Nice venue, loud music!…read more First, I highly recommend that you bring some ear-plugs with you, you won't regret it! I visited Kings on my last visit to Raleigh to watch Paerish perform. My only complaint was the maxing out of the volume on the sound system, when the bands all played, without hearing protection it was impossible to hear the lyrics. And those that didn't bring hearing protection ended up with a ringing in their ears the following day! The bar was great, I was dismayed when I found out that soda water had a charge above the entrance fee, since part of my tip went toward their register, but somebody has to pay for the bubbles out of their tap! If I go again, I will be certain to bring some extra sets of earplugs for the people that come with me.

Kings is not closed anymore!! Having great music summer of 2023!! Excellent sound. Great place. Go…read morethere

I always say I will never return here but somehow a favorite artist has their show here and I end…read moreup here again. Came for Ari during my birthday month. I enjoy Ari as an artist and this show was everything. I also loved seeing Lekan another great artist. The vibe felt grown! Everyone here was polite. I felt the love. This show was a 4* minus the ridiculous lines in towards the back of the building, Jupiter room is a nice to have with admissions. I did enjoy a no wait bar and nice cool space to relax. This venue is not a fav at all. This venue needs to do better with crowd control and entrance logistics. There was a crazy line. I may have arrived too early. The Ritz should post the VIP seating chart on ticket master and stop trying to overcharge excessive amounts for those seats because it's not worth it. The process to purchase a seat is traumatizing. The long wait in line inside (after waiting outside) and then to get up there and learn that it could be well over $250 per person on top of the fees you've already paid for general admission. The drinks are way too sugary. Do better Ritz!

I visited The Ritz for a 2nd time yesterday to attend the Elmiene Songs For Someone Tour…read moreperformance. I was ecstatic when I learned he would finally visit the US for a tour and Raleigh was a stop. The staff did an amazing job controlling the crowds, providing hospitality, and safety. I parked in General Admission parking where I prepaid $14.00, it's the very last lot on your right. Entering was easy, getting out was a nightmare. Staff is needed following the event to direct the cars out of the spaces. There are other options for parking that will get you closer to the venue for $20+. We stood in line for about 45 minutes prior to entry. The staff managed the check in process very well. Everyone was friendly and hospitable. We were offered filtered water from the cooler jug where we stood for the show facing the front stage by the speakers & entrance to the back stage. Closest to bar and the exit. Cocktails were served in a cocktail shaker were sold for $22. We had an excellent view of the show. There is upper balcony seating for an additional Upgrade price, if you do not want to stand or be in the midst of the action. The Jupiter Lounge provides an elevated experience prior to show. Allowing you to unwind and have a cocktail. The temperature in the building was set to Alaska. Bring a light jacket and a small clear purse. I really enjoyed this show. The lighting and sound were terrific ! Memories were made. Thank you to the staff.

A great place that brings young and old together. Early hip-hop kind of groove…read more Vegas is such a warm person, and the ladies behind the bar are lovely. I need to go there more often. Love your club!!

Went there on a Friday night Feb. 13, about an hour after they were supposed to open. The place was…read morelocked down. No one in sight, no sign, nothing.

Attended Saturday night. It was my first time there. Fantastic music. Two bands. Easy free parking…read moreafter 6 PM and on the weekends. Music sounds good. Floor area to stand. Small balcony on the second floor to watch. I'll be back.

Minus: Relatively small selection of beer, relatively small selection of records (and not in great…read moreABC order), relatively small stage for in-house performances. Plus: Wonderful friendly staff, always something different playing on the turntable, fair values for buying or selling. Plus: Right downtown for easy parking. Minus: Up a narrow flight of stairs. Plus: Room to sit once you're up there. Etc. etc. In the end, I enjoyed my time there but the limitations make it a solid 4 instead of 5.

Thank you Vitia for a great experience! Coming from out of town and not knowing where to go this…read morewas a great choice! The beer on tap and specialty cocktails were great! But the service from Vitia was over the top! Thanks for a great day!!

I stopped by Boxcar with a few friends on a Monday and we had a great time! There was hardly…read moreanybody else in there, so we were able to play any of the games we wanted easily. On Mondays their drink special is $5 for any draft, what a steal! We all enjoyed a drink and a few games. I love the decor and vibes in Boxcar, the artwork is really punk and cool looking. My favorite game, The Lucky Duck, was broken (the claw wouldn't extend far enough to reach any ducks). I reported this to a staff member and she let me pick out any 2 ducks I wanted! The Pokemon pinball was fun too, I love the variety of pinball machines.

Lincoln is my favorite music venue. I recently saw Trial by Fire, a Journey tribute band, and On…read morethe Border, an Eagles tribute band (my second time seeing them) and last night The Ultimate Doors tribute show (my second time seeing them) I love that Raleigh has a reasonably-priced place to go to hear great live music!

I had the opportunity to check out The Lincoln theater for the Pancakes and Booze Art Show, one of…read morethe largest pop-up art exhibition events. There were 100+ local artists showing over 500 pieces of art. They had free pancakes. There was alcohol for purchase at Lincoln theater bar. The staff here were pleasant, attentive and welcoming. The Lincoln theater was not the best venue for this event but they did the best with would they had. The space seems most ideal for the concerts and for standing but was very difficult maneuvering around freely. Needed more physical space to consume and fully appreciate the art. I enjoyed engaging with all of the artist. One of my favorites that was an extreme stand out was Ankit Nagar. Many of Ankit's pieces were so calming and the colors spoke to me. I do recommend the Art Show. Overall, I enjoyed the experience. I enjoy Art. I purchase prints whenever I feel moved but I have yet to be able to obtain original Art. That's a goal of mine.

Good place for dancing especially on the weekends- not as much for food but they have drinks. The…read moreemployees were helpful especially when getting multiple drink orders and for water when needed. It's loud /hot upstairs- you mostly dance there and there's live music downstairs. We mostly stayed upstairs to dance. The DJ on March 1st was AWESOME. Great transitions from song to song but kept a good mix of older and newer songs. Great DJ wish he would come to Chapel Hill. Downstairs we listen to some songs but it's more of a sway and sing along or hang vibe. Heard a lot more grunge/rock songs than upstairs being more rap/pop. The people here are definitely a younger crowd so if you're 35+ you may feel out of place. Parking on Glenwood is horrid so we ubered to avoid driving. Otherwise you'll pay $20 for parking at a private lot, it's awful

TERRIBLE MUSIC. Switched song every 10 seconds right when it got good…read more Don't come here if you like music

Fun little dive bar. My friends and I have been coming here for years. The service has always been…read moregood and other than that it's just your typical dive! They're also one of the few spots that has malort...don't ask me how I know.

You know it's good when you meet some people that know your home bar in a different city the minute…read moreyou walk up. I went and paid no cover for three great local bands. Nice people good service. Small, or cozy depending on your pov. Prices a little high but not awful. $4 beer and $9 whiskey. Ask first.

Husbands brought me here and I am in love…read more Venue: It has a little speak easy feel. 3 indoor bar in different section with its unique feel and one outside (outdoor patio). Drinks: we had the Manhattan and penicillin. Fresh and high quality ingredients. Love the craft cocktails made by skillful mixologist. Service; friendly bar tenders and staffs. Will be coming back!

Such a gorgeous space! Perfect spot if you're feeling a moody cocktail or mocktail. This…read morebar/speakeasy is located in downtown Raleigh close to street parking and parking decks. They're typically having some sort of fun event or pop up that you can enjoy. When I went recently I decided to try a mocktail, they do a good job on their mocktails - equally as skilled as their cocktails. Definitely worth a stop in for a drink.

Did not enjoy my experience here. You get charged $10 at the door. However, some people in my group…read moregot charged $5 and others got charged none. Seems weird. The girl who got charged none was told to write a Google review to get in for free. The inconsistency is a bit bothersome. The bartenders were nice, but also pushed Google reviews in exchange for a stronger drink. They did not follow through with their word ... my drink was nearly just sprite and grenadine, maybe a tiny splash of vodka. It was clear these bartenders did not have much bartending experience. Wish I would've saved the $25 I spent to get in for one disappointing drink.

Great vibes every visit music on point funky lounge area in the back and food vendors rotating so…read morenever the same.