Top rated Bars in Durham

Experience the best that Durham has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 157 places from Bar category.

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Weldon Mills Distillery Durham image
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Weldon Mills Distillery Durham
Distillery
4.80 (59 reviews)
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PRESS Coffee Crêpes Cocktails
Cafe
Airy hangout with outdoor tables & a relaxed vibe, offering a menu of European-inspired snacks.
$$ $$
4.70 (897 reviews)
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Perkins Orchard
Produce market
4.70 (649 reviews)
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Bull City Ciderworks Durham
Cider bar
Hard cider taproom with seasonal brews, plus rustic, industrial-chic decor & outdoor seating.
$ $$$
4.70 (616 reviews)
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Beer Study-Durham
Beer hall
Brewery & bottle shop for craft beer, plus a hip tap room with leather couches & arcade games.
$ $$$
4.70 (416 reviews)
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The Oak House Durham
Coffee shop
👍👍 This is a cute cafe that turns into a drinking spot in the evenings. I’ve only ever come during the day for coffee and enjoyed it every time. Staff is friendly and there’s plenty of seating.
$ $$$
4.70 (344 reviews)
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Corpse Reviver Bar & Lounge
Cocktail bar
👍👍 This blink and you’ll miss it bar is definitely one not to miss. Look for the beautiful mural on the side of the building and you’ll be pointed to the parking lot located in the back. The entrance is also in the back just a quick walk from the parking lot. Walking up you’re greeted by a cozy outdoor...
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4.70 (175 reviews)
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Mega Spa & Brows
Beauty salon
😠 Horrible experience! WHAT THE F IS THIS!! Will never return here for henna! Didn’t have to pay for it because I didn’t like it but again WHAT IS THIS looks like my toddler did this smh! It was slanted and just unprofessional looking.
4.70 (162 reviews)
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The Wine Feed
Wine bar
👍👍 This place is simply the best! We have been regulars here partly because we live close by and partly because of the amazing wine, food, and hospitality curated by Erin and Phil. Shortly after moving to the area, we signed up for the wine club and have loved getting to try new wines every month that...
$$ $$
4.70 (121 reviews)
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The Velvet Hippo Bar & Lounge
Bar
👍👍 BEST. ROOFTOP. IN. DURHAM! I am bringing EVERYONE and their mom to this beautiful, delightful Gem 2 blocks away from my downtown home. It is July 2023 And they are currently in the middle of a soft opening. I cannot wait for the grand opening this Saturday. I will start with saying as the parent of...
4.70 (113 reviews)
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The Waiting Room
Lounge
👍👍 Did we just find our new favorite date night bar, tucked away in the American Tobacco campus?! Ummm I think so! It's giving chic speakeasy vibes with the green bar stools, brick walls and shanazzi craft cocktails. We tasted four of their cocktails and loved everyone one of them. We also sampled some...
4.70 (91 reviews)
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DJ's Dive
Sports bar
👍👍 Super cool bar with lots of games and all kinds of drinks. Ty, Chris, and Matt are fantastic bartenders- 5 star service every time! Edit* I in sound body and mind hereby say that it’s been 40 days and 40 nights and this bar is still super cool and amazing. Jay is the hottest bartender come see him...
4.70 (66 reviews)
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Hayti Collective Kitchen & Cocktails
Restaurant
👍👍 This place always fills my heart. I was having a tough morning came here for lunch and their plant based burger hits the spot EVERYTIME I always go with the double because it is sooo good a single leaves you yearning for more. The prices are great and all the staff are so awesome and friendly. Love...
4.70 (58 reviews)
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West End Wine Bar of Durham
Wine bar
👍👍 This is the most amazing place that I found in downtown Durham the guy Brian was fabulous and very welcoming Mike made fabulous drinks and had a great time! What a wonderful place!
4.70 (45 reviews)
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Guglhupf Restaurant
Restaurant
Vibrant cafe serving seasonal German fare, baked goods & drinks in an open, airy venue.
$$ $$
4.60 (3.1K reviews)
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Cocoa Cinnamon
Coffee shop
Chill coffeehouse for single-origin coffee, tea & drinking chocolate with outdoor seating.
$ $$$
4.60 (1.7K reviews)
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Viceroy
Indian restaurant
Classic Indian & fusion fare like curried shepherd's pie served in an old-fashioned, English tavern.
$$ $$
4.60 (1.1K reviews)
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Alley Twenty Six
Bar
Swanky, sophisticated cocktail bar serving a menu of charcuterie & New American fare.
$$ $$
4.60 (1K reviews)
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Hop + Grind
Hamburger restaurant
👍👍 Food was excellent as well as the service. We were a little disappointed they didn't have a couple of menu items the day we went but there is enough on the menu to chose from so it wasn't an issue. Mac and cheese balls, pulled pork, burgers and fries were awesome! Food and service get 5 stars. Atmos...
$$ $$
4.60 (889 reviews)
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Ponysaurus Brewing Co.
Brewery
👍👍 Ponysaurus is a super cool place serving up what many consider to be two of life’s greatest treasures: beer and pizza. During our visit, there were 15 house made beers on the menu, plus wine and other alcoholic beverages. We ordered a flight, which is a great way to sample a handful of beers. The Bi...
4.60 (859 reviews)
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