Bartender gave poor service to my friend who sat at an empty bar for 15 mins before being acknowledged
Joan Matonis
Crowded. Good band
Jeff Wood
If you like live music, you can not beat the alley. Update: The music is great, but be warned, they almost doubled their drink prices!!!! A miller lite is now $6.50 and my buddy paid $8.50 for a draft IPA! Not worth it at those prices
Amalia Hartling
Great if you love loud music! I don't recommend bringing children.
Sylvs Cothran
Great atmosphere, staff, and so much fun!
russell kiefer
The " Love out loud" benefit for Scott Cater was an amazing event. Full Circle rocked the house. Love Always Scott
A friend and I went to the Alley to hear and dance to My Generation. We got reservations for two, there was no option to select seating, we were placed at the bar. We were told repeatedly those seats are your for the night... each saved space had a plastic sign or paper that said reserved. There was food and drinks with napkins on top.. to show we would be back and the reserved paper was set in front of our plates. When we got back from the Dance floor a young gal was sitting in my seat. I told her that was my seat. She looked at me , said" oh I was just keeping it warm for you! "Very belligerent too. Even my friend realize the girl was trying to start a fight with me. When we came back off the dance floor the second time the same lady was sitting in my seat again... spouted off the same thing... I was keeping your seat warm !!The piece of paper that said my seat was reserved,...was gone... likely who removed it. After she left I let the bartender know what was going on. Told her my concern of the gal wanting to start a fight with me. We asked for another reserved piece of paper.. the short rather petite bartender, with short black hair gave us attitude, but did finally give us another reserved paper.Realize.. I have to diffuse the situation. So I told to the lady who kept taking my seat...when on the dancing floor I don't care if you take my seat... Of course I was uncomfortable about that.... had food and drinks there, I didn't want someone to have easy access to my drink and food... was fearful she could easily put something in my food or drink.. After I said that, she never came to take my seat again. When we came back from the Dance floor the fourth time all the reserved signswhere gone.. we questioned the bartender.. we're already having problems keeping our seat with a reserved sign. We went on the Dance floor for the last time, when we got back the bartenders had removed our drinks and a bag I had left underneath the bar. I'm guessing the young girl was a regular. So if you think all that's not a problem.. give this some thought. Of course we weren't getting drunk, but people around us were. Imagine having to say..that's my seat to the wrong person... Then get sucker punched in the face... It can happen when dealing with intoxicated people. There wasn't a single seat in the whole restaurant that wasn't reserved. That was my first visity to the Allley. without a sign anyone is going to take a free seat... wait... normal people won't sit in a seat where there's food and drinks on the table with napkins on top .One more thing I want to draw to your attention. too, if you'r planning on dancing, that's not a good idea... unless you want to stand in one spot waddle like a penguin from side to side. Customers are standing on the Dance floor watching the band.. maybe people without a seat. I realize every bar has a regulars.... I bought one glass of wine for $7 and had a order of fried okra... I don't eat past five normally. I tip my bartender $7... Usually that buys some respect.... Guess I needed to tip all four or five of the bartenders... Just because they were there!My word of advice to you, enter at your own risk!!Or don't go when it a popular band.As for me... I'm a sound quality connoisseur. .. will never set foot in the establishment again.
Melissa Mitchum
Neet music venue, but don't expect good service or vibes from the bartenders here. I visited this past Saturday evening during porchfest and came in to have a drink with my parents and witnessed some of the rudest customer service from the two female bartenders in duty that I've ever seen in my life. It was around 6pm and it wasn't that busy inside. Some of the staff were setting up for music. I ordered one bud light draft, one hazy ipa draft and one seltzer (somehow that all came out to $22 at the end of this story). One of the female bartenders took my order, walked away, and clearly forgot about me for a few minutes because she was just standing around chatting. That's fine. When I politely waved her down, she made eye contact with me, realizing her oops. Then, she said loudly and aggressively for the whole bar to hear, "UMMM YOU walked away. I made your drinks but I poured them out because YOU left." Mind you... I never even took my arm off the bar. I was there the whole time waiting patiently with my older parents. Other patrons were listening to this ongoing interaction and looking at me out of pity because they all know she was just trying to save some face, going on the defense because she doesn't know how to take accountability for forgetting the drinks. At the same time, some other guy lit a cigarette and the other female bartender started yelling at him and kicked him out. Damn... mistakes happen, it's how you handle them that matters. I literally will never step in this establishment again and I will not recommend it to others because the bartenders think gaslighting customers is an appropriate way to handle business. I wrote "check the cameras" on the receipt and left $2 because I'm not a monster. Although she probably didn't think twice about it, the way she treated me definitely ruined MY evening.
Lawrence U.
A biker bar right in the middle of Sanford. Not much option when it comes to beer and spirits. Food is even limited. You don't come here for food, more for hanging out, music and pool. Our server is excellent, fast, friendly and engaging.
Melissa M.
Neet music venue, but don't expect good service or vibes from the bartenders here. I visited this past Saturday evening during porchfest and came in to have a drink with my parents and witnessed some of the rudest customer service from the two female bartenders in duty that I've ever seen in my life. It was around 6pm and it wasn't that busy inside. Some of the staff were setting up for music. I ordered one bud light draft, one hazy ipa draft and one seltzer (somehow that all came out to $22 at the end of this story). One of the female bartenders took my order, walked away, and clearly forgot about me for a few minutes because she was just standing around chatting. That's fine. When I politely waved her down, she made eye contact with me, realizing her oops. Then, she said loudly and aggressively for the whole bar to hear, "UMMM YOU walked away. I made your drinks but I poured them out because YOU left." Mind you... I never even took my arm off the bar. I was there the whole time waiting patiently with my older parents. Other patrons were listening to this ongoing interaction and looking at me out of pity because they all know she was just trying to save some face, going on the defense because she doesn't know how to take accountability for forgetting the drinks. At the same time, some other guy lit a cigarette and the other female bartender started yelling at him and kicked him out. Damn... mistakes happen, it's how you handle them that matters. I literally will never step in this establishment again and I will not recommend it to others because the bartenders think gaslighting customers is an appropriate way to handle business. I wrote "check the cameras" on the receipt and left $2 because I'm not a monster. Although she probably didn't think twice about it, the way she treated me definitely ruined MY evening.
Great ambiance. Staff is great.
GREAT EMPLOYEES FOOD, AND BANDS.
Cool little hideaway below Fuel BBQ...live music!
Good time, friendly
Bartender gave poor service to my friend who sat at an empty bar for 15 mins before being acknowledged
Crowded. Good band
If you like live music, you can not beat the alley. Update: The music is great, but be warned, they almost doubled their drink prices!!!! A miller lite is now $6.50 and my buddy paid $8.50 for a draft IPA! Not worth it at those prices
Great if you love loud music! I don't recommend bringing children.
Great atmosphere, staff, and so much fun!
The " Love out loud" benefit for Scott Cater was an amazing event. Full Circle rocked the house. Love Always Scott
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Live music and good drinks
A friend and I went to the Alley to hear and dance to My Generation. We got reservations for two, there was no option to select seating, we were placed at the bar. We were told repeatedly those seats are your for the night... each saved space had a plastic sign or paper that said reserved. There was food and drinks with napkins on top.. to show we would be back and the reserved paper was set in front of our plates. When we got back from the Dance floor a young gal was sitting in my seat. I told her that was my seat. She looked at me , said" oh I was just keeping it warm for you! "Very belligerent too. Even my friend realize the girl was trying to start a fight with me. When we came back off the dance floor the second time the same lady was sitting in my seat again... spouted off the same thing... I was keeping your seat warm !!The piece of paper that said my seat was reserved,...was gone... likely who removed it. After she left I let the bartender know what was going on. Told her my concern of the gal wanting to start a fight with me. We asked for another reserved piece of paper.. the short rather petite bartender, with short black hair gave us attitude, but did finally give us another reserved paper.Realize.. I have to diffuse the situation. So I told to the lady who kept taking my seat...when on the dancing floor I don't care if you take my seat... Of course I was uncomfortable about that.... had food and drinks there, I didn't want someone to have easy access to my drink and food... was fearful she could easily put something in my food or drink.. After I said that, she never came to take my seat again. When we came back from the Dance floor the fourth time all the reserved signswhere gone.. we questioned the bartender.. we're already having problems keeping our seat with a reserved sign. We went on the Dance floor for the last time, when we got back the bartenders had removed our drinks and a bag I had left underneath the bar. I'm guessing the young girl was a regular. So if you think all that's not a problem.. give this some thought. Of course we weren't getting drunk, but people around us were. Imagine having to say..that's my seat to the wrong person... Then get sucker punched in the face... It can happen when dealing with intoxicated people. There wasn't a single seat in the whole restaurant that wasn't reserved. That was my first visity to the Allley. without a sign anyone is going to take a free seat... wait... normal people won't sit in a seat where there's food and drinks on the table with napkins on top .One more thing I want to draw to your attention. too, if you'r planning on dancing, that's not a good idea... unless you want to stand in one spot waddle like a penguin from side to side. Customers are standing on the Dance floor watching the band.. maybe people without a seat. I realize every bar has a regulars.... I bought one glass of wine for $7 and had a order of fried okra... I don't eat past five normally. I tip my bartender $7... Usually that buys some respect.... Guess I needed to tip all four or five of the bartenders... Just because they were there!My word of advice to you, enter at your own risk!!Or don't go when it a popular band.As for me... I'm a sound quality connoisseur. .. will never set foot in the establishment again.
Neet music venue, but don't expect good service or vibes from the bartenders here. I visited this past Saturday evening during porchfest and came in to have a drink with my parents and witnessed some of the rudest customer service from the two female bartenders in duty that I've ever seen in my life. It was around 6pm and it wasn't that busy inside. Some of the staff were setting up for music. I ordered one bud light draft, one hazy ipa draft and one seltzer (somehow that all came out to $22 at the end of this story). One of the female bartenders took my order, walked away, and clearly forgot about me for a few minutes because she was just standing around chatting. That's fine. When I politely waved her down, she made eye contact with me, realizing her oops. Then, she said loudly and aggressively for the whole bar to hear, "UMMM YOU walked away. I made your drinks but I poured them out because YOU left." Mind you... I never even took my arm off the bar. I was there the whole time waiting patiently with my older parents. Other patrons were listening to this ongoing interaction and looking at me out of pity because they all know she was just trying to save some face, going on the defense because she doesn't know how to take accountability for forgetting the drinks. At the same time, some other guy lit a cigarette and the other female bartender started yelling at him and kicked him out. Damn... mistakes happen, it's how you handle them that matters. I literally will never step in this establishment again and I will not recommend it to others because the bartenders think gaslighting customers is an appropriate way to handle business. I wrote "check the cameras" on the receipt and left $2 because I'm not a monster. Although she probably didn't think twice about it, the way she treated me definitely ruined MY evening.
A biker bar right in the middle of Sanford. Not much option when it comes to beer and spirits. Food is even limited. You don't come here for food, more for hanging out, music and pool. Our server is excellent, fast, friendly and engaging.
Neet music venue, but don't expect good service or vibes from the bartenders here. I visited this past Saturday evening during porchfest and came in to have a drink with my parents and witnessed some of the rudest customer service from the two female bartenders in duty that I've ever seen in my life. It was around 6pm and it wasn't that busy inside. Some of the staff were setting up for music. I ordered one bud light draft, one hazy ipa draft and one seltzer (somehow that all came out to $22 at the end of this story). One of the female bartenders took my order, walked away, and clearly forgot about me for a few minutes because she was just standing around chatting. That's fine. When I politely waved her down, she made eye contact with me, realizing her oops. Then, she said loudly and aggressively for the whole bar to hear, "UMMM YOU walked away. I made your drinks but I poured them out because YOU left." Mind you... I never even took my arm off the bar. I was there the whole time waiting patiently with my older parents. Other patrons were listening to this ongoing interaction and looking at me out of pity because they all know she was just trying to save some face, going on the defense because she doesn't know how to take accountability for forgetting the drinks. At the same time, some other guy lit a cigarette and the other female bartender started yelling at him and kicked him out. Damn... mistakes happen, it's how you handle them that matters. I literally will never step in this establishment again and I will not recommend it to others because the bartenders think gaslighting customers is an appropriate way to handle business. I wrote "check the cameras" on the receipt and left $2 because I'm not a monster. Although she probably didn't think twice about it, the way she treated me definitely ruined MY evening.