The Top 20 Bars in Durham, NC

Fresh reviews:

Recently discovered this very much hidden bottle shop. It is located on top of a mattress firm in an upscale shopping strip. To my surprise they had a great selection of bottles and impressive bar for a bottle shop.The bartender was attentive and knowledgeable. She recommended the special of the day, $ 5…

Robert J.

Bottle 501

Quality food, drink, and atmosphere. The food was a solid 3.5 and the service for us was 4+. I liked my Carolina BBQ with fries and sweet tea.But what you absolutely *must* experience is the cronut. It’s one of the best dessert items I’ve ever tasted. Heaven on earth? Hell yeah.

Tre S.

Tyler’s Restaurant & Taproom

Lots of atmosphere, lots of fun, food OK. Can get crowded and loud, not for an intimate meal. Drinks are fine. Go here to party.

Greg P.

Bar Virgile

I will preface this by saying we went during restaurant week, so the food may not have been representative of their usual fare. The ambience is very pleasant, and the service was friendly and attentive. It was also nice to be in a restaurant where the tables aren’t crammed together and I can actually hear the…

Cat L.

Lucia Bar Italiano

I really wanted to like this place but couldn’t even get an appointment right for my boyfriend. I called on a Monday afternoon asking for an appointment for the day of and was told that they accept only walk-ins and it’s been a slow day but just arrive before 7pm (they close at 8pm). Great– that’s perfect…

Anna N.

Rock’s Bar and Hair Shop

i haven’t gotten my food yet so it doesn’t really matter what it tastes like because this is ridiculous. i ordered around 12:20 and it’s 1:15 and i still have not gotten my food. the waitstaff is really nice, but it’s been an hour since i ordered… don’t go here