This place is great! Service was quick and consistent. The place is pretty dark which gives it a…read morenice dive bar feel. They have a lot of beer options, and the price point is really great for the quality of drinks! They don't serve food.

Great sports bar experience, I may become a regular! Watermelon margarita was a beverage I had to…read moretry!

Aight, 14 years after my last glowing review I have to say Surf Club has lost all lustre and charm…read more Are you a woman who enjoys listening to shit music of only male vocalists? Then you might still enjoy Surf Club. The rest of us who have a limit in how much nonstop male Ken doll singing at us, time to check out the many other bars with better vibes. And yes, I did ask a bartender to put on any song with a female vocalist and he said "No requests" to which I said "Any women, no genre or song, literally any women vocalists" and he responded again "No requests." Got it, women vocalists are special requests in his world. I guess this is the America we live in now, but I don't have to support it.

Relaxed spot. Decent indoor space and outdoor space. A dive for sure. But a dive with personality…read moreand a story. Good beer selection, cocktails, cider, THC-Bev, wine.

Downstairs has been less dangerous than upstairs, but still not a great experience. There's…read moreconstant staff turnover, so service is inconsistent. I've been served and then aggressively carded right after, which feels unnecessary and unprofessional. I went in there around 10 o'clock on a Thursday for food and was told their kitchen was closed... mind you they close at 12AM.... There was a woman in the kitchen. It seemed like they just didn't want to take my order... Then I had a friend text me later and tell me not only did they stay open after saying that they were gonna close early... But that they usually serve people food. Those people usually do Coke though. As a young Black woman, multiple times I've come in and they have less than 10 people in the room and STILL it's difficult to get acknowledged or served, it is a small space. So being ignored by the bartender when they could barely minimum acknowledge me It's a bar like if y'all don't even have food why can't I get in contact with the bartender? I went in with one of my friends from out of town and she told me they were being racist. This is a white woman I went in there just to ask them what time the upstairs dance floor was opening not only did they ignore me they acted like they had move around and disappear to the hallway not making a drink at all just to make it look like you're busy so they don't have to answer my question. Upstairs, the environment feels unsafe and even more poorly managed, with serious boundaries being crossed and ignored. I watched a female on their staff get groped and nobody cared. You will never catch a black woman bartender there. It's by design. Overall, this place is not the safe, welcoming space it used to be. Please be careful. #RIPANGELA

If you like dive bars with sticky tables, this may be your place. I had the jackfruit tacos which…read morewere ok but nothing special. The bartender was friendly and efficient, though.

LGBTQ ‍ FRIENDLY…read more They have small bites, though I wasn't interested in them! I was star struck after reading their creative cocktail menu! I had a Sazerac and my friend had a high passion or something like that! These drinks were worth the price had me feeling really good and tasted very good! I should've taken pictures of the drinks, but they were really good. I just drank them. The mood lighting, sets the vibe for pictures and close interactions They host burlesque shows, dance classes, talent shows and so much more events. Follow them on Instagram!!! Also, their bathrooms are very clean!!! Right next to viceroy Indian food

Drinks are unique and the events are amazing! The collage craft night was so fun and Arcana is…read morereally great community space for LGBTQ+. It's so rare to have a dedicated lesbian bar, even in a place like SF. To find that in Durham was such a pleasant surprise

I thought my visit here was great! I sat at the bar and the bartenders were wonderful. I started…read morewith the coconut shrimp and I absolutely cannot stop thinking about it. It was absolutely one of my favorite dishes I've ever had. I got the spam burger for my entrée and I thought it came with fries and salad but the bartender kind of confused me about it. Otherwise I felt like it was a little dry, but otherwise he was decent. Then I ended with the Keylime pie and I still think about it to this day. It was absolutely one of my favorite Keylime pies I've ever had.

Lovely vibe. Fantastic cocktails. Excellent service. Delicious burger. The shoestring fries are…read morekiller.

Good vibes all around, I feel like the Federal is the kind of bar that could be good anytime of day…read moreor night. They have impressive hours and serve food late into the night. Thank god for places like this for those of us who want to eat past 9pm. We sat at a table rather than the bar and our waitress was just the sweetest. The wines available impressed for a place that is more of a gastropub/dive bar. I just wanted a quick pre dinner glass of wine and I also admired the menu because it had a decent selection of veg options, like I could see myself hungry as an animal late at night and do well enough here. My dining companion's nachos were an absurdly huge portion, considering the reasonable price. I didn't know places like this even existed anymore!

Stopped by for late lunch or just a snack. I try to sit by myself yet the bartender was less than…read moreattentive. As a place, it is a cool spot. For the service, meh Had the curry brat on fries with blue cheese. Blue cheese was weak at best. Fries were ok. Brat. Meh. I will not say the bartender name nor when I was there but all in all this was a Yelp fail

Absolutely love Bralie's!!! Seeing as it is a Bills backer bar it is great to go see a game there,…read morearrive early or you will miss out on a seat! Love that all the bartenders are able to keep everyone straight and are always checking on you. Their wings and mozz sticks are the best! Love all the Bills swag on the walls! They also have a pool table, darts, etc games to play while there! Super fun times

Folks, this is such a cool place to visit! I have been here more than a few times and every time I…read morehave had the coldest beer and some of the most scrumptious food. They have a reputation of having one of the best and biggest burgers in a triangle. I have even grabbed the chef by the arm and shook his hand because of his food being so good! One of the bartenders by the name of Tennessee -- I tell you, she has to be one of the nicest people I've met in Durham over the past years and I really like her. They have a huge assortment of TVs to watch movies, TV shows and of course your favorite games. They have a nice assortment of pool tables and games, including darts throughout the area and I tell you folks, this place is huge so there's no lack of space. Everyone's friendly and welcoming, and I foresee no problems or issues at this place because I consider it one of those friendly neighborhood sports bars.

Everything at Bar Virgile was amazing! I ordered a cosmopolitan, while my date ordered the…read moreelderflower cocktail. I liked my drink a little more since it was sweeter. We also ordered three small plates to share: the Mac and cheese, brussel sprouts with bacon, and the fried oysters. The Mac and cheese was absolute perfection and I probably ate the most of that dish. It was hot out of the oven and I enjoyed the crunch from the breadcrumbs. It was perfectly creamy but not too indulgent. The Brussels and fried oysters were also really great. Both were perfectly seasoned and tasted fresh. My date said the oysters were one of the best he's ever had! I'll be back for their drinks and food ;)

Bar Virgile is a must-visit in Durham. The drinks were top notch--crafted really well and…read moredefinitely stand out. The burger is easily one of the best in town, cooked perfectly and full of flavor. We also tried a couple appetizers and they were amazing, especially the deviled eggs--honestly some of the best I've ever had. The overall vibe is great too, just a really solid atmosphere to hang out and enjoy a good meal and drinks. Definitely recommend checking this place out if you are in durham

Free pool tables! Perfect dive bar spot! Lots of TVs, things to do, Touch Tunes music, prices…read morereasonable, and friendly service. We will be back when we are in town. Thanks DJ!

I went to play pool there and I have before the guy at the counter decided to be a jerk when he…read moretold me it was 21 up and when he could have had a better attitude when I turn 21 next year I strongly advise to stay away

We came in for a show and loved the dive bar vibe. The show we saw was a NOLA style brass band and…read moreit was so fun. My only complaint was not having more seating. Everything else was great. We will be back to catch more shows soon.

Must-Visit Bars for a Night Out in Durham…read more This bar has an excellent selection of music, and the vibes are always on point. I really enjoy the themed nights--they're a blast, and it's great to see so many people get dressed up. I feel completely safe and comfortable here, making it one of my favorite spots.