Kings

Really interesting room to see a show. Love all the art and the disco ball is massive. Staff was extremely friendly, punctual and helpful and made the show an easy experience for all involved. Would love to come back here for a show x

Ive enjoyed Kings more in the past, but still a good place to go. Atmosphere is good, food is decent, they took away half price appetizers after 10 though. Good spot for a night of fun.

Last night, I had a pleasant and enjoyable time at Kings. The staff were so welcoming and made me feel right at home. The bar was spotless, and I even got to listen to some live music, which was a real treat. The bartender, Zee, was absolutely amazing - providing speedy service and showing great care for everyone at the bar. I really appreciated the level of attention Zee gave to all of us. My drink was delicious, especially the green tea shot that I had. Im really looking forward to my next visit.

Man, Ill say this. I have been to a lot of shows in my day, loud bands. Its not easy getting the sound right in venues like kings but the sound booth here is off the chain- she knows what shes doing. If you are looking to play here look for a good experience in that regard, and as a patron you can bet the music you are there to hear is gonna sound great

Man this place is so intimate. Made about 5 friends there in the midst of 4 hours! Seating close to the stage, and the performers socialized with the audience after the show. Got everyones autograph and got most of everyone to follow me. A very fun night to remember man...

Nice venue, but its up some stairs, so it is not wheelchair accessible.

I love kings. It can get a little packed and busy but it is definitely worth a visit for a good show. Weve been to a couple Great Cover-up shows and we love the creativity and its for a great cause.

Great venue, nice beer selection with good prices and gender inclusive restrooms.Kings closed for a while after the pandemic and I think everyone can agree we are glad to have it back.

Cool spot. Plan for a cover. Funky vibe. They did seem a bit weird to have three middle aged women in there. But otherwise I thought it was cool. Ha!

Super awesome staff, super awesome live music. Careful, or you might not remember what a good time youve had 😉

Izzy at the front (collecting cover) is possibly the most outwardly paranoid and rude individual. Absolutely abrasive and threatening without provocation or warrant. Once she’s fired it might be worth visiting.

Amazing service from Skyler! She mentioned rewards and this is the 5th time we’ve been here and she’s the first one to tell us! Will definitely be booking a party here soon and will be requesting her to serve us!

Kings is pretty much the perfect music venue! The stage, sound system, and room are just the right size. They are big enough to host large shows but small enough that everything still feels intimate for the audience. They go out of their way to keep the schedule interesting with a variety of bands as well comedy, trivia, game shows, and just about anything else you can think of. The staff is friendly, the sound team is professional, the bar is stocked, and things run very smoothly schedule-wise. Overall, a fantastic place to spend the evening!

Went here for a show. Even though it was packed, there is plenty of seating by the walls. Great for people who have trouble standing. The drinks are great and affordable.

Usually a really great, eclectic mix of performers. Excellent cat mural (a must have in all bars?). Seating/standing along the perimeter, which is nice for short people, like me. Good beer selection and the sound is usually really good!! Love this place!

Went to King’s to hear The Soft Moon play live last Sunday. I hadn’t ever been there before. It was a pretty cool venue! The staff and bar tenders were friendly, the drinks were really good and priced the same as everywhere else in Raleigh, pretty much. The bathrooms were clean. I dig the “Kitty David Bowie” mural by the stage haha :) The sound was perfect. That about sums up my experience there. I’d definitely go back.

This place is a terrific music venue that specializes in local and regional rock but still offers a good variety of other genres and touring bands. The space allows for a good sized crowd while still remaining intimate. There are also fun options like movie nights, game shows, and even the occasional drag show. The bar staff is quick and attentive, even when packed like on Great Cover Up nights. This is a good place for a beer or a basic mixed drink, so dont plan on ordering a complicated cocktail or shot, or at least wait for if the crowd is small. There isnt much seating, just a few spots around the perimeter of the room, so plan on arriving early if you want a spot to sit the whole night. Kings isnt anything fancy, but it knows what it is and is really good at being that.

Cute little venue! The sound was terrible though. Everything that went through their sound system came out as garbled mush.

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.

Not nearly enough bartenders on a busy night, and especially doesnt help when they dont even pay attention to you.

Great place to catch a show of many varieties musical and otherwise. Crowds can be laid back and also intense depending on whos playing, clean cool space with a perfect little bar in the back. Neptunes downstairs is also a great place to chill/drink

Small intimate venue with a variety of shows, particularly love the Dangling Loafer!

Great dingy venue to see the post punk band Idles and newcomers Fontaines DC! Awesome show!

I run a live sound reinforcement and entertainment company, as well as the band DethCadence in Fuquay-Varina. I enjoyed this venue and the employees. They were very hospitable and welcoming. Their communication was on point and fast. We were able to get an event rolling with no problems. The sound engineer there was helpful and paid attention to detail with the bands needs.More venues should be like this in that area. Sadly these guys were the only ones that hold the gold for professionalism. We can’t thank them enough. A load in elevator would be nice but hey, the hard work paid off well.Can’t wait to play there again! Our audience thoroughly enjoyed the place and the bar.Thanks guys much love to you all!

I totally would have loved to give Kings four stars for last night but given the fact that my ears have been ringing ever since, I had to deduct one. They had the music up louder than anywhere Ive ever been. Im not joking, Ive been going to concerts for 20 plus years and Ive never had a night where my hearing was so messed up after a concert like last night.But I do still love their venue and the different bands they play. Also, as somebody whos unable to drink beer, I liked the cider they had on tap.

Disclaimer: Was there for a private event so hard to evaluate as a public venue. The bar was nice, the bathrooms were clean, the decor is amusing. Not a lot of seating, and not much space at all, so would not be good for large events, but it suited our event.

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.

We were pleasantly surprised by this bar. We had assumed most of these music venues in downtown Raleigh were very dive bar college kid Hangouts. We went to Kings on a night that was an 80s and 90s band and we went a little early we were able to get a seat and there was some dancing the band was fantastic and not a college kid in sight. Not sure if there is more of a college seen on other nights with other music but the night we went was perfect for the 30-50 group

Its ok, service is ok, food is ok. Kicked out of our bowling lane after 1 hr because thats protocol if theres a waiting list. Not given an option to extend time. Not a great experience after waiting 2 hrs for a lane. Dont think Ill be back.

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.

Cool, no-frills music venue with bar. Service was good and staff friendly. Great place for live music, as long as theres not too large of a crowd as the space isnt very big.

Great variety of shows! I have been visiting for a few years now and have everything from from heavy metal, to surfer rock, to burlesque acts, to bboy/bgirl dance offs here. It is an intimate venue and there is bench style seating along the walls. There is a bar and some barstool seating to the left of the stage. The rest of the area is standing space. They have cool quirky decorations and definitely book good performers.

A fun, spacious venue with a huge bar and a mural that changes every so often! Lots of room to drink and dance, and Neptunes downstairs is a totally different, spooky vibe. Both are awesome!!

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.

Great unique small venue to see bands.

Amazing sound stage and super nice staff. Lots of room I felt like. Good crowd numbers, but packed just enough to have a good live audience show up, but without being elbow to elbow.

“Welcome to Kings!” someone shouted from the middle of the venue. It was Saturday of #Hopscotch2019 and the artist was set to play except the sound engineers (if you could call them that) could not meet the modest demands of the artists: working mics, vocals in the monitor, no guitar in the monitor, guitar in the drum monitor, turn down the sound booths’ microphone. I’ve been going to concerts since 2001 and I’ve never seen a venue suck so bad. The Kings sound guys’ unprofessional and inept actions ruined the evening. Right before I walked out, the artist apologized for it being so loud. They were visibly frustrated and just sped up their songs to get through their set. I will not be returning to Kings ever again.Brandon Lee

Its the best concert venue in Raleigh. I hope thats enough details. Insider tip: go behind the bar and sit on top of the black row seating for elevation if youre short or hate people.

Good experience, too many stairs lol

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.

Great bar. The downstair basement has a very hipster vibe. 11/12 times this place has been awesome. Especially after midnight people tend to dance and really get into it.

Great place for a concert, a little small but very cool

Kings rocks. It is small and loud, with dive bar aesthetics, a high stage and good sound. Bar is large, easy to get to, and the bartenders provided very fast service.

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..

Always have loved Kings! Great venue for all styles of music. The 7 stories production is a must see for sure as well!

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.

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.

Fun time with the small group we took. Service was great they made sure we had the best experience for our friends birthday.

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

Cool nightclub with a bar and small stage featuring local acts. I saw nance the rapper from the Raleigh area. Its standing only with no seats in the middle of the club.

Stumbled upon kings with my wife. Turning our date into a spontaneous hard-core punk night!

Went to hear a bluegrass group. Poor sound, mostly due to reflective acoustics and loud crowd noise. Bar was ok, not a great selection.

Best pizza, service, drinks, experience in North Hills. Shoutout to Collin, Jordan, Susan, Will, Kat, Jazzy, Q & crew.(if I forgot anyone I apologize, entire staff is phenomenal)

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

Love this place, its welcoming, old-fashioned and has a good acoustic too. It is cozy and enjoyable, perfect for acoustic gigs.

Great fairly small venue. I enjoyed the atmosphere and will look for more shows here!

The bartenders may be the most incompetent in the world. They act like they are above serving people, god for bid you ask for a beer in a bar....dont expect quick or any service if you go to this venue. They ironically dont care.

One of the best alternative venues in Raleigh. Safe,and clean. They have great booking and a good bar.

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

I like seeing shows here. Intimate setting, good sound, easy to get in and out of. The y’all PBR’s will erase your memory though.

God I miss Kings and The Great Cover Up! I hope the venue re-opens again some day

Nice intimate venue with good sound and bar, but the lighting rig is limited and apparently the fire system limits the use of fog machines.

Bar staff is just awesome. Dont go to the Great Cover Up though; its too crowded, we dont want you there.

One of the dopest spots in downtown Raleigh. Ive been here for shows and parties and had fun on both occasions. Highly recommend.

Seeing Natalie Prass tonight. Very chill, friendly crowd, great sound system, easily accessible bar. Fun times are had.

Good venue. Great size room. Minimal seating, but whos there to sit?

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

Love this place! So much fun stuff to do, and the food is way way better than any other place you can bowl at!!!!

Nice little personal music venue. Careful though, it gets super loud. Earplugs recommended.

Great venue for live music!

My wife and I came to this place, it was close to our hotel, and the service and food was amazing one guy named Collin took care of us 5 star and above....

Awesome venue ! Great show!!

This is a great place to catch a concert. It has a very intimate vibe and layout.

Loved the place for the music they host! Perfect place to listen to good live music!

Great night of music. Be warned it is standing room only and wont start on time.

Besides the stairs and awkward way its laid out they have decent bands play here and other cool events.

Very supportive environment for comedians. Staff is great and atmosphere was nice.

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!

Spark con. Suggested donation was $10-$15 but once i arrived at the door they said it was more of a MANDATORY suggestion and they said i cant go in if i pay because there are plenty of other people that will pay to get in.

Cool venue for small/local shows. Good bar.

Was there for The Dangling Loafer monthly comedy showcase. Great show and great venue (as always!)

Between the service and the entertainment, Im not really sure what the best part was! I honestly cant wait to come back!

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

Great shows, good beers, decent mixed drinks.

Staff was friendly and the bands I saw were great!

Great place for live music and good drink prices.

Great venue for music performances and dancing. Has bar also.

Killer sound & staff. This place has soul, edge and is a great zone to discover music.

Chill spot, friendly people. Saw a great show there that sounded great.

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

Great place. Lots of fun. Cheap drinks.

Great venue, great show

Delicious local cuisine. Highly recommeded. Reservations are advised!

Neat little place with great local bands!

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

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

Awesome venue, whether your playing or listening!

Love ❤ the comedy on Fri and mello mike is awesome

The bar service was awful but the venue is cool

Always a great place to see shows!

Superb spot to watch live music and drink beer.

Collin was awesome. Good dude. Quick service.

Love the layout. Shows there are always fun!

Great for heavy music!

Always good. Great room and sound.

Great place for alternative (avant garde?) music

My favorite hang out spot 💯

Great club besides very poor acoustics

Cool spot and awesome show with MayDay!

Always something going on. The once a year dog show is hillarious.

There will always be a special place in my heart for Kings.

Nothing to write home about. Good acts mediocre sound system.

Very friendly staff. Fun for kids!

The greatest music venue in the world

Nice venue nice sound system.

This place plays amazing music!

FYI, theres no arcade in this barcade.

Good place for live music.

Cool vibes, good drinks

Nice folks. Good sound.

Awesome music venue.

Best venue in town!!

Good vibe

Good place to see music

Great local music venue

Great atmosphere and entertainment

This place was pretty decent

Superb sound and atmosphere

Consistantly good BBQ

Sound quality was terrible

One time for the good time!

Looks like of grungy and dirty.

Generous pours!

Good venue.

POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!!

Great space for small local bands to share talents in downtown Raleigh.

WELL!