Fantastic speakeasy find in dwntwn Durango! A pw is required, but it's on their Insta. It's a functioning barber shop by day and awesome prohibition-era speakeasy by night. I was sat in the back room cuz the front bar was full. It was nice and quiet & there was an additional bar in the back. Great curated "author & bibliophile" themed libation menu. I had the St Vincent Millay (their version of a between the sheets) and it was made to classic perfection! They also have an extensive spirits menu; I always like to try local so I had a shot of 1874 San Luis Valley American Whiskey (a 3-Grain Whiskey using local rye, barley, and wheat, highlighting regional sourcing). Price-point is in line w/current mixologist cocktail costs. Definitely worth checking out! read more

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If you're looking for a bougie feel, this is the place. Cocktails range between 11 and 20 dollars. The drinks were good, I wouldn't say exceptional. The waitress was kinda hurried and didn't quite match the feel one would expect in a higher end bar. Overall good experience, but not our favorite. Derailed pour house will remain our go- to bar in Durango! read more

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Bookcase and barber is a super vibes spot. Apparently it's the only speakeasy in Durango? It's inside of an actual barber shop, and the door is behind a bookcase! They have a small bar where I was seated, but also have plenty of tables. I had a lillet spritz which was very refreshing - I was actually too full to have anything else but I enjoyed it and it was a special for $9, so not bad! The vibes inside at a table would be good for a date for sure. Be aware you need to have the "password" for the evening to get in too (it's on their website). read more

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Wow! What a cool treat in Durango. Two trips to Durango. Two trips to The Bookcase and Barber!! This place is a MUST visit. Ambiance is incredible. The drinks are yummy. The vibe...well you just have to visit :-) Check out their social for the "password" and you are good to go! read more

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We had a lovely time hanging on the patio at The Bookcase & Barber. Grateful for a dog friendly space and for Jaycee's attentiveness + promptness with our drinks! Definitely recommend this space. The speakeasy inside is cool, too! read more

The Bookcase and Barber - Outdoor patio - Barbers Near Me - Durango, Colorado

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My wife and I love speakeasies and this one is great. The bartender and waiters are all very knowledgeable on craft cocktails. We had Troll Toll, VVitch (subbed bourbon instead of vodka, suggest it), manhattan, and Tale As Old As Thyme. Each drink was awesome. We prefer bourbon but the Tale As Old As Thyme was probably our fav. Get the PW off instagram as others mentioned. Great speakeasy, will go back!! read more

The Bookcase and Barber - Manhattan and Tale as old as Thyme - Barbers Near Me - Durango, Colorado

What a cool place! It's an actual functioning barber shop by day, and a speakeasy by night. You walk in to what seems to be a barbershop, but behind the bookcase is a cute and cozy hidden bar serving delicious drinks. You do need the password to get in! We came on a Saturday night and it was full and we were added to the waitlist. We didn't have to wait long before we were able to be seated, maybe 15-20 minutes. It's really cozy inside and has a great cocktail list. I got their "Capote", which was a screwdriver and I was a little nervous it was going to be too sweet for me, but it was PERFECTLY made. The perfect amount of sweetness without being too sweet or acidic like orange juice. Definitely a place you want to hang out for a while, I'll be back next time I'm in the area. read more

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I absolutely love the ambiance in this speakeasy. The staff is exceptional and the cocktails are works of art.

We came here Saturday night when we were visiting Durango and got their password on instagram. You walk through the barber shop and go into the bar behind it. I ordered The Hearth and it was amazing. It was so complex and the more I drank it, the more I liked it. I wish we had stayed here all night. He got Grandpa's Soup and loved it. read more

The Bookcase and Barber - The Hearth and Grandpa's Soup - Barbers Near Me - Durango, Colorado

Very expensive, drinks served in small glasses and $15 ..Poor service with long waits for drinks not enough staff

I stayed at the Palmer Hotel and got the scoop from the front desk person about the speakeasy. I've been to several in Las Vegas and this one rivals those. It was such a thrill to go behind the bookshelf into a totally cool, quiet, and warm bar. Only problem is I was by myself and didn't have anyone to share experience with. I highly recommend this. read more

Went here with a friend on a Friday night. The wait wasn't long and we got a nice quiet table. Pretty cool decor and setting. read more

The Bookcase and Barber - Barbers Near Me - Durango, Colorado

I really enjoyed the Bookcase and Barber. We were given a table quite quickly on a Saturday night, after being put on the waitlist it only took about 30 minutes, which was greatly appreciated. The service was prompt and helpful, we ordered 2 rounds of drinks and felt as if though our server timed their arrival perfectly. I also really enjoyed the atmosphere, although I felt the experience would have been better with a physical menu, as I feel being on your phone takes away from the whole book theme. In terms of drinks, we tried a Putin in Cabo, the Cranberry Saw Us, and espresso martinis. All the drinks we tried were super unique and tasty, I also enjoyed the thought behind the names. I would love to come back and try a couple more cocktails here! read more

The Bookcase and Barber - Barbers Near Me - Durango, Colorado

Wow. What an excellent speakeasy. Drinks were on point, and the experience was a treat. It is literally a barbershop by day and you enter through a bookcase in the barbershop and enter a new world. Just experience it and the quality drinks. read more

My absolute favorite spot in Durango to go for a super cool vibe and unique cocktails!

Love the speak easy vibe here. The magic is in the drinks. They were using famous authors as a theme when we were there. Very fun but don't forget to get the password off their website. read more

Great Wednesday night visit. Wasn't crowded and the service was great. They made me a fantastic off-the-menu margarita. If you don't see the drink you want on the menu, just ask and they'll likely have several concoctions to suggest for you. Oh, and don't forget to get a shave and a haircut! read more

The Bookcase and Barber - In the forbidden zone. - Barbers Near Me - Durango, Colorado

Loved the experience. This is a legitimate barbershop! It has two barber chairs and a wall of bookcases. We arrived just before 9pm and we're greeted by the "barber" who asked us what the password was. She opened the bookcase and we walked into a dark swanky speakeasy. Loved the ambiance. Sat at the bar and had a Rye Old Fashioned and Joads Wrath. Good service and drinks! read more

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Great atmosphere! We have frequented several speakeasies and this was one of my favorites. My husband and I both ordered drinks from their Fall specialty menu and were not disappointed. The Troll Toll and VViitch were both very well balanced. My favorite was the Tale as Old as Thyme! Herbaceous and delicious. Check this place out - make sure you get the current password from their social media sites! read more

Great little speakeasy in Durango. Quiet and dark and the mixed drinks were very good. It wasn't as expensive as some we have tried out in Denver. Nice change. I would definitely go back when in town. read more

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Best place in Durango for craft one of a kind cocktails and just an awesome spot to hang for the night. Staff are all amazing, S/O to the two newest bar tenders! You ladies are killing it! read more

Love B & B! We have been going here since they opened. We live in AZ but have had property in Durango for 25 years and go there a couple times a year. We can tell a bartender what our tastes are and they make a cocktail that is perfect. read more

The staff is extremely nice and helped my friends and I pick some great drinks. One of my friends wasn't drinking and so our waiter made her a mocktail for free just because! (And it was super tasty!) The drinks were very reasonably priced and definitely got your money's worth because they were strong and tasted so good. The inside was more "hidden bar" and less "speak easy" but I did like the place! There's a password but it's easy to find on the website read more

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Great little speakeasy in downtown Durango! Check the website for the secret password. We walked into the barbershop and there was a barber waiting for a client. I almost sat in her chair for a clean up, but I'm pretty partial in who I let cut my hair. Needless to say I might give them a go next time I'm in town. We walked to the woman guarding the bookcase and gave her the password. She sat us down and we placed our order. The drinks were decent. I ordered a 2nd libation and this time went with an E.H. Taylor Small batch neat. Always delicious! Unfortunately there was a group that from the sound of it, had thrown back quite a few shots of tequila before we arrived and threw back 4 more whilst we were there. We thought we could have a nice quiet and intimate experience. We couldn't. We decided to grab the check and head out. We will go back next time we're in town and hopefully it will feel more like a speakeasy then a college bar. Haha! Don't get me wrong, I will throw down with the best of them. This just wasn't one of those times. Give them a go if you're ever in downtown Durango. read more

The Bookcase and Barber - Robynn S. Taking it all in. - Barbers Near Me - Durango, Colorado

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What a FUN HIP COOL little hidden spot! This was a memorable stop during my Durango visit! When you first walk in, it looks like an old-timey barber shop on one side's entrance and a bookstore on the other side's entrance -- but to get past the initial rooms, there is a secret password. Locals have to tell you (or you can find it on one of their social media pages I'm told). I kid you not. The staff lets you in through the "secret" door, and then that's where it gets magical. The menu has drinks named for various classic authors. This adds to "the bookcase" theme in the name (plus the bill comes tucked inside a book!). We had several amazing, hand crafted drinks - including a specialty one made for me, The Francesca! The bartender overheard us talking about the different drink options and what we liked, and he offered to create my own one-of-a-kind drink. Very cool and very delicious! The customer service is exceptional, attentive, personal, and fun. It's really a great part of the experience to be able to talk to and interact with your bartender. This spot is definitely an after dinner stop, or a liberation only stop. You'll want to go somewhere to get some food before or after, because these are not skimpy cocktails. Watching the bartender mix the drinks, chatting with friends in the tiny speakeasy-type room, and sipping tasty cocktails in this little beverage cave was perfect. I will most definitely be back. PS you can get a haircut too. The barber shop is functional! :) read more

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There is a reason SEVERAL local bartenders and locals told us to find this truly special location. Not only is it crazy fun...both in location, decor and bar menu...but it is unforgettable. Fine the password to get in...then sneak past the barber to the hidden passage to the speakeasy of times before. Today...Monday...I ordered a perfect Manhatten for only $5 when I whispered the "code words". The papusas were ok...but the experience is what your are here to enjoy. read more

The Bookcase and Barber - Old Fashioned and Manhattan Monday. - Barbers Near Me - Durango, Colorado

Super fun!! You've got to check out the social media before you walk in, this way you know today's password. I enjoy all the bourbon options, and if you're a fan of sweet cocktails, this is a great place. Not for kids. Walk in , and you think this place is an actual barber shop. Then look around and find the door with a secret opening. This is where you knock and be ready with the password. You don't have the password? You don't get in! read more

Fun little speakeasy with very creative drinks. I had the Siren's Song For Odysseus which has Whats key and Greek yogurt in it, among other things. It was delicious-perfectly balanced and slightly fruit. My husband also enjoyed the Mint Julep. Bartender was very friendly and the atmosphere was relaxing. All around an excellent speakeasy read more

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The acoustics are horrible. We were seated to the right in the back - two tables for two and a third for a group, sadly for us it was a group of 3 loud and obnoxious drinkers. Even though I hinted for them to tone it down, by joining in with punctuation remarks, it was to no avail. The other couple left and we were reseated - however yet again we could hear every word from the couple in the next nook. We cut our losses and left. I passed my comments on to the manager who said "we cant control what people say or how loud they say it", quite libertarian methinks, only I don't want to sit and listen to f*** and s*it every few mins. A simple rearrangement of seating so romantic couples can all be together instead of a group would make sense. The drinks were very good and no complaints there. read more

Surprised to find this gem in such a small town but we thoroughly enjoyed tasty drinks in a cozy atmosphere and the conversations that ensued. Friendly service topped off an all-around great time. read more

The Bookcase and Barber - A delicious Professor Plum in a cozy leather chair - Barbers Near Me - Durango, Colorado

Very cool chill Speakeasy, with see through windows from the inside but tinted on the outside. The barber shop is actually used when the Speakeasy isn't open. Swanky furniture - very dim lighting. Expensive drinks for the ambience you get, but that is to be expected. read more

The Bookcase and Barber - Back Bar - Barbers Near Me - Durango, Colorado

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Really a fun spot, walking through a real barbershop with somebody getting a haircut, then the wall opens up and you are inside this very cool bar. A must do in Durango. read more

Hands down our favorite bar. Every time my husband and I visit we stop by for a drink or two. We've taken friends and family, and each time no one leaves disappointed but in awe of the experience. The drinks are delicious and the ambiance is just right for craft cocktails! read more

The Bookcase and Barber - a glass of wine and ice - Barbers Near Me - Durango, Colorado

Excellent haircut and conversation in a nostalgic atmosphere. I look forward to trying the speakeasy someday as well!!

Great place to stop and have a cocktail. Great Bourbon selection with great prices. Decor is cozy and love the library themed items around the place. The themed drinks are fun. read more

Do you know the password?? You need to in order to enter the bookcase! This cocktail cave is typically reserved to the underground, back-of-the-shop, down-an-alley kind of locale. The history behind this secret speakeasy is definitely worth a visit, especially for out of towners. You may not want to spend the entire evening here. It's no one's "local', which is neither good or bad, but better suited for after dinner drinks or a round or two. Pedro was an amazing server who gave us history of the bar during prohibition. We had no wait and enjoyed every sip of our hand crafted libations. I am tempted to return before we leave town it was that infredible read more

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Definitely recommend this speakeasy. Really a step back in time. Walk in to an old barber shop give out the password and a secret passage is opened that opens up into an old book store. It's super quaint inside and the waitress and bartender really know their stuff and are able to give recommendations. read more

@the_bookcase_and_barber we loved it! The atmosphere was very fun and playful. The drinks were delicious and let's just talk about the customer service experience was so wonderful and welcoming! My wife and I will be back soon. read more

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Most awesome place! It's a speakeasy, which I didn't even know was a thing! The drinks were unusual and artistic and wonderful. The ambiance was relaxing. Low lights, beautiful decor...I felt like I'd stepped into another reality. read more

The Bookcase and Barber - Front door. Very mysterious looking. - Barbers Near Me - Durango, Colorado

This is now, hands down, my favorite bar in the universe. Unfortunately, it's about 1000 miles from home. You have to check online to get the password. When you walk into the barber shop (yes, a real barber shop), you have to tell the young man there the password. If you have the right password, he will remove a book from a bookcase, which swings open to reveal the world's coolest speakeasy. Maybe 25 seats. That's it. There are two very cool tables made from harpsichords. The bar is made from a beautiful slab of wood. There is a large one-way window, so you can see our, but no one can see in. The cocktails...OH!!! THE COCKTAILS! The menu is a leather-bound book and has two sections. Part 1 is The Authors. Here you will find classic cocktails named for the authors that enjoyed them. Not surprising that Hemingway has 2!! The second section is The Stories. These are innovative cocktails created by the staff there. Wow! I had the Burt Reynolds, which was an upgraded Harry Houdini...mostly bourbon. Delicious. Hubby had the Lieutenant Dan. Tequila, chocolate, and orange...it was really tasty!! The check arrives tucked in the library card pocket of an old book. Classic. Best ambiance! Best service! Best cocktails!! Go here! read more

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