The Longbranch is a multi-club entertainment spot in Raleigh that often features live country music bands. The Longbranch consists of a large concert venue, a country music bar, a night club, a VIP room, a sports bar and a disco bar. The 40,000-square-foot club caters to a variety of personalities and tastes while maintaining a country feel. The Longbranch showcases live country music at least three times a week.
The Longbranch is located a half mile inside the Raleigh Beltline off Wake Forest Road. The club is members-only, with a membership totaling $15 per year as of 2010. Members can bring guests, and patrons can purchase memberships on the day of any show. The Longbranch also has a strict dress code policy, including no ball caps, baggy pants, flip flops, uniforms or athletic wear.
The Longbranch
608 Creekside Drive
Raleigh, North Carolina 27609
919-829-1125
longbranchraleigh.com
Besides having a location in Raleigh, the City Limits also has clubs in Charlotte and Wilmington. The club features several regular events, including bullriding challenges, country music sing-a-longs and dance parties. The City Limits Saloon also hosts country music show after-parties, which patrons can attend by bringing their ticket from the show.
Like the Longbranch, the City Limits Saloon is a members-only club. As of 2010, patrons can purchase a $5 membership card upon entering the club. The City Limits Saloon is located on Tryon Hill Drive in the Raleigh area.
City Limits Saloon
901 Tryon Hill Drive
Raleigh, North Carolina 27603
919-829-3939
hellyeahraleigh.com
The Pour House Music Hall features country bands and musicians, includng live music every night. Tickets for larger bands are available for purchase online at the Pour House website. The club also has 30 different beers on draught and offers nightly drink specials to patrons.
Like the Longbranch and the City Limits Saloon, the Pour House is a members-only club. Patrons only have to pay $1 to become a member and can print out their application forms online as of 2010.
The Pour House Music Hall
224 S. Blount St.
Raleigh, North Carolina 27601
919-821-1120
the-pour-house.com