North Carolina Lounge

Who wants to translate a night out in North Carolina to a relaxing hang-out time? While some would make a fuss and prefer the ideal wild nights, NC provides the best alternatives. Some of these are lounge bars that offer the greatest of easy listening and dance music while you enjoy your cocktails or martinis.

Housed in a structure constructed in 1911, The Sirens Lounge is one of the latest and most promising lounge bars in North Carolina. It is located along a number of specialty shops in W. Markham Avenue in Durham, inside the Ninth Street, an old-fashioned neighborhood which is only two blocks away from Duke University's East Campus. Although the bar is only exclusive to members (which only costs a dollar), the bar is continuously attracting new patrons. The bar is included in the lists of "Best Martini" in the Research Triangle, "Best Bar Scene," "Best Spots for Hot Bartenders," "Top Five Conversation Bars" and "Best Private Club."

Sirens have become a shooting location for one of MTV’s upcoming television show. This serves an important feat, after bagging nominations from Golden Leaf Award for excellence in design and from AOL City's Best 2008 - 2009 program for Best Cocktail. Basically, Sirens Lounge is an ideal location for private parties and important social gatherings. Its proximity to Duke University makes it a convenient place for students who want to chill and relax after long days of reviews and school works.   The lounge features a state-of-the-art sound and lighting, an aquarium bar and a comfortable seating. The area is also the perfect place for live band performances. For those who want to have a taste of new culture may try to visit Mosaic Wine Lounge in Jones Street in Raleigh.

This Moroccan-themed lounge offers a wide range of wines, beers and special cocktails to customers. Dance in the scene while gulping on Mosaic Vodka Martinis and White Wine Sangrias.

Thanks to the genius of Resident DJ Keith since he transformed Mosaic into a paradise that fused dance, lounge and world beat music to blend in with the romance and style that the art and food raises in the atmosphere.

Mosaic offers one of the best places for different private events like parties, corporate events, bachelor parties, wedding receptions and class reunions. AOL City Guide hailed Mosaic as the Best New Bar in Raleigh.

Also in Durham is the G Loft, a lounge popularized by its eclectic setup inspired by London and New York's hotspots. It welcomes diners with the most sophisticated interior: dark wood antiques, leather couches, big mirrors, chandeliers and Buddha structures. Ideal for chill night out after work and school, G Loft offers the best wine, cocktail and beer selections and the best food choices. It is also an ideal location for private parties, rehearsal dinners, wedding receptions, reunions, board meetings, business meetings and birthday celebrations. Unlike other lounges featured in this article, dining in G Loft doesn't require membership.