West End Opera House — Restaurant in Winston-Salem

I originally rated this place a 5, and it was the only bar I went to (frequent at least twice a week typically) because of the diverse patrons. Under new ownership, it seems they are actively trying to eliminate black patrons. They have the touch-tunes app jukebox, I just tried to play some of my normal music like artists such as snoop, Dr. Dre, Eminem, Kid Cudi, etc. Basically all rap music, regardless of the content. For anyone wondering, I'm white. I love my bartenders here (Mel and Nicole are the only 2 I know) but due to ownership changes, I will not be coming back. They apparently have an ideal crowd, and I'm not for the racist...

This bar used to be so cool. It felt very old-school. I loved the previous aesthetic. I think it was a big appeal for me, as well as my friends. Also, not to forget, there was always free pool, which you never get anymore.

We went there recently and they updated the whole bar, apparently because of new ownership. It definitely took away that special aesthetic. I think a-lot of the new updates could have gone without. Now it just feels like a random bar, and the crowd there was never that great to begin with. Don’t think we’ll be...

Imagine you're in the movie "The Wizard of Oz"...and skip right up to the door and ring the buzzer..and they make all of your wishes come true..... That's how it works here... Folks, I'm here to tell you, this gem..the beautiful, magnificent, hole in a wall.... You know those old school executive style chairs that have the bedazzler studs for the trim..? You just have to see this place. Trust me. See it. Amazing people run this place, and run it well. And tip...