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Solas
419 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603, United States
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ni
Review №1

Ques yearly bash is always nice. This is a nice 3 story place to hold an event. The downstairs bartender was on point but the second floor bartender could have put some more alcohol in my drink. I hate paying the price for the drink and dont get a buzz. I dont want to be drunk but a nice buzz would be great.

Do
Review №2

The multiple levels and great bar service was amazing but the crowd just was a little off for my taste.

Ap
Review №3

Went to a day party ! I had a great time it was crowded and the music was great! I’ve been at least 3 times and no complaints. Only thing I wish was no cover charge but it’s not bad. The club is located right in the center of downtown so your able to bar hop if you need too!

Ki
Review №4

There were several floors for different atmospheres and folks engagement pleasure. Deejays were up to date with their music choices and dolls seemed to have a good time. Seemed suited for a younger crowd of folks.

Br
Review №5

Ive been here a few times but this last visit, smh.... There was no tissue paper, no soap and the door, well just look at the pictures.

Is
Review №6

I love that the roof top overlooks downtown Raleigh. It is a well kept venue & the ladies room is usually kept clean. One of the only bars in Raleigh that stock cucumber Effen vodka my favorite with fresh lime

Ca
Review №7

Girls night out with my cousins! Very nice club, not to rachet. Relaxed atmosphere for the grown and sexy!

Ya
Review №8

Loved that there were levels to this place. The music was amazing. There was supposed to be a Brunch, but there was no food. I liked this place better than the clubs across the street. They even had some college kids strolling inside. It was fun!

Sh
Review №9

My daughter took me for a VIP birthday party it was awesome. Service was professional, courteous, and considerate. I would recommend to anyone, we did the roof top

RJ
Review №10

Nice atmosphere and great dance space. Mid-level terrace or roof was nice for a warm December evening.

Ca
Review №11

Too many young folks... No Reggie music hardly. They need a NY DJ and get the kids out and itll b a much better Adult Club.

Ca
Review №12

Solas was very refreshing, nice atmosphere. The music was great. This was my first time. Once the DJ got going, he was focused. I have never seen a DJ live on the radio. Solas is recommendable.

Yo
Review №13

This is a beautiful venue is an understatement, this space is music video READY! The bartender and staff were top notch with great attitudes and a smile. I was there to enjoy and perform at a poetry event (Joy of Connecting People) host and I couldnt have been happier. If I had to ding anything, it would be the amount of time to attain a parking spot, but I do understand that when you have spaces this amazing, EVERYONE, is looking to be IN the building!!#Mad#NotMad#

B
Review №14

The white fat manager has a bad attitude. He tried to walk off while my friend is complaining about how her drink wasn’t made good enough instead of trying to make the situation better. There’s a lack of good customer service.

Va
Review №15

Had a great time!! AKA/KAPPA Event

Ro
Review №16

Very classy, laid back atmosphere and despite the few minor technical difficulties the night was amazing!!

Jo
Review №17

Quality of people has gone down. It was pretty nice back when it opened and was great for a few years. Clientele has changed and now lots of hood rats and fake playets in there.

Jm
Review №18

Very up scale place great music and drinks

Je
Review №19

I enjoyed this club: the VIP servers were phenomenal, good music, diverse crowd. The only reduction in stars was due to 1. them scanning IDs *and* taking a picture of you just to get in. Ive personally never experienced this before, and it was kind of awkward. 2. VIP section was a bit pricey for a slow night (500 for 8 people with an automatic 20% gratuity). They should reduce it down a bit on slow nights.

Ja
Review №20

Its great. Music is okay, people have fun. Party dont jump off until 12

La
Review №21

Good but not much has changed in the last 10 years

la
Review №22

Nice crowd, good music but drinks are high

Da
Review №23

Good vibe, terrible sound. Did live band karaoke here at the Pendomonium conference. It was so loud my ears were ringing for days after. But even without the music the ambiant conversation noise made it difficult to understand anything anyone was saying.

Cu
Review №24

Nice atmosphere n great music

Ke
Review №25

Energetic atmosphere, excellent bartending staff, clean facilities. Solas should be one of your stops on a night out to the clubs. The 2nd level dance floor is air conditioned while the top floor lounge lets you experience outside air.

Ni
Review №26

Bouncers are usually polite but their male bartenders could use a lesson in customer service. It’s no reason a patron should be waiting over ten minutes to be served.

ap
Review №27

Great time. Wish they had more seats

Er
Review №28

Cool club. But the bartender was terrible at making drinks. Barely poured any liquor in my coke.

Ra
Review №29

Security doesnt like black people, I was ruffled up and forced to leave. I wouldnt recommend any African American to attend.

Ve
Review №30

It was a very relaxing atmosphere. I really enjoyed myself.

Ne
Review №31

Great night life experience would recommend checking this place out if you in the Raleigh area.

Me
Review №32

Went on New Years and it was way too packed and the bottom floor was closed but should have been open. I couldnt even get a drink at all and paid 30 bucks to get in. Very disappointing.

Ke
Review №33

For those of us from NYC and other big cities, this is Raleighs club that can please a New Yorker with ease. Im a Native New Yorker in my 60s and still partying.

Zi
Review №34

Way over rated. Drinks are ok and the music is ok. The vibe is ok. The price is ok. The security was ok. This place was ok.

Th
Review №35

When the club stopped turning people away for dressing too urban (thus receiving complaints of being racist) white patrons stopped coming so much. Now they have reggae night???? Dont give them your money. They didnt want you there to begin with, and now they know your money is the only thing keeping them afloat with that high-for-no-reason Glenwood rent. Go to live jazz night at Beyu Cafe instead.

Ti
Review №36

The rooftop was a very nice setting for the event I attended.

To
Review №37

Closest thing to a big city club but its starting to age.

Di
Review №38

Had a wonderful time. The DJ was good.

D
Review №39

Was super crowded but spent most of the time outside on the balcony. Gives a good view of the street for a good convo.

Er
Review №40

Definitely a hang out spot for college aged folks. Drinks are ok, but more mixer than alcohol and overpriced. The dj is usually pretty good though and the staff are always friendly.

Qu
Review №41

Great atmosphere....nice crowd...two floors with two different DJs.

Wh
Review №42

Love the rooftop but I literally paid 34 for a glass of wine and a double shot that was literally the size of a single shot. The bartender on the second floor was great. There’s a nice size crowd different levels and a nice vibe.

Ch
Review №43

It is a club with 3 floors. I went to celebrate a good friend 50th birthday.

La
Review №44

Very pretty night club. Great mixed crowd. I enjoyed myself.

Ko
Review №45

Ive been to soles twice now and have enjoyed myself each time. The club is 3 level high energy spot. The nights I went which were both Saturday nights was basically urban/hip hop centered. Dress code enforced. Two bars and a balcony for smoking and enjoying the views of downtown. A nice spot

Ta
Review №46

A nice place to go and have clean fun

TH
Review №47

Solas has a very nice building inside and out and plenty of great security.

MS
Review №48

It was pretty ok...was there for a white party

Je
Review №49

Its a nice spot,wish they would played more music besides rap & hip hop but still a cool spot

Cr
Review №50

AMAZING!! We had a great time for my sisters bachelorette party!! Miriam was also amazing. She when up and beyond my expectations. Best service and professionalism! Overall experience was phenomenal! Have one of the best night out in Raleigh. Will be back again. Best nightclub in downtown Raleigh!!

Jo
Review №51

Nice place to hangout on the weekends and decent drinks

Ja
Review №52

Had a blast, parking is tricky...

Ri
Review №53

SOLAS WAS OK COULD BE A LITTLE BIT BETTER DOWNTOWN RALEIGH NORTH CAROLINA SPECIAL THE ROOF TOP YOU NEED CLASSES IN AND GET THE AIR CONDITIONER SYSTEM IN ON TOP of THE ROOF

Ch
Review №54

The club itself is nice but I wasnt pleased with their event planner. Myself and my Regional manager personally watched her come from the back and add drinks on to our ticket. When confronted she responded that she was changing the prices, since they had posted incorrectly. After checking with everyone on the drinks ordered, we found all the errors on the receipt. This was our second year we hosted our Company party there. Everyone left disappointed this year.

Br
Review №55

This a definitely a place for the younger crowd!!

Ma
Review №56

Went to a party on the rooftop (3rd floor), it is a nice space!

Ke
Review №57

UM . . . you see, I have to give this place a 5 because I met Michael Jordan here once.There is also a cool rooftop bar & a glass-bottom dance floor. Perf place for a night out for a friends birthday celebration in downtown Raleigh! Seriously though, MICHAEL JORDAN.#ANDONE

Ja
Review №58

Great environment, great DJ, all around good time.

Fr
Review №59

Here to support a very special friend, had a blast ! Gotta check out this place !!!

Ni
Review №60

A fantastic venue for private events!

St
Review №61

I enjoyed this venue very much. I had an incredible time and the Deltas event was awesome.

Je
Review №62

If youre 18-21 great place! If youre over 26, youre gonna feel like a dinosaur in this place! And its always elbow to elbow packed and 100°

Jo
Review №63

Really awesome staff!

la
Review №64

Security need to speak to people like people. Everyone isnt a threat . Just unprofessional

Sa
Review №65

I was there for a private event and the place was real nice. The employees were very attentive and being able to use the outdoor balcony was a plus since we were right in the middle of the downtown action you can see whats going on in the other lounges/bars. We didnt stay for the club but walking back it looked super packed and music was booming.

Sa
Review №66

I have been to this place 2 times. First time it was my husband, me and my female friend and we were all kicked out for no reason, they just said we cant stay.The first time i thought may be it was coincident but same thing happened again. We were at rooftop for an event and it was 100 degrees and they have 2 ceiling fans that dont even do anything when you have 200 plus people. My friend couldnt breath so she went to the seating air to sit and the security guy kept harassing her that she cant sit there and she has to leave and she told him multiple times that she just needs to breath. We took her out so she can get some fresh air and the security guy wont let any of us come back. They take your money and kick you out. They also overcharged my credit card for something i didnt even order. Never ever going back there!!!!!

Mi
Review №67

Great atmosphere nice people good bar! Plan to visit again.

Ma
Review №68

It was not bad

Kr
Review №69

Great space and service

Ba
Review №70

I went to a party there, music was nice but drinks were expensive

Ja
Review №71

Bouncer with the panda tattoo on neck was very rude and unprofessional and consistently pursuing me when I obviously wanted to be left alone and told him I had a boyfriend

Ke
Review №72

Had a ball great music as well

Br
Review №73

Very nice. You can throw private parties there. The bathroom was clean when I went in it and stocked. Bartenders were really good.

Le
Review №74

It was pleasure to be in a great atmosphere without violence.

Ca
Review №75

Club wouldnt allow people in because their height didnt match ID.

Ka
Review №76

The atmosphere was delightful.

De
Review №77

Had a great time. Decor is nice

Ta
Review №78

Had a great time here with my co-workers. Happy Birthday Malcom.

Ch
Review №79

Great place to dance, laugh and hear awesome music!

Ne
Review №80

Good music nice view

Sh
Review №81

Nothing impressive at all during a corporate event. Food was clearly frozen and basically got you by until you went somewhere afterwards.Bar staff was fine. Drinks were meh. Stairs stair stairs! Decor was a little worn and needs updating.

La
Review №82

Absolutely horrible. I wish I could rate zero stars. My friend and I went there and paid $10 each to get in. We wanted to try the food, but it was closed. As was the rooftop. After spending 4 minutes, we left. There was no atmosphere, we couldnt get to the bar and the girl that took our money at the front was rude because she was on her phone with her hand out waiting for our money. I will never go back. We walked over to Ale House where everyone was more pleasant and they actually had food.

Ch
Review №83

Its a nice venue. Only two of the three floors were open. The music was awesome and a good mix of old/new. I especially liked the vibe of the rooftop. Cons: expensive the reserve cabanas ($800) and booths ($500) drink minimums, flooring on the rooftop was not heel friendly, restrooms were decent and plenty of staff present. I went for my 40th and had a blast!

Th
Review №84

Went there for a baby shower. Nice venue. Great staff

Je
Review №85

Penthouse feel on third floor more of a club feel on the second floor. Drinks a little expensive but not too expensive. Nice place to chill.

El
Review №86

Highly recommend Solas for wedding receptions. My fiance (now husband YEAH!) held our wedding reception at Solas in September and had a wonderful experience. Lauren and the staff were fantastic and by the end of the day I felt like I had just floated through a dream. Everything went without perfectly without a single incident or issue. We had a very tight budget to work with and Lauren worked with us to make sure all of the details were taken care of. I feel like she had completely read my mind. :)From one bride to another, finding a venue is so difficult and I was so happy we didnt end up choosing a hotel venue where we would have most likely been stuck in a windowless room and instead were treated to a beautiful sunny space with outdoor space for guests to enjoy as well.My husband and I have very eclectic families and were worried about everyone being comfortable (including our older generations) and when we arrived the space was so welcoming and comfortable. I dont think anyone felt out of place and even my grandmother enjoyed being there and she is a tough one to please.The food was equally as great. We ended up selecting options to do a buffet dinner and unlike traditional buffets we were able to offer our guests items that were unique and I dont think a single person went home hungry or complaining and instead truly enjoyed the food.We couldnt thank Lauren and the staff enough. We had several stressful moments leading up to the wedding and Lauren put us completely at ease and we had an absolutely perfect day!

Ni
Review №87

I love the rooftop!

St
Review №88

Love the rooftop bar. Excellent view and fun atmosphere.

Li
Review №89

The music was great and the drinks. Theres no sitting even at the bar and of course a fight broke out . Other than that, its a nice place.

Ca
Review №90

I was having a great night there till Vincent the bar tender throw away my cocktail and it was full. Usually I go out with my husband to let stress go away but he made us turn and said no! Let’s go across the street to Hibernian !!!

Bo
Review №91

It sucked DO NOT use this shop. Bad Bad Bad.

Re
Review №92

I suggest more hip hop and R&B music..... venue was beautiful. First time going and I enjoyed it

Me
Review №93

Horrible!! My friends birthday night was ruined 4/29/17 because of the stupid Dress code rules that are not the same as the rules posted on the website. My husband went out of his way to keep from wearing jeans/ sneakers (AS LISTED ON THE WEBSITE) and wore camouflage khaki pants/ Polo collar shirt and nice dress boots (NOT LISTED) and was denied entry so we could not get in....However everyone who was violating the dress code was able to enter the club!!! Update THE DAMN WEBSITE or HONOR THE DRESS CODE RULES!!

La
Review №94

Good seating, nice DJ

Te
Review №95

Ive been to this particular club before i usually enjoy myself but i dont know if it was new staff or what but i was treated horribly after being in there for literally 5 mins, it was really unnecessary. i will not be visiting again, and i will most definitely spread the word. it was my birthday and i brought 26 people. ruined my night

Ni
Review №96

Always a GREAT Time !

C
Review №97

Bartenders have zero customer service and the prices are higher and the drinks are light poured really felt ripped off. Atmosphere is all they have to offer

Ar
Review №98

Enjoyed our holiday party here. Great concept all around. Lounge/dining area on the ground level, club atmosphere on the 2nd level, and karaoke on the 3rd.

Ni
Review №99

Always have a good time here. Upscale and nice. I dont spend too much time on the 2nd floor because the mid 20s crowd hangs there but the 3rd level is my speed. The dj is nice always, less crowded and the drinks are reasonable. Great place and well put together as far as the setting. I love the rooftop scene.

TA
Review №100

Great party atmosphere. Bar is pricey especially for a person who isnt a drinker. Space is a little cramped..

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  • Address:419 Glenwood Ave, Raleigh, NC 27603, United States
  • Site:http://solasraleigh.com/
  • Phone:+1 919-755-0755
Categories
  • Night club
  • Bar
  • Lounge
  • Event venue
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
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