Raleigh Night Clubs

Aries Lounge
Downtown Raleigh lounge with a red-hot setting: Plush seating, soft lighting and daily specials in an airy warehouse building.

400 W. Morgan St. Suite 102, (919) 828-8494
Web site: www.aries-lounge.com

The Bassment/The Pourch:
Remember that kid in high school who had the cool parents! They let you hang out and listen to loud music, play pool and had all of the best video games, and they ALWAYS had the best parties with lots of booze! That is the premise of The Bassment, Glenwood Avenue's newest hot spot.

Upstairs from the bassment is the Pourch.  A more upscale feel but with the some laid back atmosphere of the Bassment.  The Pourch has a breezy style with feel good music and comfy sofa's.

407 Glenwood Ave., (919)836-1501

Black Tie Nightlife/Club Black Tie
State of the Art Sound and Lighting, VIP Lounge, Large Dance Floor, Back Patio, Quiet Sit Down Areas.

3201 New Bern Avenue, (919) 255-1314

Blue Martini Lounge
Powerhouse Square nightlife expands with this lounge of cozy couches, pillow booths, martinis and eclectic tapas.

116 N. West St., (919) 899-6464

Bogart's
As dusk settles over the city, a lonely figure stands on a bridge wailing mournfully on his saxophone. That's fine for film noir, but it makes for pretty lousy entertainment. Picture the same sax player, surrounded by guitars, drums and a bass and you've got a better idea of who's taking our stage every weekend. Check our our schedule for your favorite local band.

510 Glenwood Ave., (919) 832-1122
Web site: www.bogartsamericangrill.com

Carmen's Cuban Cafe & Lounge
Weekend nights Carmen's Cuban Café & Lounge becomes Carmen's Night Club, from 10 pm to 3 am, with the best in Latin and International music. If you're looking for the best in Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, and more, don't miss the fun and visit Carmen's Lounge!

108-D Factory Shops Road, Morrisville, (919) 467-8080
Web site: www.carmenscubancafe.com

Club Oxygen
Top 40 & Hip-Hop dance club open every Thursday through Saturday 9:30 PM until 3:00 AM. "DJ 40 oz." is the resident DJ and prides his self on pumping up the hottest and newest music. If you like to dance ... You'll want to be at Club Oxygen.

412 W. Davie St., (919) 821-3188
Web site: www.cluboxygenraleigh.com

Ess Lounge
A trendy new nightclub has opened in Raleigh's up-and-coming Warehouse District. Ess Lounge, a vibrant hotspot with a large patio and separate dance floor, caters to the young and hip with its extensive cocktail list and appetizer menu. Live acoustic music entertains crowds on the patio every Wednesday night.

327 West Davie St. Raleigh, (919) 829-5482
Web site: www.esslounge.com

Extremes
Top 40 dance club located in the Longbranch Saloon Entertainment Complex.

600 Creekside Dr., (919) 829-1125
Web site: www.longbranchsaloon.com

Haven Lounge
This sophisticated nightspot draws Raleigh's beautiful people. The posh interior features an onyx bar, oversized and luxurious built in seating enticing patrons to relax, and two full bars. The large dance floor is made of tongue and groove flooring and vibrates all night to smooth and elegant sounds including lounge music from 8-11 p.m. and a live DJ from 11-2:30 p.m.

606 Glenwood Ave.
Web site: www.loungehaven.com

Irregardless Cafe
On Saturday nights, Irregardless features big band and jazz music and swing dancing, beginning at 9:30 p.m. Come for dinner and stay for a night of dancing.

901 W. Morgan St., (919) 833-8898

King's Barcarde
Kings is a live music oriented bar located in downtown Raleigh, NC. The three owners of Kings play(ed) in various bands and figured that Raleigh needed a good venue where you could hang and drink cold beer, play some cool video games as well as pool/foosball, and see good live music. So after spending much more money than they intended, Kings was born.

424 S. McDowell St., (919) 831-1005
Web site: www.kingsbarcade.com

Legend's
A private club catering to Raleigh's Gay and Lesbian community, Legends is proud to feature the Best New Dance Tracks, the Finest in Female Impersonation...the Hottest Nightlife in the Triangle!

330 W. Hargett St., (919) 831-8888
Web site: www.legends-club.com

Limelight/Plush Cafe
Circle the dance floor to the latest hip-hop and R&B hits.

230 Newton Rd., (919) 845-3320

Loafers Beach Club
Take a swing at shag lessons at one of the best beach clubs in the Carolinas.

3914 Atlantic Ave., (919) 872-5335
Web site: www.loafersbeachclub.com

Martin Street Music Hall
A live music venue. Three story music club. A great place to see some of the area's best bands, as well as national acts. The basement bar Lizzie's, is just the right kind of bar to get the evening started.

14 W. Martin St., (919) 833-0004
Web site: www.martinstreetmusichall.com

Red's Beach Music
This private liquor bar is a home away from home for fans of beach music bands like the Drifters and the Spinners. Red's plays music from shag to gentle, relaxing late-'50s/early-'60s rock-and-roll.

1505 Capital Blvd., 27603, (919) 876-7337
Web site: www.redsbeachmusic.com

Rum Runners
A private club catering to Raleigh's Gay and Lesbian community, Legends is proud to feature the Best New Dance Tracks, the Finest in Female Impersonation...the Hottest Nightlife in the Triangle!

208 E. Martin St., (919) 755-6436
Web site: www.rumrunners.com

Rush
A trendy space above Aura, this hotspot caters to the young professional crowd. Rush also features a small patio overlooking the street--perfect for a late-afternoon drink or an early-summer-evening refreshment.

407 Glenwood Ave., (919) 831-1111

The Club Zone

The Club Zone is three clubs in one! Put on your dancing shoes and get ready to groove the night away. Choose from a sports bar, video screen room or high-energy dance room.

912 W. Hodges St., (919) 834-5797

The Executive Club
Rhythm and Blues and live music.

117 W. Main St., (919) 683-4313

The Longbranch
A Raleigh tradition among the two-step crowd, The Longbranch has one room that features a deejay and another that showcases bands. Though primarily country in flavor, the club also features rock, top 40 and crossover bands. Bottom line? If it swings, rocks or swaggers, you'll probably find it at The Longbranch.

600 Creekside Drive, (919) 829-1125
Web site: www.longbranchsaloon.com

The Office
The Office is an upscale dance club, with several bars, all of which are non-smoking. Smokers can light up on the outside patio, if they choose. The Office is a private club, and everyone is dressed to impress. Music is house, Euro-trance and techno, with Top 40 and R&B on the patio (which features a sunken Japanese fire pit).

310 S West St., (919) 828-9994

230/Plush Cafe
Circle the dance floor to the latest hip-hop and R&B hits.

230 Newton Rd., (919) 845-3320

White Collar Crime
Drink cocktails and kick back on leather couches at this upscale Raleigh bar.The ambience is cool: a bright open space, 20-foot-high ceilings with skylights, French doors (open in warm weather), cozy seating, and a contemporary look. Friends flock to this former Wells Fargo vault for after-work drinks and to enjoy the outdoor scene (heated in winter) as much as the interior's spacious area.

319 West Davie St., (919) 828-0055