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Laid-back pizza joint with bar, craft beer, pub grub, plus live music and open-mike nights in Southwest Raleigh.

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Ruckus Pizza and Bar

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Enjoy large New York-style pizza slices, craft beer, live music, and a bar at Ruckus Pizza and Bar in Southwest Raleigh, NC.

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Ruckus Pizza and Bar offers a lively dining experience packed with flavorful New York-style pizza, a diverse craft beer selection, and a welcoming atmosphere. Guests enjoy a spacious bar, regular live music, and open-mic nights, perfect for groups, families, and solo diners alike.

What to Expect:

    🍕 Generous slices of high-quality New York-style pizza
    🍺 Extensive craft beer and cocktail options
    🎤 Regular live music and open-mic events
    🌟 Friendly, attentive service with a casual ambiance

Important Information:

    – Hours: Daily, 11 AM to 2 AM
    – Location: Mission Valley Shopping Center, Southwest Raleigh
    – Offers dine-in, takeout, delivery, and curbside pickup
    – No reservations accepted
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📍 Local Insights

🍕 Huge Pizza Slices: Customers consistently highlight the oversized, hearty slices as a defining feature of Ruckus.

🎤 Entertainment Hub: Live music and open-mic nights are regular draws that energize the place midweek and weekends.

🍻 Craft Beer & Cocktails: The bar's selection of local craft brews and well-crafted cocktails enhances the dining experience.

🌳 Outdoor & Dog-Friendly: Spacious outdoor seating is popular, with patrons often bringing dogs along, making it a social spot year-round.

⏰ Hours

Monday: 11 AM to 2 AM

Tuesday: 11 AM to 2 AM

Wednesday: 11 AM to 2 AM

Thursday: 11 AM to 2 AM

Friday: 11 AM to 2 AM

Saturday: 11 AM to 2 AM

Sunday: 11 AM to 2 AM

👉 Best For

Groups, families, craft beer enthusiasts, live music lovers
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Ruckus Pizza and Bar

2233 Avent Ferry Rd
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Raleigh
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NC
27606

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Review Sentiment

Based on the 50 most recent Google reviews
Ruckus Pizza and Bar is praised for large, flavorful pizza slices, friendly and attentive staff, great beer selection, and lively entertainment. While it is known for a casual and noisy atmosphere, most guests find the food quality and vibrant nightlife worth the visit. Some dissatisfaction exists with newer bartenders and occasional staff attitude issues.
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December 9th, 2025

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What You'll Find

New York-style pizza; Garlic knots; Philly cheesesteak; Mozzarella sticks; Live music; Trivia nights; Outdoor seating; Craft beer; Great cocktails

📆 Best Times to Visit

Visit early afternoon on weekends to avoid peak busy evenings; weekday mid-afternoons are less crowded for casual dining.
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