.
In 2017, Ten Speed released Meehan’s Bartender’s Manual, which surveys cocktail history, mixing technique, venue design, bar operations, recipe development, service standards and more. Full-color cocktail photos and fine art black and white portraits by Doron Gild compliment Gianmarco Magnani’s peerless technical illustrations. Purchase a copy of your own for $34.99.
Jim Meehan, bartender, journalist, and author of The PDT Cocktail Book and Meehan’s Bartender Manual, has worked in nearly every capacity of the hospitality business for the latter half his of his 40 years on the planet.
A Chicago area native schooled in Wisconsin, who achieved acclaim for his work behind bars in New York City; he now spends almost as much time on the road at trade shows and trainings as at home in Portland, Oregon.
Jim’s passion for service, quest for further knowledge, belief in the transformative power of hospitality, and commitment to mentor the industries next generation is only divided by his duties as a proud father and devoted husband.
Thank you to everyone who joined us on Saturday, November 17, 2018, for our Second Annual Raleigh Christmas Parade Watch Party. We had a great time serving up boozy holiday favorites and celebrating the start to the holiday season with all of you. Check out our photos below and share them with your friends!
Make plans to join us soon and bring the whole family (well everyone 21+ that is ?). Try a drink off of our Fall Cocktail Menu before the winter move in. In the mood to try a couple of different things? We have whiskey flights for every pallet. We also have a unique line-up of rare and vintage whiskeys for you to enjoy.
Looking for somewhere to host your corporate holiday party, friends gift exchange, and everything in between? We are the spot for you! Learn more about holding your next private event at Dram & Draught at the button below.
Cheerwine has teamed up with mixologists across the Triad, Triangle, and Charlotte areas to help promote their Holiday Cheerwine Punch. They asked mixing pros to create a cocktail and a mocktail that incorporated this yummy, holiday beverage.
The Dram & Draught team loves made-in-North Carolina Cheerwine, so when Dram & Draught co-founder Kevin Barrett was asked to create a cocktail of his own for the promotion, he could not wait to get started. Kevin would like to thank Cheerwine for this sweet opportunity and he hopes you enjoy this “holiday party in a glass”!
The best part of the cocktails that Kevin made with the Holiday Cheerwine Punch is that you can make them at home! Check out the recipes and where you can find the main ingredient – Holiday Cheerwine Punch – below.
1/2 oz. fresh lemon juice
1/2 oz. Pavan Liqueur de France
1 1/4 oz. Social House North Carolina Vodka
Add and shake, strain over ice into a Collins glass and top with Cheerwine Holiday Punch, approximately 4 ounces.
Looking for a way to make it non-alcoholic? We have you covered!
3/4 oz. fresh lemon juice
3/4 oz. homemade grenadine
Pour into a Collins glass over ice and top with Cheerwine Holiday Punch, approximately 6 ounces.
Cheerwine is a family-owned soft drink company from North Carolina. Every year for the holidays, they bring back their Cheerwine Punch. This holiday drink is only available until December 31! Cheerwine Holiday Punch combines the one-of-a-kind flavor of Cheerwine with Ginger Ale and Pineapple Juice. This smooth and refreshing Cheerwine Holiday Punch has been a family recipe for generations and it is now available in a ready to serve two-liter bottle.
You can find the limited edition Holiday Cheerwine Punch at grocery stores around the Triangle and Triad, or you can order it online at Cheerwine.com.
In addition to the Holiday Cheerwine Punch, Cheerwine has lots of gifts for the soda fans in your family including glass bottles, ornaments, kitchen towels, blankets, drinking glasses, t-shirts, and more.
Give the cocktail a try and visit Cheerwine.com for more recipes. Happy Holidays!
Psssttt have you heard, there’s a top-secret Dracula Menu in Raleigh and we are on it! Offline rallied together six Downtown Raleigh spots to create a secret menu full of vamped-up items to honor Carolina Ballet’s Dracula, now showing at Fletcher Opera Theater in Raleigh until October 28. These spooky goodies cannot be found on the menu and will only be around until October 31. Check out the video below to see how to get the hookup.
Our deliciously scary drink is named Dracula’s Overbite – and it is one you are really going to want to sink your teeth into. Made with Bonded Rye Whiskey, fresh lemon juice, honey, aromatic bitters, topped with a bloody port wine float and garnished with an orange. Stop in soon and say the secret password (Dracula) to get this special cocktail before it disappears on October 31, 2018.
Other participating downtown Raleigh spots include Yellow Dog Bread Co., The Haymaker, Raleigh Rolls, Bittersweet, and Raleigh Raw. Check out the full menu at Get-Offline.com.
Back by popular demand, Lynne Taylor-Corbett’s Dracula returns to the stage after four years just in time for Halloween. This program also includes Robert Weiss’ scary evocation of Edgar Allan Poe’s The Masque of the Red Death. Featuring J. Mark Scearce’s (Macbeth) original scores for both ballets, played LIVE featuring an intimate chamber ensemble!
This version of Dracula features the traditional gothic story but told in a different way. There is a narrator on stage throughout the performance, making it more like a Broadway show and less like the typical ballet performances.
This show is one that art-lovers, dance-fans, theatre nerds and horror junkies alike can all get into. Learn more and purchase tickets at CarolinaBallet.com.
If so, you can score tickets as low as $30! Not a member? You can join now! Offline is a premium digital media company with a critical mission: helping people rediscover and reconnect with the amazing world around them. Every day, they create and curate videos, photos, and written content that goes beyond basic entertainment. They inspire audiences to get out and live in the world around them.
Cheers to a spooky October!
