Entry No. 27 — the Raleigh file — filed under: speakeasy

Bar Sous Terre

Tucked directly beneath the French bistro Jolie, this subterranean, jewel-box-style cocktail club from Chef Scott Crawford is a masterclass in intimate design. It honors the 'key bar' tradition of its predecessor (The Atlantic Lounge), welcoming guests down a hidden staircase into a dark, romantic space specializing in meticulously crafted classic cocktails like Ramos Gin Fizzes.

The move: Book a late-night reservation after a French dinner upstairs at Jolie, then slip down the stairs to enjoy a tableside-shaken Ramos Gin Fizz under the low, brick-lined ceilings.

• 📍 Oakwood / Person Street District
• 💸 $$
• ⚡ Up for anything
• 🌗 Indoors

Where: 620 N Person St, Ste 01, Raleigh, NC 27604

Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.

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Further reading: crawfordbrothersrestaurantgroup.com · newsobserver.com · waltermagazine.com

last checked: 2026-07-21