Longleaf Lounge

Bottom line: The Longleaf Lounge is a nice retro style/vintage type of place to get your drink and snack on. Great drinks menu and modest but tasty snack choices to accompany your drinks with. Great service. I am a fan! The Deets:I had a chance to check out Longleaf Lounge in the downtown Raleigh boutique Longleaf Hotel recently when asked to join Melissa O. and Robert O. for drinks and snacks there before they head out to Red Hat Amphitheater for a concert later. I had seen other Yelpers comment on and review this place but not got to check it out until now. If you dig retro/vintage feel for your bar or lounge, then Longleaf is the place for you. I really liked it, a very cool retro themed relaxing place to hang out. They also have an outside patio type area as well as the bar/booth situation inside. They had a great menu of custom cocktails, beer/cider, wine, even "zero proof" tequila or gin to choose from. I went with a very dry Eden Cider to start with and it was a great choice. For snacks, they have a modest selection of nibbles...we chose the French Onion Dip with ridged potato chips and the Port Wine Cheese Ball with Ritz crackers. Both of them fit the bill for good and tasty snacks to accompany your drink selection. Most all the selection are snack oriented and not heavier than that. Bartender/server Canaan was wonderful...personable, on point with service, and a great bartender. I will go with 4.5 stars for Longleaf Lounge and looking forward to hanging out there again in the future!

I have been stalking this hotel since its renovation, I guess you could call it a green renovation, boy is it impressive!I am a fan of vintage, especially vintage brought back to life in a tasteful manner with somewhat of a modern twist, this is exactly how I would describe the vibe here.They have a lovely bar area off of the lobby, it feels alive and quaint all at the same time. The bartender are a class act and one in particular even dressed the part, I was impressed. They also have a wonderful outdoor patio, where the old pool was, its a very comfortable place to sit and relax. They make an excellent "old fashioned", they also have a good selection of wine. I plan on returning for a staycation sometime in the future, I only wish they would have considered keeping the pool.Cheers!

If you are staying at the Longleaf Hotel, a nightcap here is a must. You can sit inside or outside, we grabbed a table inside. You can choose a beer, glass of wine or cocktail from their menu. There is also a small selection of snacks available. It was two Cuke Gimlet's for me and the Laura Palmer for my husband. We really enjoyed the cocktails and service here. Cheers!

I highly recommend checking out the best kept secret outdoor lounge in Raleigh! Y'all need to head over the Longleaf Lounge ASAP, for the drinks for the fire pits, for the snacks and the vibe. The staff is so helpful and completely knowledgeable of the menu. They even have Pendleton Wool blankets you can borrow for the chilly temps -- or take home for $60!Enjoy a socially distanced, loungy vibe + high quality drinks & snacks.

This is a fun spot to grab a fancy drink and a few apps especially during the nicer months where you can actually sit outside in NC. Their hot and sweet snack mix is really tasty. I'm not an alcohol drinker, but I've been here several time with friends and everyone has been pleased with their choices. The bartenders and wait staff have always been kind and happy to help too.

New spot in the old grungy days inn motel. They renovated the space and it's magical now. If you've ever been to Mother Earth Lodge in Kinston, they did a similar kind of magic here. Cocktail menu is great. Inventive, vermouth heavy, but in a good way. If you fancy something, ask and they'll come up with a drink for you to enjoy. Hospitality here is legit. Bathroom situation is good. Private single rooms for whomever. Space is lit well, comfy, and the patio is really inviting. Though it's right off of Capital Blvd, it's still fun. The retro design, fixtures, atmosphere harkens back to the late 50's/early 60's and it's fun to be a part of. If I didn't live in town I'd stay in the hotel...but maybe I'll put up my folks when they come to town...

We did not stay in the hotel but had drinks on their patio and absolutely loved the retro/Mad Men vibe. This was a nice surprise. We had no idea what to expect. Really nice hotel bar and patio for such a small place. The lounge offered a nice bar with indoor seating. What was most surprising was the amount of outdoor patio seating which was also partially covered. The drinks were well made and the service was excellent. We will definitely be returning. Close to all the action downtown.

FYI they don't start serving until 4pm! They have a lovely outdoor area to sit and enjoy drinks. Great drink menu but they only have small snack items for food.

LOVE this cozy lounge, and inviting patio space! Cocktails are amazing, and the bartenders are super knowledgeable and friendly. Rebekah is a GEM! Always look forward to a stay at The LL when we're in Raleigh!