Foundation
Raleigh, North Carolina
It can be a bit tricky to find — plenty of people that live in town seem to have missed it — but once you find it, you'll likely find yourself at Foundation quite often. This subterranean bar offers nothing more than a single neon light — and possibly a lengthy line, depending on the night — to signify its existence, but head down the stair and into the door and you'll find a fantastic, lounge-y interior, a handful of local beers on tap, an extensive bottled brew menu, a terrific bourbon selection, and expertly-crafted cocktails that change seasonally and taste just as good downstairs as they do on the patio.
Photos: Lauren Polinsky
