The Green Light

Was not expecting this "hidden" gem in a bar that was clearly closed to the public. I was greeted by a waiter who led me back to a bar behind a bookshelf. I was greeted more by the dim lights than by the bartender. But, once I was, I enjoyed my bent umbrella, which was way more citrusy than I thought it would be in a good way, and it was super smooth to sip and enjoy. I finished this while speaking to the bartender and a patron who was very kind. The bartender was very open and kind. He made me feel very comfortable and was so kind! My second drink was the "Apples and Allies," which reminded me of a spicier apple cider with rum. It was super smooth, warm, and easy to sip and sip!I would come back here for the drinks and atmosphere. Very chill and great drinks!

We were in town visiting family and had dinner nearby - this was a big surprise treat after! I had no idea this existed and my Uncle was so excited to surprise me with this speakeasy. When they opened the door behind the hostess I think I almost yelled out loud - not even joking LOL.Super cool and unique spot - small but not too small. Bartender was really nice and the cocktails were OUT OF THIS WORLD. My husband said it was one of the best Moscow Mules he's ever had. I naturally went for a Bourbon cocktail and was VERY happy with my drink too. Highly recommend! Make sure you have a reservation because it can be pretty limited seating and you don't want to miss out. Cheers!

You guys! How awesome is this place! Green Light is the best kept secret in Raleigh and it's out of the bag if you have never heard of it before! It's a hidden bar behind a bookshelf that's a secret door! We had the Final Word and the Daisy and both we so good we had a few! Note: Do not attempt to go without reservations. The place is small, intimate and they will not have an open table. We had dinner at Sitti across the street since they do not serve food.Second time for me at Green Light House Speakeasy Raleigh NC and they do not disappoint! This time i got the Honey Rose. Their bartender Reed is great!

Very cool, low key speakeasy with delicious cocktails. Went right when they opened and it was nice and quiet and easy to get a seat

This place certainly has an authentic speakeasy vibe. The manager went above and beyond to accommodate our requests and also recommended a nice bar to go next after our drinks, he also offered to walk us there :) giving us a japanese hospitality experience. The cocktails could have been better, some of them lacked complexity.

We came on a Thursday evening, and it was a delightful experience. For most of the 1.5 hours we spent here, we were the only customers in the speakeasy. It felt so secret and luxurious, like our own private room! The bartender was friendly and we had some nice conversation.

Drinks were nice. We were told of some cool bar that has a hidden bar you have to find, so we went to see. After climbing the stairs to the bar, it was empty and to the right of the stairs is the only bookcase on the floor, which means that's the door lol. Not sure if reservations are needed but was asked if we had one. We didn't and we're sat down immediately. It's cute and dark in the little bar. Did take a while to get our order taken but there was one server who went table to table to take orders. Nice experience but not a place I'd frequent

Now this is a speakeasy, not so easy to find the door but thanks to a little help it didn't take long to get in. One thing I like about these hidden gems, you they are not typically overcrowded and very personable. They also seem to hit the target on quality in every drink they serve.The Green Light is as comfortable as it gets, and the staff make sure of it. This is definitely a bar that will see us again.Cheers!

I really enjoyed my experience at The Green Light Speakeasy. Hargett St is easily my favorite place downtown. It's a street immersed in very eclectic spaces.The staff here are excellent. We visited The Architect failing to realize that The Green Light was within the bar itself. We followed a few folks into the turning bookcase and were greeted by Jason. We did not have a reservation for the evening and luckily he was able to find us a comfortable corner seat near the deer head. We reviewed the menu and decided on the Rum Flipped cocktail. The best way to describe this cocktail is Eggnog. It was literally the perfect night cap. The bartenders are talented, the wait staff and management here are excellent. Green Light definitely gave me east village New York vibes and that is dear to my heart as a home sick Native New Yorker. I can't wait to return again.

This place gives a chill, small speakeasy vibe. It is recommended to reserve a table but they do take walk ins. The bartenders and waitress are easy to talk to and are good to talk with. The drinks are a bit pricey but is understandable with the amount of time it takes to make them and set them up. They are tasty and are more complex to be able to sip and enjoy rather than binging for the quick buzz.Great place to take pics, enjoy a drink, and talk story.