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High-energy EDM bar with fast service and great cocktails. Trendy spot offering dancing, bottle service, and an intimate DJ experience downtown Raleigh.

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Aura Raleigh

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Trendy EDM bar featuring cutting-edge DJs, cocktails, dancing, and bottle service. Experience Raleigh nightlife at its finest.

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Aura Raleigh delivers an immersive nightlife experience with energetic EDM beats and a beautifully designed interior that echoes Ibiza's style. Guests enjoy fast service, premium cocktails, and a dance floor perfect for groups looking to celebrate.

What to Expect:

    🎧 Top EDM and DJ sets free or affordable
    🍸 Creative cocktails and extensive drink offerings
    💃 Dance floor and bottle service options
    🍷 Beer, wine, and hard liquor selection

Important Information:

    – Age Policy: 21+ enforced
    – Dress Code: Trendy attire recommended
    – Parking: Paid options nearby; free street parking rare
    – Entry: No coat check; $3 bottled water after 11 PM
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📍 Local Insights

🕔 Evening Peak: Fridays and Saturdays buzz from 9 PM, peaking around midnight with full dance floor action.

💧 Bottled Water Policy: After 11 PM, bottled water is $3—plan accordingly.

🎧 DJ Booth Seating: The DJ booth couch is a unique spot to book for a front-row experience.

🚗 Parking Tips: Paid parking garages nearby; free street parking is rare and usually limited.

⏰ Hours

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: Closed

Friday: 5:00 PM–2:00 AM

Saturday: 5:00 PM–2:00 AM

Sunday: 12:00 PM–8:00 PM

👉 Best For

Groups, nightlife enthusiasts, dance parties
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Aura Raleigh

220 W Davie St
,
Raleigh
,
NC
27601

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Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Aura Raleigh is praised for its beautiful design, quality EDM music, and outstanding service. Visitors love the DJ lineup and intimate dance atmosphere, though some mention parking difficulty and occasional playlist choices that aren't for everyone.
Last updated on
December 9th, 2025

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What You'll Find

Signature Cocktails; Hard Liquor; Beer; Wine; Dancing; DJs; Bottle Service; Lounge Seating; Private Dining Room; No Coat Check; Fast Service

📆 Best Times to Visit

Visit Friday or Saturday after 9 PM to catch peak dancing and DJ sets; Sundays are quieter afternoons until 8 PM.
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