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.

I have so much to say... TLDR: I recommend this bar all the…read moreway. Reasonable price, delicious drinks, amazing vibes. I went twice on a weekend trip to Durham and my bf and I enjoyed ourselves both times. Remedy has some cheaper outdoor seating and dark windows and I was surprised at what I saw inside. I put my face on the glass to see if they were open since they had a cool logo. The 2 bartenders smiled and waved, and we came back after dinner. They were helpful although not super friendly, which was fine since we were the only ones inside and my bf and I were enjoying our private conversation. Comfortable bar chairs and soft seating. They were playing goosebumps on Netflix, and had a really good music playlist. Unisex bathrooms. We were here after dinner and it seems like a later night place. We came back the next night since we liked it so much around 9 and it was busier. Most patrons were choosing to sit outside which perplexed me since it's so cool inside. Remedy seems like they don't know what they want to be. It has dive bar vibes, but great drinks and upscale furniture inside. It was just the atmosphere I wanted, but could see why people might not like it since it's not the norm. I think they could improve their cocktail menu, and potentially offer table service.

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

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

We had an extremely memorable experience at Alley Twenty Six, in large part to our amazing server,…read moreAnthony! We made a reservation for a Saturday night dinner and he made sure we were well taken care of all night. We started the night with their James Bears award winning cocktails, and every drink we ordered was a hit! Spiced strawberry mule, Sunset Sipper, and the table favorite: Earl Please. The latter two drinks were mocktails and they were still standouts! As for the food, the Alley burger was perfectly cooked: juicy patty paired with truffle cheese and simple toppings that really highlighted the burger itself. And shoestring fries are always a good choice with a delicious burger. Ricotta gnocchi was also very good. As our server Anthony said, let's get this burger nominated!

Nestled right next to an alley is a modern restaurant/bar mixing innovative drinks (non-alcoholic…read moreavailable) and preparing tasty morsels to share along with your drink. If you like tinned fish, the smoked trout with chimchurri sauce is flavorful and fun. They have a large variety of tinned fish to choose from, but they also have traditional dishes if you're not feeling gastronomically adventurous. The service was quick, and the servers were engaging. Just what you want when you're feeling social. There is seating both indoors and outdoors to suit your fancy.

Yum! My boyfriend and I split some dishes at the Federal and thoroughly enjoyed our experience. We…read morechose the classic cheeseburger with Swiss cheese and sauce on the side, a cubano, and the fried artichoke salad. Both the cheeseburger and cubano came with hefty servings of French fries fresh out of the fryer. Despite being a little salt heavy, they were flavorful and complimented the sandwiches well. The cubano and burger were both 3/5 for me but I enjoyed both. I'm not a huge meat fan... My boyfriend said they were excellent though! The fried artichoke salad is where I feel like I found my peace. The olives, tomatoes, salad dressing, and all other salad components were awesome. It tasted fresh and the ingredients complimented each other. The fried artichokes were a nice crunch too! I would be back to the Federal for the hot food and good vibes. Service was excellent here as well.

Pretty meh bar food. Maybe I didn't order the right thing, but when I asked which side I should get…read morewith my chicken sandwich, it was highly recommended that I order their twice-fried Fed Fries over their other fried options, as they are made from scratch, rather than being shipped in frozen in bags. I had high hopes, but there is reason why fries made from fresh potatoes aren't widely offered at restaurants and it's mostly bc they have so much water content and easily come out soggy. And these came out exactly that way - soggy and limp. The chicken sandwich I ordered was a special, limited time offering, and it was also ok. It was advertised as having a slaw on top and that's a strong word for what was served. When I think slaw, I think robust, crunchy veggies with some vinegar bite and while I got a bit of that, it wasn't enough to balance out the fried, savoriness of the breaded chicken patty and bbq sauce. Service was friendly, but I wouldn't say they went above and beyond. I was eating alone at the bar, and I'm usually accustomed to more touch points than I got here, but it wasn't bad. I they checked in more, I may have felt more comfortable bringing up my dissatisfaction with the fries. Beer selection (on tap) was only ok. Definitely a personal preference but I wouldn't say say they had a wide variety of beer styles to select from - at least while I was there. Giving two stars bc I won't come back here on purpose - especially by myself.

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