Election Night Destinations

Updated: October 28, 2008

Where to watch the polls and celebrate (or drown your sorrows) come Nov. 2, no matter your political bent.

Poll-Watching Parties

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Cave
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    452 1/2 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 (map)

    Watch the future of modern politics unfold at this cavernous, underground bar decorated with a pre-historic theme.

  2. 2 4 Star Rating: Recommended Carolina Brewery
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    460 W Franklin St, Chapel Hill, NC 27516 (map)

    Whether or not your candidate wins, watch the election results come in with an award-winning beer at this brewery.

  3. 3 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Mitch's Tavern
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    2426 Hillsborough St, Raleigh, NC 27607 (map)

    Enjoy a beer while you watch the political drama play itself out at this laid-back Raleigh sports bar on election night.

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Satisfaction Restaurant & Bar
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    905 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701 (map)

    This Durham restaurant and bar will keep the pizza coming while you remain glued to the TV as the results pour in.

  5. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended Devines Restaurant & Sports
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    904 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701 (map)

    Catch the finale to this year's great political competition from one of 19 TVs at this collegiate Durham sports bar.

  6. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Skybox Grill & Bar
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    3415 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609 (map)

    With 45 screens, you won't miss a minute of the action at this TV-saturated sports bar in the North Raleigh Hilton.