Patios are outdoor areas adjacent to a business usually at ground level and made of a hard surface. Some patios may have separate outdoor bars or outdoor stages for live music. Similar spaces include decks, courtyards, beer gardens, and yards.
Bars and Restaurants
Cary, NC
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. ...
Asheville, NC
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. ...
Fuquay-Varina, 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. ...
Beaufort, NC
Located behind Clawson’s Restaurant in Beaufort, NC, The Backstreet Pub is a local hangout housed in a century-old former bakery. Backstreet Pub is for anyone looking for a cold beer, a fine wine and some decent conversation. Some of the best rock, funk, and blues bands on the East Coast keep the Backstreet rocking fifty two weekends a year. On “Wednesday Hoot Nites,” local musicians gather for open jams. ...
Wilmington, NC
Established in 2004, Barzarre is a fringy Bohemian art bar hosting live entertainment nightly, a full bar, extensive beer selection, taco menu, cafe and hookah lounge, too. Located on the fringe of downtown Wilmington, NC, Barzarre is a unique, eclectic and casual hotspot that attracts artists, performers, bookworms, beer enthusiasts and curiosity-seekers alike. ...
Bars and Restaurants
North Topsail Beach, NC
Enjoy lunch and dinner at the beach with a full bar at Beach Bum’s Pizza Bar & Grill in North Topsail Beach, NC. ...
Breweries and Restaurants
Asheville, NC
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. ...
Asheville, NC
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. ...
Concord, NC
Buzzed Viking Brewing Co. & Meadery Concord is a locally owned and operated brewery, meadery, and pizza kitchen in the Copperfield Market shopping center. Enjoy live music all weekend plus events such as trivia, poker, and tasting nights throughout the week. All beers and meads are made on site. ...
Concord, NC
Open since 2015, Cabarrus Brewing Company is a brewery located in Concord’s historic Gibson Mill. The taproom has an open and expansive bar area, several large TVs, and ample seating. When the weather permits, the outdoor patio space and beer garden is open with an bar, seating, and stage for live music. ...
Carrboro, NC
Located in downtown Carrboro, the Cat’s Cradle has been the Triangle’s premier live music venue for over 40 years. With a capacity of 750 people, the Cat’s Cradle allows concert-goers a chance to see established and up-and-coming bands alike in an intimate setting. Cat’s Cradle has two adjacent venues: the Main Room, and the smaller Back Room. ...
Asheville, NC
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. ...
Cary, NC
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. ...
Ocracoke, NC
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. ...
Durham, NC
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. ...
Gastonia, NC
Double Barrel Saloon is a biker-friendly bar & grill in downtown Gastonia, NC, near the FUSE district. Daily drink specials, live music, DJs, karaoke, and an outdoor patio. Double Barrel also has pool tables with pool leagues. ...
Wilmington, NC
Located in the Brooklyn Arts District of Historic Downtown Wilmington, NC, Flytrap Brewing is a neighborhood brewery and taproom serving American and Belgian style ales. ...
Waynesville, NC
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. ...
Banner Elk, NC
Grandfather Vineyard & Winery is located in Banner Elk, NC, by the Watauga River. Enjoy a glass of wine at the High Country’s first wine producing vineyard and on weekends in the summer, listen to live music with the Music in the Vineyard Series. ...
Greensboro, NC
Hangar 1819 is a standing room only, mid-sized venue in Greensboro, NC. Formerly The Blind Tiger, Hangar 1819 presents the best in local, regional, and national music. The venue has a full bar and is only open on show nights. ...
Jacksonville, NC
Hooligans Pub & Music Hall is a bar and lounge in Jacksonville, NC, with a large music room. Every Thursday is karaoke and open mic. Saturday is Ladies Night. ...
Atlantic Beach, NC
Idle Hour Biergarten is a beachside restaurant and bar located at The Circle in Atlantic Beach, NC. A modern, beachside take on a beer garden, Idle Hour is the perfect place to grab a delicious bite and brew. The menu offers a variety of options plus a full bar and rotating selection of local and regional craft beers. Idle Hour Biergarten has live music nearly every weekend, and Sunday brunch, in its outdoor seating area. ...
Winston-Salem, NC
Incendiary Brewing Company is a craft brewery located at the Bailey Power Plant in downtown Winston-Salem’s Innovation Quarter. The brewery features ever-rotating taps, local favorites, and tons of events. Incendiary Brewing Company also has locations in Lewisville and Raleigh. ...
Apex, NC
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. ...
Garner, NC
Locked & Loaded Bar & Grill in Garner, NC, has awesome food, beer and cocktails, live music, two pool tables, and two Skee-Ball machines. ...
Fayetteville, NC
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. ...
Bars and Restaurants
Greensboro, NC
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. ...
Bars and Restaurants
Charlotte, NC
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. ...
Bars and Restaurants
Wilmington, NC
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. ...
Breweries and Restaurants
Mills River, NC
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. ...
Bars and Restaurants
Matthews, 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. ...
Durham, NC
Motorco Music Hall is a beautiful venue, bar, patio, and restaurant in Downtown Durham, NC. ...
Asheville, NC
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. ...
Charlotte, NC
Olde Mecklenburg Brewery is Charlotte’s oldest and largest craft brewery and the largest biergarten in the Southeast. OMB hosts live music every Friday and Saturday evening, and sometimes on Thursdays and Sundays. These weekly performances are by talented local musicians who live in the Charlotte area. ...
Brevard, NC
Oskar Blues Brewery Taproom in Brevard, NC, has a small stage for live music at one end and a gift shop with merchandise at the other end. Windows along one wall look into the brewery’s production facility. The Tasty Weasel taproom and outdoor patio bar is open daily. The Oskar Blues CHUBwagon food truck serves up CHUBurgers and fries on site. Local and regional bands perform up to five nights a week plus a Monday bluegrass jam. ...
Charlotte, NC
Located in the Plaza Midwood neighborhood of Charlotte, NC, Petra’s is a cozy little bar with live music, dance parties, karaoke, and events of all kinds. Petra’s hosts local and touring bands typically on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, and occasionally Tuesdays. Petra’s also features an awesome back patio. ...
Wake Forest, NC
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. ...
Raleigh, NC
Ruby Deluxe is a basement bar clad in glitter and sequins with arcade games, pool tables, a glitter photo wall, dancing cage, and the hottest staff in town. Offering Raleigh’s wildest variety of live music, drag shows, and dance parties. You can dance in the club or chill on a sweet outdoor patio. The entrance is located on the basement level. ...
Bars and Restaurants
Raleigh, NC
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. ...
Raleigh, NC
Scooter’s Bar & Grill in Raleigh, NC, is a biker-friendly neighborhood bar with weekend live music, karaoke and great food. The large brick building has a covered patio and stages live music outdoors and indoors. ...
Breweries and Restaurants
Mills River, NC
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is an expansive brewery complex in Mills River, NC. Sierra Nevada Taproom & Restaurant includes two stages for live music. Above the taproom, High Gravity is an entertainment venue with a back deck and balcony. Outdoors, an open-air Amphitheater features an expansive seating area open to the public every day, while regional musicians take the stage each Saturday and Sunday for free shows. So grab a pint from the converted milk truck or the Back Porch bar for the best rhythm, blues, and brews Western North Carolina has to offer. ...
Event Venues and Wineries
Morganton, NC
Silver Fork Winery is a family owned, boutique vineyard, winery, and tasting room nestled in the foothills of Western North Carolina. The rustic, airy elegance of the tasting room melts into the open patio providing ample room indoors or out for guests to enjoy a bottle with incredible mountain views. ...
Bars and Distilleries
Raleigh, NC
Open since 1999, Slims Raleigh (aka Slim’s Downtown Distillery) is an intimate private club providing a stage for up-and-coming bands as well as established acts. Raleigh’s oldest music venue, the 100-capacity space give an up-close-and-personal live music experience. Slim’s also has a large back patio and an upstairs lounge with a pool table. ...
Charlotte, NC
Established in 1984 on Briar Creek Road in east Charlotte, NC, Smokey Joe’s Café is a family-owned, dog-friendly live music bar with craft beer, pool, foosball and darts. Smokey Joe’s is BYOF so bring your own or have it delivered. ...
Bars and Music Venues
Charlotte, NC
Snug Harbor Charlotte is a venue and bar that serves as a staple hotspot in the Plaza Midwood neighborhood of Charlotte, NC. Snug Harbor is live music venue dedicated to nurturing and celebrating all manner of wild and wonderful folks from across the full spectrum of humanity, diving deep into the inspiring art and music they create. ...
Asheville, NC
Sovereign Kava is Asheville’s place to unwind from the grind. Whether it’s some of the finest musicians you can see in Asheville on a Friday or Saturday night, or the longest-running Open Mic in town, or recurring monthly and weekly events, there is always something happening at Sovereign Kava. ...
Charlotte, NC
Sycamore Brewing – Taproom, Beer Garden, & Café is a craft brewery in the South End neighborhood Charlotte, NC. The venue has a ground-level beer garden, a full-service taproom with food, and a coffee shop. The building has a huge second-floor patio and bar overlooking the Charlotte Rail Trail and city skyline. ...
Fayetteville, NC
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. ...
Jamestown, NC
The Deck at River Twist is the hottest night club in North Carolina with two full service bars and live local music every Friday and Saturday night. ...
Hendersonville, NC
The Dugout Sports Bar and Taphouse in Hendersonville, NC, is a neighborhood restaurant with bar, sports, and live music. The Dugout offers a wide variety of entertainment showcasing some of the best local bands, karaoke, open mic, and poker night. ...
Asheville, NC
The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub is a state-of-the-art live music, performance, and private event venue located in the historic River Arts District, in downtown Asheville, NC. The Grey Eagle is also Asheville’s longest-running all-ages venue, featuring a large dance floor, relaxing patio area, and one of the best sound systems in Asheville. The performance room boasts an intimate stage with options for seated shows, two flat-screen TVs, and projector. ...
Jacksonville, NC
The Limelight of Jacksonville, NC, is Eastern North Carolina’s biggest and best concert venue and night club all in one. Hosting national and regional-level groups, The Limelight features three full service bars, a lounge, VIP booths, and outdoor patio. ...
Raleigh, NC
The Longleaf Hotel & Lounge is a modernized mid-century gem at the northern gateway to downtown Raleigh, NC. The Longleaf Lounge serves a healthy dose of world-class wines, classic cocktails, vermouth-based cocktails, and local beers. Enjoy your morning coffee or evening drinks on the private patio located right off of the lounge. ...
Raleigh, NC
The Night Rider is a neighborhood Country dive bar located just under The Wicked Witch in Raleigh, NC. The “Honky-Tonk karaoke bar” has a stage and PA system suitable for low production/DIY type shows. ...
Asheville, NC
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. ...
Bars and Restaurants
Cary, NC
The One Nine is a neighborhood bar serving Cary and Morrisville residents delicious food and drinks in a comfortable atmosphere. ...
Asheville, NC
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. ...
Raleigh, NC
The Piper’s Restaurant and Tavern in Raleigh, NC, is a neighborhood favorite serving up great food, live entertainment, and great company since 2001. ...
Littleton, NC
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. ...
Bars and Restaurants
Blowing Rock, NC
The Town Tavern Blowing Rock Restaurant & Sports Bar is a sports bar and restaurant located on Main Street in historic downtown Blowing Rock, NC. There are 19 flatscreen TVs to catch the game and the largest outdoor dining area in the High Country. ...
Charlotte, NC
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. ...
Raleigh, NC
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. ...
Blowing Rock, NC
Twigs Restaurant & Bar nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Blowing Rock, NC, is a fine dining restaurant serving Southern American cuisine and a casual bar serving from an extensive wine list. The bar features a fireplace, big screen TVs for sporting events, and darts. Twigs features live music on Friday and Saturday nights from local and regional artists. ...
Asheville, NC
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. ...
Raleigh, NC
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. ...
Winston-Salem, NC
Wise Man Brewing is a production brewery and taproom in the former Angelo Brothers building in downtown Winston-Salem, NC. The taproom has a laid back, community vibe and hosts a variety of events throughout the year including pub trivia, yoga, open mic, and live music. ...
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