The Pickled Onion turned out to be a total surprise!!…read more My wife and I came here for a late dinner and honestly, we picked them because they were open. We regularly have sushi next door at Mizu, so we've seen the Onion for years and really didn't think much of the place from the outside. Wow...were we wrong! Inside is a bright, open, BIG dining room with several big comfy booths along one wall. TVs line nearly every wall playing whatever game happens to be playing at the time (admittedly not our favorite, but hey...it's a sports bar). Staff is super friendly and very helpful. The biggest surprise was how extensive and diverse the menu is. For our first time my wife and I decided to get a couple orders of tacos and split em. Fish tacos were hot and super crispy and the seared tuna tacos were very fresh...light yet filling. Both had incredible flavor and all the ingredients were the highest quality. We were very impressed. We look forward to coming back again to try more of their menu...and enjoy a few beers along the way!!

We ate that this location Saturday evening and came away feeling 'meh' about the entire meal. our…read morefood was not bad, just nothing to write home about. I had wings and a side salad which were both good, but not outstanding. The price of the side salad was rather expensive, in my opinion. My wife's Caesar salad with salmon was good as well, but again not that great. Apparently, they have a team approach to serving tables as we interacted with about 5 different servers which made things rather confusing and uneven. It would have been nice to know that's how they do the service experience up front. I think the primary factors in my rating are the price of the extra 2oz cup of Bleu Cheese dressing to take with my leftover wings and the 3% CC charge. If I knew the little cup of dressing was a dollar, I would not have taken it. Then there's the now ubiquitous 3% charge to use a credit card. I totally get that the card companies charge the fee and this is painted as 'transparency', but it just doesn't sit well with me. Maybe restauranteurs and other establishments that add the card fee could look at the sales with and without credit cards and just raise the menu prices by that percentage so it's not in people's faces. There's enough 'extra charges' in my life and it would be great to see one disappear.

I'd recommend this small town bar. Hey smokers, the back deck is heated and enclosed in plastic…read morewalls and has a full bar where you can sit and smoke, like the good old days. For the rest of us, dash thru there so your clothes don't stink and head into the smoke-free indoors. It's nicely decorated. The house wine is Jaegermeister, according to one of the many signs hanging on the exposed brick walls. There are two pool tables which get crowded when people are listening to live music. We heard the Lynch Creek Band--worth the $5 cover. Bartenders took good care of us, even with the Saturday night crowd. DDs drink for free. Don't expect food on the menu, only beverages served from what I saw. They even have a rack of hooks for coats. The parking lot is newly paved and lined, they share it with the neighbor, a really good Mexican Restaurant.

They advertise karaoke on Thursday nights, but don't waste your time. It's really just a song…read morerequest show where locals flood the list, basically replacing the jukebox without the cost.

This dance club/bar pulses with a low, guttural thrum of bass-heavy music that drowns out…read moreconversation, forcing patrons to lean in and shout to be heard. Dim, flickering neon lights cast jagged shadows across the crowded room, glinting off sticky glassware and half-finished drinks. This narrow bars air is thick with sweat, spilled beer, and the bite of cheap liquor, churning into a humid haze that clings to skin and clothing. Bodies press together--dancing, swaying, colliding--feeding the bar's restless energy. Bartenders move like frantic cogs behind the bar, shouting orders and slinging bottles with practiced aggression. Every corner hums with disorder and with all that booze they can't even make an old fashioned. But then again I am the kind of person who treats dance clubs like an over-caffeinated blender, would rather be nursing a good drink somewhere my shoes don't stick to the floor and conversation doesn't require a megaphone. Cheers!

So much fun at Zenith last night. This place used to be Coglin's and I was disappointed when it…read moreclosed. Glad to see a similar establishment opening here. Reminds me of the bars/clubs we frequented in the 90s -- dark with great music and drinks heavy on the liquor. Bartender was friendly and I enjoyed my Blue's Clues and Monster Mash. They were a little sweet but equally strong. They had an impressive beer list as well. I just wish the place was a little bigger with more seating but maybe they're just trying to get everybody on the dance floor! Look forward to going back.

Nice environment, friendly staff and a decent selection of alcohol. We enjoyed our time here and…read morewould consider returning. You play and afterwards you pay.

Great food, atmospheric, bands We love this place. Love…read morethe toyz band that plays there.

Love this spot! We booked a private room by calling in a day before, but if you want to sing on a…read morebusy weekend night, make sure to call well in advance because they don't have too many rooms. The mics were good, and the karaoke machine had a good selection of songs. The rooms were not soundproof though, so we could easily hear other people singing if we were in the hallways. Very fun!

The hostess was less than enthused to explain the options for myself and my approaching party of 8…read morenor was she open to excepting my card for open tab

Left this place in high spirits!! :) Mysterious and amusing impression as the "entrance" was…read moreunsealed. I won't spoil it for you, but as you walk up the stairs just ask for Green Light instead of Merchant (which is also a great bar!) This bar is more intimate; a bit of a propriety aura with a street view. Different cocktail options than The Merchant, and so our waitress who normally works over there wasn't familiar with any of them but she asked for us. Loved the Porn on Mute (similar to Sex on Beach).

If you're looking for a truly unforgettable cocktail experience in Raleigh, The Green Light is…read morewhere you need to be. Tucked away behind a secret door inside The Architect, this speakeasy hits all the right notes--classy, intimate, and effortlessly cool. From the moment you step inside, the ambiance wraps around you like velvet--dim lighting, rich textures, and just the right touch of mystery. The vibe is perfect for a date night, catching up with friends, or treating yourself to something special.

We were in Durham for the weekend and stopped in for a beer. It turned out to be three hours and I…read moredon't remember the uber ride back to the hotel. In between though we had a good time. The stairs are nuts, the staff was friendly, the bathrooms were clean and the drinks were affordable.

Multiple times me and my friends have come in I've been disrespected by their multiple staff…read more After asking simple questions. ***Be careful if the downstairs bar has two white bartenders it's a white bar night. They will turn their noses up at you for asking simple questions like when their upstairs bar is supposed to open. And that's if you can get their attention. (they're not really a busy bar.) they are ignoring you. And they say they are a "restaurant" but the food is inconsistent. You never know what they have, if they have anything at all. Really a place for people who like to do nose powder *sniff*. Used to be a safe place for LGBTQ. It seems like they only open the kitchen for certain people. But show up when you search up food downtown... They keep it dark I guess to help hide with the sexual harassment happening on the dance floor. I watched their own karaoke host to be groped. And nobody did anything. Also had a friend drugged without consent here... Not only that sometimes they charge you after you leave make sure to take a picture of the receipt after you close your tab! They like to make random charges like Apple I've sent other friends there to try and have a good time and they have all told me that they're never going back to Durham after going there... Durham has good spots. This is just isn't one.

The ale house is a d Great venue to just hang out for a brew…read moreand watch sports. Food is OK BUT it is the atmosphere and sports vibe that is what sets apart from other bars. I will continue to come here and bring my business meetings here as well.

Not familiar with the menu, I came in wanting something like a steak and side salad. No extra…read morecarbs, definitely not a big prime rib with two sides, plus salad for $38. Our server gave us excellent service and pointed out there was a 6 oz NY Strip although it wasn't on the menu. It came out cooked to perfection and I had a great Caesar salad to go with it. I must admit I'm not a sports fan and the place is a little chaotic for my liking (too many tv's each on a different channel) but I know people like that, it's all good

Step into a dimly lit labyrinth where the walls seem to swallow your secrets and every corner…read morewhispers mood and mystery. This bar is a glorious mess, the music pulses with an offbeat energy while a bartender is running a bar where the mixers seem to have gone on vacation. Better hope you're in the mood for whiskey neat or tequila straight up--because anything else is clearly an improvisation! It's a place where no one cares if the floors are sticky or the décor is a little less. It's chaos, it's charm, it's definitely unapologetic--a refuge for anyone who wants to drink, dance, and just be in the glorious mess of it all. The regulars are more like a family here, they have claimed their seats and built a strong camaraderie. Cheers!

I love this place! We can quickly grab great food just up the street at the corner and then come…read moredown to enjoy a few games of pool in the back room, or enjoy a drink on the very large outdoor patio. The music is always great, a DJ spins on Friday night and if you like a little go go dance action, there is that too on Friday nights! Karaoke is always a hit and the karaoke Djs are both exceptional. If you are looking for some leather, there is a shop directly on site, and run by one awesome human, GO BRUCE! Saturdays are typically themed nights, but also great times! The drinks and service are amazing. Bartenders are always attentive and some of those drinks have more kick than a Missouri mule! Owner is such a good guy! And Victor, the bar back...he has more personality than a prom queen. Love him! Good stuff! Great times! Lots of laughs, and friendly faces!

Yummy like normal.... It's so close to our house and so delicious…read more My husband claims their Philly Cheese Steak here is better but ham the one he recently had in Philadelphia. My Salmon Hibachi is so good too. Our server Cameron is awesome and overall great place. You can't go wrong. It's off hour for dining but they still have a crowd. Thanks Cameron

Fantastic dinner here tonight! Our server Leah was terrific, the food was very good and we had a…read moregreat time. Karaoke was going on in the bar area, so it was pretty noisy but it was all good fun. The shrimp appetizer was delicious. My Fun Dip mixed drink was so good! The hibachi with spare ribs was delicious, everything was spot on. Will definitely be back soon!