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The Five Best Bars and Lounges in Durham, NC

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🏬  Accordion Club (Dive)

🚗 316 W Geer St, Durham, NC 27701

☎  984.569.2003

A relaxed neighborhood bar with professional bartenders and a diverse crowd. Drinks are very affordable here and don’t miss out on the Hatch green chile breakfast burritos served on Sundays!

 

🏬  Boxcar Bar and Arcade (Games, Pizza)

🚗  621 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701

☎  984.377.2791

Like an adult Chuck E Cheese, Boxcar hits all the high notes with great games, pinball, beer and pizza. Enjoy their patio next to the old Durham Bulls ballpark. Individual pizzas at affordable prices completes the whole experience!

 

🏬  Kingfisher Bar (Cocktails)

🚗  321 E Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701

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A stylish and chill speak-easy bar conveniently located in downtown Durham. Love their U-shaped bar, side room and private rooms. Cocktails tend to be fruit-laden and spice-forward here.

 

🏬  La Mala (Cocktails, small plates)

🚗  110 N. Corcoran Street, Durham, NC 27701

☎   919.294.6353

This new bar is focused on Mexican-influenced cocktails and has some creative choices featuring tequila and mezcal. The space is large and open, offering room to lounge about or grab a small table and some tacos.

 

🏬  Wine Feed (Wine, small plates)

🚗  307. S Roxboro Street, NC 27701

☎   919.748.4115

The second location for the popular Wine Feed, serving up eclectic wines by the glass and bottle along with a sophisticated bites and small plates menu. Conveniently located not far from DPAC, there’s usually a lively bar crowd and additional seating in a lounge area and sidewalk patio.

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