The look of the restaurant inside and out promises something between an excellent dive bar experience and that favorite underrated eatery.

Unfortunately, Raleigh Times doesn't really fit either description. The building architecture and beer selection is just o.k. and there is no defined personality to the joint; neither dive bar or upscale business watering hole. Rather the personality of this business feels schizophrenic.

It is difficult to tell whether the food is good or not because of the poor/slow service and wait time before the food is delivered to your table. I have visited twice and both times have waited upwards of 50 minutes for my food.

My recommendation: save your money, there are other really great taps available within a few miles of Raleigh Times that are genuinely concerned with the customer experience.