Legends Nightclub

We have enjoyed legends in the past but are going to rethink going in the future. After waiting in a very long line, my wife was told her bag was too large and she couldn’t come in. She was carrying a normal size purse, mind you that was nearly empty, and the lady refused to let us in. We’ve gone many times before with her carrying the same bag and had no issues. Not two seconds after we walk away, we see two girls carrying TWO huge tote bags walk out. We snagged a photo and showed the woman at the door, confused they those girls were allowed in. Her response “guess we missed seeing their bags earlier.” Like ma’am I’m sorry that my wife and I present very femme and straight-looking and our aesthetic didn’t match your vibe, but refusing to let us in for no actual reason is WILD. I am all about safety so totally understand having a bag size rule, but 1. You need to enforce it to everyone, not who you hand select and 2. after leaving we checked the website and then measured my wife’s purse and it is within the allowable size of bags allowed. This was going to be our last stop for Pride and we had a massive group of friends coming to meet us who we told to go elsewhere instead. This really ruined the mood for our Pride weekend. We’re disappointed legends.

Huge venue, busy yet attentive staff and bartenders. So fun are the indoor and outdoor areas like a fun maze with surprises. Super awesome that there's no cover for over 21 y.o. Diverse beautiful visitors of all sexes and genders. Dance floor was great fun, mostly playing high tempo stuff and remixes. Bathroom actually has toilet paper and soap and paper towels. Whisky sour wasn't very sour but the alcohol was still good.

THE DJ IS AWFUL! WE NEED A NEW DJ!!!! WHOEVER IS RUNNING THE PLACE NEEDS TO LISTEN TO THESE REVIEWS! WE NEED SOME GOOD BANGERS TO DANCE TOO, LADY GAGA, NICKI MANAJ, SHOOT PINK PONY CLUB EVEN, BUT DANG SOMETHING HAS GOT TO BE DONE. This move this summer is going to change a lot of stuff I hope. I love the place other than the DJ.

Very young crowd, but the energy was amazing! The space felt endless, like there were 100 rooms to explore, including unique courtyards. Such a fun and lively vibe—definitely worth checking out!

As the go to queer bar in Raleigh they should be embarrassed. My girlfriend and I waited in line on the night of Pride Raleigh which makes sense… that’s the night we’re out ready to celebrate. By the time we got to the front of the line we paid our entry fee and walked into the most packed bar I’ve ever seen. DANGEROUSLY packed. I felt like they exploited the night knowing it was a night they were going to make money and didn’t give a shit about most importantly people’s safety but people’s experience. They shuffled us in like cattle to take our entry fee and didn’t give a shit if we stayed to enjoy their bar or not.

As someone who goes to a club in hopes of dancing for multiple hours until I’ve got a side stitch, I can appreciate this club. One major issue I have with this specific club though is what the few selection of DJs are playing. It seems that a DJ will remix a song once, and add it to a playlist of all the other songs they have previously remixed and play the same songs every week. Going to this club pretty often, I started remembering certain song remixes and was disappointed that the music isn’t being refreshed regularly. Many songs are either unnecessarily remixed, or remixed in a way that does not fully fit the theme that you’d expect with a club, especially an lgbtq nightclub. The rest of this club is great, but coming in hopes to be fully immersed in a world of fast paced music that makes you want to dance without a second thought will lead to disappointment.

My friends and I have been going to Legends for 4 years now cause it’s the only gay club around, but god is the music bad. No one wants to hear you trying to play the alternative DJ! Stop with the remixes, just play us some good old Lady Gaga and music we can dance and sing along to

We were here for 2 hours. Had a great time. We left, in the rain when our Uber was “here”. Unfortunately our Uber left without us in it. So we went back in line to get back inside to get out of the rain and they turned us down. We had to go back outside and wait in the rain. The amount of inhumanity from customer service was inconsolable. It was my mothers 59th birthday visiting from out of town and we were left waiting outside, in the rain… I will never recommend this place or be back as a now local.

Caters to the LGBTQ+ community and emphasizes cleanliness and a welcoming atmosphere! Recommend to come out and meet new friends!

I came here a few days after my 21st birthday and had an amazing time. The people were kind, it was the perfect amount of busy and the music was decent. However, I paid the $10 entry fee for my friend who was under 21 and got charged twice. I attempted to reach out via Instagram, with an employee replying to me with his email telling me to contact him there. Days later and I have not heard back. I spoke with my family about this and apparently my brother, who has been coming to Legends for years, frequently gets double-charged. Please do better!

Legends is a good time. I visited with friends during my birthday weekend to attend a drag show and had a good time. This bar is notorious B.I.G. It has a beautiful patio with a cute tiki style bar. This is one of the largest bars I've seen in Raleigh. I've attended drag shows in New York City but the show here was way more entertaining. I really enjoyed the celebrity impersonations. Especially the Rihanna/Beyonce look alike lol. They have a huge dance floor, store inside that sells underwear and the large patio. Even if you aren't a member of the LGBTQ community, this is such a fun place to visit. Check out a show or stop in for a few drinks at one of the bars.

Legends is fun and has lots of different rooms/spaces for different vibes. Drinks are good, very standard nightclub fair. The drag show was really entertaining and definitely worth the money! Happy Pride month!

Only gay bar in Raleigh with a dance floor. Excellent drag shows. Lively group of people. Great drinks. They had Tito's vodka. Will be back again. It's about a 2 hour drive from Ahoskie.

I really am glad I happened upon this place! I was actually leaving the area, after having tried to go into multiple different bars and being turned away at every single one due to having my (fully trained) service dog with me (despite that turning a service dog away is very illegal). As last effort to salvage a night that had been filled with disability discrimination, physical intimidation, and generally poor feelings we decided to give this establishment a shot. And I am so glad we did! The staff were very respectful of my service dog, and didn't interact with him at all or give us any issues. They were very friendly and made me feel safe for the first time in hours. The inside environment was still a little empty at the time of night it was, which was perfect for us. They had multiple side areas with seating, both secluded and not, and the drink my friend got was at least cheaper than everywhere else we had considered going to before. The noisiest area with a dancing stage was partially closed off, so although it was loud the worst of it was escapable if you are noise sensitive. I think it would be a good option to consider if you have a sensory related disability, but still want to have fun on the town! (Although keep in mind it is of course still a nightclub, so be sure to have a backup plan if the sensory input is too much!) The environment was great and they had fun halloween decorations up. None of the rest of the staff or the crowd bothered my dog, and it was so refreshing to not have to deal with ignorant public. Admittedly I didn't stay long, but I am very glad to know about this establishment now, and due to my positive experiences I would love to come back sometime to see their live shows!

First time going in and it says I'm banned until 21 even though I'm 23 . I don't know how or why but this sucks

The only bad thing about this place is the DJ. Consistently people are always saying he isn't good. Nor will he take requests or listen to the people who actually want to provide advice on what the crowd wants. The drinks are great Go go dancers are great Service is great Vibes are great The DJ needs to take suggestions or they need to replace him.

Me and my friend decided to check out the dance floor last night, and out of all the clubs we've been too this by far has the worst dj he just plays bad remixes of songs that no one knows and you cannot understand the words. No one even dances because of how bad it is.

Had fun. Nice vibe , music could've been better but way too wasted to care. Everyone was dancing and hype

We had such an amazing time at the burlesque show hosted my Miss. Rachel Riot! I have always loved Legends. The show was in a cozy room with a dedicated bar. The drinks were amazing, and the bar tender was friendly. Great night out!

It would easily get 5 stars (and I honestly wanted to give it one star) but the Jell-O shot boy ruined the experience of this bar for me. Visiting from out of town and went to buy a couple Jell-O shots. Had $5 in bills and $1 in quarters (cuz of playing games at the arcade) and he wouldn't accept the quarters. Dude had a fanny pack. How are you crying about some change? Boy didn't have to be so pretentious about 4 quarters. Goes to show that your employees represent your company. Left right after that and definitely sharing the experience.

love Legends! great environment, very welcoming and friendly staff, multiple bars, the only thing i would suggest is another bathroom but overall definitely recommend!

Legends nightclub....A club whose name lives up to the hype. I will say this. I am a straight hispanic 20 year old male. However I walked into this club with a smile and grin. Strictly due to the fact that this club welcomes everyone and anyone. From the gays to the theys. The bartenders are funny and always have a smile from ear to ear. The drag show is something out of Alice in wonderland sketch. Each queen offering their own fashion twist(none of which disappointed) the music is amazing. However it's the same playlist. Hence why my 4 star review. I would recommend this club to anyone with an open mind. It's spacious, welcoming, and over all...a dickting

Legends is exactly what it is named...a legend. The 90s and 2000s were great but all that changed around 2006. However it is a big space with an adequate drag show.

The place is bigger than what it look like. When you walk in, you'll have to register your drivers license and phone number. Cover fee for a Friday night (I went during a show) was $8. Bar was cash only. They have a coat check for $1. Very little to none seats. VIP corners with lounge chairs available for extra $. I believe they range for $150-$200+ which includes bottle service and a personal host. Parking was easy and convenient. Parking decks one here side not even 20 yards from the club. I paid $6 for a parking garage ticket for 3.5 hours. Took me less than 3 mins to walk. Drinks were priced great and made well. I ordered 2 whiskey sours and 2 shots of tequila = $34 The DJ wasn't bad- the crowd got packed around midnight on the dance floor/stage area.

The Tuck is amazing! Luxurious velvet couches, gorgeous people, tasty cocktails. 12/10 get the password.

Legends was so much fun! Great music, great people, and great atmosphere. My cousin and I went on a Friday night, I think it was about 9:30 pm and the place was dead! We had a drink and then went somewhere else to kill some time. And came back. It was starting to ramp up, but things weren't really busy until 12:30, which is late for me haha! But I haven't gone to a dance club in years, so I'm out of the scene. I guess that's pretty normal for a city. So for those over 30, plan to go around midnight. If you go earlier, be prepared to have the dance floor and bar area to yourself.

I went here for an event put on by VAE for their annual prom event. I'd never been to legends or a club in some time so getting in was a bit confusing. Once you enter you pay cover, there's also a coat check too. It's a small club with a nice little closed off patio area. Seems like a great place to go for a night out with friends since it's a place with a super welcoming atmosphere. There's also a parking deck at the Dillon building near by.

I completely love this place. All of the workers there are so sweet, and they are very fast at what they do. Emily was so sweet she was one of the workers there last night she was such a sweet girl. Also I met Daniel he works at the bar and he was such a fast paced worker honestly I don't know how he does it. They really have some of the sweetest people working there. Only thing thats kind of annoying they aren't very versatile with there music. Me and my sister can dance to anything, but I have a friends that I could never get to go there because they don't like how their music isn't versatile here. Overall I love this place, and everyone is so sweet

It was cool seeing my first drag show there. Vibrant and Friendly people. My only complaint is that they didnt have a bigger stage for the show, would have loved to see a bigger stage. Did not venture inside as it was NC pride night. Definitely will have to check it out another time.

This was ok. Big bar ... Drinks were cheap. Ya get what ya pay for! They had a drag show on sat night. Parking was a bit confusing. There were signs that said no parking but people just pulled up and parked. You also have to join their club and pay $8 for a annual membership. Never waited too long for a drink, there are multiple bars inside to grab drinks from. Back to the drag. Loved it. The performers were doing great numbers.

Last summer, My husband and I were looking for some excitement late night, after being in town for a Ben Harper show. This Nightclub hit the spot!!! We had a fantastic time, dancing the night away at this Jewel!! It ended up being a great way to wind down the night while we celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary!!! We will definitely go back the next time we are in the Raleigh area !!

It was an amazing night, the atmosphere and the people were so welcoming and euphoric. The dance floor was so high energy and exhilarating, an overall amazing experience. The only downside that was hopefully a one time thing but a man fell and hit his head causing him to black out last night. Some amazing nurses jumped into action while my friends and I assisted. Me and one of the workers were keeping everyone at a distance and redirecting traffic. The paramedics arrived and took over and were doing their job when this lady tried to shove her way through almost knocking over a paramedic, so I as I had been doing the whole time asked her to please go the other way and to look out for the medic she almost ran into. She proceeded to state "I work here b!tch, I'm a bartender here" and I replied "I understand ma'am but there is a paramedic right there and you almost ran into him." That's when she proceeded to say "Listen here little girl I work here and I can do what I want. You know I can throw you out right." I simply replied "That's fine just stay out of the paramedics way." So then she said "Alright let's go" and proceeded to push not direct but push me out of the club almost pushing me over. All in all it was worth it to keep her out of the paramedics way.

Newly renovated patio proved to be a perfect setting for an event. The DJ kept the tunes hot and the fans kept us cool. My Bartender Brian was knowledgable about the drinks he was making and was ok with making something of his tastes. A great spot to hang out with old friends and make some new ones.

I recently visited here because one of my friends wanted to go to a drag show for her birthday. I hadn't been in probably 10 years, but man this place was a blast! It's much larger than I expected. There are so many different rooms tailored to your mood. Wanna dance? There's a dancefloor. Wanna chill out on couches and sip drinks with your friends? Theres a room for that. Want to be outside? There's a cool space for that as well. There's also a room with pool tables and other games. I knew going to a drag show would be fun, but I had so much more fun than I expected! There was so much energy in that room - it was incredible. My only downside was that the drinks were a little weak, but it didn't bother me too much. On the night I went, there was a cover charge of $9/person.

My boyfriend and I came a few years ago and we had a great time. We were overwhelmed at first but James showed us around and was a FANTASTIC host and made us immediately feel like we belonged. It is such a cool space for anyone to feel welcome no matter who you are.

Performers are MAGNIFICENT! Love the venue and wish Seattle had a Legends! Well worth a visit on a Weds night when the Variety Show is on! Loved every performer!!!

I apparently Idon't look gay enough to feel like I belong here :/ I gave 4 stars out of respect for the staff & everything but the -1 stars is for the patrons. Why is everything so groupie here? Just giving fair warning. Im bi & femme and everyone treated me like a straight girl as if that was even a horrible thing? Idk. Sorry for going off but thats how I felt

The music was great, the staff was friendly, the drinks were delicious, the people were gorgeous and super sweet. Everyone around me was having a blast!

Exspensive cover charge for starters. Employees are asses. I bought cookies from them and I asked prior to if they had peanuts in them and they said no. But...they did. I had an allergic reaction and they were still adamant that there were no peanuts.

Went for the first time this past weekend and had a really good time it was my first time ever in a club and the drag queen show was really good for only $8 per person I will be going back again

baaaad dj. otherwise amazing club vibe but the dj just ruins the vibe. a better dj and song choices would make this place the BEST in town. bad dj bad dj bad dj bad dj bad dj BAD DJ

Me and the girls came for a show a few weeks ago and we LOVED it. Couldn't stop talking about it to our friends for days. Highly suggest checking it out. The dance floor was closed when we went due to Covid but we still had tons of fun!!!

We reserved bottle service in the private area, beside the Main Bar, for my partner's birthday party and I am so glad we did! The booking service was personal and so easy! I highly recommend this experience to anyone celebrating a night out with a group of friends. We arrived a little earlier than expected and everything was set up and ready to go! We were welcomed by James, who was our personal server for the night as well as the person responsible for taking the reservation. He had a huge smile and GREAT attitude from the time we arrived, through last call. Every time we pressed the "call" button he was immediately there to pour. Legends was also celebrating the club's anniversary and the entire staff seemed to be having a great time! After all this time Legends is just getting better and better. 5 people in our group had never been inside before and they were completely wowed by the experience. If you have ever considered reserving Legend's Bottle Service, DO IT! And though I am sure all of the servers are amazing, James was over-the-top fantastic!

I hate giving somewhere a 2-star rating, but my goodness... Legends needs to step it up. After my 3rd experience, I must say, nothing changes. I love the convenience of this place, but that's about it. The cover is $10 no matter what, which is a little steep for a dingy establishment. The patio is a nice touch, quite large but sucks to have to walk through it to get to the drag show on a Saturday night with 100 smokers crowded on it. The dance floor is fun but there's some drug activity on there that's just overlooked by their aloof security staff. WARNING: There is NO soap in their CO-ED bathrooms!!! Naaaasty.... I don't know how they're not fined for that. Shew! I can't get past the drama that goes on here and the lack of security. The management is a bit screwy and don't seem to care a bit about what goes on in their club. I hate to say it, but I won't be back to this place.

A group of friends and I celebrated my 35th birthday in Raleigh on Saturday 5/20 and we were fortunate enough to have James as our server out on the patio during bottle service. He took care of us the entire night and even kept some people out of our space, politely of course! There were only a handful of us but the space was perfect and the weather was amazing Saturday night! My friend received a very nice text from James the next morning/afternoon lol while we were at brunch and invited us back on our next visit. Seriously, who goes that extra mile anymore? James does! Thanks Legends!!!

I really love the layout of the bar....but that's about it. I'm forced to go there because everyone who's gay has to go. However it's 2018 and the fact that they are a cash only bar blows my mind. Then the cover is $9 dollars, it's so excessive then on top of that they charge a $1 for using a debit card. Then they force you to use the ATM that also charges a $1.50 all because they are too cheap to take a card. I'm 23 and I never have cash it's just a big inconvenience. You would think the biggest gay bar would at least try and cater to their people, but no they seem to not want to evolve with the rest of the LGBTQ community.

I really wanted to like this bar being that it is one of the only LGBTQ ones in the area however after giving it multiple chances I do not believe I will be returning. For starters the overall atmosphere of the bar is incredibly cliquey and unwelcoming. Unless you know a bartender expect weak drinks and to be ignored especially if you're not a man. You can also expect to pay an outrageous cover fee. Average seems to be $8-9 on weekends and this past weekend for pride they had the audacity to charge $25... Pride is supposed to be a time of community and celebration for LGBTQ individuals but instead I had friends who didn't come simply because they could not afford it. I have been to LGBTQ bars all across the country and Legends is by far the most expensive and unwelcoming.

Quite immature of management staff. I've never experienced more homophobia by a supposable "welcoming" establishment. Fine drinks and okay music... but the harassment and the supposed congeniality of this establishment does not match. Never have I been so disrespected... I recommended this bar just to get in but this staff needs a check in who they should respect no matter what sexuality and gender...

This place never disappoints! The staff is friendly, drinks are great, lots of room and amazing energy! I took my daughter for her birthday. James, our concierge set up every detail. We had a roped off private table area, champagne and soda table service and literally the best seats in the house to watch the gorgeous and so very talented divas put on an amazing show! James was available for us all night and checked in several times. He was phenomenal! Don't miss out! My daughter felt like the princess she is and we all had a spectacular time!!

PROS: --Love the drag shows, the performers are great and keep it fresh. They're friendly too if you meet with them offstage. --The layout of the bar appeals to different crowds, whether you want to see a show, dance, play, games, drink, or smoke. --Cute bartenders and strong drinks. CONS: --DJ Joey is THE WORST. I hesitate to come to Legends because he's so bad. Here's why: 1) no one wants to hear the same song for more than 5 minutes. People visibly get tired of hearing the same riffs and verses as they're on the floor...there's only so much you can do to one song. 2) remixes will almost always pale in comparison to the originals. Just play the damn songs we hear on the radio, not some drawn-out or sped-up version with gaps in the lyrics: people want to dance to songs they KNOW. This is not rocket science. 3) Joey hardly takes requests. He has a little Twitter/Instagram system but he will ignore you. I asked for ONE special song on my birthday, a gay anthem that everyone would have liked and that was in keeping with the style he was playing (both dance and retro). He 'Liked' the request to show that he saw it...then I waited for over an hour and nothing. Thanks. BOTTOM LINE: I brought a large group with me, they all bought a lot of drinks...so you can play one damn song request. Next time I bring a crowd to a bar I will reconsider where I go because I feel like my business is not appreciated at Legends.

I like it because it is a fun place. It has multiple rooms so you can dance to different music. I like that the place is big so you don't get stuck at the same place with exactly the same people dancing next to you. I really liked their outdoor space. And it was fun to see the Drag Queen Show. What I really liked was that they don't close at 2:00 am so you can stay here longer. I think more places in Raleigh need to stay open longer. It is kind of sad that bars think that they only have to stay open until they are able to serve. The only thing that I did not like at all is that they take the information of your ID to make you are member and also your phone number. I think that is kind of inviting my privacy. I bet other places that scan your ID also keep the information what I also don't like at all cause that information could be used against you but I thought this was kind of strange. Also, why do I need a membership if I have to pay a cover every time I come?

I used to go here alot, and would drive an hour to enjoy this place but over the years, the place has become too cliquey and if you dont belong to a clique, they dont care. Ridiculous, out of towners should feel welcome and warm, but too much urban queens who cant get over themselves. Wouldn't bring my circle here, Wilmington was better.

This is one of the best gay clubs I've ever been too. The overall club is huge! With different bars, and places to hangout. The staff here is very friendly and efficient, I especially like the drag queen performances!!! Wow!

Definitely a great place to go if you are looking for an exciting evening in the triangle area. There are a couple of different dance floors, which is great! The music is fun, the drinks are good, and it has a large patio right in the heart of the club. I don't really like the membership going on the back of my ID... but that's not a reason to shy away. Bring your friends, it's better in numbers!

So i think that this club needs a major revamp. No offence to any of the Dragg queens, but you need to be singing and dancing to new aged music.not old music. Als9 the Dragg show should be bigger like at Play Nigh Club in nashivllie,tn. Don't let them out do you. The game room is a waste unless you making enough revenue for it not to matter. Mare tables and chairs does help also. Newer younger Dragg queens also helps if the originals do not want to pick more up to date music. There are so many ways to make this happen. Please please please help.this club to be better

They require membership, ID, phone number to get in. Only thing they did not ask for was a stool sample. Not worth with so many other amazing bars in the area.

I love Halloween here in Legends, they always have drag show every hour which is very entertaining!!! Crowded place but I enjoyed all the people gathered around and dress up on their best costumes. Upbeat music, and crazy lights keeps us on our feet, love it!!!

As a lesbian I thought this would be a great place to hang out with friends and relax... It ended up not being what I expected. Didn't live up to the hype. Would have liked to see all types of dancers, big, small, male, female, black, whatever. Instead it was just skinny boys wiggling in their (obviously) stuffed bikinis. The patio was nice, could have used some space heaters. The whole place could use some indoor seating, especially in the area where they do the drag show. I don't drink, but my friends do, and they said the pours were good and the bartenders knew what they were doing.