Missy Lane's Assembly Room

What an embarrassing disappointment! We read all of the negative reviews detailing how this place was a scam. Not holding reservations etc. But what we experienced was far worse…. We came across Missy Lanes’ Destinations: New Orleans event and thought it would be fun. We live approx 2 hours away from Raleigh and was making a special first time visit. We paid the $20 reservation fee which was supposed to reserve us a “table for 2 in the bar”. Concerned about all of the negative feedback- specifically for not holding reservations, I called the day before to confirm we indeed had a reservation. I asked about the live music which was advertised. The nice gentleman. Confirmed we would have a table for two and could see the musicians from our table. All was good. We drove 2 hours to attend the event. When I arrived, the place was completely empty. Please see pic. There was not a table in sight, so I was confused. We were seated at the bar- which is not what I expected, but was acceptable if that was the best that was available. The music was suposed to start at 7:00. See event advertisement. I sat down; ordered a drink and an appetizer. 7:15 came around, and there was no music. And no other guests. I could tell we had made a big mistake. I asked the bar tender what time the musicians would start- and she informed me there were no live music scheduled for that night. Even though they advertised there would be. There was no DJ. Not even music playing over speakers. We had no choice but to leave and go somewhere else after making a long drive. This place is a SCAM and will not be open in a year. Buyer Beware.

Great use of a venue. Simple seating with basic chairs set up for the performance. Don't expect luxury. The entire experience is dependent on the activity. The performers served the drinks, seated the guests and took the tickets. Missy Lane just provided the space.

Went last week for Tito Puente Jr.'s show. Absolutely amazing venue! Truly an intimate experience with music! The staff is superb! The drink variety is fantastic! Great place to spend your night!

Missy Lane's is a straight vibe! I have attended private events here before but came to weekend brunch for the first time yesterday. It felt amazing to be in the space with the DJ spinning all faves and classics from the 80s and 90s (think Chaka, D'Angelo, Badu). The food was great. I had cheese grits, fried eggs, bacon, and orange juice. Perfect! I can see doing this at least 2-3x a month. Maybe I'll see you there, too.

Pretty poor experience. I went to see Madison McFerrin for my birthday. Took forever to even get a menu to see what drinks they offered. Never got to order food, but I did get TWO drinks around $14-15 each. There was a drink spilled on my friend and we didn’t even get them until the very last song was being performed. ON TOP OF THAT the server had the nerve to add an $20 tip on for themselves, quickly letting me know the tip was included as he rushed me through the payment process. He was having constant issues with the card reader and finding our table/tickets in the system. Everything was so chaotic and the servers were constantly walking right in front of the stage as she performed. They seem so disorganized. There’s no reason I should have been charged $56.00 for two drinks. If anything, they should have been offering something for the inconvenience and for spilling the drink. And truthfully… Madison McFerrin deserved better too.

Wonderful atmosphere for the works of Poe. The cocktails matched the tales well. The art of mixology at it's best. The actors did great telling the tales with such emotion and keeping the audience engaged. I will be looking forward to their next engagement.

An excellent way to kick off spooky season! The drinks were innovative and tasty; the performances were superb with a perfectly macabre set design. I look forward to seeing more from this talented group!! 5 stars!!⭐️

I would love to go to Missy Lane but I’m a little hesitant about taking that leap because the complaint that seems the most consistent in the reviews I’ve read are issues with the seating. What have you done, if anything to address that issue. It seems like a nice establishment and would love to come visit but I definitely have some concerns about many of the comments I’m reading regarding seating. I you five star because haven’t to you place and it wouldn’t be fair to give a low rating since haven’t been there. Picked a star in the hopes you can address my concerns . Thank you

The atmosphere was great. Service was decent. I ordered the Mac and cheese and wings but it was about 10 minutes after ordering that they came to me saying they didn't have anymore Mac and they would just give me more wings. I ordered the wings well done and they weren't but they had given me extras. When I sent them back to have them cook them more, they took a lot of them away. That wasn't the best but I think it was just a one off. Definitely going back. They had like a musician "open mic" night

Missy Lane's has one of the best grown and laid back vibes in the Triangle. And the food and staff are always a 10. They main menu is full of delicious items but they also serve brunch, coffee, and speciality items during their Destinations event. They usually have live music and are also open to hosting groups.

Wonderful! The atmosphere was extremely relaxing. A great date night just totally enjoyed the quietness and the people service was excellent.

I heard an interview on the radio with the owner and knew I wanted to go to a show here. Tonight, I went for the 1st time. I have an 18-year-old who loves music; being able to take him to a venue like Missy Lanes is a wonderful experience. We arrived early and sat in the bar, which is beautiful and intimate, and I listened to him talk about the architecture. Then we attended the show. I won't talk about the show itself, but the sound was not too loud, the drinks were well-poured, the staff polite. Is it a tight venue - yes! However, if you love live music and want to experience hearing the music and the intimacy of exchanging eye contact with the performers, this is where you want to be. I was able to experience music like you can't in a giant concert hall or via pre-recording, where the perfection of it touches you deep inside. Support the arts and enjoy a genuine musical experience venue. There is only one pet peeve. The $7.50 per ticket processing fee. To take my son to a show is $15 bucks on top of the ticket price. I was just very disappointed how expensive that makes it.

Chilling here at Missy Lane's on a Thursday night during their jazz jam. I see why this spot is so popular as it is super chill, welcoming, and relaxing. I've wanted to come here since they've opened and it will not be my last! The staff are kind and allowed me to chill for a while. There was no pressure to order anything while I read my book and decided what to sip on. I chose their French 75 as I hadn't had one in a while, and the waitress said it was one of their most popular drinks. This was one if their lower cost drinks, too, with the exception of their mocktails (I love that they have these as an option, by the way!). Most of their drinks go on average for $15 or more. They have a mix of so many opportunities to enjoy live music and performances without all of the pretenses. I hope that I am able to come back for another event soon as I enjoyed every moment here! Thank you for this space, Missy Lane!!

A new performance venue and community gathering spot in Durham, Missy Lane's is off to a great start! I dropped in on Week 1 for their Elegant Soul open mic night. A mix of music, poetry and performance for the community. Missy Lane's also has a deep schedule of live jazz and world music on the calendar so check it out for an upcoming show. The space is pretty basic, front cocktail bar with lounge seating overlooking Durham's Main Street. A curtain separates the bar from the live events area and you enter for events on the hallway to the right. The main events area is primarily 2-tops with a small stage to the front. Overall a good scene for some live music and black-owned. Would love to get back for a jazz show!

The Missy Lanes space is a great concept. I enjoyed the performance I saw here. I attended the Tamisha Waden show at Missy Lanes. Waden's performance was nothing short of phenomenal. She has a great singing voice. She and her band presented very well. The overall space is tight and the seating is side by side without any spacing between each seat. My initial thought was that it was extremely tight but once the performance started I forgot all about this. This space 1000% lives up to the description on their website "providing a safe space for people to assemble, socialize and build community through music." The drinks were okay. The staff at the door and inside the assembly room were pleasant and professional. I would go again but I hope to have end seating. I don't like the up close and personal setting next to people I'm not directly with, that's my only complaint.

In full disclosure, we only came here for coffee on a Saturday morning and have not been to a jazz performance yet. This is located in the space of the old Havana Sandwich Shop on Main Street. They serve coffee and a few light bites during the day and are a jazz club at night. The front area by the bar is spacious and inviting. We enjoyed our coffee drinks even though they took a while. Might have been new staff or staff learning new coffee drinks. Another party by us took even longer to get their drinks. We are interested in coming back some night to see a concert.

Disappointing Experience at Missy Lane in Durham I attended Missy Lane's event last night, Groove Me, and I left extremely disappointed. Honestly, I'm not even sure what I experienced, but let me break it down. My wife and I purchased preferred seating tickets for $55 each. Since seating was first-come, first-served, we made sure to arrive early. Before the event, I reached out via the number on the website to clarify the dress code, as it stated all-black attire was required. Given that my wife and I were flying in from different cities to meet in North Carolina for date night, this was a bit of a challenge. The person I texted assured me that we didn't have to wear black, which we appreciated. However, my wife was able to stop by our house beforehand and grab something black so we could match the theme. Upon arrival, the venue's ambiance was promising. The brick walls gave off a jazz club vibe, which is what we expected based on their TikTok videos and reviews. LeToya Luckett was advertised as the host, but to my surprise, she didn't actually host anything. There was no structure to the event--just a DJ playing old-school music. Seating was a major issue. There weren't enough chairs, and at one point, staff started pulling out folding chairs from a closet. Then, around 10 PM, the owner announced that Groove Me was meant to be a dance event, so they started collecting the chairs. People were actually hiding chairs to avoid giving them up, and I even witnessed a woman and a security guard tugging a chair back and forth. The food situation was another letdown. I had asked in advance if dinner would be available, as we wanted to have a full meal. Instead, the menu consisted of overpriced finger foods--$15 for five flavorless air-fried wings, and while the egg roll was decent, it was nothing special. All in all, we spent $250 for a night that fell completely flat. LeToya Luckett didn't host (because there was nothing to host), the seating situation was chaotic, and the food was disappointing. We left before the event was over, and we weren't the only ones. If this is what Missy Lane was going for, I won't be returning.

Looking for a NIGHT OUT spot in Durham featuring live performances, cocktails and a cool vibe ....then head to Missy Lane's Assembly Room in Downtown Durham . Being that it is on Main Street, finding parking was not the easiest task but since I was on a date, I got door to door service. I got to experience this minority-owned live jazz club during their grand opening week and enjoyed the intimate lounge area, cocktail bar plus an outstanding performance by Althea Renee --- who has two shows tonight Saturday April 6th! This is a place to come lounge "indulge,unwind,and experience the extraordinary" . Whether it's to meet friends in the The Front Room Cocktail Bar or check out a live performance , Missy Lane's Assembly Room is a great edition to Durham,NC!

Came here for the BPN March Networking Mixer and stayed for the Open Mic Night. The drinks were good and so was the vibe and entertainment. I would definitely return. It's super cute for a date night activity after dinner.

Made VIP reservations for Valentine's Day, which should have included Champaign and food. I would have expected to be accommodated as VIP or at least provided a method to order. The entertainment was great; however the service was extremely poor and unacceptable for the $219 that I paid. If you advertise VIP ensure you have the staff and policy to support it!

I have been to this place twice and can say I will not return. The customer service is a huge miss. The folks behind the bar seemed bothered to take your order. I even witnessed another customer, rolled their eyes at the service and leave without receiving their drink. I suggest whoever is running the day-to-day operations reevaluate what type of customers they're aiming to get.

From the seamless entry, to getting served promptly, the lovely sounds of Luther Vandros playing in the background, to the intermittent conversations that took place throuthe evening, this place was worth my visit! I look forward to returning when in Durham again. Come early unless you reserve seats in advance.

If I could give zero stars, I would. My husband and I purchased a VIP booth for over $200 to celebrate his birthday weekend, expecting a enjoyable experience. Instead, it was a horrible experience nothing about it said VIP. We were told a booth would accommodate 4 people but other VIP booths had way over the limit, and left us with no room to seat our 2 guest and nothing was done to accommodate us. The venue was over capacity, yet they kept letting people in at the door making the experience even more chaotic. We spoke with Dameon, who assured us we would receive a refund, but that never happened. This was supposed to be a memorable celebration, but instead, it was a huge disappointment. Beware of buying VIP tickets--you may not get what they you paid for. We will never return and do not recommend this place to anyone looking for a well-managed event.

Unique, inviting and comfortable atmosphere! You will experience the best of all senses!! The coffee is the best I've ever had in my life, soothing captivating aromas and taste The comfort of seating and the sounds of music on the piano takes your experience to another level of enjoyment! Whether going alone or with a group; you will experience a treat and will want to return!!

Update: My husband and I are so loving being Club Deluxe members at Missy Lane's! We attended the 2nd members only event last night. The first event was a swanky Prohibition era themed party where everyone showed up in sparkling flapper dresses and dashing suits with retro flair, and outstanding trumpeter Al Strong assembled a top notch band playing hits from the era, including Cab Calloway. The 2nd event had a rosé theme, with attendees dressed to the nines in shades of pink and a rosé wine tasting. The highlight of the rosé event was the fantastic band, Mix Tape Grab Bag, playing a scorching set that included Stevie Wonder and Prince classic hits. Both bands had the crowd jumping and it was such an amazing vibe, at each event. Club Deluxe members get to enjoy these members only events every season, and we're already looking forward to the summer event, having no idea what the theme or band will be, as it's sure to be another wonderful excuse to get dressed up and bask in some great music, in a gorgeous atmosphere.

I've been to Missy Lanes many times since they opened. I've always enjoyed the shows and haven't had any issues. Tonight was a different story. It is the last time I'll be giving them any business. We purchased reserved general admission tickets. These tickets guarantee a seat. When you purchase the tickets the information given is clear that the seating is first come first served. We got there an hour ahead of the show to make sure we got in line in time and got seats we wanted. What they failed to mention when we purchased the tickets is that they had sold out the show to a group of 60 who they gave priority seating to. We, along with a decent amount of others were left waiting in line wondering why doors weren't opening at showtime. The staff all acted clueless until they finally opened the doors to allow us in. At which point they informed us that they had given all seats at tables and in the front 80% of the room to the group. Their solution had been to pull some extra chairs and cram them in the standing room space at the back for everyone else in general admission. I can't tell you how disappointed I am in the management of this place to condone such a huge misrepresentation of ticket sales and to take money from customers at full price just for them to show up and find out the terms they agreed to when they bought their tickets were not going to be upheld. When we talked to the manager/part owner about it he tried to spin a story saying the show was sold out before general admission tickets went on sale. So again selling tickets at full price to a sold out show and cramming spare chairs at the back of the room? I'm not sure why he thought this was a better explanation. Buyer beware; they don't care about their regular customers and given the chance, they will take your money and leave you wishing you hadn't bought tickets in the first place.

Spent my birthday there in January and the live jazz band was amazing. Waiting to get tickets to Sy Smith, she's awesome , July 1024.

Drinks at the bar were excellent. Wonderful, laid back vibe. It no longer felt like I was in Durham. I was transported to a big city speakeasy. Can't wait to go back.

Let me just start by saying the performer, Kim Scott was absolutely wonderful. I also got to talk to Marcus Anderson briefly, which is always a plus. Upon entering, the bar area, leaves something to be desired. If there was a huge crowd, there would not be enough seating. Menus at bar were dirty and worn. The bartender was OK, not much personality but that's fine. There was a gentleman named Adrian who spoke very rudely to my friend about her purse being on the bar close to some glasses. I was shocked that he was so rude so apparently it showed on my face. He then asked me, "was there a problem"? The bar is really cramped. Once inside the actual venue, seating is OK. I had an absolute wonderful view of Kim Scott, sound was awesome and we had an overall great time, but my friends and I will make any place fun. I think with a few upscale tweaks, and a more welcoming environment when you first walk in, it would make a huge difference.