We are excited to present this year’s Gold, Silver, and Bronze winners for the 2026 5 West Diamond Awards!
Browse the list to see if your favorites are there, and be sure to make a note of any new businesses you’d like to check out.
Congratulations to all our winners!
BEST BREWERY
- GOLD: Bond Brothers Beer Company
- Silver: Bombshell Beer Company
- Bronze: Fortnight Brewing Company
BEST WINE BAR
- GOLD: Triangle Wine Company
- Silver: Peak of the Vine
- Bronze: RBF, Your Authentic Champagne Bar
BEST COCKTAIL BAR
- GOLD: Dram & Draught – Fenton
- Silver: SideBar
- Bronze: Peck & Plume at The Mayton
BEST LOCAL COFFEEHOUSE
- GOLD: Brew Coffee Bar
- Silver: Crema Coffee Roaster
- Bronze: Esteamed Coffee
BEST DISTILLERY
- GOLD: Mystic Farm & Distillery
- Silver: Durham Distillery
- Bronze: Olde Raleigh Distillery
BEST SPORTS BAR
- GOLD: Woody’s Sports Tavern & Grill
- Silver: Carolina Ale House Cary
- Bronze: Sports & Social Cary
BEST ROOFTOP BAR
- GOLD: Nightingale Rooftop Restaurant & Bar
- Silver: AVA Rooftop Bar
- Bronze: RH North Hills
