April 24, 2012
Another fine raleigh beer bar. I’ve only eaten her once but I go here for their beers. I’ve been 5 times and have always found something I desire. It is a happening place but I’ve managed to always find a place at the bar. This is our after party place for WBF as well. They get the good stuff here.

December 2, 2011
Interesting decor in old building former newspaper. I’ve good and not service here. I’ve had good food mostly except 1 bad appetizer. Decent beer selection. Food menu is mostly bar food. Fun place overall.

July 21, 2011
Cool beer bar with a nice outside patio. Went on a busy evening, so service wasn’t great, but I didn’t expect much considering. Selection was nice...and beers were good as well. Nice beer list.

July 7, 2011
Knowledgeable serving staff, I believe they require the Cicerone. Found a few things on draught that weren’t around at the time and the food was really nice. Cool atmosphere.

September 25, 2010
Multiple visits, figured it was time to rate. Great space in the old newspaper building for which the bar’s named. Only problem is that the acoustic is pretty live so noise can be a problem. Nice tiled floor, dark wood, very pleasing to the eye. The food is quite nice too, maybe just a shade too much on the "bar food" side of things on occasion (though if you can get any of The Pit’s ’cue it’s a must). Bottle selection is pretty extensive, tending towards the Belgian side of things, with a pretty decent range of sours, and some nice U.S. and German offerings too. Bottle prices are considerably marked up, and I’ve consequently never ordered one. The tap selection has suffered of late, though, which is why I can only give it an 11 in this category. Overall, though, one of downtown Raleigh’s better spots.

March 31, 2010
Visited here last Thursday evening with my wife and son, ( 3/25/10 ). at 8:30pm the place was busy, but were able to grab the last table available outside. our food was very good and the home-made chips were outstanding. excellent beer selection too. I’d definitely stop here again when in the area.

March 27, 2010
I was surprised they were so busy on a Wednesday at 6 PM. The outside tables were packed! They have a good beer list and I was really happy to be able to try Ska’s Modus Hoperandi. I intended to stay for dinner but decided the music was too loud for a relaxing dinner with friends.

August 4, 2009
Definitely a decent slection of brews. The food is pretty good too. The pork nachos are worth getting but the burger is pretty average. It can get cramped at times.

May 3, 2009
Stopped in with JCB, emagee and OldStyleCubFan. We had good service and the food was good (the Cuban I had was good, and the pork nachos rocked!) Good beer selection. Gets a bit cramped. Our server knew his beer very well.

October 27, 2008 [ Updated July 17, 2011 ]
Finally visited after being down here a couple years now. Two halves, one smoking one not, lots of exposed brick, rough concrete. Non smoking half is the original side, they took over a store front next door and expanded. Bar on non smoking is J shaped with a little bump out in the middle for bartenders, about 20 or so seats, looked about same size in smoking. Tables on sidewalk too. There’s a side room off of the non smoking side that looks like it accommodate small groups. Service was good, maybe a tad slow, but it was almost full on a Saturday afternoon, 6 drafts, when I was there it was Troubadour Obscura, Pabst, Brooklyn reserve, Jolly Pumpkin Calabaza Blanca, Gaffel grolsch, Big Boss Harvest. Ok prices on drafts, bottles get pricey. Food was good, not great, My fish & chips were a tad soggy, not falling apart, but not crisp. They do have a couple vegetarian options. Little high on the food prices too. Love the feel of the place, gives you the city feel most places don’t in the area. now non smoking through out