While the stereotype of motorcyclists being "rough riders" has long since passed, many facilities are still devoted to the bike enthusiasts and cater to those who ride. Further, it can be comforting and welcoming to a lone rider on a long journey to stop in for a meal or drink with like-minded riders. Finding biker bars and restaurants is simple; many states have multiple locations that support bikers and even have their own riding clubs. North Carolina offers a selection of venues for hungry, thirsty bikers.
Scooter's Grill and Bar, located in Raleigh, the bar offers food to refuel after a long ride, including ribeye steak, pulled barbecue chicken and fried shrimp. Lighter fare includes sandwiches (buffalo chicken, philly cheese steak, cheese burger, hot dog, chicken salad), salads, wings and appetizers (nachos, cheese fries, onion rings). Save room for something sweet with the pecan pie, brownie and ice cream. Scooters also offers a full bar, with daily specials such as discount margaritas on Mondays, a "blue motorcycle" cocktail on Wednesday and cheap bottled beer every day. Check out the bar's calendar of group rides and live music special events.
Scooter's Grill and Bar
1911 Sego Court
Raleigh, NC 27616
(919) 954-2171
scootersbar.com
Cited on the Bars4Bikers website as one of the only North Carolina biker bars that allow biker "colors," The Dog House Bar is open daily in Fayetteville. Bikers who are also animal enthusiasts will enjoy the dog-themed menu, with entrees such as black lab chicken, big dog beefsteak dinner and kennel club ribeye. Also available is the pointer patty melt, chicken paw sandwich and philly chow steak, plus wings (portions of 10 or 20), salads, appetizers and of course, hot dogs. Ride in for daily special events, such as Tuesday night karaoke and live music on Fridays and Saturdays. Bikers will want to try to be in town on Wednesdays, for Bike Night, with an indoor/outdoor party, food specials and giveaways. Full bar.
The Dog House Bar
3049 Owen Drive
Fayetteville NC 28306
(910) 323-2400
thedoghousegroup.com
Chaps Bar & Grill has as its slogan, "where horses meet Harleys." After all, Chaps is located in St. Pauls, North Carolina, which is below the Mason-Dixon line. While you may not park your bike next to a horse, you can enjoy lunch and dinner at Chaps seven days a week. Select from daily specials, including ribeye dinner on Tuesdays and peel and eat shrimp on Thursdays. Other menu options include grilled chicken, hot dogs, grilled cheese, fried pickles, shrimp poppers and chicken quesadillas. The bar offers a number of domestic and specialty beers (including cheap stuff), plus schnapps and three tiers of well drinks.
Chaps Bar & Grill
4351 Chickenfoot Rd
St. Pauls, NC 28384
(910) 426-0555
chapsbar.com
