The Banque Country Western — Restaurant in Norfolk

Since they want to try to silence people here we are yet again. When I first came to the Banque I loved the atmosphere. It was a great environment and I always enjoyed coming until they started going downhill. They began firing long time employees and allowing people to act trashy and get away with anything and everything in their bar. It turned from a family friendly environment into another trashy pitstop bar. I was a regular at the Banque and once I found out they fired a favorite bartender to many of us (Charleen) I became very irriated and decided to write a review this morning which went from my origional 5 star to a 1 review. Charleen was always there for many of us on our roughest days when we would just come to the bar to get away and be with friends. She was especially there for me after my mother and sister in law died this January. Never has a staff member ever gone above and beyond like that for me and I know she has been there for many others. Well after I wrote my review several others (22 regulars to be exact) followed and posted their reviews as well. Aparently the new manager didnt like this as removed their "write a review" section from facebook. Well here I will post it again.

Business leaders who adopt the attitude that anyone is replaceable, thinking they can simply hire someone with a greater skillset or someone with a more prestigious pedigree, are fooling themselves. When a company has a truly great employee, that employee carries value that simply cannot be replaced. They have extensive product, systems, and process knowledge. They hold client relationships that have been built over many years or could take years to duplicate. And great employees have camaraderie and influence with their coworkers, which when lost, has an impact on the corporate/company's culture within.

I will no longer be coming to the Banque when I visit VB and I emplore others to avoid this...

I wish I could give zero stars. There was a very racist vibe about my experience there last night.

I’ve came here about three or four times every time I have come here I have went out on the dance floor and dance, I don’t really know dance moves. I just two-step and move to the beach of the music. I just have rhythm. However I cannot line dance.

I never had an issue until last night Apparently, a number of line answers decided to complain and say that I was in their way. I definitely was not in their way. I don’t like people touching me and I make sure to stay out of the way

Someone who works there came up to me and told me that the girls were complaining that I was in the way so I’m not allowed to dance. We had a debate about that and he told me I needed to leave. I asked them if it was a line dancing only establishment And I was told pretty much which sounds ridiculous

I think people of color should not go here. I think at the end of the day if there’s any kind of issue, the person of color is going to be. The person with consequences.

To kick a woman out who did absolutely nothing wrong After she’s been drinking and you’re establishment is wrong. I understand the right to refuse service, but once we start kicking people out to keep the mass majority of a certain race of people happy It’s racism and I guess dancism If there even is such a thing

I hope people find somewhere else to spend...

If The Banque was closer to my home I would be there all the time. Have been going here since 1993 and it just keeps getting better. We travel almost 3 hours several times a year to dance and socialize here. You will find a great diversity of folks here. Many professionals, some of us hard working boys and girls, and a terrific show from the military, both young and old which gives a great balance of dance styles on the floor. Extremely good dance floor etiquette, you can both line dance and partner dance, orchestrated by a terrific DJ, who takes request. Service is impeccable and management is active to ensure you are having a good time. Handicap accessible, and accommodating in every way. They have modernized the facility including the floor, which almost dances itself, cleaner modern restrooms, and they added a smoking patio. We are not smokers, and never smelled smoke. Great selection of mixed drinks and beers. Food is very good and plenty for the price. Reservations can be made and management will help you design your evening. Dance classes are available on certain days and teach great steps to modern and classic music. Not all music played is country western. A very up beat and fun experience. Even if you don't dance there is seating with terrific vantage points for spectating, but I'll bet you get on the floor. A very good time for...