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Trendy pirate-themed bar with fast, friendly service, a great cocktail and beer selection, plus outdoor seating on Glenwood Avenue.

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Pearl & Peril

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Trendy pirate bar in Raleigh offering great drinks, fast service, karaoke nights, and a fun crowd. Visit Pearl & Peril for a night to remember.

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Pearl & Peril delivers an energetic nightlife experience with a unique pirate theme and a lively crowd of locals and groups. Guests enjoy fast service, expertly crafted cocktails, a solid beer selection, and complimentary snacks in a trendy spot with an upstairs dance floor and Polaroid wall.

What to Expect:

    ☠️ Pirate-themed décor and polaroid wall
    🍸 Great cocktails, hard liquor, wine, and wide beer options
    🌿 Outdoor seating and ample indoor bar and booth seating
    🎤 Karaoke on Sundays; lively weekend crowd

Important Information:

    – Open nightly from 5 PM to 2 AM
    – No reservations; first-come, first-served seating
    – Free street parking available
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📍 Local Insights

🍸 Sunday Karaoke: Guests recommend visiting on Sundays for fun karaoke sessions with a lively crowd.

🕺 Upstairs Dance Floor: The upstairs area offers a dance floor and is a hub for weekend energy.

🏖️ Pirate Theme & Polaroid Wall: Don’t miss snapping selfies in front of the colorful Polaroid wall and immersive pirate décor.

🅿️ Free Street Parking: Take advantage of free street parking nearby, especially on weekday evenings.

⏰ Hours

Monday: 5:00 PM–2:00 AM

Tuesday: 5:00 PM–2:00 AM

Wednesday: 5:00 PM–2:00 AM

Thursday: 5:00 PM–2:00 AM

Friday: 5:00 PM–2:00 AM

Saturday: 5:00 PM–2:00 AM

Sunday: 5:00 PM–2:00 AM

👉 Best For

Groups, nightlife, karaoke, cocktail lovers
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Pearl & Peril

322 Glenwood Ave
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Raleigh
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NC
27603

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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Pearl & Peril enjoys rave reviews for its friendly, attentive bartenders like Nick and Dean, excellent drink quality, and unique pirate-themed atmosphere. Guests appreciate the fast service and complimentary chips. A rare negative review mentions one bartender’s poor attitude, but this is an outlier against mostly five-star feedback.
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December 9th, 2025

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What You'll Find

Signature Cocktails; Great Beer Selection; Hard Liquor; Wine; Outdoor Seating; Bar Seating; Booth Seating; Restroom; Karaoke Night; DJ; Live Music; No Cover

📆 Best Times to Visit

Best arrival between 8 PM and 11 PM for lively nightlife; Sundays feature karaoke; Fridays and Saturdays get busiest after 9 PM.
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