East Village Grill & Bar

Maverick23 

on Citysearch

15 years ago

College Bar Great for Parents too – As a father of a son, who is spending his second year at NC State University, I have spent my fair share of evenings enjoying the overall atmosphere that the East Village Deck provides. I wanted to be sure to go out of my way and recommend East Village to anyone that is looking for a good college bar. As soon as I stepped out onto the front deck, it immediately took me back to my days in college at my favorite bar, "The Sloth". There is no subsitution for the feeling you get when you enjoy... read more

ericstratton 

on Citysearch

15 years ago

Can't beat the prices and atmosphere – Please don't let Kris30's review entitled "The Bar Manager Needs to be Fired" influence your decision on wheither or not to go to East Village. You see what Kris30 left out of his review (because I was actually at the bar when this outburst happened, I know) is that his friend who wouldn't hurt a fly started flying off her hinges because the bouncer wouldn't let her in, on account of the fact that she was using a fake ID. Now, it is quite apparent that Kris30 slept alone that night and ... read more

hott tacos 

on Citysearch

15 years ago

A Satisfied Customer – Throughout my college days I have been to quite a few different bars in the Raleigh area. I knew after the first night that I spent at East Village, my search for a bar to attend on a nightly basis was done. You might be asking, "What was it that is so special about this bar?" Well, I will answer you. The bartenders do an excellent job at making sure that your drink orders, mine usually being the $1.75 Coors Lite special, are taken and prepared quickly and efficiently. I have honestly never been disapp... read more

russwheeler 

on Citysearch

15 years ago

Friendly Staff and Happy Smiles – I came across a few postings on Citysearch regarding the East Village staff and was astonished. I have personally found the entire staff, especially the bar manager, to be nothing but friendly, courteous, and respectful. I truly hope that anyone that was led to believe otherwise will give East Village another chance; the staff is the best in town and would never intentionally disrespect a customer. There simply is not a better place in Raleigh for food and drinks. 

bspeedman 

on Citysearch

15 years ago

Hometown Bar, Hometown Feeling – I wanted to be sure to comment on the disgruntled reviews regarding the East Village staff. It’s amusing to me that someone is upset because their friend got kicked out of a bar and was treated disrespectfully on the way out. I have been thrown out of a bar or two and have rarely been treated with respect on the way out; if anyone makes a scene in a bar or tries to get in with a fake ID then they deserve to be removed by any means necessary. I have spent enough time at East Village to know an... read more

kjack22 

on Citysearch

15 years ago

Response to previous review – In response to the previous ridiculous review, I happened to witness that incident. If you don’t want to be embarrassed, tell your friend not to use a fake id, make a scene in the parking lot, insult the staff, call the police to file a complaint, and then sneak into the bar. Then the bar manager wouldn’t have to throw ice at the window to get the door guy’s attention to drag your underage friend out of a college bar. Regulars at East Village would know better so pretend you frequent another Hil... read more

Kris30 

on Citysearch

15 years ago

The Bar Manager needs to be Fired! – I went with a group of about 20 friends to East Village last week, and my friend was treated so disrespectfully and unprofessionally by your "Bar Manager" (some blonde with a serious attitude problem) that we all ended up leaving! First your manager fussed her out outside of the bar for simply trying to get her drivers license back and when my friend came in to get the car keys to go home, the manager cussed her out in front of the entire place and threw ice at her! In front of everyone, ... read more

elpresidente2008 

on Citysearch

17 years ago

Worst Bar Manager in Raleigh – This is a great bar but their bar manager is the worst in Raleigh. I have been going to this bar for many years and I have seen bar managers come and go and this one needs to go. She is often ill-tempered and takes it out on the patrons and the staff. Her name is Jo by the way and she is bringing the place down. 

kelliljordan 

on Citysearch

18 years ago

Great bar – I have been going to East Villiage since it opened in 1992. I was a college student then, but I haven't out grown the laid-back atmosphere and fun food. The beer is always cold and the staff is always friendly. Best time for post college grads is after work.