Moon Room — Restaurant in Raleigh

The Moon Room Jazz Club – A Celestial Jazz Experience 10/10 stars

If you're looking for a place where time slows down, the lights dim just right, and the music moves straight through your soul, The Moon Room Jazz Club is nothing short of otherworldly. From the moment you step inside, it feels like you've crossed into a smooth, vintage dream—where every note tells a story and every cocktail sings in harmony.

The atmosphere? Impeccable. Think velvet seating, moody lighting, candlelit tables, and a stage that practically glows under the spotlight. There's a touch of old-school elegance without a hint of pretension—just pure, authentic jazz culture.

The music? Absolutely electrifying. Whether it’s a local legend or a rising star taking the stage, the talent here is unreal. Smooth sax solos, soul-rich vocals, and that walking bass line you feel in your chest. They don’t just play—they perform.

And the drinks? Crafted with care and served with class. From smoky old fashioneds to creative moon-themed cocktails, the bar is a show in itself.

Staff? Attentive, warm, and deeply knowledgeable about both jazz and mixology. You can tell they love being there, and it makes all the difference.

Whether you're a jazz aficionado or just in search of a magical night out, The Moon Room delivers a vibe that’s smooth, soulful, and downright unforgettable. It’s not just a club—it’s a sanctuary for sound.

Don’t just visit—experience it.

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On Google maps, we finally discovered a Jazz bar in downtown Raleigh. Really!? "It closes at 1:00a.m.". From where we parked, we hightailed it for a total of 7 minutes. We arrived at 12:40. We made it for last call y'all. 3 of us bought drinks. We immediately found seats, music was playing. Then, abruptly, a large man, dressed in all black, stepped in and yelled "Everyone leave now!" We all commented to each other: 'We just got these drinks; it would be unhealthy to try and slam these drinks. We have a 7 minute walk through downtown'. Long story short, we felt forced to slam...the best we could. As soon as we got home, it started raining, like drenching rain, so, as it turns out, it's a good thing we left when we did. Thanks to the abrupt dismissal. Seriously, Thank...

Well, disappointed unfortunately. I want to like that so bad but it's getting difficult.

The place looks nice: it's got potential. It looks like a speaky-easy, with those fancy couches, dim lights and intimate atmosphere. But then you have a DJ blasting music to your face, maximum volume. Speaky-easy but your audience won't hear it. So the bar was completely empty at 11 pm on a Friday night.

Something else, more anecdotic ,but here I am. I got a cocktail - a Side Car. The don't have orange liquor, which is okay. The Tendy offered to substitute. I accepted. He whipped-up hard-core-budget screw-driver tasting drink. Usually I'm a human sink but could barely absorb this one. And that thing was charged $12 -- with 20%...