West End Opera House

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  Cozy bar.  Truly spectacular bar stools.  Friendly staff and clientele.  Has a nice little covered walkway in the back for smokers.  There's some seating out there and decent protection from the elements.  Would definitely return.

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  Posted on 07.07.13 Matt B.

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  Three stars  for the ambiance, dark and loud. I would rate it four but the last time I checked, you can still smoke at the Opera House; if that changes my review will be higher.
  
  I go here to hang out with my old family friends when I go back to town to visit. The place is teeming with divorcés and drunk college rednecks and I'm okay with that. I like the ambiance, other than the smoke-filled air. I like the darkness and the old saloon chairs and the ridiculous music I would never listen to otherwise. And it's pretty ridiculous music. But I'm okay with that.

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  Posted on 03.06.13 Tommy C.

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  Great place.awesome staff... Always very friendly and the staff that is there has been there for years for a reason.. they are good! Great mix in ages of the crowd.

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  Posted on 02.18.13 Jonathan A.

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  This is a BAR.  A proper bar.  
  
  There's a deer's ass on the wall, but there are also genuine, original concert posters and album covers from the likes of Zeppelin and The Beatles.  Take a quick look at the decor, take a longer look, think for a moment, and you'll realize why it's bolted into the wall.  Then, have a cheap, wicked-strong drink, and look again.
  
  Then, play some free pool.  Throw some free darts.
  
  Have another cheap Crown and Coke, and realize that yeah, you really DO like Jethro Tull, when it comes over the PA.
  
  Step into the genuine London Phone Booth in the back, and order some delivery.  It's a private club - you can do that.  If you pay the $1 membership fee, that is.  Or don't.  They don't really care.
  
  As we said, it's a proper bar.
  
  Don't want to order takeout?  Have some scooby snacks.  Just ask the bartender.  
  
  Don't expect a fine selection of draft beers.  Wrong sort of place.  If you like beer though, don't fret - there's a solid bottle selection.
  
  Step outside to the back ... corridor?  patio?  Enjoy a smoke, since you can't do that indoors anymore - it's virtually enclosed but TECHNICALLY open, so blow your smoke in "The Man's" face.
  
  Revel in the unprecendented social equality of a genuine watering hole, and we dare you to tell us we're wrong on this one.  If you didn't have fun, you didn't try.

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  Posted on 03.08.12 Jason B.

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  If you don't know WEOH, you don't know Winston-Salem

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  Posted on 01.20.12 Michael L.

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  I've been to five continents, and I stand firm in my belief that this is my favorite bar in the world.  The bartenders are friendly and know everyone's name.  The drinks are strong, but cheap.  Both darts and pool are free.
  
  Opera House knows all demographics.  Whether you are a preppy Wake Forest kid, or a elderly man in camouflage overalls (I've seen it), you can feel at home in this bar.
  
  Tip: Ask for the Scooby Snacks

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  Posted on 08.07.11 Grant R.

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  First impressions:
  - Good decor & vibes
  - Nice bartenders serving strong drinks
  - Entertainment for everyone: many tvs, free pool and darts
  - Covered outdoor seating a huge bonus
  
  As someone has already said: a strange mix of townie and WFU smarmy, but all that really means is there's something for everyone, right?
  
  I'm new to the area and have only been there once, but I can see it making it onto my list of Places To Go.

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  Posted on 10.01.10 Caitlin F.

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  Robin and the bartenders here rule, there's plenty of seating, pool, darts, and TV.  The best outdoor seating in the city. The whole place reminds me of walking into a cool safari loving grandpa's study/library if that makes sense.
  On Thursdays it becomes inundated with "Chads" and their Vera Bradley toting lady counterparts but on other nights there are usually about 20-25 people of varying ages and usually chill.  Drinks are strong.

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  Posted on 09.18.10 Cindi W.

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  Dive bar is the right categorization, but it has a nice local feel to it. They have strong mixed drinks, pool, and darts to recommend it over other places. Also, Publius is right about the collision of Winston and Wake. It's interesting to say the least.

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  Posted on 10.17.09 David L.

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  The Opera House is what happens when Wake Forest students and W-S locals collide.  The results are always interesting.  A friend of mine got carried out once.  It was kind of like a war movie only drunker.  Great place to play darts.  Pool tables, too.

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  Posted on 08.23.08 Publius J.

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