The Cardinal Bar

I want to say that this place is great for a drunk hot dog and just so you know the service here is great also. Shannon is awesome. She gave us great service and the atmosphere and ambiance is a party.

The Cardinal Bar is a really cool place that's been around awhile. It's a neighborhood joint in a rapidly gentrifying area of downtown Raleigh. The beer is cold and the hotdogs are good. Prices here are reasonable and two dogs, chips and a beer will set you back about twenty bucks. Service was good also. There is plenty of seating and there is a parking lot and street parking available.

Veggie dogs were amazing and service was great!!! Bartenders were very quick and on it! 10/10 would recommend vegans will love this!

One of the most relaxed bars I think I've ever been in near Glenwood. Really great vibe great choice of music and the hotdogs are stellar. Highly recommend them. The bartenders are super friendly and try to greet as soon as you come in.

Hot dogs RIP!!!!! my glizzy tasted amazing as i pounded a couple micky ultras with the fellasssss! People were great, vibe was sophisticated!

Cool little dive bar, had great conversations and laughs, they have these famous hot dogs..bar staff were fun and engaging.

cool little dive bar with yummy hotdogs. slither in grab a basic beer and enjoy listening to the local banter. the afternoon i visited they were all watching slasher horror flicks. it was pretty fun. the bartender was a cross between a young robin williams/bradley cooper/and my son-in-law maybe it was the cocktail he concocted for me. worth a visit!

BEST dive bar in town!! And don't pass up on the hot dogs - they are literally EPIC. {{*.*}}

The Cardinal is a good little spot with a small patio off the main strip of downtown so it has more of a dive bar feel/atmosphere. It is kind of nice because I feel like it draws a slightly older crowd vs the typical younger Glenwood crowd. The patio is small with not that many seats. We just came for a beer and it was a good time to sit and chat, very laid back!

My favorite bar in Raleigh. Absolutely must go here and get a hot dog and beer. If you are really in the mood, drop a peppercini shot.