Kings

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Benjamin Boudreau

Bowling and bar/service at the alley: 5 STARS Had a little mechanical problem that got apologized for and quickly fixed. It just meant we got more time to listen to the good music. Restaurant/bar inside: 1 STAR Service at the bar was terrible. It was almost as if the place had only been open for a week or two and no one was really trained. Our bartender was not good, but.... There are a couple reasons for this I noticed. The bar was understaffed, not trained well, and the bar taps were running warm. The third point is the worst. When it take 15 minutes to actually pour a pitcher of beer, you are really setting your bartenders up to fail. At the end of the night I still tipped 15% because I felt bad for the bartender getting a bad rap.

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Geoff Dunkak

Great space and decore, parking is not too far away at Moore Square and is usually free after 7pm. Bathrooms are not disgusting, drinks are reasonable and they have a good draft selection of NC beers. My only complaint is that the sound often painfully loud. Yeah, yeah, yeah I know what youre thinking— "If its too loud, youre too old." But I dont have this complaint at Local 506, Motorco, Pinhook, or either room at the Cats Cradle. We see a lot of bands and years ago I realized no band is worth permanent hearing loss and when youre ears are ringing the next day and you had ear protection? They book some great bands, but its not worth it for me.

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Adam Ridley

Great, fun, energetic atmosphere with plenty of space. Country nights are really fun, especially watching my friends getting tossed off the mechanical bull. Its not just bowling, its an adult playground. Food is awesome for a bowling place.. must try the avocado toast and buffalo chicken wontons. Our server Collin was very attentive..kept the drinks coming, and treated us like royalty. Definitely will be coming back.

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The Marduk Report

Really large event space that can hold a good number of people. Requires to buy a membership to get into events that $2. Drinks are pretty heavy-handed so eat before partying. Youll have to yell a bit to get a bartenders attention, but you knew that since this is a club/event space.

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Kate Walker

Never been here, but dont plan on it after how incredibly rude the douche who answered the phone was. Customer service is, like, too mainstream. In his defense, it is pretty damn difficult to answer a phone and speak coherently like an adult. Ill give him that.

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Rachel Lewis

Cool, open music venue with a large bar and a few small tables and some seating in the perimeter. The stage is nice and big, and the music sounded really good - and loud! I think they would benefit from more seating and decorations.

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Alexandra Reczek

amazing experience! love how the bar is conveniently placed behind the lanes. managers came to check on our tables twice and all the servers/ bartenders made us feel like home! definitely "the spot" material.

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Shaun Martin

The worst place ever.. serving staff kept us waiting nearly an hour without eve talking to us , bar staff got all drinks wrong and then bowling staff shut off the DRIVER .. idiots !!!

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Forest Schweitzer

A small and unique venue in the heart of downtown Raleigh. With an eclectic and varied taste in performers, Kings caters to all and works hard to create a very inclusive atmosphere.

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Mark Murphy

Great venue, though bar can get crowded at a sold-out show. Some guy threw a trashcan behind the bar, but that wasnt the venues fault. Thats a metal show for you..

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Thomas Munn

My ears bled and I wanted to shoot myself. Absolute misery and self-mutilation at its worst! No seats and everyone was under the age of two!

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Jonah Freedman

Good place to watch a band although the music is ALWAYS turned up too loud. It really doesnt need to be there. Otherwise great venue.

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Matt Takas

Good bar service. I was there for a concert and the acoustics were terrible. Surprised they havent upgraded in all these years.

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Al Bryant

Great stage and audio system for performances. Bar area is cool too. Pretty good venue compared to other local venues.

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Dakota Cary

Great venue for events! Beers on tap are quality, none of the Miller Lite/ Bud Light crowd in here. Hipster friendly.

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Peter Fradella

Great local music venue. Great owner and staff. They have so many non music stuff thete too. Great place to hang.

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Kyle Pschak

Awesome music venue, good local bands. Saw Kurtzweil play here with FIN and Hemingway, great show. Will go back.

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A Private User

Great Raleigh institution for great live acts. Very cool atmosphere. Love this place.

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Dane Schuckman

Delicious local cuisine. Highly recommeded. Reservations are advised!

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Steven Rehnborg

Good vibes but gets crowded and hot when big acts come into town.

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Adam Daniels

Kings has a great bar and a constant stream of amazing music

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Sara McCord

One of my favs. One of the best music venues in Raleigh.

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Noelle Rousseau

Great place to see live music, very chill and unique.

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Evan Halley

Superb spot to watch live music and drink beer.

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Scott Reston

Great shows, good beers, decent mixed drinks.

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Ben Leonard

Love the layout. Shows there are always fun!

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Chandler Mason

Cool venue for small/local shows. Good bar.

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Kent Del Castillo

FYI, theres no arcade in this barcade.

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John Laurent

Great club besides very poor acoustics

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Danny Sao Joao

Always good. Great room and sound.

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Joe Sternberg

This place plays amazing music!

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Roberto Olivares

Looks like of grungy and dirty.

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Jeff Fischer

Nice venue nice sound system.

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Michelle Winter

Great place to dance downtown

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Pete Farquhar

Superb sound and atmosphere

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Cassandra Doman

great local music venue

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James McConnell

Awesome music venue.

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matt watson

YAH!

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Mike Britt

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