Wake Forest

Wake Forest, a fast-growing Raleigh suburb that was the original home of Wake Forest University before the school relocated to Winston-Salem in the 1950s, has a bar scene led by sports bars and a real brewery presence - BarFinder lists 20 venues, including local spots like Broadsides & Brews and Lonerider at Wake Forest. Gatehouse Tavern and Real McCoy's cover the more classic side of a night out. It's a historic small town that's grown into a modern Triangle-area suburb, with a bar scene to match its growth.