The Office Night Club Quietly Disappears
The Office was pretty old by night club standards downtown. It started in 2001 in a former coal warehouse dating back to the latter part of the 19th century. The last time I found myself in the area, I noticed the sign and valet stand gone. It looks to be closed for good.
I’ve never been to this particular club before. As I’ve mentioned in a previous post about The Office, the clientele and appearance that was projected (red carpet, valet, surly-looking bouncers, etc.) was unappealing to me, so I never ventured inside.
Nestled between a few abandoned Dillon buildings, the former coal yard, and the Amtrak Station, it isn’t exactly in a highly trafficked area. Nonetheless, they managed to stay in business for around 8 years. Their Facebook profile last advertised an event 4 months ago, so it’s safe to guess it was somewhat recently that they shut down.
I’d like to see something interesting take over the space, but I think the only thing that could possibly survive in that location is another bar or night club.
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08/11/2009
Dang, where will the Girls Gone Wild bus go to film now?
08/12/2009
I have heard that a new 25 and older club is going in the space and will be open soon.
08/12/2009
Maybe Kings will finally re-open. They might be the only club with a pre-built audience that could handle being in such an out-of-the-way location.
08/12/2009
karen the mind reader.
08/13/2009
Aaaaaahhhhh kings…Karen, don’t tease us!
08/13/2009
Lesson learned— being so “exclusive” can end up being a detriment to business in the long-term, especially if a recession comes around.
08/14/2009
Never been there, but knew of it’s existence. After spending all day in an office, going to a place called The Office didn’t sound that exciting ;)
08/14/2009
Karen and Carrboro.ninja – do you know the people from Kings? I’m thinking the old Village Subway space would work. The owners would love to lease it out.
08/19/2009
It is reopening as “Tantra”
http://twitter.com/raleighbarfly/status/3298641037
10/18/2009
Confusius says “fire up Google, seek case number 07-CVS-005888″
10/18/2009
Wow, confucius, you should change your name to confusious. Unless, of course, you care to enlighten us as to what the lawsuit is about and if it affects the new club.
11/04/2009
The place was packed all the time but just like The Wharehouse it went out of business. I guess bad mananagement?