Killjoy - Raleigh

Fantastic bar! The bartenders are incredibly knowledgeable and friendly. The atmosphere is a perfect 10/10. I will definitely be returning!

Friendly staff and great atmosphere. We went 5 days after Dreamville, and they didn't have beer most of the night. The bartender blamed it on Dreamville. I am a beer drinker.

In the triangle area I consider alley twenty six to be the best cocktail bar. Compared to that, Killjoy is a 3/5. Ambience is nice, but the drinks are not anything special — especially considering the prices they’re charging.

I went to a cocktail class where the owner taught everyone how to make cocktails. The owner treated me pretty terribly wouldn’t acknowledge me or make eye contact with me when I was looking for a place I could participate. I was hoping to have a fun night and instead stood isolated for most of the lesson until she realized I was part of the class. (I still to this day cannot figure out why she thought I came to the class and was trying to participate). I missed out on 75% of the cocktail making and only got to try one drink. I’m new to the city and just wanted to do something outside of my comfort zone. It was so much more uncomfortable than I could have imagined. I wish I would have asked for a refund. So humiliating.

This is the best mocktail I’ve ever tasted! I really enjoyed the Earl Grey flavors. The bartenders are both talented and friendly. The atmosphere is beautiful, and the wallpaper is something I would love to have in my own home. Just a heads up, there is a cover charge on weekends. Additionally, I've seen mentions of charcuterie boards in other reviews, but it seems they are only available for special occasions and not on a regular basis.