The Architect Bar and Social House is Raleigh’s choice for craft cocktails, dancing and nightlife. Located in the downtown Fayetteville St. District, the Bar features a resident DJ Friday and Saturday nights, plus live jazz music every Monday night and a live drummer and DJ on Thursdays. The craft cocktail menu features fresh local ingredients and Molecular Gastronomy items. Enjoy cocktails and local beer bottles and draft in the prohibition era lounge chairs. Ladies Night, Bachelorette and Bachelor parties are always welcome. We also are a go-to for the service industry, featuring drink specials Sunday – Thursday. The Architect Bar and Social House is also one of Raleigh’s premier event venues for special occasions, holiday parties, corporate events and wedding receptions. Check out the speakeasy room hidden behind a moving bookcase for intimate gatherings. The high ceilings, exposed brick and abundance of natural light make it an ideal setting for photographers.Established in 2012.The Architect Bar and Social House immediately became a trademark destination for craft cocktails and nightlife in Raleigh, NC.Jon Seelbinder graduated from North Carolina State University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering and minor in Business Management. During college he found a passion for the food and beverage industry. Jon has spent the last 13 years perfecting his points of service and gaining expertise in many different types of venues. He contributed to a number of highly successful bar, lounge, restaurant and nightclub concepts in the competitive and thriving Raleigh market. Previous openings include The Flying Saucer Draught Emporium, The Office Nightclub, Rush Lounge, ess lounge, The Oxford and The Mint. He also has extensive corporate experience in national chains such as Sullivan’s Steakhouse and P.F. Chang’s Chinese Bistro. The Architect Bar and Social House is Jon’s first solo project and has been built with his “blood, sweat and tears!” He is rooted in Raleigh and excited about new and upcoming projects!