So… the good the bartenders were nice but having to pay a cover on a Tuesday night when the bar was empty is ridiculous. Guaranteed will never return. Bar was EMPTY! $10 for what??!!
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 5
RJ
Very friendly crowd, good music, a ton of fun. Go on a Tuesday night for SubRosa!
Susan Metz
I wouldn't recommend the "speed dating" events unless you're younger than 24; most of the queer kids that show up are very young (old enough to drink). They also welcome everyone, including those who don't shower.
Atmosphere: 4
Remi Klemz
I've spent a good portion of my time at this bar. Genuine and good hearted people taking care of this space and keeping it a safe space. I've met some lifelong friends and made lifelong memories here. Truly and unforgettable space
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Kate Bulla
Queer coded but not accessible. Was barred at the door of an event for having a service animal. While legally allowed, as it’s a private club and NC doesn’t have those protections in place, I find it pretty screwed up that a place that’s supposed to be a safe space for queer humans, of which I am a part of, isn’t accommodating to disabilities. Stinks of disingenuous business practice.
Atmosphere: 1
Josh H (Food Critic)
It was stuffy and claustrophobic. Also they charge $3 just to be in there for karaoke. Which I probably would have been fine with if they didn’t try to be sneaky about it. Also, they have a poster supporting genocide and I don’t like my bars to shove their racism and politics down my throat. Regardless of their opinions. Honestly disappointed, hoped it was better. Oh well; there are other queer bars.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
Spyke Stenulis
Played there last night, great venue ??
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
J H
Waste of time legends better !
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
A B
Ruby Deluxe is the place to start, be, and end. Period stop blayt
I was outside at the bar and the bartender informed me that my nc issued temporary Id with scannable barcode was not acceptable. That was fine, I asked if I could use a picture of my original Id to get into the event and they said yes. I went inside and was let in using my picture of Id. I was then suddenly escorted out and the door person put their hands on me to do so like I snuck in or had a drink in hand (I did neither). After their employee escorted me out the “owner” said that I had to be 21 and that I had to go and he didn’t care (I’m 27 and followed the instructions given to me). I politely asked for my money back atleast for the event and was met with aggression and the owner walking away from me because he didn’t care. I will NEVER be back. I have never felt so unwelcomed and embarrassed. All over them not knowing their own policy (or atleast only making exceptions for those they “want” there).
Service: 1
Kimberly Kimbro (the475574)
I absolutely love this place!! This is my favorite bar to go to whenever I visit Raleigh!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Local Reviews
Do not go here unless you pay in cash and never connect to the WiFi. Do not even use your real name.Ruby Deluxe is part of a network of NXIvM/DOS/JNess in which cult members cycle through jobs setting up the scam for people dumb enough to do idiotic illegal activities. They began keeping track of who came in on a spreadsheet along with personal info they collected along the way to pass on to criminal chat groups that hack accounts. This began in 2006.They make up stupid games and then have someone impersonate an FBI agent who goes by Barbara or Renee and is rotating cast of locals. Unfortunately, it’s illegal to impersonate federal employees and these are people who “get to know you” so they can compile information to target potential marks.Two of the current bartenders engaged in heavy drugs, identity theft and stalking of women they deem “competition.” They regularly steal personal effects - and I cannot make this up- believe they have magical properties.Often, “upper cult members” attend the establishment to heavily tip so the bartenders buy hacks for them or “pay it forward” for other people to buy them.They legitimately stalk people of “high net worth” to harass and mark as targets for criminals in their network. They think it’s funny. Both women have admitted to being diagnosed with bipolar and borderline, and one has a serious TBI. Not judging, but it’s terrifying when they go off their meds, heavily drink, do meth and stalk people. They may cycle through AA, NA or churches to establish new networks after burning through their own and make fun of attendees for being easy marks.
Seth Asher
I had a really good time. But now that I received a sudden and additional 58 dollar charge two days after my visit my opinion has changed.I already spent 10 bucks to get in, and over 85 total for my drinks andTips for the bar and queens.I'm not sure how I'm charged additionally two nights after.If this was something simple like 5 bucks, or if this was the night right after or somehow like that I'd be more understanding but this is ridiculous. I've been double charged and made to overdraft even after trying my best to tip well and be polite.Please reach out to me so I can help reverse this decision or please reverse the pending charge without me doing anything, thank you.I really want to come back and continue to enjoy this place, but if nothing can be done to help me I can't see myself coming back
So… the good the bartenders were nice but having to pay a cover on a Tuesday night when the bar was empty is ridiculous. Guaranteed will never return. Bar was EMPTY! $10 for what??!!
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 5
Very friendly crowd, good music, a ton of fun. Go on a Tuesday night for SubRosa!
I wouldn't recommend the "speed dating" events unless you're younger than 24; most of the queer kids that show up are very young (old enough to drink). They also welcome everyone, including those who don't shower.
Atmosphere: 4
I've spent a good portion of my time at this bar. Genuine and good hearted people taking care of this space and keeping it a safe space. I've met some lifelong friends and made lifelong memories here. Truly and unforgettable space
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Queer coded but not accessible. Was barred at the door of an event for having a service animal. While legally allowed, as it’s a private club and NC doesn’t have those protections in place, I find it pretty screwed up that a place that’s supposed to be a safe space for queer humans, of which I am a part of, isn’t accommodating to disabilities. Stinks of disingenuous business practice.
Atmosphere: 1
It was stuffy and claustrophobic. Also they charge $3 just to be in there for karaoke. Which I probably would have been fine with if they didn’t try to be sneaky about it.
Also, they have a poster supporting genocide and I don’t like my bars to shove their racism and politics down my throat. Regardless of their opinions.
Honestly disappointed, hoped it was better.
Oh well; there are other queer bars.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 3
Played there last night, great venue ??
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Waste of time legends better !
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 2
Ruby Deluxe is the place to start, be, and end. Period stop blayt
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Very fun environment!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I was outside at the bar and the bartender informed me that my nc issued temporary Id with scannable barcode was not acceptable. That was fine, I asked if I could use a picture of my original Id to get into the event and they said yes. I went inside and was let in using my picture of Id. I was then suddenly escorted out and the door person put their hands on me to do so like I snuck in or had a drink in hand (I did neither). After their employee escorted me out the “owner” said that I had to be 21 and that I had to go and he didn’t care (I’m 27 and followed the instructions given to me). I politely asked for my money back atleast for the event and was met with aggression and the owner walking away from me because he didn’t care. I will NEVER be back. I have never felt so unwelcomed and embarrassed. All over them not knowing their own policy (or atleast only making exceptions for those they “want” there).
Service: 1
I absolutely love this place!! This is my favorite bar to go to whenever I visit Raleigh!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Do not go here unless you pay in cash and never connect to the WiFi. Do not even use your real name.Ruby Deluxe is part of a network of NXIvM/DOS/JNess in which cult members cycle through jobs setting up the scam for people dumb enough to do idiotic illegal activities. They began keeping track of who came in on a spreadsheet along with personal info they collected along the way to pass on to criminal chat groups that hack accounts. This began in 2006.They make up stupid games and then have someone impersonate an FBI agent who goes by Barbara or Renee and is rotating cast of locals. Unfortunately, it’s illegal to impersonate federal employees and these are people who “get to know you” so they can compile information to target potential marks.Two of the current bartenders engaged in heavy drugs, identity theft and stalking of women they deem “competition.” They regularly steal personal effects - and I cannot make this up- believe they have magical properties.Often, “upper cult members” attend the establishment to heavily tip so the bartenders buy hacks for them or “pay it forward” for other people to buy them.They legitimately stalk people of “high net worth” to harass and mark as targets for criminals in their network. They think it’s funny. Both women have admitted to being diagnosed with bipolar and borderline, and one has a serious TBI. Not judging, but it’s terrifying when they go off their meds, heavily drink, do meth and stalk people. They may cycle through AA, NA or churches to establish new networks after burning through their own and make fun of attendees for being easy marks.
I had a really good time. But now that I received a sudden and additional 58 dollar charge two days after my visit my opinion has changed.I already spent 10 bucks to get in, and over 85 total for my drinks andTips for the bar and queens.I'm not sure how I'm charged additionally two nights after.If this was something simple like 5 bucks, or if this was the night right after or somehow like that I'd be more understanding but this is ridiculous. I've been double charged and made to overdraft even after trying my best to tip well and be polite.Please reach out to me so I can help reverse this decision or please reverse the pending charge without me doing anything, thank you.I really want to come back and continue to enjoy this place, but if nothing can be done to help me I can't see myself coming back
Lovely Place ❤️?️??? Ernie is awesome!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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