Lincoln Theatre

04/20/2008 Posted by obama08

Defintely a cool place. The layout is terrific for viewing, no sight line problems. The bar is located right at the entrance which cause some nasty traffic jams but I don't really know how that can solved. The bar staff worked hard and took care of everyone. I'm a smoker but I really didn't mind the no-smoking policy in the downstairs area. They let you smoke up in the back of the balcony which is a fair compromise. It does get crowded in there but that's to be expected. I really don't have any complaints about this place. Had a great time there.

Pros: Great viewing, competant staff

Cons: Beer is a little pricey

09/24/2006 Posted by felony

This is a really good place to see a show. The sound isn't that good but the fact that the place is set up well makes all the viewing good. The parking is very good. Someone else said the drinks are too expensive, WHAT, $3 a beer is a very good price. A little smokey but what the hell, you are in a club for crying out loud!!! I drove 8 hours to see David Allan Coe on Sept. 23rd and it was well worth it.

Pros: Parking, small, cheap.

Cons: Can't think of any.

03/27/2006 Posted by stymus

The Lincoln is hands down the best place in downtown Raleigh to see live music.

Pros: Awesome Sound, Good Parking, Friendly Staff

07/10/2005 Posted by ronburgundy

High drink prices, over-priced cover charges, bad sound. That is what you'll find on your next visit to the Lincoln. I have been their 5 times and ask myself WHY each and every time. Of the 5 times, the sound was decent once. Of the 5 times, the bar staff wasn't rude 2 times. The Lincoln seems to be a little big-headed because they are the biggest venue in Raleigh. Unfortunately, biggest doesn't mean best. The smaller venues in town are much friendlier and have better cover charges at the door. They do get decent nationals at the Lincoln, which is the only reason to go. Other than that, try one of the smaller places in town.

Pros: Big Room

Cons: Bad Sound, Unfriendly Staff, High Prices

08/31/2004 Posted by heyya

The Lincoln is the best-sounding room in Raleigh. The staff, old movie-style architecture, and location make it one of the premiere venues for live music.

Pros: Great bands, Sound system, Staff

01/14/2003 Posted by QMC1970

How about booking more local bands that play ORIGINAL music? You make it so hard for these bands to play there, no wonder you book so many cover bands...C'mon! Give these guys a bit of a break!

Pros: professional, good sound, crowd

Cons: Cover bands, no local bands, poor service

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10/02/2002 Posted by nocturnia70

Get a decent booker for crying out loud. So MANY good bands skip Raleigh because either the venues are too large (Alltel Pavilion) or too small (Brewery). This IS Raleigh's in between spot for live music. The location is good, it has potential but the booking down right sucks. Coverbands ARE BORING. Some decent NATIONAL talent would draw decent croweds and put a spark into Raleigh's very lacking night life.

Pros: size, location, Staff's cool.

Cons: Bad booking., Too many cover bands.

07/15/2002 Posted by AFIvy1981

It is great to see bands that aren't quite able to get a large enough crowd for Walnut Creek but are definitly better. Basically every spot is easy to see the band and the sound is great. Tickets are cheep and always a great crowd. Convient parking as well

Pros: cheep tickets, good parking, great size

07/14/2002 Posted by derutl

The Lincoln is a cool atmosphere for live music --- the raised floor allows good viewing spots if you get there early enough. There's a great bottled beer selection and the staff was very friendly. However, if you are not a smoker you'll feel like one the next morning after the show. In all the live shows I've ever seen, this BY FAR is the smokiest venue I've ever attended. Not sure the Lincoln can do anything about that, but keep the smoke factor in mind if you see a live show here.

Pros: Intimate atmosphere, Easy to see the band

Cons: Smoke, More smoke

06/18/2002 Posted by Slim

If you can stand to inhale a good deal of smoke over a few hours, this is one of the best places to see live bands in Raleigh, and they have an array of styles/genres that pass through here. It has a bit of the same feel as the Mad Monk that used to be in Wilmington. Catch Hobex whenever you can, they have put on some great shows here, as did Far Too Jones before breaking up.

Pros: very cold beer, good local rock, inexpensive

Cons: smoke, small bathrooms