Natty Greene's: Good food, good beer, good bar.

At first, situated so close to Napper Tandy's and Hibernian, you might, like me, think that Natty Greene's is another Irish pub added to the downtown Raleigh bar scene.  But, like me, you would be wrong.   Natty Greene's is not only strictly Southern (which upon arriving is quickly made obvious), but strictly original. 

The bar only offers their own beer that is brewed in house.  And, what is better, it is likable, drinkable beer.  The Wildflower Witbier, one of the more popular offerings, is garnished with an orange slice for those pint seekers in search of one similar to a Blue Moon. 

Natty Greene's offers flutes of their beers for $1.50 each or pints for $4 each, including the six seasonal beers as well as the six year 'rounders.

They have a hard time keeping Freedom IPA from selling out, as it is their best selling seasonal beer. 

Equally tasty, are the food offerings at Natty Greene's.  Kevin Worth, 24, said he goes to Natty Greene's for a balance of good food and good draught beer. "And, lots of televisions," he added.  Of the menu he said the Buffalo Burger was his favorite and the Major General burger was the runner up.

Jordan Lawrence, 25, said he goes to Natty Greene's for the environment. "The large, open spaces and big tables make it enjoyable to eat or go to drink and watch a game," said Lawrence.

Watching a game is not why Catherine Earley, 24, an NCSU grad student goes to Natty Greene's.  Her husband, David, and she go to play games.  Complete with shuffle board and pool table, the game room, also equipped with a bar is the Earley's favorite spot. 

Already fans of the Natty Greene's in Greensboro, where the bar originated, the Earley's quickly became equally impressed with the Raleigh bar.  "The set up of the game room in Raleigh is much better than the set up in Greensboro," she said. "But Greensboro will always hold a special place in our hearts since it's the original location."