We are excited to present this year’s Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners for the 2026 Midtown Diamond Awards!
Browse the list to see if your favorites are there, and be sure to make a note of any new businesses you’d like to check out.
Congratulations to all of our winners!
BEST BREWERY
- GOLD: Sneaky Penguin Brewing Company
- Silver: Blackbird Brewery
- Bronze: Lynnwood Brewing Concern
BEST WINE BAR
- GOLD: Napa Bistro & Wine Bar
- Silver: Foxcroft Food & Wine
- Bronze: TIE
- Vita Vite Art Gallery + Wine Bar
- Barcelona Wine Bar
BEST COCKTAIL BAR
- GOLD: Mr. Henry Bar & Lounge
- Silver: Sous Terre
- Bronze: Bird’s Nest at Blackbird
BEST NEIGHBORHOOD OR DIVE BAR
- GOLD: Lucky B’s
- Silver: Mitch’s Tavern
- Bronze: Blotto
BEST LOCAL COFFEEHOUSE
- GOLD: Sola Coffee Cafe
- Silver: Jubala Coffee
- Bronze: Birdie’s Barroom & Kitchen
BEST DISTILLERY
- GOLD: Durham Distillery
- Silver: Olde Raleigh Distillery
- Bronze: Mystic Farm & Distillery
BEST SPORTS BAR
- GOLD: Yard House
- Silver: Carolina Ale House
- Bronze: Tobacco Road Sports Cafe
BEST ROOFTOP BAR
- GOLD: The Willard Rooftop Lounge
- Silver: Level7 Rooftop
- Bronze: The Raleigh Times
