Flex

Gay bar & club · Raleigh Downtown (W Hargett St)

Club and neighbourhood bar in downtown Raleigh that describes itself as a “gay/straight/whatever bar”. Karaoke, drag, go-go boys and bear and leather nights.

• Karaoke
• Tea dance on Sundays

Address

615 W Hargett St
27603 Raleigh

Opening hours

Tue–Sat from 7 pm
Sun from 4 pm
Closed Mon

Crowd

Mixed, lots of regulars, bears and leather scene on theme nights

Programme

Tea dance (Sun 4 pm), karaoke Tue and Wed, drag on Thursdays, go-go boys on Fridays, underwear party on Saturdays

Location

West of downtown on W Hargett St; address since the move (“New Flex”)

What makes Flex special

Flex has moved to W Hargett St and taken its well-known programme with it. During the week karaoke dominates, often with no cover, and at the weekend there are go-go boys and theme parties. The atmosphere is uncomplicated and more pub than big club. Older listings still give the old address, 2 S West St.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: website (events 18–28 Oct 2026), Out x Out (venue listing 2026), Travel Gay (Jun 2025). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.