It’s one of the good dance club one should visit in Raleigh specially on weekends. The Music was really nice and it made environment really very nice. It’s a crowded place so people who don’t like much of crowd can try going early . Over all it great experience.

Place is a joke. Owner won’t even take your seriously. I guess he thinks he is better than everybody else.

If i could give zero stars i would. Paid $12 for a bud light. Got accosted for sitting on the furniture on the deck. Overpriced, rude, trashy. Go literally anywhere else. I hope this place is a casualty of the pandemic and never re opens

Got my phone stolen and realized it as they where closing the bar. I asked the people who work there to see if they found a phone and they just kicked me out. I came back the next day they didnt let me in. I called them and came back again the next day. People who work there are mean and refused to help in any way.Definitely DO NOT RECOMMEND Alchemy to anyone!Dont know why its still open.

I was stabbed literally randomly at this bar in 2015 with a knife, had to get 8 stitches in my lower back. There was another female stabbed the same night before me.

Came a few months back and had my phone stolen straight out of my purse! Didnt realize at the time and had to buy a new phone. I heard similar stories happening to other people. Terrible security and a bit sketchy, but at least the music and dancing was good.

SOMEONE STOLE MY PHONE STRAIGHT OUT OF MY PURSE ON THE DANCE FLOOR!!! Crazy. Someone literally opened my purse and stole it. Totally felt someone grab my purse but that happens all the time when people walk by so I didnt even think to look. Ive heard others have this phone issue too and three other people outside the club after closing were looking for their phones. #SketchAF

Ive Been There Alot And I Loved It Ging Back Tonight

Music is terrible. Bartenders rude. Drinks watered down. Not worth it

I wouldnt say the place is racist but the bartenders are rude. The girl looked at me like I was crazy when I asked did they have non alcoholic beer. Based on the previous reviews I wouldnt come here again.

I had a good time. Music and bass bumps. Great drinks and two bars.

Apparently it’s women only on stage. Never coming back. Not sure what the plan is with this but not a place o want to support. Just watched a man get taken out because he was dancing on stage. Obviously this shouldn’t have been a spot on the bar crawl.

Racist doorman (the one who checks IDs)! Gives you weird looks, treats you like he owns the place. Overly aggresive for no reason.

Bouncer tackled me from behind and dislocated my shoulder. I filed a police report, and called them several times to ask why I was attacked and thrown out. They didn’t respond for several days and finally someone responded to an email saying I was “in a restricted area” of the bar. There’s no way this is possible, because I was tackled in the middle of the bar with all my friends and other patrons surrounding me. There’s video by my friend documenting them attacking me and it shows this. This place is pathetic. They put on this luxury vibe and have a dress code but have a trashy atmosphere and have been in hot water several times for attacking customers. Absolute garbage heap of a bar. The owner is currently being sued by myself and several others for separate incidents.

Bad place

I love going here to dance! The crowd is usually fun and the dj is on point. The drinks are moderately priced and it is usually easy to get a drink because they have multiple bars open. I will continue to keep this go-to on my list of clubs!

Definitely don’t recommend. Environment was not fun, staff was far from friendly. The owner is extremely inconsiderate and unprofessional. Total disregard for paying customers, was very disrespectful when I voiced a concern I had about the nightclub. No wonder this place was nearly empty on a Saturday night.

Good club experience for Raleigh. to people who say its racist thats completely not true. I have seen people of all colors in there they just try to maintain a non hip hop club atmosphere so if you show up dressed like you would for such an establishment regardless of race you will most likely be told to change your attire before being allowed in. cool vibe and nice staff. its an edm club that has good light show and quick bar service

My roommate and I literally had our phones taken out of our zipped up purses, while we were wearing them, with a bouncer next to us. Shady place. Lots of girls looked to be too drunk, or drugged, many stumbling and falling and management did not care. Bouncer was more concerned with finding girls to dance on the stripper pole than helping my roommate and I find a way out without our phones to call an uber. Place was not clean, no one cared that we were robbed, and people safety is ignored. I would 100% give 0 stars if it were possible. And I now avoid this place like the plague. The owner of this establishment also owns cornerstone, which I would avoid as well for similar issues, but not as bad as Alchemy.

Security at the front door hit my car with an orange cone instead of asking me to move my vehicle when some guy pulled up in front. For all he new I the governor! Hire some respectful staff and this will go all over the Internet!

Very loud, very crowded!!Yet one of the coolest places to party in Raleigh. Walking in around 11 pm after dinner and a few drinks elsewhere is a good idea. Shots are reasonable if you can find your way to the bar counter.

We went here on Saint Patrick’s Day. It was extremely crowded. People were basically on top of each other and there was no way to navigate. They have two bars which is convenient. The music was techno style new hits and very load for such a small place. My ears rang for two days after I left. Overall if you want to get drunk and jump around this is the place for you. Good selection of drinks, decent music and a very lively crowd.

Thieves. Charged my card more than what they should have, iv emailed three times, sent three messages on Instagram and called twice..... nothing. After looking at the reviews it does not surprise me. Maybe someone will get in contact now, but I doubt it.

Someone stole my car keys?? I talked to management and nothing of course. Their phone number is discontinued as wel .

My sweet and caring husband was racially profiled here. So sad that to know that ppl continue to judge others based on the color of their skin and it does not matter how well dressed, well educated or well connected you are. Racist establishment.

Literally the worst experience I could have asked for. My cranberry vodka was so weak it tasted like water. I actually think it was water.Onto the more important part. The bouncers are sexist pigs. No where on the wall/anywhere does it say only girls are allowed on the stage. So, me and my boyfriend got up on the stage. Seconds later a bouncer pulled my boyfriend off the stage into an extremely violent chokehold and dragged him outside. By the time he was throw, yes thrown, onto the streets, he was gasping for air. Not only that but another huge bouncer took it upon himself to restrain me with such force (for simply following my boyfriend out of the bar) my shoulders were sore the next day.Moral of the story: have your drinks beforehand, and only go if you’re a single girl.Absolutely pathetic.

I enjoyed this club. The drinks were good. The bouncers were nice to me and all my friends (guys and girls). This I my new place to go after Capital City Tavern

Love this place . Awesome people and have a great time

Loved this place! Came in with a bachelorette party and got fast service even though it was super busy. The bartenders were very attentive and we loved the atmosphere. Definitely coming back.

I went here with my fiancée for a bar crawl last weekend. After the registration time, the bar stopped the bar crawl specials that said on Facebook would be available throughout the whole bar crawl

Awful experience here on my birthday.

I was in line and was asked to leave. Racist staff!!

They really do discriminate people here.

Great spot for techno style club music. Excellent layout. Awesome light show with lasers and such. Very young crowd. Excessively loud music. Great dance spot

This place is sexist and racist. I was racially profiled here, the bouncers act like the police. Never going back.

It feels like youre in a club in eastern Europe, Dubai, or Miami. Cool place if thats what you like, loud electronic music, flashing lights, fog machines, mirrors, and lots of sweaty people. The drinks are a bit pricey, but good nonetheless, there are three bars and an outdoor area with seating.

Bouncer on February 1st, 2018 at 1:30 AM, was extremely rude. My friend took a picture on a very nice car outside of the establishment which was understandably wrong since it was not her car. The bouncer then refused to let her inside which is again understandable, but then proceeded to call her fat. He was unprofessional and took it entirely too far. This establishment should seriously consider who is representing them outside of their buisness. All I have seen from these bouncers working for Alchemy are arrogant and ignorant men acting more important than they really are. Insulting people at the door for miscellaneous reasons is clearly some kind of self esteem boost but at others expense. Get a grip, and come back to reality. Who are you to judge other people when you stand outside in the cold, checking IDs all night for a living. ...Sit down (Lamar, 2017).

Bouncers need a reality check. They make it a personal mission to make you feel small and insignificant. Theres more to life than showing others how tough you are. We wont be returning. Why pay for an evening of disrespect and unnecessary aggression?

Broken glass all over the dance floor. I had an entire broken bottle go straight through my shoe and deep into my foot spilling blood everywhere and having to take a fun trip to the ER to get stitches. Was rushed out the door and given two dish rags to and basically told too bad by club management.Recommend wearing steel bottom shoes or not even going to the dance floor entirely if you dont want to be stabbed and crippled by a dirty broken glass bottle for 3 weeks.

I thought tonight would be a lot fun with my boys. We hung out and decided to go to Alchemy in Raleigh. However, I had a young man named Andrew decide it would be a good idea to put his hands on my throat and try to drag me out. Only because I told him it wasnt right to pull a chair from beneath a young lady who sat beside me. She fell on the floor, angry and inebriated. I told him it wasnt right and he decided I shouldnt be there. He told me to leave. I said Ok, let me get my card. He put his hands around my throat and tried to pull me away. I wanted to fight, I wanted to fight back. I decided to keep my hands in the air with his hands around my neck (and shirt) and hope for the police to help me. The policeman outside told me he only saw the guys hands up (on the top part of my body), leading me out. Once outside, I asked for names. The guy told me his name was Andrew. Andrew, who put his hands on me, did not want to give me his last name. I wrote down a discription of him with red hair and a beard. The officer outside could not pressure him for it. I was embarrased because I was being treated as a drunk patron, even though I was not.I began to file a report, and came back for details. I spoke to the owner who told me my story didnt match with what he was told.This has been a horrible experience. His employee escalated a situation for no reason and called the young lady fat. Ive never seen anything like this in my life.

Very nice bartenders and great drinks. Overall a fun, night club atmosphere with a nice contemporary style.

Great Rave Music! Best Sound System in Raleigh, but extremely loud. Free Water Bottle and great energy. No Cover!

Racially profiled! I was well dressed and still not allowed to enter, while others had on busted sneakers, flip flops and shorts and were allowed to enter. I only saw black people being turned away. Rude staff at entrance! Horrible place.

Terrible club. The guards there act like police lol. They never give any space constantly watching you. Over priced. Terrible DJs and selection of music. Embarrassment for the club scene in Raleigh....

Club is too bright and too crowded.

Probably had the worst experience at Alchemy in Raleigh Saturday night. A bouncer was trying to touch my girlfriend and flirt with her and got mad when he found out that she had a boyfriend so he taps her on the shoulder and tells her that she could do so much better than me and she tells me exactly what he said. So I write on my phone that’s uncalled for and to leave us alone and that she doesn’t want you and I show I.T to him. He takes my phone throws I.T across the club and kicks me as hard as he can in my stomach. After this I walk to the door of the club and see a manager holding my phone and tell him what happened and he says that I needed to leave the club. One of the most unprofessional experiences I’ve ever incurred.

Super watered down drinks. Way to many drunk college kids. One Bouncer dancing all night with customers instead of doing his job and kicking out the over intoxicated.

One of the worst experiences ever had at a “club.” These guys think they’re in Miami but manage a club like they’re from a trailer park.

This place is a joke, its employees think they own the street in front of the business. The street signs clearly marked it as valid street parking at the times I was trying to park there only to be harassed by the employees standing outside in their tank tops and telling me its employee only parking and threatened to have me towed/ticketed.

If you are black and it’s a busy night they will not let you in... the door man will find somthing about you and say we don’t allow that... but let it be a slow night... they be glad to take your money .and you can be any color... stay away this place needs to be boycotted... only spot on Glenwood that still racially profile people and it’s a dam shame!!!

Order a bombay martini at alchemy and you will receive a watered down well gin with a lemon in it for 16 dollars, will never be back

Visited last night, there is a lot of glass on the floor (I counted at least 7 broken glasses) Some of my friends cut their feet. Many of other better options in Raleigh for nightlife we

At least if youre going to ask people to be a member and basically force them, then at least be nice enough to explain to them why. Dont make them feel like theyre stupid for even asking. Get rid of your bodyguard then it could be 4-5 stars... To be more specific, Ive been here before and had a great time. BUT It was the white dude scanning the IDs that was just plain rude. I think if youre making me sign just to enter and scan my ID I deserve to at least know why, POLITELY!

Discriminatory bouncers and doormen.

Literally everyone hates this place and it’s owner with his stuck up Lamborghini blocking the road a$$

If i could give this place zero stars i would. One of the bouncers pushed me last night so I nudged him back( self defense)( I am only 52 and the bouncer who pushed me was well over 6 ft if not exactly that height) . He turns around and starts aggressively pushing me so I stood up for myself . Another bouncer who grabbed me from behind and was holding me between my neck and shoulders. They literally threw me out of the club out on the street and I have a big bruise on my arm. The police did not do anything in fact he tried to tell me that he had a right to put his hands on me even though I wasnt doing anything wron. Bouncers cannot put there hands on people first, they are only supposed to use the necessary force to difuse the situation. I wasnt even apart of the situation that was going on before I got there but because i am black ( Im mixed ) white people dont care about how blacks are treated. This club is racist AF, prejudice, and they racially profile people.

Very good place if you are here for few beers and DJ. No Cover fee and bottled water is Free. The music is pretty loud, other than than everything is awesome.

It is lit lol.

Worst techno dance club ive ever been into, drinks taste like water, boucers are douchbags. I prefer patrying at home than going back there

Definitely the place to be if you crave the club scene loud music, strobe lights, and crowds. The bartenders and bouncers outside were all nice to our group. Drinks were normal, nothing to write home about, though. Finally, I was disappointed with the amount of broken glass on the floor. One of the girls in our group was wearing flip-flops and her foot was cut as a result.

Somebody hit a bottle on my head yesterday night and i was all covered in blood. No management even care. Also very cheap crowd because people are breaking drink glasses on the floor and nobody was picking it up...i am not going club at all nd i will let advise to stay away from madness...

Pretty great light show and dance music. Selective young crowd. Always packed

Alchemy is one of the better night clubs is Raleigh, if not the best. Really good music, good crowd, and good selection of alcohol

Not a good experience, takes your picture at the door, cant wear a hat inside, and males are not allowed to stand on the mirrored stage. I went with some girl friends and the bounces shoved me off the stage. We stayed 10 minutes and left. Would not recommend if you want something dancy go across the street to Cornerstone.

Best music and fast drinks. Awesome

Best bar/ club in thr area. The bar tenders are very friendly as well

Poor service and outdated policies. Uncomfortable atmosphere.

Go anywhere but here would 0 stars if possible. Bouncers are racist and overly aggressive for no reason.

Awesome atmosphere but music could be better

Bright lights and loud music, great night out.

I visited there for the first time last night and had a great time in spite of the DJ not being my kind of flavor. With that being my only misgiving, Im just going to check out the DJs listed and go on a night I think the music and crowd will be more fitting for me. These terrible reviews are clearly written by disgruntled people who probably had no respect for the bouncers and staff. If you respect them, they respect you. I personally saw the bouncers constantly clear drinks and keep an eye on things. Kudos to their hard work. The interior has a clean, classy look, and a main screen that constantly play different meme-like animated gifs and viral clips. 2 others have sports, and I think 1 also has a menu show up, but being at the lounge section I couldnt see it well. Ive noticed fog machines start going when the place gets very crowded. Judging by reviews Id come across, not everyones a fan, so keep that in mind. This place doesnt get packed until after 11:30, so plan this for your late night venue. Crowd wise, I had no problem. Perhaps a few buzzed hens clucking too loud, but lots of sane-looking people just having a good time, blowing off some steam after a hard days work. Thats all we really want, right?

Best edm, amazing DJ. Intense, and good lights/smoke machine.

I went for the first time and had a blast! The only con would be how packed it was. Everybody was bumping into eachother, it was so annoying!

This place SHOULD BE SHUT DOWN. Not only do you realize, once entering the club, that youre walking into a building where everyone is packed in like sardines, but then you have several additional things youll find yourself concerned with, such as 1) avoiding stepping on the broken glass littering the floors, 2) also avoiding slipping on the wet floors from spilled drinks, 3) dodging excessive and unnecessary shoving from bouncers on power trips, and 4) praying that you do not have an encounter with their extremely rude/profane staff (with the exception of the bartenders). Will be letting everyone I know who wants to have a great time in beautiful Raleigh to stay far away from this sad excuse for a club. ZERO STARS if I could. The good people of Raleigh (and visitors to the area alike) are too good for this place.

Music gives u a headache lol wish they played some hiphop from time to time or even have a hiphop night . That would be pretty dope

Literally soo gross don’t go here

Got kicked out for standing up for someone that was not being allowed in due to the fact that he was wearing a brand new pair of air Jordans. Then the bouncers proceeded to taunt and harress my friends and I and tried to get me to step onto their property for whatever reason. This place is beyond terrible.

Prejudice/racist body guards that discriminate against African Americans. I was told no Jordans but simultaneously I witnessed a white male leave out with a pair Jordans on both feet. I hope the owner has enough sense to take care of these issues if he/she cares anything about their business. If not then I (we/black/white/Hispanic/asain/etc) know what type of establishment Alchemy is.

Great music and good vibe. Fun place to dance your heart out.

They have great music and drinks

Expensive and trashy.

This establishment endorses free as codes based by sex. Meaning you would not be able to enter with a tank top as a male vs a female.

Its great place to enjoy

Hate this bar.

Bought a beer for $4 that costed me $40 on my account because the bartenders are crook and I will make sure i dont recommend this place to anyone that I see or meet. Ill make sure this thing get care of soon.

Racist staff. No hot dogs. 1 star

Very racist and sexist bouncers. Terribly overpriced drinks. Glass everywhere. Would not recommend.

Nice place for beginners

Full of jabronies!

Very nice!

Trash venue

Drinks are decent price. Music varies depending on DJ.

Way too crowded. whats the fire code for Raleigh lol...

Its ok.

Racist freaking bar....dont go here

Plain out racist

Are they open on Friday nights

Its kinda too crowded

Given the (lack of) options around raleigh, its an okay club

Great place! Cool people!!