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View Bar & Gameroom is Raleigh's premier gay bar and video arcade, offering a unique entertainment experience in the heart of downtown. Located at 119 S Harrington St, NC 27601, we're a vibrant spot to socialize, play, and enjoy great drinks and company. Our bar features a wide selection of craft beers, cocktails, and wine, plus a menu of tasty pub fare to satisfy your cravings. Challenge your friends to a round of classic video games or try your luck at our arcade tournaments. With regular events, theme nights, and live DJs, there's always something happening at View Bar & Gameroom. Come for the fun, stay for the community. We can't wait to welcome you!

View Bar & Gameroom Review Summary

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Pros

View Bar & Gameroom is praised for its lively atmosphere, friendly staff, and a wide selection of drinks. The bar also features a large collection of board games, making it a great spot for social gatherings and events.

Cons

Some customers have complained about the bar's noise level, and the limited food options available. Additionally, a few reviewers have mentioned that the bar can get overcrowded, making it difficult to move around or get a seat.

Review Rating Chart

Yelp: 4.5/5

Google Reviews: 4.4/5

TripAdvisor: 4.5/5

Facebook Reviews: 4.7/5

OpenTable: 4.4/5

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Tamara Montgomery
Tamara Montgomery -Google user
6 years ago
Aniket Bhattacharya
Aniket Bhattacharya -Google user
5 years ago
Visited on a Saturday night; it was pretty packed as they had a drag show from 11pm until past midnight. Also, it was the Halloween weekend. The drinks were just average for the price we paid, but then again, you won't really expect the finest...Read More
redcat900
redcat900 -Google user
2 years ago
Had a great time for a temporary location at Flex, can't wait until they move to their New home.
Dominic Lenhauser
Dominic Lenhauser -Google user
5 years ago
A mixed crowd, friendly staff, games to play, different bars, shows, dance floor, gift shop, and just drinks are affordable. Nice clean place!
Maxim Tyutyunnikov
Maxim Tyutyunnikov -Google user
6 years ago
Cool place it great staff. Only thing it was DEAD on Wednesday night.
Steven Wade
Steven Wade -Google user
5 years ago
It's always fun here, love the Legends complex.
Jimmy Barefoot
Jimmy Barefoot -Google user
6 years ago
Video games and drinks.
Jenn Jett
Jenn Jett -Google user
6 years ago
I love this place.
Taren Stallings
Taren Stallings -Google user
5 years ago
Elizabeth Wise
Elizabeth Wise -Google user
6 years ago

Features

Service options

check icon Outdoor seating
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Delivery

Highlights

check icon Bar games
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check icon Great beer selection
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Accessibility

check icon Wheelchair accessible parking lot
check icon Wheelchair accessible restroom

Offerings

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Dining options

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Amenities

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Atmosphere

check icon Casual
check icon Trendy

Crowd

check icon Groups
check icon LGBTQ+ friendly
check icon Transgender safespace

Planning

Accepts reservations

Payments

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Other

check icon LGBTQ+ friendly