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City's Best

217 W Martin St
Raleigh, NC 27601

The Berkeley Cafe has been bringing live blues and guitar tunes to downtown Raleigh since 1980, and its popularity hasn't waned. While its unassuming exterior and shabby interior may tempt some to dismiss it as a dive, most agree: The Berkeley Cafe is comfortable. Shows start around 9PM, but you can refresh and refuel at the bar with one of Berkeley's 'world famous burgers' and basket of fries before getting down to serious music-listening. Keep tabs on upcoming acts through the Cafe's Web site, or mosey in when you're up for anything but ready to chill.

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6 Ratings and Reviews

  • Some good, some not so good

    Review rating : 3out of 5   argyle105 - 01/10/2008

    The calling card of this place is the Jam Night. The good part is that musicians can get on stage and jam. The bad part is that Josh Preslar is capricious and arbitrary about letting you go up.
    You could be first on the list and if Josh doesn't like you, you don't get to play.

  • bad part of town

    Review rating : 2out of 5   thecount9cttv - 07/17/2007

    never mind the venue itself. i would be worried about walking around that area late at night.

  • Untold

    Review rating : 5out of 5   taintedhalo87 - 02/05/2004

    Untold is the best ever!!!!

  • TEHHE3's Review

    Review rating : 5out of 5   tehhe3 - 12/05/2003

    On Nov.29,2004 the doors were nearly rocked off by the most killer band from Johnston County; JAKT ! Awesome atmosphere . Thanks guys!!

  • Willie-Will's Review

    Review rating : 5out of 5   willp213 - 03/21/2000

    I love the Berkeley. I have been to many clubs and venues but this is right up my ally. Small close knit crowds gets into the music and the vibe just cant be beat. Thumbs up!!!!!

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