The Ugly Monkey Party Bar

While visiting Raleigh my husband and I stopped in to check it out all because of the name. It's your typical billiards bar. Good drinks at a decent price. We were visiting after Thanksgiving so the bar wasn't too crowded.

Great place to go and get a little tipsy with a big group. You will feel dirtier walking in than you did walking out but it's all part of the experience.

My husband and I stopped in for a quick drink and stayed for an hour plus. I forgot my purse which had my insulin in it. The next morning I realized where I forgot my purse and called them. They were amazingly helpful. They kept my purse behind the bar with a kind note attached to it. They are all very respectful and courteous.

True to the name, dive bar/party bar. The space is huge and it is typically rented out by the sororities and fraternities. The music is loud, the beer is cold, the service was fantastic. You can dance on the bars, which at my age, I shouldn't do, but did in full college girl fashion! I adore this bar.

Great dive bar, fantastic 90s music, inexpensive drinks and great service! We were surrounded by overalls with one strap, Fanny packs and choker necklaces... this place is awesome. Enjoyed it much more than Coglins! Bar top dancing, poles and even a "cage"! So much fun.

Misty always is a great bartender and a pleasure to be served by her. They added safety features aka the chain but if I wanted to be chained I'd stay home ;) the keep health and safety to a maximum and security is always great not sure what's up with the chain recently but if you can not handle drinks or liquor best to stay out of downtown Raleigh! For a good time and service hit up the ugly monkey welcoming customer and service side!

Love the ugly monkey!!!! Visiting my sister in law from ct so she took us here to have a great time! Exceptional service and great vibes. We love you Misty!!!

Paid $22 for 2 watered down Red Bull/well vodka shots, which she shook in a tin nightmare fuel for any bartender -3/10

Laid back, inexpensive bar that definitely lends itself to some late night shenanigans

I wish I could give zero stars. Staff was incredibly inconsiderate for no reason at all. Yes it's a dive bar, but the place is a dump. I tipped generously on a WATER but bartenders and bouncers were very rude. I get that bar tenders and other staff at bars are strict but this was just them trying have an interesting night by provoking people. Do not go here if you want to have fun.