Located in the shadow of the Smoky Mountains, Boojum Brewery Taproom in downtown Waynesville, NC, features 16 taps of fresh and ever-rotating Boojum Beer plus wine and craft cocktails. Cozy up inside or take in the mountain air on the back deck. At night, check out the downstairs speakeasy-style Gem Bar with games including pool, darts, shuffleboard and foosball. ...

The One Stop at Asheville Music Hall is a neighborhood hangout in the heart of downtown Asheville, NC. The One Stop provides live music six nights a week with a mix of the best local residencies and up-and-coming touring bands. Late night food menu is available every night with pizza by the slice. ...

Surf City Line is the place in Surf City, NC, for a cold drink, great food, live entertainment, and amazing views. Enjoy street tacos and burritos on the deck with a full bar to please any crowd. Fun for locals and tourists alike. ...

Moe’s Original BBQ features award-winning Bama-style pulled pork, ribs, wings, turkey and chicken smoked over hardwood. Additionally, a daily rotation of traditional Southern sides and tasty desserts are served fresh daily from recipes passed down for generations. Moe’s features local live music on Friday nights. ...

The Station Carrboro, now a bar and music venue, is a historic landmark which originally housed the local train depot built in 1882. The Station often hosts live music on the weekends, plus open mic on Mondays, and the popular Thursday night karaoke event hosted by the amazing Empress Kerisha. ...

Since 1978, Devine’s Restaurant & Sports Bar has been the unrivaled Durham restaurant for food, drinks, and live entertainment. Devine’s is also home to Durham’s largest outdoor music patio. Enjoy every sports package available on any of Devine’s 17 large TVs. ...

Ben’s Tune Up is located in the South Slope Neighborhood of downtown Asheville, and is home to an urban beer garden, full service restaurant, sake brewery, and sake tasting room. ...

Lazy Pirate Sports Grill and Axe Throwing is a sports bar in Carolina Beach, NC, offering the best in live music from local favorites as well as nationally acclaimed artists playing everything from bluegrass to cutting edge progressive music. Relax in a rocking chair on the front porch, enjoy an ocean breeze in the courtyard hammock, or play games like checkers, darts, billiards, cornhole, sand volleyball and more. ...

Located in downtown Durham’s historic Central Park District, The Blue Note Grill is one of the Triangle’s premier live music venues as well as a full-service barbecue and ribs restaurant and bar. Open since 2010, the family-owned and operated venue hosts local, regional and touring roots musicians on its stage. On Tuesdays, The Blue Note hosts a long-running blues jam and on Wednesdays open mic. ...

The Church Entertainment Lounge is the finest entertainment venue and dance club in Fayetteville, NC. Located at Paddy’s Irish Public House, the state-of-the-art lounge and event center is the premier nightlife destination in the Cape Fear region. Enjoy craft cocktails, signature food, live comedy, trivia, karaoke, darts and more. ...

Open since 2015, Mills River Brewing Co is a brewery and taproom serving up one-of-a-kind beers and delicious food in the beautiful North Carolina mountains. The warehouse-style facility sits on two acres with an outdoor patio bar and large hillside beer garden in the back. Indoors is a taproom with plenty of seating and a full view of the brewhouse. In addition to Mills River brews, the taproom bar has a large selection of homemade craft cocktails and a collection of rare bourbons. The venue hosts live music weekly on a large outdoor stage as well as social activities like trivia and bingo. ...

Stooges Pub & Grub is a lively pub in Mint Hill, NC, serving the best in food and an array of specialty beers, mixed drinks and wine. Stop by Stooges and take in live music, watch sports, or play bar games in a casual environment. ...

Shooters Lounge of Viewmont is a sports bar and pool hall in Hickory, NC. Live entertainment includes karaoke and music on the weekends. ...

Lorraine’s Coffee House & Music in Garner, NC, is a small coffee shop venue in Garner, NC, with live entertainment Thursday through Saturday. Enjoy locally and nationally known musicians most Friday and Saturday evenings. Thursday night rotates karaoke and Open Mic with Mike. ...

The One Nine is a neighborhood bar serving Cary and Morrisville residents delicious food and drinks in a comfortable atmosphere. ...

Since 2005, Mac’s Speed Shop has blended barbecue, beer, and bikes to create a truly unique experience. Mac’s doubles as a live music venue various nights of the week including frequent visits from regional touring acts. ...

The Pointe restaurant located at Lake Gaston in Littleton, NC, provides causal waterfront dining with a rotating selection of draft beers. The Pointe on Lake Gaston is open all year offering live music and entertainment seasonally. ...

Pillar Rooftop Bar is a local Asheville cocktail bar focused on creating an experience you remember, from our southern fusion small plates from Pillar Kitchen, well-crafted cocktails, small batch spirits, local brews, sustainable wine selections, and unparalleled views of the Asheville skyline. Pillar’s rooftop bar, local lounge, and kitchen are located at the Hilton Garden Inn Asheville Downtown. Enjoy a variety of events including live music every week. ...

Opened in 2014, Lost Province Brewing Co. is a destination microbrewery and gastropub located in historic downtown Boone, NC. Lost Province has a two-story porch with lower level dining, and an upper level deck with views of Howard’s Knob. On Friday and Saturday nights, they feature local and regional talent from a variety of genres: from driving Americana, to bluegrass and old time, to classic covers from the 50s, 60s, and beyond. ...

Boone Saloon provides the High Country with live music, great beer, quality food, good times, and good people. The spacious bar has a stage for live music, and arcade, and a deck outside. ...

Saints & Scholars is a friendly, neighborhood bar in North Raleigh, NC, with live music every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The inside of Saints and Scholars is divided into a dining side lined with Irish decor, and a pub side with 15 beers on tap, a wide variety of pub grub choices, and a full bar. The patio is pet-friendly with two fire pits and two canopies. ...

Located in The Outfields adjacent to Truist Point baseball stadium in downtown High Point, NC, Stock + Grain Assembly is a food hall with nine independent food options and two bars. The venue features an indoor stage at Bevelry Bar and an outdoor stage at Cahoots Bar overlooking the stadium. A wide variety of music is booked by Ziggy’s, a local promoter. ...

Founded in 2016, Salvage Station is a beautiful 7-acre music venue and event space in the historic River Arts District on the French Broad River just a few miles from downtown Asheville, NC. This eclectic and laid back venue boasts an outdoor stage with lawn seating and an indoor stage for more intimate shows. There are several full bars with an extensive tap list of local beers, wines by the glass or bottle, and liquor plus delicious Creole and Southern Soul food from Root Down Kitchen. ...

Open since 2013, Real McCoy’s is Wake Forest’s hometown place to hang out with friends, have a pint, watch the game, and enjoy some delicious fresh-made food. Enjoy live music every weekend, over 20 HD TVs, darts, and more. ...

The Original Abbey Road Tavern & Grill is a high-volume neighborhood rock ‘n roll bar with great daily specials, world-famous burgers, live entertainment and a state-of-the-art sound system. Abbey Road also has one of the best craft beer selections in Cary, NC. ...

Motorco Music Hall is a beautiful venue, bar, patio, and restaurant in Downtown Durham, NC. ...

Aviator Pizzeria & Beershop is a rustic pizzeria in Fuquay-Varina, NC. Enjoy outdoor patio seating, a rooftop bar, and awesome local live bands on the weekends. ...

Rivers Street Ale House is a restaurant, sports bar, and live music venue located on Rivers Street in downtown Boone, NC, adjacent to Appalachian State University. Rivers Street Ale House features an extensive selection of craft beers, 20 high definition televisions, live music on the weekends, and fun weekly activities such as Tuesday Trivia Night. ...

Doherty’s Irish Pub & Restaurant in Cary, NC, is a local chain restaurant and neighborhood bar with weekly entertainment ranging from trivia and music bingo to traditional Irish music. ...

Established in 1997, Jack of the Wood is Asheville’s favorite downtown neighborhood pub and the original home of Greenman Brewing. The bar features classical pub dishes, 18-rotating taps of craft brew, a wide selection of whiskeys, and daily drink specials. Live music includes touring bands Friday and Saturday nights and the long-running Thursday Bluegrass Jam and Bluegrass Brunch on Sundays. ...

Since 2005, Mac’s Speed Shop has blended barbecue, beer, and bikes to create a truly unique experience. Mac’s doubles as a live music venue various nights of the week including frequent visits from regional touring acts. ...

Chef’s Palette is a friendly neighborhood bar and restaurant in Cary, NC, offering a fine-dining atmosphere, an upscale bar and lounge area, and an outdoor patio. Take in the beauty of original artwork by local artists and listen to the sounds of exceptional live music on Saturday nights. ...

Wild Wing Cafe Raleigh has the best wings in town and the place to catch a game, check out the latest live music, and enjoy a made-from-scratch meal. Wild Wing Cafe is America’s favorite wing cafe, with over 30 different wing sauces, and all fresh ingredients. Take in live music from local DJs and bands nearly every weekend. Plus, enjoy the dog-friendly outdoor patio with friends. ...

Established in 2013, The Odd is a neighborhood bar, event space, and restaurant in Asheville, NC. More than just a local dive bar, The Odd is part music venue, part oddities museum and more. The Odd features all genres of music as well as drag, comedy, freak shows, trivia, poetry, burlesque, dance parties, art shows, oddities and strange collections, and a plethora of other events. ...

Located at 300 Glenwood Avenue in the heart of Glenwood South, Tin Roof Raleigh features live music every night with a mix of local, regional, and national acts across all genres. There is a ground level area with bar, seating and live music stage as well as a rooftop patio with its own full bar and seating. Weeknights showcase original songwriters’ acoustic sets during dinner along with lots of other fun, music focused special events. Weekend nights rock with live bands on stage while a DJ spins tunes on the rooftop patio. ...

The AvidXchange Music Factory is an entertainment complex located in uptown Charlotte and is the hub for concerts, events, dining, bars and entertainment with many restaurants and four concert venues: The Fillmore Charlotte, The Underground, Charlotte Metro Credit Union Amphitheatre, and The Comedy Zone. ...

Since 2005, Mac’s Speed Shop has blended barbecue, beer, and bikes to create a truly unique experience. Mac’s doubles as a live music venue various nights of the week including frequent visits from regional touring acts. ...

Enjoy lunch and dinner at the beach with a full bar at Beach Bum’s Pizza Bar & Grill in North Topsail Beach, NC. ...

Established in 2013, Moochies Tavern in Matthews, NC, has delicious food, lots of TVs, live music, craft cocktails and a vast wine selection. Moochies Tavern takes pride in offering our community plenty of local and live music. ...

The Piper’s Restaurant and Tavern in Raleigh, NC, is a neighborhood favorite serving up great food, live entertainment, and great company since 2001. ...