daddywill88 All American 710 Posts user info edit post |
So this weekend is my birthday and I'm looking for a good bar to go to. Last night at saucer with my usual drinking buddies we tried to rack our brains for a good place that all of our friends would enjoy. We decided that this week we would "test" the finalist. Could be a long week.
So my question to TWW, where would you go for your bday on a Friday?
note: I hate douchey/jersey shore places (Solis) and super fraty places (Fosters, EV, etc). Unfortunately its seems that those places are slowly but surely taking over the Raleigh bar scene.
[Edited on August 3, 2010 at 2:56 PM. Reason : .] 8/3/2010 2:54:56 PM |
BubbleBobble :3 114242 Posts user info edit post |
k 8/3/2010 2:55:51 PM |
LivinProof78 All American 49373 Posts user info edit post |
the only answer is Bada 8/3/2010 2:57:15 PM |
TenaciousC All American 6307 Posts user info edit post |
want someplace to get drunk and sing along? Rum Runners want to watch live music? Pour house want to chill at a dive bar? Farmhouse or the Goat want to watch sports and eat fried food? Edwards Mill
you need to be a little more specific... 8/3/2010 2:58:38 PM |
GeniuSxBoY Suspended 16786 Posts user info edit post |
Lol... A place called Bing's just opened across the street from me in place of Morada's. Bing's and Bada should get together sometime and have some fun. 8/3/2010 2:58:40 PM |
JT3bucky All American 23242 Posts user info edit post |
lucky b's is perfect for what you are looking, 606, the oxford. its first friday so a lot of places will be packed, specifically 5 star.
thats about the best stuff on fridays 8/3/2010 2:59:37 PM |
th3oretecht All American 15539 Posts user info edit post |
WKNC Afterhours Dance Party @ Jibarra
If you don't like electronic music, and just want a bar to chill at, go to Isaac Hunter's, The Times, Landmark, Bada, or Ruckus. 8/3/2010 3:00:19 PM |
Yao Ming All American 866 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "lucky b's is perfect for what you are looking, 606, the oxford. its first friday so a lot of places will be packed, specifically 5 star.
thats about the best stuff on fridays" |
fail post is fail
Lucky B's might be the worst bar in town... it's like a combination of the douchey/fratty places this guy said he wants to avoid8/3/2010 3:02:06 PM |
daddywill88 All American 710 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "want someplace to get drunk and sing along? Rum Runners want to watch live music? Pour house want to chill at a dive bar? Farmhouse or the Goat want to watch sports and eat fried food? Edwards Mill
you need to be a little more specific..." |
I left it open because I enjoy all of these things. Mainly I was hoping to hear of some bars that I haven't been to yet. I will say that I love all the places you mentioned and they are on the short list.
Quote : | "lucky b's is perfect for what you are looking, 606, the oxford." |
Used to love Lucky B's now its pretty shitty. Haven't been to 606 yet but I've heard good things.
[Edited on August 3, 2010 at 3:04 PM. Reason : .]8/3/2010 3:02:17 PM |
LivinProof78 All American 49373 Posts user info edit post |
Ugly Monkey! 8/3/2010 3:03:19 PM |
th3oretecht All American 15539 Posts user info edit post |
^LOLOL 8/3/2010 3:04:01 PM |
JT3bucky All American 23242 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "Lucky B's might be the worst bar in town" |
when was the last time you went?
you know they changed up the staff and everything...I doubt you would know that. there are hardly any fratty ppl in there on a friday. You surely dont know what you are talking about.8/3/2010 3:05:01 PM |
BubbleBobble :3 114242 Posts user info edit post |
Ruckus
except watch out for Alias 8/3/2010 3:07:52 PM |
Yao Ming All American 866 Posts user info edit post |
last time i went to Lucky B's was probably 3 years ago
no desire to return
if i did, i'm sure i would see the same douchebags singing along to "Build Me Up Buttercup" and "Living On A Prayer" 8/3/2010 3:21:05 PM |
JT3bucky All American 23242 Posts user info edit post |
They dont play any of that anymore, and 3 years ago is like 20 years when it comes to downtown raleigh
you are out of the loop, completely. 8/3/2010 3:22:03 PM |
LivinProof78 All American 49373 Posts user info edit post |
FUBAR! 8/3/2010 3:22:53 PM |
Yao Ming All American 866 Posts user info edit post |
if being out of the Glenwood South loop makes me lame, i'm ok with that
that one bartender that used to work there was kinda hot though, looked like Evangeline Lilly
[Edited on August 3, 2010 at 3:25 PM. Reason : /] 8/3/2010 3:24:47 PM |
vinylbandit All American 48079 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "if being out of the Glenwood South loop makes me lame, i'm ok with that" |
8/3/2010 3:31:01 PM |
JT3bucky All American 23242 Posts user info edit post |
doesnt make you lame at all, i wish at times I was out of the loop.
and I think that chick works at still life now...which I dont wanna step in ever again. 8/3/2010 3:32:04 PM |
elkaybie All American 39626 Posts user info edit post |
My bday on a Friday? Jax for karaoke!
Or Raleigh Times...or Slim's...or Player's Retreat...or Sadlacks depending on my mood 8/3/2010 3:36:28 PM |
NyM410 J-E-T-S 50084 Posts user info edit post |
Busy Bee/Hive, Times, Landmark... really just go to Fayetteville and walk around. You'll find something that suits your tastes.
[Edited on August 3, 2010 at 3:38 PM. Reason : x] 8/3/2010 3:38:21 PM |
vinylbandit All American 48079 Posts user info edit post |
lk speaks the truth
i would really like to like busy bee
everyone who works there (Metricula, etc.) is really cool
but goddamn, that place attracts douches like none other in the immediate area ] 8/3/2010 3:40:19 PM |
LRlilDaddy All American 6511 Posts user info edit post |
HAHAHHAHAHAH
someone on here said EV was slowly but surely taking over the bar scene. EV has been and seemingly will always be a staple porch bar that is relatively fun to hang out at with friends, but nothing special. 8/3/2010 3:41:18 PM |
NyM410 J-E-T-S 50084 Posts user info edit post |
I love the outside seating at the Hive. And really, it doesn't bother me what type of people are there to be honest. I'm with my group and I have a good time with them sitting outside and drinking.
[Edited on August 3, 2010 at 3:42 PM. Reason : in before this turns in to another bar/scene wars thread] 8/3/2010 3:41:27 PM |
sparky Garage Mod 12301 Posts user info edit post |
last time i went to a bar downtown i went to busy bee and had a blast!! it wasn't the jersey shore look at me type nor the fratty mcfratterton type either. 8/3/2010 3:41:57 PM |
daddywill88 All American 710 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "Busy Bee/Hive, Times, Landmark... really just go to Fayetteville and walk around. You'll find something that suits your tastes." |
This is my usual weekend drinking plan and that's what I'm leaning towards. On Fayetteville, I really like Busy Bee, Times, Landmark, Big Easy, Issac Hunters, and Oxford. Are there any other bars in that area that are personal favorites?
Quote : | "someone on here said EV was slowly but surely taking over the bar scene. EV has been and seemingly will always be a staple porch bar that is relatively fun to hang out at with friends, but nothing special." |
I think i didn't say that right, I meant that fraty and douchey places are taking over. EV is falling off but the amount of fraty ppl is increasing
[Edited on August 3, 2010 at 3:45 PM. Reason : .]8/3/2010 3:42:07 PM |
TKE-Teg All American 43402 Posts user info edit post |
Isaac Hunter's Oak City Tavern. Reasonably priced drinks, great atmosphere, good music, and lots of games to play (if you're in that mood). 8/3/2010 3:59:37 PM |
FroshKiller All American 51908 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "the only answer is Bada" |
8/3/2010 4:00:46 PM |
poopface All American 29367 Posts user info edit post |
don't go to Bada, that place sucks. go to Ruckus or anywhere downtown 8/3/2010 4:02:32 PM |
Agent 0 All American 5677 Posts user info edit post |
^^^^lol you're 23?
hahahahahahaha
get a time machine kid.
[Edited on August 3, 2010 at 4:05 PM. Reason : ^] 8/3/2010 4:04:59 PM |
FroshKiller All American 51908 Posts user info edit post |
Yes, I meant go to Ruckus. 8/3/2010 4:06:25 PM |
TKE-Teg All American 43402 Posts user info edit post |
Lol, carets now make sense.
[Edited on August 3, 2010 at 4:10 PM. Reason : J] 8/3/2010 4:08:39 PM |
Agent 0 All American 5677 Posts user info edit post |
well, now the implication being put forth is that you cannot count carats 8/3/2010 4:09:55 PM |
TKE-Teg All American 43402 Posts user info edit post |
Lol. I'm on an iPhone... 8/3/2010 4:11:06 PM |
khcadwal All American 35165 Posts user info edit post |
i would go to foundation, slims, the times, landmark or neptunes for my bday if i was headed downtown
the times is a good place to go with a group if you get there early to get a table (or a couple). landmark is kinda small for group ish. so is foundation. so it depends on how many peeps you have. and what you are looking for besides NOT the jersey shore and NOT fratty stuff. do you need music? what kind? food? what kind? beer - a wide selection or does it matter?
i would avoid glenwood south at all costs. but that is just my preference.
[Edited on August 3, 2010 at 4:52 PM. Reason : .]
[Edited on August 3, 2010 at 4:54 PM. Reason : .] 8/3/2010 4:52:03 PM |
daddywill88 All American 710 Posts user info edit post |
^ My female friends have requested somewhere that they can dance if they want. Of course they don't need to be at the "club" to dance, as long as there is some contemporary music (live music is good too). We're gonna eat before we go out so foods not a biggie. As for drinks as long as they're reasonably priced, I'm not picky.
Since I'm planing on bringing my own group I would prefer if it's not a place that's jam packed where it takes 10 mins to get a beer. 8/3/2010 5:08:29 PM |
LeonIsPro All American 5021 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "My female friends have requested somewhere that they can dance if they want. Of course they don't need to be at the "club" to dance, as long as there is some contemporary music (live music is good too)." |
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjPau5QYtYs8/3/2010 5:10:02 PM |
Jeepin4x4 #Pack9 35774 Posts user info edit post |
if you go to Bada there is a 90% chance you'll get a blowjob from a very special girl
TKE-Teg, which bar did i chuck the wiimote at the tv? was that Oak City or Busy Bee?] 8/3/2010 5:11:14 PM |
LivinProof78 All American 49373 Posts user info edit post |
oak city
and i won't be at bada this weekend 8/3/2010 5:15:54 PM |
pimpmaster69 All American 4519 Posts user info edit post |
When I am in raleigh I almost always end up at The Saucer, Bada, or 5 O'Clock 8/3/2010 5:16:03 PM |
billytalent Suspended 12909 Posts user info edit post |
i like the hive @ busy bee and isaac hunter's oak city tavern
[Edited on August 3, 2010 at 5:19 PM. Reason : you can dance at both or if dancing is not your thing you can just chill outside] 8/3/2010 5:18:07 PM |
LivinProof78 All American 49373 Posts user info edit post |
i second that 8/3/2010 5:19:19 PM |
Jeepin4x4 #Pack9 35774 Posts user info edit post |
i need to come back to Oak City so i can actually remember being there. 8/3/2010 5:20:02 PM |
LivinProof78 All American 49373 Posts user info edit post |
i've been there a few times and i've only drank 1 beer there 8/3/2010 5:20:29 PM |
billytalent Suspended 12909 Posts user info edit post |
the place is pretty simple but i've had a great time every time 8/3/2010 5:20:33 PM |
NyM410 J-E-T-S 50084 Posts user info edit post |
Quote : | "i need to come back to Oak City so i can actually remember being there." |
LOL... I love the fact that that girl was really in to you and you didn't even remember being there at all...8/3/2010 5:21:33 PM |
daddywill88 All American 710 Posts user info edit post |
It's probably a futile question with it being Friday, but are there any good specials in the Fayetteville St. area. I have quite a few unemployed friends. 8/3/2010 5:26:55 PM |
BigHitSunday Dick Danger 51059 Posts user info edit post |
i personally love dive bars
you can come in and sit out and chat with the redneck locals
theyre always a whole lot of fun and will actually talk with people outside their circle...even the nigruhs 8/3/2010 5:28:29 PM |