Hungover in Raleigh? Try these 10 cures, from food to IV treatments
With Raleigh’s top hangover remedies, a fun night out doesn’t have to ruin your day. Discover the best hangover cures in town.
With so many fun cocktail bars, breweries, and nightclubs in Raleigh, it’s easy to let a few drinks turn into something more. Unfortunately, for many, a night of heavy drinking is often followed by a headache, nausea, or fatigue. But in Raleigh, there are plenty of ways to treat a hangover so that the day after your fun night out isn’t ruined.
Whether you’re in need of a small pick-me-up like a healthy smoothie or a carb-heavy breakfast sandwich, or your hangover requires a more extreme solution like a hydrating IV or injection, you’ll find the perfect hangover cure in Raleigh. Keep reading to discover all the best ways to beat a hangover in Raleigh.
1. Rush Bowls Hangover Cure smoothie
Location: 2811 Hillsborough St., Ste. 105, Raleigh
When it comes to curing a hangover, hydration is key. A well-made smoothie with the right ingredients (think banana, pear, coconut water, and oats) is an excellent elixir for anyone suffering the consequences of an alcohol-filled night out.
Rush Bowls’ aptly named Hangover Cure smoothie includes fruits, such as a prickly pear and banana, fruit juices, oats, a multivitamin, and a hangover antioxidant. You can choose from five different types of milk and add on any of the 14 available “boosts,” which include protein, spirulina, and one that’s simply called hangover. Rush Bowls also sells a variety of açaí bowls, coffee, and light bites.
2. Bagels from Benchwarmers Bagels
Location: 500 E. Davie St., Raleigh
Carbohydrates are also an important ingredient for hangover recovery. Benchwarmers Bagels’ menu is full of carbs in the form of bagels and breakfast sandwiches. Bagel options range from plain and everything to za’atar and poppy. There are classic cream cheese flavors, such as plain, as well as unique varieties, like pecan butterscotch and Carolina Reaper, plus a cashew-based option that’s vegan friendly.
For a heartier breakfast, opt for one of the sandwiches, like the fried bologna sandwich with yellow mustard, egg, and American cheese, or a classic egg sandwich.
3. Boozy brunch at 10th & Terrace Rooftop
Location: 616 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh
If a little hair of the dog is your preferred hangover remedy, head to 10th & Terrace Rooftop for a boozy brunch with a view. For $30, you get to indulge in passed hors d’oeuvres and a spread of brunch bites that changes every week. (At the time of writing, the brunch menu included items like French toast with whipped cream and fruit compote, chorizo hash, macaroni and cheese, and scrambled eggs.) Individual mimosas cost $5, or you can buy a carafe with a full bottle of champagne and housemade juices for $15.
Note: 10th & Terrace Rooftop’s boozy brunch is only offered on Sunday, so if you’re hungover on another day of the week, head to one of Raleigh’s other top boozy brunch spots, such as STIR, Raleigh Beer Garden, or Irregardless Cafe.
4. Tea Service at Littlest Tea Room
Location: 426 S. Person St., Raleigh
If you prefer to steer clear of alcohol when you’re hungover, try having a meal at Littlest Tea Room instead. Located behind a bookshelf in Little Native Coffee, this speakeasy-style tea room offers a cozy, quiet escape. You can choose between a 60-minute or 90-minute tea service, both of which include a different curated selection of tea-time treats and a pot of tea.
Pro tip: Reservations are required, so be sure to book ahead of time. If you can’t get a reservation, try afternoon tea at Heights House instead.
5. Hydrate Medical IV hydration therapy
Location: 702 W. Jones St., Raleigh
Hydrate Medical offers two IV hydration drips designed specifically for hangovers. The Hydrate Hangover drip ($149) helps alleviate headaches and nausea, while the Hydrate Epic Hangover ($199) also helps boost your energy, cellular function, and recovery. Each session takes about 45 minutes and includes complimentary snacks and drinks.
6. IM injection at Raleigh Well
Location: 6241 Westgate Rd., Ste. 120, Raleigh
Raleigh Well offers several different varieties of intramuscular (IM) injections, some of which may be helpful for those with a hangover, such as the Upset Tummy, which is designed to quickly relieve nausea and discomfort caused by illness or dehydration.
Raleigh Well also provides IV therapy, cold plunge, red light therapy, and other wellness services.
7. Contrast therapy at SweatHouz
Location: 710 Seaboard Station Dr., Ste. 215, Raleigh
If your usual hangover remedies don’t seem to be doing the trick, try SweatHouz’s contrast therapy experience. Start in the sauna to detox your body, rinse off in the vitamin C shower, submerge yourself in the cold plunge tub to invigorate your body, and repeat two to three times. Your session takes place in a private suite with lighting, sound, and entertainment options you can customize.
8. Float therapy at True Rest
Location: 9660 Falls of Neuse Rd., Ste. 165, Raleigh
Not everyone will be up for diving into a tub of ice cold water while suffering from a hangover. For a gentler approach that still offers results, try float therapy at True Rest. During your session, you’ll float effortlessly in a pod filled with skin-temperature water and Epsom salt (which helps you float) and enter a state of deep relaxation.
Each pod can be customized with different lighting and music options and includes towels and a neck pillow for extra comfort. After your float, you can shower in the powder room and unwind in the Oasis room, where you can enjoy a cup of tea, use the oxygen bar, or journal.
9. Yoga at Bliss Body Yoga
Location: 4035 Lake Boone Trail #111, Raleigh
Moving your body may seem like an impossible task with a bad hangover, but gentle movement like practicing yoga may help alleviate some of your symptoms and make you feel more awake. Bliss Body offers a variety of classes for all skill levels, but anyone with a hangover may want to stick to the Gentle Flow, Gentle Stretch & Restore, or Yin & Gentle Flow classes.
10. Spa day at Woodhouse Spa
Location: 4204 Six Forks Rd., Ste., 102, Raleigh
When you’re not feeling your best, sometimes all it takes is a little pampering at the spa to perk yourself up. At Woodhouse Spa, you can pick from a lengthy list of spa services, including facials, massages, and body treatments. If you’re really feeling rough, splurge on a package with multiple treatments, like the Recover + Renew or Ultimate Reset.
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