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!

We came in for a show and loved the dive bar vibe. The show we saw was a NOLA style brass band and…read moreit was so fun. My only complaint was not having more seating. Everything else was great. We will be back to catch more shows soon.

Must-Visit Bars for a Night Out in Durham…read more This bar has an excellent selection of music, and the vibes are always on point. I really enjoy the themed nights--they're a blast, and it's great to see so many people get dressed up. I feel completely safe and comfortable here, making it one of my favorite spots.

THE BEST LGBTQ CLUB/BAR/KARAOKE SPOT…read more THE DRINKS ARE AMAZING They have the ambience set up in a way where they have security dispersed throughout the entire club with a green light up bracelets on paying attention and trying to make sure that everybody stays safe and is having consensual fun! There are multiple side rooms. This is a great place to go. Take pictures with your queer friends! They have karaoke night every Thursday they have DRAG & burlesque shows on a regular here. This is a place where a true creative queer individual can be seen. And embraced. The service is as fast as it can be, on a busy night you might have to wait in line for your drink, but the drink is still amazing! But this applies to any bar or club on a busy night! The owner actually is there unlike a lot of clubs expecting their workers to make up the atmosphere is very important to the owner for the atmosphere not only to be creative but inclusive!

I hold the bar higher for places with covers (just on principle) and they were fun enough to…read morewarrant it! Kind of tucked away, very vibey, and there was a performance in the main dance space plus multiple rooms to branch off into with little art projects and whatnot, so you can be in a huge group or go off and talk/explore-- just be careful because the glow in the dark paint can stain clothes :)

This is a cool spot for live djs and music. It's kind of hidden, dark, covered with stickers, art,…read moreand vintage stuff, the way I like it. I think it's for a younger, more underground-savvy crowd. If you just want basic top 40, go elsewhere. I saw some local hiphop acts perform live. I knew none of them, but it was a good time. Sound system and subwoofers are powerful, fyi. Plenty of bass. Full bar, but indie, so don't expect every brand of everything. It seems they close once the live performances are over, even if that is 12am rather than 2am. Understandable, as it's an event-focused space, not just a bar. The one thing I saw here that I've never seen before, is that many of the live hiphop acts were singing/rapping over music that already had singing/rapping in it. Idk if they were rapping over other people's tracks, and that's just a Thing People Do that I didn't know about, or if they were rapping over their own tracks. But I would just think that as a young local performer, you'd want to sing or rap over instrumental tracks so we can hear You and You alone.

More than anywhere else in the area, this venue makes bold, daring choices to bring in a diverse…read moremix of talented musical acts. And the atmosphere is very relaxed... reminds me of going to an unimaginably good old-school 'basement-show' where all the bands sound great, everyone else is cool, and the keg never runs dry. Sure, not every show will appeal to every taste (for example, I avoid their occasional D.J. dance party nights). My advice is to check their website or the Independent (which often selects shows at the Nightlight as one of their weekly 'picks') and read the description. If it sounds intriguing, make your way down the little alley next to Fuse restaurant and check it out. And if you like what you hear, buy the CD (bands need love).

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

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.

I adore Motorco Music Hall. The event I attended was wonderful, and the whole place had such a fun,…read morevibrant vibe. Fantastic owners.

While browsing the Fayetteville St district. I notice Alive playing "Calm Down" one of my favorite…read moresongs of this summer. The music was very inviting but as my sister and I started to pass by due to the whole club vibes - an employee suggested we come inside and check it out. No admission fee. A nice and clean space. I'm not a fan of dance clubs, so totally out of my usual spaces but for what Alive is, I would highly recommend the space for dancers who would like to go out for a night of dancing. The restrooms smelled very good and were very clean with cute decor. Alive is highly recommended for your place to go dancing. The bar service is quick. We didn't have to fight for a drink!

I got a section here about a month ago for my wife's birthday, we got a bottle of Don Julio…read moreReposado. The Don Julio tasted extremely watered down, my wife and her friends said the same thing. Has anyone else experienced this? Seems very shady to me, that ruined the experience for me, the money you pay for the bottle is insane and then it's watered down? It just makes me wonder if anyone is tampering with the liquor, & it's very concerning.

While not a frequent concert goer, I visited this venue recently and had a great time! The vibes…read moreare great and the lighting + sound were good. The bartender was nice the night I went, too!

I visited Local 506 about 8 months ago for what I hoped would be a fun night. When my card was…read moreunexpectedly declined for a drink (it happens to the best of us), the bartender publicly ridiculed and berated me in front of other customers. I apologized and left embarrassed and in tears.Their Instagram account later posted about it and tagged me, which felt like further piling on rather than addressing the service issue privately.The venue itself has a cool intimate music setup and seems popular for local shows, which is great. But this experience with customer service was really disappointing and made me feel unwelcome. Potential patrons should know that a simple declined card can turn into public humiliation here.