Submitted by Prehistoric-Malone t3_yublpr in WorcesterMA
Went there recently on a Friday night and it seemed like a pretty cool spot, but there was practically no one there. Am I missing something?
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framedmushroom t1_iw8uos5 wrote
Parking for the Raven can be difficult too.
hajaco92 t1_iw8x3nj wrote
Neighborhood is rough. After a certain time there are a lot of customers that seem to be high on something and I've seen several fights break out there. It has the potential to be a really cool spot and I bet it was at one point, now it's just a dive but not in the fun way :/
legendofsteve t1_iw92084 wrote
Saw a few hardcore shows there a while back but that’s about all my experience.
anightclubfordogs t1_iw936zk wrote
Awesome bar, terrible location. Pretty much sums it up
It’s too bad since the sound is pretty solid. If they just packed up and put it in a different location it would be a popular spot for local shows IMO
hajaco92 t1_iw983g8 wrote
Yeah honestly the layout and decor is pretty neat but everything looks run down and in need of a thorough cleaning. Went there a few times and I really wanted to like it. If they brought in some craft beers and better cocktails they could be another Nick's, but I imagine their operating budget doesn't support a full reno. This place needs to be on bar rescue or something.
monicarperkins t1_iw9h9ob wrote
I was there Friday too to see Hidden Figures! Definitely not the same place it was last time I went (soooo long ago!) If Not For Me killed it!
_life_is_a_joke_ t1_iw9logy wrote
Great venue. Great shows, good sound, reasonably priced drinks. Rough neighborhood.
anightclubfordogs t1_iwa06uf wrote
I love me some Nick’s (or Vincent’s). Ralph’s is really the only bar I go to nowadays though. There isn’t much else in Worcester that has a cool vibe. We’re overdue for a cool mid sized venue
intheeyesofthelord t1_iwa24bj wrote
There used to be a lot of local shows there 10+ years ago, not sure if there are now. Went there a lot growing up. Yeah, rough neighborhood and we definitely got into our share of mischief in the neighborhood growing up, but I always enjoyed the place and never really felt too sketched out
MuthrPunchr t1_iwa85c9 wrote
My band used to play there. The patrons were generally nice enough. When we were outside smoking butts we were approached many times by drug dealers. We stupidly lost 40 bucks trying to buy some green off one of them. Parking sucks and it’s a pretty rough neighborhood. It’s a good venue to see a local metal band.
HistoricalSecurity77 t1_iwbizl4 wrote
The outside of the place looks abandon. I’m sure that’s why it isn’t more popular. I feel like it’s also a place you need to be “brought to” by a regular.
NIRVANA97145 t1_iw8irmu wrote
I used to go there when it was the Cardinal. We went on karaoke night and always had a good time. My guess is the area, Peidmont St. isn't the safest neighborhood.