The Pour House Music Hall

Address:	224 S Blount St, Raleigh, NC 27601, USA
Phone:	+1 919-821-1120
Site:	thepourhousemusichall.com
Rating:	4.6

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T. Christopher Larr

When it comes to the local music scene in Raleigh, NC, the Pour House is simply the best there is. A stellar venue with awesome bands (international, national, and regional), excellent sound (managed by one of the best sound men in the business), tasty beers, and a friendly and casual staff. Truly, its the music that is the scene and focus at the Pour House. You will hear everything from jam bands to rock to to rap to bluegrass to jazz and everything in-between. In addition to hosting top-notch music, the Pour House is a front-and-center venue for such events like the Wide Open Bluegrass Festival, Hopscotch Music Fest, SparkCon, Artsplosure, and Double Barrel Benefit. Other regular events include the Pour Paws Dog Walking Group and Mug Night. The bartenders are friendly, casual, speedy, and professional. Ive always been treated like a valued guest when Im there. These guys and gals are great. They will treat you right. There are around 40 taps, in addition to a selection of bottled and canned beers. The taps are excellent, many of which are local/regional (including Big Boss, Lonerider, Red Oak, Highland, CBC, and White Street Brewery). They also have wine and mixed spirits as well. The actual establishment is, in a word, real. Gritty and real. But this is a compliment as far as Im concerned as there is not a single ounce of pretension. This place radiates character. What you see is what you get at the Pour House... and its all good. The Pour House - Great music. Excellent vibe.

Gray Henderson

The Pour House Music Hall (aka The Pour House) is one of the cornerstone venues in downtown Raleigh for original music. Hosting nationally and regionally touring artists on a regular basis while also serving as a "go-to" venue for many of the areas premiere local acts, The Pour House is one of those places you can walk into any night of the week and expect to hear some good music. The owners and staff are super friendly and take pride in booking quality acts, and serving a wide variety of reasonably priced draft beers. As a local musician, The Pour House is one of my favorite places to play because of the convenient downtown Raleigh location accessible to some of the areas best restaurants, making it easy to grab a bite to eat before a show without having to drive. Its central location also makes luring people to shows a much simpler feat. Even with a 300+ capacity, the room still maintains an intimate, dive-bar feel conducive for all types of music. I highly recommend this venue to any music lover looking for a friendly place to hear some great bands without hurting your wallet.

Matt Grady

Ive been to this wonderful local bandstand numerous times and Ive seen some of the best bands Ive seen at any venues here. Ive seen some of my favorite national acts like Snarky Puppy, the Slackers, Yo Mamas Big Fat Booty Band and the best local acts in one of the best sounding rooms in Raleigh Every show Ive attended there sounded great! Never too loud but its always rockin; you could sit all the way in the back or stand right in front of the stage and enjoy the show just as much either way. Ive never heard feedback or any kind of sound equipment mishap because the Pour House has one of the best and most experienced Sound guys in the biz, Jac Cain. The beer is always cold and the Wednesday night Mug Night is one of the most popular ways to get a lot of beer and see a good band on the cheap in town. Its my favorite spot to hang out and stay connected to the music scene. If you love bands and beer; you will love the Pour House, every band that plays there is awesome and worth a night out!

Brandon McLean

This is a totally sweet place to see live music. Its maybe the best in Raleigh. No food, but thats cool because you can eat at one of the 25 other delicious places within walking distance. Lots of great beer on tap. Stiff drinks. Friendly and Quick bartenders. When theres bands, theres usually a reasonable cover that mostly goes to the bands, which is excellent. THE UPSTAIRS BALCONY IS AWESOME. Some bands are louder than others, and I think they have ear plugs for $1. Do yourself a favor, check out their live music schedule, pick a night where theres a few local and regional bands playing the type of rock and roll you usually like, get a babysitter and go there with an open mind and some friends. You will not be disappointed! They only book bands that dont suck. Ive never seen a crappy band there. [NOTE to Bands: show up on time for load-in and Jac (one of Raleighs best soundmen) will love you. Get there in a rush right before your set, and all I can say is good luck!!]

Domingo Rogers

I had a chance to visit The Pour House Music Hall for the first time recently with a friend and thoroughly enjoyed the experience. When you visit you enter the hall through an alley off of Blount street. While you go through the large metal door be sure to take in the graffiti art and all the stickers on the door. Once inside youll have the bar in front of you and the stage will be to your right with restrooms to your left. On the left side of the stage there is another doorway that can take you outside or take you to a balcony view of the hall (there are also a couple of tables and a pool table in the balcony area). The owners do a really good job in bringing talent to their stage and the bartender was great! It would be nice if they served food some basic bar food, but aside from that the place is awesome and Ill be going back soon!

T Madison

I came here for Fat Tuesday last night. Not an good experience I did not feel welcome. I brought my first drink, the bartender continues to remind me the price of my drink before he makes it. I said that the price is cool (I am aware of the price of my drinks). Fast forward to my second another bartender continues to remind me that the drink is "pricey". In which I said I know. Turned to my friend to discuss when I am continued to be reminded of the price of my drink. The bartender is all the way at the other end of the bar. He walks back and tell me that I do not need to be rude..(because I am having an conversation with my friend) He continues to be an straight ass. So I tell him not to make my drink. And we left afterwards.I will never be back. I paid $10 for my friend and I and this is the worst service I have experience.

Hunter Roberson

The Pour House is an older converted building, now used as a small two story music venue. Downstairs is a large bar with over 20 tap beers. They also feature a mostly full liquor selection. On the opposite end of the bar, there is a small stage. The best part about this venue is the small size. Its one of the most intimate venues in Raleigh for the top tier artists that play here. Upstairs theres a pool table, inactive bartop, as well as balcony railing to view the stage. They have several stand up tables surrounding the railing. My favorite spots are either right in front of the stage, or at the balcony railing. This place CAN get crowded on certain nights, but mostly its very navigable. Its 21 and over only for almost all events.