Dating cougars in Raleigh is growing more popular every day. A study conducted by Apartment List revealed that the City of Oaks ranks fifth in dating among 70 metros analyzed. So you're in luck!
With a distinguished Pullen Park and overcrowded farmer’s markets, our city has lots of opportunities for men to meet single cougars. For starters, we have quite a few museums where you’ll find some cultured cougars. On top of that, we also have numerous Raleigh cougar bars where mature women go to have a fun night out.
The Best Places to Find Cougars in Raleigh
We listed more than 30 cougar-friendly places in this guide to suit every taste possible. But we also know that some of our readers may not be willing to read through a lengthy, 4k-word guide just to choose a place to spend the night.
We feel you.
That’s why we made you the following shortlist of our top 4 venues and dating apps for meeting cougars in Raleigh. We tried these venues and apps and had success. We also know you too can have the same success if you’re slick enough. If you don’t have time, then start with these top recommendations first and then move to the rest of the guide.
@VidrioRaleigh
Vidrio is where to meet classy cougars in Raleigh
With stylish surroundings and dramatic decor, Vidrio projects an upscale Mediterranean vibe--perfect for the upper-class gentleman. Vidrio also offers a plethora of dessert options. Don’t leave the room without tasting their delectable chocolate buttermilk cake sprinkled with baklava ice cream.
This Mediterranean restaurant also features a fireplace where hot Raleigh cougars flock to lie in wait for a good-looking gent. So dress sharp, comb your hair, and make sure to flash a smile at the ladies nearby.
The best Raleigh cougar dating site is AFF if you want to get laid (try it free)
Sex: you want it, but you can’t get it at all these other spots. On top of that, you want to be with a hot Raleigh cougar who knows what she’s doing. The best thing to do is to go online and get on AFF (which has a great free trial).
On AFF, all the users are looking for sex and nothing more. It’s a site where singles gather to look for potential mates for a night of enjoyment. You won’t find hopeless romantics and awkward lovestruck singles here.
This is the site you need to try if you are thinking about trying one. When it comes to success for average guys, nothing else we have seen really comes close. There are no guarantees (any site that does that is a scam), but we have seen the best results from AFF and think you will as well.
When you want to get reliable results and meet the most cougars for bedroom fun AFF is going to deliver for most guys.
It is well worth any guy's time to spend a few minutes setting up a free profile and checking out the options you have in your area. The women who are most motivated to actually meet up tend to use this site. So you won’t run into many fake profiles or women just looking to collect compliments from guys.
And before you get skeptical about the safety of your information, keep in mind that AFF has been in the game since 2006. They’re the gold standard when it comes to sites for singles!
As for your search for cougars, AFF will make your plight so much easier. Most users on AFF are in the over-30 category. So if you only want women who are more mature and no longer in their 20s, this is the site for you.
Try out AFF and you’re sure to meet a sultry siren for an unforgettable evening.
When we want a relationship, eHarmony is our favorite way to meet cougars in Raleigh (try it now)
We love a good cougar bar as much as the next guy. But there are times when you just want to hang out at home while meeting hot older women. There are also a lot of Raleigh cougars who just don't spend any time in bars and clubs any longer. eHarmony (which has a great trial) really helped us out.
While there may be a ton of apps out there, none of them are as good as eHarmony when it comes to helping you meet single cougars. We've spent a lot of time rating and ranking over 100 different cougar dating sites and apps and this is what we really like about it:
They just have the most Raleigh cougars using it
While their 33,000,000 plus membership doesn't make it the biggest site around, in our experience they have BY FAR the most real cougars using it. We're talking about attractive, single women over 35 who are interested in dating both younger and older men.
A lot of the women who use eHarmony are ACTUAL COUGARS. You won't find that anywhere else!
If you've tried to use more general dating sites in the past, you know how hard it can be to find a real cougar. You have to sift through hundreds of profiles and MAYBE get lucky and find one.
It saves a ton of time and money
Spending any amount of time in a bar is expensive and you never know if any attractive cougars will even show up. If you want to make the most of your time and money a quality dating site or app is the best way to go.
You have to change your approach to change your results!
You shouldn't completely stop going out, but being able to meet women 24/7 regardless of where you are is extremely powerful!
Do yourself a favor and give eHarmony's trial a shot here. It's easy to get set up and it is the best option for making a big improvement in your dating life that we've found. Try it!
@club_stilllife
Top Raleigh Cougar Bars and Cougar Clubs
Meeting cougars in Raleigh can be draining, especially if you don’t have a master plan. Luckily, we created a plan of attack to help you get the cougar of your dreams. Look no further than these locations to connect with mature women. We don’t want you to waste your money and time in speakeasies that are a complete turn-off for Raleigh cougars.
We’ve picked the most beautiful places to go to. However, it is said that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. So you’ll need to visit these spots to really appreciate the beautiful older women each place has to offer.
If you know of any hotspots that cougars frequent, tell us all about it in the comments below!
- Hibernian Irish Pub - 311 Glenwood Ave
- Tony's Taps & Oyster Co. - 107 Edinburgh S Dr #129, Cary
- Cornerstone Tavern - 603 Glenwood Ave
- O'Malley's Pub - 5228 Hollyridge Dr
- Triangle Wine Company - 575 New Waverly Pl Suite 103-B, Cary
- Still Life Nightclub - 401 N West St #131
- Fox Liquor Bar - 237 South Wilmington Street Entrance on, E Martin St
- The Piper's Tavern - 8304 Falls of Neuse Rd
- Saints & Scholars Pub - 909 Spring Forest Rd
- Ambis 1 Nightclub - 4000 Atlantic Ave
- Vidrio - 500 Glenwood Ave #100
We listed a cool mix of bars and clubs loaded with single cougars from all over Raleigh. Pick the ones you like and try them out. You’ll have fun as long as you bring you’re A-game to the venue.
How?
Dress sharp, look good, talk loudly, maintain proper eye contact and be playful, fun, and teasing. Cougars are just like any other woman. They will like you if you’re confident enough to tease them, but don’t be insulting. There’s a fine line between entitlement and insulting, so watch out.
The Apps Dating Coaches Recommend Most To Meet Cougars
More and more older women are only using apps and sites to meet guys, especially younger guys. You need to be on at least one or two apps now if you want to get the best results you can. These are the apps that give normal guys the best success meeting cougars:
| Site | Our Experience | Our Rating | Free Trial Link |
|---|---|---|---|
Best Hookup Site Cougars  | Experience Highlights
| 9 | Try AFF For Free |
Best For Relationships  | Experience Highlights
| 9 | Try eHarmony |
2nd Best For Hookups  | Experience Highlights
| 8 | Try Passion |
@themorningtimes
Meet Cougars in Raleigh During the Day
Ratio-wise, you’re better off approaching cougars during the day than in nightclubs at night.
Women spend more time in gyms, yoga studios, shopping malls, and cafes than in bars. She can stand a day without partying but can’t avoid not going to the grocery store. So why not meet her there?
Moreover, the competition is close to zero during the day. You won’t meet a bunch of jacked testosterone-filled dudes showering your cougar with drinks and cheesy pickup lines. It’s just you, your conversation skills, and her.
These are the best places to meet cougars in Raleigh during the day:
- Crabtree Valley Mall - 4325 Glenwood Ave
- Tapout Fitness - 900 E Six Forks Rd
- North Carolina Dance Institute - 5910 Duraleigh Rd #101
- Open Door Yoga Studio - 745 W Johnson St
- Morning Times - 10 E Hargett St, Raleigh
- Sola Coffee Cafe - 7705 Lead Mine Rd
- Triangle Town Center - 5959 Triangle Town Blvd
- Life Time - 8515 Falls of Neuse Rd
@club_stilllife
The Guide to Cougar Dating in Raleigh
Now that we showed you where to meet those hot cougars in Raleigh, it’s time to show you how to date them. We divided the following guide into three sections based on the women we've met and what you want from the relationship (or whatever you decide to have with her).
Whether you want a fling together or something long-term, your first date should speak that goal loud and clear, and hopefully, move you towards it.
Here’s how:
If you just want to keep it casual take her to a lounge
If your goal is a fling or if she doesn’t have a problem sleeping with you on the first date, then why wait?
Take her out to a lounge or two and begin the fun. Sit next to each other, share a few cool stories, listen and reflect back, and tease her. Be assertive and take any chance to lead her.
Your goal is to build attraction and comfort with her, so by the time you’re done, she’s already kissed you – or on the verge of it. You can then walk a little then invite her back to your place. That’s all.
- Level7 - 101 Park at N Hills St
- The Raleigh Times - 14 E Hargett St
- 42nd Street Oyster Bar - 508 W Jones St, Raleigh
- Rudino's Rooftop - 8800 Harvest Oaks Dr #102
- Vinos Finos Tapas and Wine Bar - 8450 Honeycutt Road #110 Lafayette Village Shopping Center
- C.Grace - 407 Glenwood Ave
If you're more serious about dating her, try a fun activity
Comedy clubs, romantic museums, a walk in the park, or bowling. Things you can do to lower her guards and build some connection with your woman.
These activities probably won't lead to first date intimacy, but they will teach you about each other in case you want something long-term.
You can do these things in one of these Raleigh venues:
- Goodnights Comedy Club - 861 W Morgan St #1613
- Pullen Park - 520 Ashe Ave
- Raleigh Improv - 1224 Parkside Main St, Cary
- Buffaloe Lanes - 5900 Oak Forest Dr
- Lake Johnson Park - 4601 Avent Ferry Rd
- Kings Bowl-North Hills - 141 Park at N Hills St
If she's old school, you can always do a dinner date
We don’t recommend dinner dates, especially first dates. You won’t have enough time to talk to her and won’t be comfortable talking to her while chewing. However, some cougars are into fine dining. It’s safe and also a good way to size up your wallet and give her something to brag about to her girlfriends.
If that’s your case, then try one of these romantic restaurants in Raleigh:
- The Capital Grille - 4242 Six Forks Rd
- Second Empire - 330 Hillsborough St
- Rey's - 1130 Buck Jones Rd
- Vivace - 4209 Lassiter Mill Rd Suite 115
- Margaux's - 8111 Creedmoor Rd
A Map of All the Best Cougar Dating Spots in Raleigh
Here’s a hand map of our favorite spots for dating and meeting cougars in Raleigh. Use it to roam around the city and pick the places you like. Just remember to email us your results.
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