3 Best Nightlife in Central North Carolina, North Carolina

The subterranean digs at this choice cocktail bar make it feel like a speakeasy, but there's no secret password required to enjoy bespoke cocktails like the Celebrity Sour, an addictive amalgam of mezcal, cinnamon, pomegranate, and caramelized goat yogurt.

Local ingredients are used to make the traditional and experimental beers at this regionally celebrated brewery. Beer-friendly food is served at the tavern.

This former mid-century car dealership is now one of Durham’s top places to hear live music and enjoy cocktails with friends. Motorco is made up of four parts: the eclectic Garage Bar, Parts and Labor restaurant, a spacious patio with outdoor seating, and the 450-seat Showroom, where you can catch both nationally touring acts and favorite local bands and performers.