The Palm Room — Restaurant in Wrightsville Beach

I hate to be a Debbie downer but I feel it's needed. For those who don't wish to read, just known bartenders are rude and condescending.

I've gone to palm room a few times, it had always been an average experience but overall being close to the beach made it a good spot. Tonight I went in, expecting to get some drinks and enjoy the on sight amenities. I was wrong, my id was taken and I expected a Quick Look and move on, however the bartender spent a good few moments just rubbing my ID, now I have a learners permit as my form of ID. My ID expired and the DMV is sending me a new copy, so I carry my valid learners permit around. This ID has been used for federal buildings, for other similar areas and has flagged no issues. The bartender did not try to ask me for info on the ID, or to turn it a bit to see the reflective coating, or to shine it to a light to see the NC shaped marker. He simple rubbed his finger on it for a long time and returned it with a rude ' this is fake dear '. I have never had issue with that ID, it is a DMV issued ID. I honestly do not think I'd have left this review if the bartender had just been polite, but his nasty attitude and overall lack of attempt to verify the ID in the multitude of ways have made me feel this review Is a must. Do not go here if you're not willing to walk to other spots as they'll likely deny you for some...

I don’t write reviews but If I could give it 0 stars I would. Let me just say this, I have NEVER in my life been so disrespected by anyone the way the DJ working there did. All I did was request an artist and he literally put his whole hand covering my face and shoved me away so hard because I requested a Spanish artist. He should not be working there at all And definitely should not get away with it. I cried on the way home Because 1. My face literally hurt because of how much force he used. And 2. The fact that I could literally do Nothing about it. Next time rethink on who you’re hiring to work for you before they get charged for assault.

Ps. Before you judge and say I was Drunk or anything I was perfectly fine. I had one drink and was drinking water the entire rest...

The Palm Room is a bar, not a live music venue.

Went there during the holidays to see a local band and my friend and I were given a $10 charge at the door. To see a local band at a venue, that's totally justified. But this place is way too much of a shoebox to be charging people for entry. Not only that, but, no advertisements disclosed that there would be a charge at the door. Cover charges at the rest of the beach bars (that are also bigger than palm Room!!!) average around $5, and charge less for gals/locals. It just seemed like the Palm Room was trying to make a quick buck off locals for seeing a pretty good local band. Pretty shady. If you're a band looking to actually throw a concert, do your fans better and don't...