Level7 Rooftop Lounge at the AC Hotel Raleigh North Hills

Level7 is the rooftop lounge above the AC Hotel at North Hills, with panoramic views of Midtown Raleigh. The room is upscale without being stiff, and the skyline does a lot of the work.

The kitchen is chef-driven, with a Level7 burger that the lounge bills as North Hills’ best stack and a charcuterie board built for sharing. Cocktails get the same treatment, including a smoked Manhattan made with Maker’s Mark and Bordeaux cherries. The service is meant to be intuitive, and the atmosphere is designed to inspire.

What to know

• Sunday brunch comes with a chef-driven menu of brunch classics.
• The Level7 burger is a six-ounce patty with bacon, caramelized onion, lettuce, American cheese, and salsa brava.
• The charcuterie plate mixes imported and domestic cheeses with cured meats, cornichons, crackers, and jam.
• Private events run from 20 to 200 guests with customizable menus.
• Two private event rooms are available, along with full lounge buyouts.