Looking for someplace fun to watch the Solar Eclipse?
Rooftop Parties (Reservations recommended)
Unscripted Durham (202 Corcoran St., Durham) – Watch the eclipse from this new hotel’s rooftop bar and patio. The viewing party solar eclipse glasses and themed drinks.
Taverna Agora (326 Hillsborough St., Raleigh) – This Hillsborough Street restaurant has a great rooftop and it will be open for the eclipse on Monday.
Solas (419 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh) – This Glenwood Avenue bar will be opening at noon for its rooftop party so you can lounge and enjoy a few drinks before the eclipse.
Raleigh Beer Garden (614 Glenwood Ave. Raleigh) – With hundreds of beers on tap and a nice rooftop patio bar, this will be a great place to watch the eclipse. You can also partake in an eclipse party in the venue’s field from 2 to 4 p.m.
Hibernian (311 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh) – Head to this Irish pub’s rooftop for an eclipse viewing party starting at 1:30 p.m.
The Durham Hotel (315 E. Chapel Hill St., Durham) – This is a great rooftop to view the eclipse and viewing glasses will be free with the purchase of a coffee, soda or cosmic cocktail from 2 to 4 p.m. Admission is free.
10th and Terrace (616 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh) – You can view the solar eclipse from atop the Residence Inn in downtown Raleigh from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. Admission is $10 and includes a Sunshine energy drink, desserts from lucettegrace and NASA-approved eclipse safety glasses