Goat Bar

02/26/2008 Posted by SeanEastwick

If you go to the Goat and you're of a different kind than the majority of the people there, they will make you feel unwelcome. Go to the Goat if you want to spend your weekend time off with rude snobby weirdos who give you really bad service and keep an eye on you if you look different from the people there. Simply put, the Goat only wants your money and your business if you look right. I just wish they would put up a sign saying what's on their minds and who they are not willing to serve and who they are.

02/14/2008 Posted by Submarine356

I agree with Gatorelena; the "Slant Eyed" Chinese New Year promotion was both offensive and hurtful. I'm not Asian; I'm a white woman, but there is _no_ _way_ that I would ever give my business to a bar that encourages people to think of ethnicity & culture as a costume. And I _definitely_ wouldn't want to hang out at a bar with anybody who thought that that was cool.

02/10/2008 Posted by busherbee

When it smells like sewage it is hard to get past that. I had to meet someone there, that is 3 hours of my life I can't get back. I'm glad they don't make the beer or I would have to pasteurize it before drinking it.

02/08/2008 Posted by gatorelena

I believe that this flyer that The Goat recently put out will speak for itself, it states: "Come Get Slant Eyed @ The Goat (no offense) For Chinese New Year's Wednesday Feb. 6th, 4705 Come party in your best Chinese outfit. $50 Gift Certificate for Best Outfit! Party favors and lots of giveaways!" And then there's a nice picture of an Asian-style dragon at the bottom. Now I am not one to get easily offended but I do feel that this is extremely rude, ignorant and something that should not just be brushed off as a silly flyer. I am a recent transplant from Washington, D.C. and this will just carry on that "Southern" stereotype in my mind. The only respect this flyer has given for the most important holiday in the Chinese culture is that they capitalized their C's for Chinese. Also, the fact that the author of this flyer took time out to include "(no offense)" is the most hurtful of all. Admitting that there is offense to be had and still printing out these flyers for mass distribution is beyond my comprehension. The Goat will never again see my business nor that of my friends (Asian and not).

04/18/2007 Posted by master39

The goat has to be one of the worst places around. Same old crappy trashy women, same old wanna be dudes. Usually full of rude college kids looking to show you how stupid they can be. If you are looking for some easy sleezy women than this might be the place you want to go though. I almost forgot about all the low lifes that come in and make a scene. Could be the worst bar in raleigh.

Pros: I live on the other side of town

Cons: it is still open

02/12/2007 Posted by sabastyanna

This is an absolute great place to hang out. Whether it is after work for a quick drink or late night weekends. It is very small very personal bar. A great place to meet fun new people. The bartenders are awesome. They are all really personable, and know how make a great drink. It is full of locals and regulars, and is a very casual environment, no need to dress up!! All in all it is my prefered bar in Raleigh.

11/04/2006 Posted by fightfortruth

tiny tiny bar, lots of locals, very smoky, loud, kinda red neck, lots of men. overall ok for grabbin a drink with friends

10/27/2006 Posted by jahllove

The Goat is a fun place to hang out. The bartenders are great and definitely know how to pour a drink. Plus, you never know who you're going to meet there! The after work crowd is a little older and most are NCSU alum. Late nights are VERY interesting, too! One suggestion, though: Don't wear anything that you don't want to smell like 1,000 cigarettes--this place gets super smoky!

Pros: No cover, great bartenders, unique atmosphere

Cons: SMOKY!

11/24/2003 Posted by Arthur_c4

THIS IS A LOCAL JOINT THAT'S A GOOD PLACE TO GRAB A FEW CHEAP BEERS BEFORE GOING SOMEWHERE ELSE. NOT THAT IT'S A BAD PLACE, BUT IT IS SMALL. THEY DO HAVE GOOD SPECIALS AND IT HAS GREAT LOCAL CHARM, ESPECIALLY WHEN COMPARED TO COOKIE-CUTTER CHAINS LIKE WOODY'S OR HIBERNIAN. VERY STRONG NC STATE UNDERGRAD CROWD.

Pros: CHEAP, LOCAL, EASY WOMEN

Cons: SMALL, ODD LOCATION, UNDERGRADS GALORE

06/24/2003 Posted by ksrn78

Yay to The Goat for becoming a new favorite bar in Raleigh... finally a place with diverse, chill crowds.. no cover... and drink specials ALL the time!! Not only are the drinks cheap but the bartenders know how to make them fabulous!! A toast to The Goat in hopes that it sticks like glue as a faithful hangout for everyone tired of the same old Raleigh nightlife.

Pros: NO COVER!!!, Great Staff, Great Decor