Great little dive bar! As long as you keep that in mind, you too will enjoy it. Excellent prices on the drinks. They have an outdoor space where you can talk and hangout. They also have a coin operated pool table ($1/game) that gets the job done. Downstairs there are several arcade games, some of which are free! I did not know this gem was here but will definitely go back. read more

Low key dive bar with good selection of drinks. I'd like to come back and try other things on the menu. Much parking and they take good care of you here. read more

I would have rated at least 4 stars, perhaps 5, if not for the rude and entitled behavior of a single employee - I gave the overall establishment itself a break since the lower rating would have been the fault of just the one bartender that's clearly working in the wrong industry. I had more than one pleasant conversation with the bartender on duty and another that appeared as though she'd just gotten off her shift. They gave me insight into the area (I'm new here) and answered my many questions without any trouble. A little later on into the evening, as a few more people came into the quiet bar, there was another guy standing behind the bar. He clearly belonged there because not only was he standing back there, but he was talking to the bartender that was on duty. I had to use the restroom, so I made eye contact with other bartender now standing behind the bar, pointed to my nearly full drink and bottle of water in front of me, gestured to the bathroom and said out loud, "I'm going to use the bathroom". New dude nodded at me, I left the nearly full drink and water bottle where it had been sitting, and walked the very short distance in the very small bar to the bathroom. If you'd seen me stand up, you'd have seen where I headed. I completed that task and washed my hands, and walked back to "my" seat - which I chose out of the many open barstools that still remained at the bar. Imagine my surprise when new/third "bartender" was sitting in "my" seat! In front of him sat my nearly full drink and bottle of water. I said, "oh, hey, you knew I was sitting there", to which he replied, "oh, I thought you left", prompting me to say "I told you I was going to use the restroom, that's why I left my stuff", which somehow justified his reply of "I thought it was trash". Let's break this down ... - The bathroom is like 15 feet away. I didn't vanish into thin air on my way there. - I hadn't paid my tab. - Most importantly, you're a bartender. Whether you're working at that moment or not (and if not, perhaps you should have stayed in front of the bar), surely you speak the language of "bar patron" Any halfway decent bartender understands that when a customer points down toward their drink then over toward the bathroom (let's pretend I didn't even say out loud that I was going to use the bathroom), they are communicating that they'll be right back and asking that the bartender to please not clear their drink. This is universal and correct in any language. He never even made eye contact with me, didn't even turn his head to look my way when he gave me that sorry excuse, with no apology, as he continued to just sit his rude ass right there. SO... I go and find another seat. Me. The customer that's been there. Meanwhile, cool bartender has made me another drink. But, I still wanted my water bottle. So, I got up, walked over and reached in front of Mr. Manners and grabbed it (since it was still sitting where I left it and all). Well, that hurt his feelings because he told me, with a straight face, "that's aggressive". This is our future, folks. Check it out at this place. read more

Made a pit stop here on my way home and met some great people and great karaoke singers!

The bartender accused me of being too drunk and kicked me out because I was using my moms credit card because I just moved here and haven't gotten paid yet so my mom gave me her card. He also accused my friend of being too drunk because her wallet with her ID was in my purse and apparently it took her too long to get it out of my purse and find it. Actually insane behavior and I have never been so disrespected at an establishment ever. He kicked us out for absolutely nothing. Complete asshole. Fuck this place. read more

Pretty quiet early in the evening on Monday, which I personally prefer as an introvert. The drinks are ok, there's a pool table and a bunch of other table games available. It's walking distance from the motel next door which is good. read more

Stopped in for a quick drink after dinner. If it wasn't for yelp, we would have never found it! I think it's a gutted old house but it's really cool inside. There's a little space for musicians, pool table, outside area and the bar. They have a wide selection of beverages. I was actually quite surprised. The local cider I got was amazing too. Tasted extremely fresh and crisp. I had gotten it another place just two days before and there was a noticeable difference. They also offered a diary free White Russian, which I thought was Linda hipster but also accommodating. For a smaller place, they seem to be able to keep up with the trends and anyone can find something they like there. My friends and I all agreed we wanted to come back and I had another friend tell me she loved the place too and wanted to join. We will all be back soon! read more

Is a nice place to hang out, play pool or sit around the outdoor fire pit. Live music on Weds, Fridays and Saturdays. Friendly staff.

Great selection of beer and friendly staff. Look forward to returning in the near future.

Amazing selection of craft beers. Amazing vibes. Amazing owner. Plenty of patio space with cornhole and a huge backyard for live bands!! This is NOT a dive bar, and I love dive bars. It's better!! :-) I don't live anywhere near here, but I'll be back! read more

The Empourium - They have 2 MORE coolers just like this one FULL of delicious crafty goodness. - Dive Bars Near Me - Kernersville, North Carolina

Awesome place, great selection of beer! Great music! Pool Table, great atmosphere! Very nice environment. Love what you've done with the place Jimbo! read more

The Empourium - Dive Bars Near Me - Kernersville, North Carolina

Awesome bartenders, amazing monthly events and a gargantuan selection of craft beer in bottles and on tap as well as a fully stocked liquor and wine bar. Very fresh vibe in a relatively small town. Live music multiple times a week, video games, free pool, a beer garden and massive field out back for events. Excellent policies on patron behavior, an adamant "no a$$hole" rule, and a safe space for people from all walks of life. Dont let the motel next door scare you off, this place IS nightlife in Kernersville. Also they have this blue haired bartender who is possibly the most attractive and savvy individual I have ever witnessed on this planet. read more

What a nice place! Not a dive bar, but one of character and good vibe. Great staff and patrons. Lucky I decided to stop by. Live music on Wed, Fri and Sat. Nice beer selection. Easy to like this place. read more

Good service, good people. Nice selection of craft brews. Variety of things to do while you are there.

The owners are great, the beer selection was perfect, and they had a decent wine selection. Gets busy later, but I enjoyed it for pre dinner drinks. read more

Great place in Kville. Owners are nice, very welcoming. Lots of beer and wine to choose from. Super clean.

Amazing place to unwind. Wide range of craft beer, plenty of whiskey (check out whiskey Wednesday's), and even great wine options. Always a good crowd and the staff is awesome too! Entertain yourself with the pool table, darts, Jenga, or video games! read more

This was my first time there, and I'm not one you will find in a bar room, but I drove by this place several times. I stopped by Saturday Night to grab a drink and watch the NASCAR Race in Charlotte, and I turned out to have a lot of fun. Great people, and fast service, great prices, and found they got fun things to do. This is a great place if your looking to get out of the house and have a great time playing games, watching sports, and listening to good music and glad I stopped in on Saturday, and will be back again. read more

Your quintessential "Dive" that's trying to figure out just what exactly it is regarding a theme. This spot has been here awhile and Saturday I finally stopped in. It's next door to a extremely sketchy old motel that's now permanent living for some less fortunate. I kinda had a issue figuring where to go in, as it's just a black wood door that really has no markings for which to guide you as where to enter. Once inside there's a small bar in front of you, a pool table to the right, dart board in front of you, and seating for maybe eight people to your left. The only person working this night was a young lady waiting bar and she was pleasant enough and immediately asked for our drink order. The drinks were slightly stiffer than normal, and seemed pretty spot on as for their accuracy. I sat in some of the sparse seating just taking it all in. There's a small couch with a couple of ripped chairs that just doesn't seem inviting at all, and the small high top table for four that I sat in was decent enough. There's holes in the ceiling from lights that had been removed at some point, and just a mix of themes seemingly throughout the bar. If you went with a few friends it possibly would be a pretty good time in a true dive bar. However, if by yourself, it may seem a bit uncomfortable and with the motel/housing next door even a bit dangerous for a female. I do see by the reviews and those visiting that night that it certainly works for some. That being the case, I'll probably give them another visit. read more