The Willard Rooftop Lounge

The Willard Rooftop Lounge The Willard Rooftop Lounge pairs finely crafted drinks and Mediterranean-inspired small plates with Heaters make our outdoor spaces comfortable year-round.
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The Willard Rooftop Lounge offers signature craft cocktails and Mediterranean-inspired bites alongside stunning views of downtown Raleigh. The centerpiece of The Willard is the main rooftop patio with panoramic views of the Raleigh skyline and a dual-sided fireplace surrounded by comfortable, yet modern, seating. Inside, a 22-seat bar is the focal point of the dining room. The Willard’s cocktail m

enu playfully leans into Raleigh’s nickname as the City of Oaks, offering signature craft cocktails aged in oak barrels and cocktails where smoke is a key ingredient. The seasonal dinner menu takes inspiration from Spain and across the Mediterranean. It includes Tapas-style small plates like papas bravas, fried Manchego cheese, Marcona almonds, and more) as well as salads, flatbreads, charcuterie plates, and burgers. Located on the 7th floor of the AC Hotel Raleigh Downtown in the Glenwood South district.

Sundays are for Chicken Minis with a view. The Willard puts a rooftop twist on this brunch favorite with fried chicken t...
07/17/2026

Sundays are for Chicken Minis with a view. The Willard puts a rooftop twist on this brunch favorite with fried chicken tenderloin sliders on yeast rolls with your choice of hot honey or honey mustard. Available during brunch every Sunday from 12-4 pm.

07/15/2026

Rooftop views pair perfectly with a three-course menu. 🍽️ For Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week, enjoy a prix fixe experience at The Willard Rooftop Lounge for just $35 per person from July 16-26.

Appetizer:
🥨 Pretzel Bites
🧀 Fried Pimento Balls with Harissa Honey Aioli
🥑 Vegan Ceviche

Entrée:
🍤 Shrimp Scampi Flatbread: shrimp, scampi sauce, bacon, tomato, arugula, parmesan

🍔 BBQ Bacon Burger: Swiss, bacon, Carolina Gold BBQ sauce, crispy onion

🌮 Portobello Tacos: Chipotle-lime marinated portobellos, cowboy caviar, micro cilantro, vegan avocado crema

Dessert:
🥧 Cherry Pie with Marcona almond crumb
🍮 Churro Cheesecake
🌱 Assorted Vegan Bars

This Wednesday: Three North Carolina spirits. Three thoughtfully paired courses. One rooftop evening to raise a glass to...
07/13/2026

This Wednesday: Three North Carolina spirits. Three thoughtfully paired courses. One rooftop evening to raise a glass to.

Spirits of NC is a guided pairing dinner celebrating some of the state's most distinctive distilleries this Wednesday, July 15, at 7 PM at The Willard. The evening begins with a welcome glass of bubbly before enjoying three Southern-inspired courses, each paired with a handcrafted North Carolina spirit. Representatives from our partners End of Days Bourbon, Sutler's Gin, and Kill Devil Spiced Rum will guide you through each pour, sharing the stories behind the bottles.

On the menu:
🥗 Fresh green salad + Sutler's Gin Daiquiri
🥩 Cheerwine & Texas Pete brisket sandwich + End of Days Bourbon Old Fashioned
🍑 Fresh peach cobbler + Kill Devil Spiced Rum Hurricane

Seats are just $65 per person. Reserve yours now: https://heyor.ca/lb4nEl

Fire up your Sunday. On Sunday, July 26, join us for Firecracker Sparks: Cocktails & Cuisine Class, a guided experience ...
07/11/2026

Fire up your Sunday. On Sunday, July 26, join us for Firecracker Sparks: Cocktails & Cuisine Class, a guided experience where you'll learn to create three playful cocktails, enjoy seasonal paired bites, and experience bartender-led instruction you can take home with you.

On the menu:
🍒 Cheers to the Wine
🍉 Watermelon Sugar
🚀 Rocket Pop

Tickets are $55 per person. Purchase tickets: https://heyor.ca/msQu1U

A little nostalgia never hurt anybody. Throwback Thursday at The Willard features $12 classic cocktails with a Willard t...
07/10/2026

A little nostalgia never hurt anybody. Throwback Thursday at The Willard features $12 classic cocktails with a Willard twist and a rotating taco special. Every Thursday on the Rooftop.

07/08/2026

A night of North Carolina spirits, stories, and pairings.

On Wednesday, July 15 at 7 PM, join us for Spirits of NC: a guided dinner featuring End of Days Bourbon, Sutler’s Gin, and Kill Devil Spiced Rum. Three courses, each matched with a handcrafted NC spirit, plus a welcome glass of bubbly to begin. Throughout the evening, special guest speakers from each brand will share insights into their process and inspiration.

Seats are just $65 per person. Don't miss it, reserve your spot now: https://www.opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=1207252&restref=1207252&experienceId=747095&utm_source=opentable&utm_medium=tms_email&utm_campaign=shared&_ga=2.16196661.224076007.1783338943-261671415.1766424521

You spent the holiday weekend taking care of everyone else. Now it's your turn.Join us for Industry Night at The Willard...
07/07/2026

You spent the holiday weekend taking care of everyone else. Now it's your turn.

Join us for Industry Night at The Willard tomorrow, July 8, for cocktail specials, rooftop views, and 20% off food with code Industry26. Clock out, grab your crew, and we'll take it from here.

Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week is back, and we're bringing it to the rooftop. July 16-26, get a three-course menu for ...
07/06/2026

Downtown Raleigh Restaurant Week is back, and we're bringing it to the rooftop. July 16-26, get a three-course menu for $35 at The Willard Rooftop Lounge. Pretzel bites, fried pimento balls, or vegan ceviche to start. Shrimp scampi flatbread, BBQ bacon burger, or portabello tacos for your entrée. Cherry pie, churro cheesecake, or assorted vegan bars to finish.

Come for the food, stay for the view.

📍 The Willard Rooftop Lounge
🗓️ July 16-26
💵 Three courses for just $35 per person

Reservations available: https://heyor.ca/Gj1cqD

07/05/2026

Some evenings only need a few ingredients: good wine, good company, and a seat on the rooftop. 🍷

Dessert is always the answer. 🍰 The only question is which one you're ordering.
07/03/2026

Dessert is always the answer. 🍰 The only question is which one you're ordering.

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9 Glenwood Avenue
Raleigh, NC
27603

Opening Hours

Monday 4pm - 11pm
Tuesday 4pm - 11pm
Wednesday 4pm - 11pm
Thursday 4pm - 11pm
Friday 4pm - 12am
Saturday 12pm - 12am
Sunday 12pm - 9pm

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