Local Bar Apex has been a North Carolina landmark since the building originally opened as a gas station in the 1930’s on a small country road in Apex. One of the last dive bars in the area, Local Bar prides itself on making everyone feel welcome. No frills, all fun. Live music every Friday night and specials every day. Local Bar is a place where locals gather for good times, cold drinks, and live music. ...

Founded in 2009, Dajio Restaurant in Ocracoke serves up unique and flavorful dishes made from scratch. offers elegant inside dining as well as casual outside dining with a multi-level patio and bar with live music. ...

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. ...

Established in 1998, Thomas Street Tavern in Charlotte, NC, has live music, good eats and local brews. Enjoy the back patio, pool and ping pong. ...

The Kraken Chapel Hill is an iconic crossroads roadhouse. One of the best local venues to see live music, The Kraken features country, blues, rockabilly, jazz, bluegrass, metal, indy, Americana, punk, world and good ole rock and roll. Performances are free to the public. The Kraken is open for service inside and outside Tuesdays through Sundays. ...

Burial Beer Co. Asheville Taproom is a brewery and music venue located in the South Slope District of Asheville, NC. Established in 2013, the venue includes a taproom, bottle shop, rooftop patio bar and indoor bar at The Crypt. The former hardware store turned live music venue hosts a broad variety of genres with up to five shows each week. ...

Louie’s Sports Pub is a local bar in Fayetteville, NC, known for live music, drink specials, cornhole, pool and more. The venue has a stage and tiki bar in the backyard. ...

Davesté Vineyards is a vineyard, winery, and private event venue set on a 60-acre property in the Lake Norman region of North Carolina. Open to the public four days a week, facilities include a winery, tasting room, art gallery, event pavilion, and acres of grape vines. ...

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. ...

As a premier access point to Lake Jackson, one of the oldest reservoirs in the state of Georgia, Bear Creek is known for its restaurant/bar, live entertainment, gas, storage and campground. Bear Creek Marina & Restaurant has a regular line up of live entertainment and events for your enjoyment. Enjoy food, friends, and the great outdoors. ...

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. ...

Located on the west side of the French Broad River in Asheville, NC, New Belgium Brewing Asheville has a river-view deck, brewhouse, patio, and front lawn for events. ...

Koka Booth Amphitheatre is an outdoor performing arts venue in Cary, NC. Situated next to Symphony Lake, the park extends from the spacious lawn to the specially designed Crescent Deck. Booth Amphitheatre hosts some of the country’s biggest touring shows from April to January, as well as food and beverage festivals, Movie Nights benefiting the WakeMed Children’s Hospital, the always popular NC Chinese Lantern Festival, Hum Sub Diwali Celebration, Triangle Asia Fest and more. Koka Booth Amphitheatre is a cashless venue, owned and operated by the Town of Cary, and managed by ASM Global. ...

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. ...

Opened in 2012, Haw River Ballroom is a beautiful riverside music venue set in the former Dye House in historic Saxapahaw, NC. The ballroom has some of the best acoustics, sound and light equipment North Carolina has to offer and is a destination venue for national and international artists, events, conferences, weddings and more. The event space includes three floors, a riverside deck and courtyard, and an idyllic rural river setting just minutes from Chapel Hill. ...

Located at Beacham’s Curve in Asheville, NC, Archetype Brewing West is a brewery producing Belgian and American-inspired beers. Enjoy the large open-format taproom while you watch the brewers at work in the 10-barrel brewhouse. Entertainment includes weekly trivia, bingo, and the smooth sounds from local artists every Sunday. ...

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. ...

Founded in 1999, Catawba Brewing Company South Slope is located in Asheville’s South Slope district where a seven-barrel boutique brewhouse turns out an endless variety of small batch beers. ...

Frog Level Brewing Co. is a working micro-brewery in downtown Waynesville, NC, offering 21 taps, a casual and inviting space, an on-site kitchen, and a unique outdoor beer garden and music venue right alongside Richland Creek. Live Music is typically offered on weekend evenings on the patio. Frog Level has a casual, family and pet friendly vibe – a true favorite for locals and tourists alike. ...

UpCountry Brewing is West Asheville’s go-to for delicious beer and daily shenanigans. UpCountry provides a full bar, outdoor areas, and live music for your daily activities. UpCountry is a fantastic place to meet up with friends, family, and even dogs to celebrate life. ...