The Triangle's Best Dance Club 2007

Sleek and smoke-free, this Raleigh nightspot fits Glenwood’s nouveau attitude.

Reviews:

• “It is a cool place, small but cool”
• “Dance, dance, dance”
• “Great night life”
• “If you are African American avoid any night!”
• “AVOID CLUB AURA!!”

Tips: Given Aura’s small size, limiting smoking to an outdoor courtyard is a great idea.

Aura Lounge

TVs, tunes and a Las Vegas-style game room: Glenwood’s hot spot draws in young, energetic crowds.

Reviews:

• “Definitely try it out. "
• “Great Place To Go Watch A Game”
• “Rude Bouncer”
• “$5!!!! You will not believe it!”
• “go there!”

Tips: Tournaments and drink specials are featured almost every night of the week; check the schedule if you’re interested in a specific game.

Hi5 American Restaurant & Sports Bar
email Hi5 American Restaurant & Sports Bar

Nightclub features high-tech sound and lighting systems, VIP lounge, back patio, dance floor, quiet areas and banquet rooms for private parties.

Reviews:

• “Come have Fun and Let us know!!!!!!”
• “Long Line, Short Tempers”
• “At least its close to the hospital”
• “What about a Beach party”
• “THUGS AND CHICKENHEAD PARADISE”

Black Tie Nightlife

Working-class minimalism rubs elbows with nouvelle cuisine at this hidden Chinese hot spot.

Reviews:

• “Never disappoints”
• “One of the best experiences in the triangle”
• “Best Chinese Food”
• “Love the food but hate the chopsticks.”
• “Great appetizers and service!”

Tips: Five Star turns into a hip-hop club on Friday nights, with live DJs. The fun starts around 11:30pm. Order food to avoid the $10 cover charge.

Five Star

Posh nightspot for the see and be seen heats things up with funky interior and a DJ spinning groovy beats.

Reviews:

• “Empty on Saturday?!?!”
• “Way to crowded and over-priced!”
• “You just never know….”
• “I met my future wife here!”
• “bouncers think they are more than their low rent”

Tips: Only women 21 and older and men 25 and older can get in.

The Office

Popular nightspot caters to the see and be seen in Raleigh’s gay community.

Reviews:

• “Hottest Guys in Town”
• “best gay club”
• “Not Just Young White Guys Anymore”
• “GREAT for straight couples too!”
• “New expansions have improved the place”

Tips: Don’t forget to hit the ATM before you go to Legends; it’s a cash-only club.

Legends

This club rocks the Capital City gay nightlife like King Kong in a cradle.

Reviews:

• “Could use some updating…”
• “WHERE I WANT TO BE”
• “Love It”
• “Simply the BEST!!!!”
• “What happened?”

Capitol Corral

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

Reviews:

• “Doctor your Credit Card Receipts”
• “Pleasantly surprised!!!….”
• “Electro Nightmare”
• “Aries ROCKS!!”
• “Good drinks, good service, loud”

Tips: Monday nights are industry nights—reserved for restaurant industry staff.

Aries Lounge

Home away from home for fans of beach music bands.

Tips: Red’s offers weekly dance classes.

Red’s Beach Music