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.

Amazing dive bar that's very queer friendly, the bartender was so kind, and loved the theme and…read moreatmosphere of the bar. You can also grab food upstairs.

I had a pretty good time until after I went outside to leave. I took a picture of the crowd at the…read morefront, and then was attacked buy a crowd of girls and one nominal male. One of the girls demanded that I delete the photo. Naturally, I refused. It's perfectly within my rights to take a photo of people in public. It is not a good photo, and I would not have used it for anything because of its poor quality. But since it shows that I was not taking inappropriate photographs and it shows the image of the young man who grabbed my phone and threw it in the street, I will share it below. I had a very good time this night up until the weirdness at the end. Your doorman was a perfect gentleman and did his job. However, I was not causing the disturbance, the girls were. I have never been treated like this before and I hope that it never happens again.

Since I have been in North Carolina I have only stepped into one nightclub prior to this one and I…read moremust say I was skeptical. Only because I am used to an overindulgence in party scenes. I met with the owner upon a business proposal to work with the nightclub in promotions for my day job. He was very nice and inviting on the ideas we had for him, in which he accepted. (Woo!) Because I am hispanic and this is a spanish club I felt comfortable in the scene and was excited to see what this place was about. It is quite big for what I expected from the outside and it got filled rather quickly after a certain time which impressed me considering how big it was. What didn't play in favor is you had to either carry cash or go to the ATM while your drink began to water down. (should've ordered my whiskey neat) The place is going to have small changes which will probably give them a little more rank. They have big performances and the radio stations broadcasting which gains a few brownie points for me. Easy going place with intentions of a good time. They play a little bit of everything but mostly mexican bachata?

Ghetto, bathrooms dirty, it being Raleigh you would expect better. DJ isn't all that great...only…read morego there here and there because it's open late

I've always adored Legends, and have always wanted to go. However, I decided tonight was the night…read more I went with two friends, one of them being black. We arrive, no trouble. I and my friend get in without issue, however our friend didn't come inside for around 5 minutes. We call, she says she can't get in. We ask what's happening, we speak to a manager, white man, who immediately starts talking about her "attitude" and how he doesn't want "that in our club". I was appalled, I come outside to speak to our friend. She informs me she was told she was with another drunk person who was throwing up and couldn't come in) also a black woman), and not allowed inside. She says she isn't with her and is with us, to which she is told her attitude is the issue. What the issue is, however, is grouping our black friend with the only other black individual in line, calling for an attitude adjustment when wrongfully accused. and refusing to hear us out because you don't "want that" in the club. I was told multiple times they'd check the cameras, instead of consoling us, to which we continued to say "she is with us". Consider spending your money elsewhere divas, I am sick.

Legends is a good time. I visited with friends during my birthday weekend to attend a drag show and…read morehad a good time. This bar is notorious B.I.G. It has a beautiful patio with a cute tiki style bar. This is one of the largest bars I've seen in Raleigh. I've attended drag shows in New York City but the show here was way more entertaining. I really enjoyed the celebrity impersonations. Especially the Rihanna/Beyonce look alike lol. They have a huge dance floor, store inside that sells underwear and the large patio. Even if you aren't a member of the LGBTQ community, this is such a fun place to visit. Check out a show or stop in for a few drinks at one of the bars.

A fun place! The painkiller was probably my favorite drink :)…read moreThey shot confetti a few times on the dance floor which was super fun. The bathroom got pretty gross the later into the night we went. The staff was super friendly and caring when talking to me. I didn't get any of the food if there was any, definitely hit up Raleigh beer garden before for some tasty eats :)

Don't go to this place if you want to he treated unfairly and rudely. i saw some chick run in there…read morebecause a dude stole her ID and heard some of the altercation apparently she wouldn't give him her number so he grabbed the ID from her hand as she ran in there with i'm assuming her friend the bouncers simply yelled at them saying that they where going to kick them out as the girl was telling them that the random guy had her ID instead of de escalating the situation they treated her so unfairly. this happened on Friday night july 18th who ever those bouncers where that night at around 11 need to get trained better on how to de escalate a situation because the lady simply wanted her ID back. smh do not come here if ur a young girl. they will prioritize the men . o hope she was able to get her ID back.

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!

Be careful about giving your credit card here for bar tabs....we were charged more than expected…read moreand card was hacked.

I must admit Capital City Tavern is doing some things right! As far a ascetics and storefront…read moreappeal, they knocked it out of the park. They took over the old Isaac Hunters and completely transformed the space. With plenty of tables outside to accommodate guests as well as a beautiful brickwork lining the walls, private tables, mood lighting and old black and white photos of Raleigh posted around the bar. That, my friends, is the good. Capital is a new bar so there's a lot of things that just don't quite flow yet. While the atmosphere seems classy they also turn the space into a dance club when the evening gets late--DJ included! The space didn't really seem to merit the dance club feel. In addition, while the bar is huge (literally huge. It's practically two separate bars with all the same liquors and beers side by side--I think the owners are trying to make sure the excuse "I couldn't make it to the bar" is never uttered at Capital!)--however with all new bars, the bartenders are a major part of making customers feel welcome and comfortable. It's obvious the bartenders are new to the space and possibly some might even be brand new bartenders, I only say this because of recommendations that were made, or were lacking for some. They also did not have any type of beer/cocktail menu yet or prices listed (this was two weeks after opening night in the beginning of July). Another unfortunate incident was finding someone's dinner in the corner of the bathroom, I don't think we were there late enough for it to be from that evening and the place wasn't very crowded. Either way, that's never a pleasant situation to run into (literally). I'd be happy to give Capital another chance in a couple months once they've ironed out all the kinks.

I'm a fan of this place. Honestly, the only thing I don't like is they get sooo insanely packed on…read moreSaturday night (which is obviously a good thing for them but makes getting to the restroom an obstacle) ;) The bar is pretty clean and I love the "porch" area. Also, word from an expert, go to the bar right at the front of the place. I've always been able to get a drink within 2 mins (less packed as more people want to be at the back). Good wine pours and shots as well.