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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hajaco92 t1_iw8x3nj wrote on November 13, 2022 at 9:15 PM

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 :/

anightclubfordogs t1_iw936zk wrote on November 13, 2022 at 9:55 PM

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 on November 13, 2022 at 10:29 PM

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.

anightclubfordogs t1_iwa06uf wrote on November 14, 2022 at 2:01 AM

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

NIRVANA97145 t1_iw8irmu wrote on November 13, 2022 at 7:46 PM

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.

CoolAbdul t1_iw96rd8 wrote on November 13, 2022 at 10:19 PM

The Raven is one of those great things about the city. Yeah it's a gritty place and the neighborhood is rough, but it is a great bar with an awesome vibe and the owner is a cool guy.

MuthrPunchr t1_iwa85c9 wrote on November 14, 2022 at 3:05 AM

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.

framedmushroom t1_iw8uos5 wrote on November 13, 2022 at 9:00 PM

Parking for the Raven can be difficult too.

legendofsteve t1_iw92084 wrote on November 13, 2022 at 9:47 PM

Saw a few hardcore shows there a while back but that’s about all my experience.

_life_is_a_joke_ t1_iw9logy wrote on November 14, 2022 at 12:07 AM

Great venue. Great shows, good sound, reasonably priced drinks. Rough neighborhood.

monicarperkins t1_iw9h9ob wrote on November 13, 2022 at 11:35 PM

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!

intheeyesofthelord t1_iwa24bj wrote on November 14, 2022 at 2:16 AM

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

HistoricalSecurity77 t1_iwbizl4 wrote on November 14, 2022 at 12:33 PM

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.