Flex

I was in line for karaoke to sign myself up and I get cut by an older white man, I dismiss this out of respect for the older man, but I get told after his performance that I need a new song. The bar service was great and the atmosphere was fine, but the event was boring and discriminatory. My karaoke options were limited to broadway plays, country, and pop music. As someone who didn’t grow up with this, I find it limiting to not be able to enjoy karaoke as everyone else considering I am a queer person just like everyone else who was allowed to perform.

Moved here in fall of 2025. Met the owner on the first visit, who was really friendly. The bartenders are generally really nice and told me when I was new to town what was going on. I did have one weird incident with a bartender that didn’t want my change except in the form of quarters, but the same guy gave me a free water on a later visit. Atmosphere is divish but clean. Only thing is this is essentially one of your two choices of gay bars in Raleigh, and this place doesn’t open until 7 PM on Friday night. After a handful of times here though, I noticed it’s mostly the same people that come here esp on Friday night. As a white collar guy-next-door type, a lot of the people aren’t really anybody I would have anything in common with. It can be rather clannish, and some of the behavior I’ve seen reminded me of gay bars in smaller towns. I still think meeting people in person is the best bet versus trying to meet people online, which has been mostly a waste of time. UPDATE: It’s gotten better. I wonder if it’s because they saw the review, which I’ve since updated. Maybe it just takes time.

This bar used to be underground which I think would of significantly improved the atmosphere from what it currently it. I don't know who hires the strippers but they should know what's on stage isn't a turn on for the audience.

Decent visit… drink prices a bit high. Crowded and somewhat cliche

I have to be honest. I did not feel comfortable at this club. It’s very cliquish. Overall, I do not see myself returning.

Not real big on the house, a gay bar closing at midnight during the week!? Other than that, great new place for Flex

Step into a dimly lit labyrinth where the walls seem to swallow your secrets and every corner whispers mood and mystery. This bar is a glorious mess, the music pulses with an offbeat energy while a bartender is running a bar where the mixers seem to have gone on vacation. Better hope you’re in the mood for whiskey neat or tequila straight up—because anything else is clearly an improvisation! It's a place where no one cares if the floors are sticky or the décor is a little less. It’s chaos, it’s charm, it’s definitely unapologetic—a refuge for anyone who wants to drink, dance, and just be in the glorious mess of it all. The regulars are more like a family here, they have claimed their seats and built a strong camaraderie. Cheers!

Gay karaoke bar. Friendly bartender. Clean establishment. Went on a Tuesday night; it was very quiet.