Splat Space is Durham's hackerspace. While it's taken time and the hard work of its members to…read moreemerge from humble beginnings, Splat Space is growing into the premiere gathering place in the Research Triangle for hackers; programmers; makers; crafters; free, libre and open source media enthusiasts; and DIY-types of all sorts.

This cozy bar & lounge set between the American Tobacco Campus and the DPAC is a great place to…read moreunwind and chill. Got a show coming up? You can come here for a pre-show drink. There is waiter service at the lounge tables. I enjoy the bar service: plenty of seats and friendly bartenders. Old Bull Apartments residents have it best. They can hang out here, steps from their homes.

I was very excited to try this place based on so many wonderful yelp reviews and I am thrilled to…read moresay that you were all absolutely correct. We LOVED our visit to The Waiting Room. I took off early and came here early on a Wednesday night with my aunt (we were going to try another restaurant on Tobacco Road later that evening for dinner.) This is a very definite speakeasy vibe here...the art deco decor is amazing. My eyes were thrilled before we even sat down. We had our pick of places since we got there right as they opened. Our waitress came over and was so pleasant and extremely knowledgeable. I cannot wait to bring my uncle back to enjoy some new bourbons. I started with a Wake Up Holland and my aunt had a chocolate martini (not on the menu but the bartender understood the assignment!) Wake Up Holland is 100% worth the hype. I LOVED IT. But since I was worried about the caffiene, I tried The Smoking Jacket next. It wasn't really my favorite...it tasted like a campfire which I know some people enjoy but it wasn't my jam. The waitress was very astute and mentioned that they could make the Wake Up Holland in decaf and I rejoiced!!! And ended the evening with that. The service, ambiance, and drinks were all stellar and I cannot wait to return to this establishment!

Shooters II is a great spot for Duke students, especially Saturday nights. There's a lot of bars so…read moreyou'll be able to get a drink pretty fast despite how busy it gets in there (we loved the Happy Dads) and the DJ (sometimes live band) never disappoints.

Love the bull ride. Hate the crowd…read more I had so much fun riding the bull but I didn't enjoy the company of the people or staff at the bar. Just not my kind of crowd.

Everything is amazing! Food, service, attention to detail. Visit the wine cellar! Christmas time is…read moregorgeous!

The Angus Barn is a MUST if you are around the Raleigh area. We can't get enough of it!…read more From prime rib that melts in your mouth to kabobs, this place has it all. Christmas time is beautiful, as they decorate the ceiling with garments and ornaments and other decorations around the massive restaurant, but reservations are needed no later than 6 months in advance. If you're fine waiting 3 hours for a table max, then you will be fine. Every single time we come to Angus Barn, something is different. Now they give you a soup or salad with your meal, along with bread! The cheese and crackers are famous among the people and are a great way to start your meal. The bread is so fresh also! All components in their house salad is great. Everything is awesome! The prime rib is tender and has such good flavor. Their mac n' cheese is the way to go. Their recipe is constantly changing. Like what I previously said, something is different every time you come to Angus Barn. The chocolate chess pie is the best I've had. This is a MUST when dining at Angus Barn. You HAVE to get the chocolate chess pie. The service is some of the best in the restaurant business and all do a great job at explaining things. So kind and professional! Once again, if you're around Raleigh and don't come to Angus Barn, you are missing out. I highly recommend you come. So good!

Very cute and efficient place to grab lunch. Lots of options. The taco place is amazing.read more

Went here on a rainy Friday evening with my girls. It had stopped raining by the time we got there…read morebut were a little bummed out that all the seating was wet (except for the area under the shelter of course, but more on that in a moment.) This area looked very, VERY cool. Made out of shipping containers, or boxcars, each shop, eatery, or bar was not very big but used the most of their space. There was a lot of stuff to chose from, different things to eat, and drink, classes, soap making, even an escape room. It was nice to have so many options, we were all able to get something different and sit together in a common area. The sheltered common area was large with a ginormous industrial fan over the space. I imagine it feels awesome when it's hot outside but it made it a bit chilly when it was so damp. And the live music was fun but ultimately too loud for in depth conversation. Parking was easy, this was obviously very family friendly, and I would say the prices were not bad. We enjoyed our time and I think it's perfect for a group on friends that can't agree on one thing. :)

I was first introduced to Note in the Pocket by Activate Good when they arranged a volunteering…read moreopportunity. Note in the Pocket provides clothing to children and their families from socks to shoes to underwear to pants to tops to jackets. A school social worker puts in a request and Note in the Pocket takes care of the rest and delivers the clothing to the school. Note in the Pocket takes donations of gently used clothing. These are then sorted, processed to make sure the clothing meets the quality for these students. They even have an Amazon wishlist. For the last ten years there has been a Socks & Undies 5K Fun Run (or walk). They want to clothe 10,000 children in 2023. There is a virtual run for those that cannot go in person. Note in the Pocket has been a rewarding place to volunteer and donate as they are doing good one child at a time.

They seek to clothe children and families, treating them with dignity and respect. They are always…read morelooking for volunteers and have advised most volunteers enjoy their experiences there. That wasn't my experience almost two years ago, but they've have assured me changes have been made and that's good enough for me.

I absolutely love Motorco! They host really cool events and concerts. I've seen some of my favorite…read morebands at Motorco including The Hooten Hallers. Check them out! I've taken my parents to shows here and love that there is even a space for them to sit down if they need to. There are some steps/bleachers along one side wall for people to take a rest. This is so rare for a standing room only venue and so appreciated! Motorco has many great beers to choose from as well as a full bar and alcohol free options. There is definitely something for everyone. There are two bars one of which has a streamlined selection for fast service while the other is full service offering their entire menu of food and drinks. They serve food! I have not ordered food there yet, but everything looks and sounds amazing. It's also just a cool spot to hang out there. You can grab a beer and/or food and sit outside with your dog. I think of Motorco as a place for everyone.

Motorco is always a fun time! Came here for an arm wrestling competition, and it was absolutely…read morepacked. Got through the line/ID check quickly. Would love to come back for a concert sometime. Parking is relatively limited in this area. 10/10 would recommend!

This company rendered an outstanding Taste Testing to attain my contract to cater my Wedding on…read more11/19/2016 only to embarrass, humiliate, and disappoint me with the end results. Staff was rude and unorganized. Caterer was late arriving only to still serve cold appetizers (meatballs, chicken pot pie bites, & chicken kabobs) which should have been warm to say the least. It was so bad that even the beverages were not to proper standard.They have since blocked me from all social media so that I could not Tag them in any of my reviews of there service, which is unprofessional in itself but what should I have expected at this point. And to make matters worse my guest complained of diarrhea and vomiting after the event. When my coordinator reached out to them to advise of our concern they failed to respond to her an insisted on speaking to us and by this time me and my husband were both so furious that we felt it best handled by the designated individual which anyone that does weddings know that they go through the coordinator not the Bride. This company didn't even have the decency to apologize for there staffs behavior which was addressed at the event. Every place I've serviced I was told the customer was always right but I guess they attended a different etiquette training. I would not suggest this vendor to anyone needing to cater a large event with class because they definitely lack in that department.

We have used Bam Boogie's Catering Services three years in a row for an annual event that has…read morearound 60 - 70 people in attendance. Their service and presentation is truly superb and they leave nothing undone. They set-up, serve, and clean-up with all the extras thrown in. And all this and I haven't even mentioned the food! It is delicious and the hot food is always the perfect temperature (which is sometimes hard to find in catering services) and we've always had more than enough. Thank you Bam Boogie's! Will definitely hire them again and recommend to all my friends.

First time coming here, and I would give 5 stars if not for the exorbitant pricing. Adults costing…read moremore than kids at that, for a kids museum has always rubbed me wrong. But this place is quite expansive with several areas including wildlife, butterfly and insect garden, a train tour that takes 2 laps around (might as well get it for the $6 a ticket), and several outdoor play areas including a tree house and mist/water areas. Place was crowded, but there were still plenty of spaces available at 10:30 in the garage. If I lived closer, I might consider a membership to save costs, but I live too far currently to justify that. The cafe food was mid, and again too expensive. The pricing for me knocks a star off, but if you've never been and are prepared to spend a couple hundred bucks for the day on a family of 4, you'll probably enjoy!

We spent a day at this location while visiting family in North Carolina. We had a lovely experience…read moreand found the location to be quite expansive. There is a lovely wildlife area, butterfly garden, fun little train tour, an outdoor treehouse, and more. The price was quite high, but I imagine based on the number of staff and the animals that this location is quite expensive to maintain. The little gift shop was also great with lots of children's games, clothing items, toys, and more. If I was in the area I would definitely consider an annual pass. All of the staff were lovely from the train driver to the ticket takers. Fun location!

I visited this location for a Durham Chamber event and was impressed with what I saw. It's a…read morecoworking space but with an emphasis on community and nonprofits. There is a big common area, a kitchen, several conference rooms, and small individual office spaces. With all the financial troubles that one of the major international coworking companies is experiencing, it's nice to see a model like this. The location is a little hard to find, it's around the corner from Thundershirt. There is street parking but it might be paid parking -- I parked further away so I wasn't sure. I'm now following ReCity on social media because I'm interested in what they're doing.

From the owner: ReCity Network is the Bull City's hub for social impact. The ReCity Network's home is a…read more12,000-square-foot facility located in the heart of downtown Durham. With space designed for multiple levels of co-working, meetings, and community events, our home is the foundation of shared space and shared impact for dozens of non-profits, mission-driven businesses, and faith-based organizations. Together we can rewrite the story of our city -- that's the power of ReCity Network, a place created to help the underserved thrive while promoting efficiency, innovation, collaboration, and inspiration among hardworking organizations in the Durham community.