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MEET RALEIGH'S WEST END (OR SHOULD WE SAY BEST END?)

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MEET RALEIGH'S WEST END (OR SHOULD WE SAY BEST END?) ○

creators, makers & laid-back urbanites.

Just across from Raleigh’s Union Station, adjacent to the downtown Warehouse District and historic Boylan Heights lies the West End. A bustling neighborhood home to creatives, makers and existing residential neighborhoods, the West End welcomed several new retail and residential openings in 2023 — with more planned for 2024. The West End district is surrounded by new breweries, bakeries and retail establishments and is located only a short bike ride or stroll to Raleigh’s Central Business District and the 306-acre Dorothea Dix Park.

“An interesting mixture of history along with new opportunities, great views… a mix of neighborhood vibes and obviously urban vibes”

— Bill King, Downtown Raleigh Alliance

From old-school NC barbeque to craft brewers and bakers to a diverse group of artists, Raleigh’s West End has something for everyone.

Meet the westenders

Award-winning craft bakery with coffee bar (try the morning bun). boultedbread.com
Design custom branding and imprints. We help locals and nonprofits make an impression. wearebaysix.com
Grooming, handmade treats and lots of cool supplies. citypetgrooming.com
Ethical and sustainable fashion. Provides women in crisis with stability through employment and support. designedforjoy.com
Taproom and event space featuring quality craft beer with a bend towards brewing inventive beers with new / now / next flavor profiles. nickelpointbrewing.com
One-of-a-kind multiuse building blending modern apartments with shared workrooms, small-business-friendly retail, co-working spaces, and gathering lawns. platformraleigh.com
Unique retail spaces along W Cabarrus Street and Dupont Circle. Reach out to retail@kanerealtycorp.com for availability.
Three generations of BBQ perfection. Sam Jones BBQ offers the classics with a variety of new spins on smoked meats. samjonesbbq.com
Vault Craft Beer has 16 taps for draft beer and two large built-in coolers with cold beer to take home. vaultcraftbeer.com