The Bull & Bear

The Bull and Bear is a neighborhood bar on Six Forks Road in north Raleigh, with a kitchen turning out local favorites and a room set up for staying a while. There is pool, there are games, and there is a bar you can settle into after work.

It sits comfortably between a restaurant and a beer stop. Come in craving a hearty meal or come in wanting one cold drink at the end of a long day, and either way nobody is going to rush you back out the door.

What to know

• Live music comes from local acoustic musicians, and the schedule is posted on a calendar.
• Weekday events run through the week alongside the music.
• Specials rotate on both the food and the drinks.
• Most menu items are not gluten-free, though servers will accommodate where they can.
• Orders can be placed online, and gift cards are sold.