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Dram & Draught

4.5 (40 reviews)
Closed 4:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
Updated 1 month ago

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Moderate noise
Classy
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Natasha R.

Super cute bar with lots of close by parking! The seasonal drinks were well made- not super strong, they also had a lot of non alcoholic options. Staff was very knowledgeable about options and very friendly, so would definitely go back!

Pictured is the Drizzle (left) and Violet, you're turning Violet, both were excellent.
Tessa E.

First time at Dram&Draught in Durham. It was a great time. Servers were very friendly and attentive. The ambience was great as it was not too loud even with full tables around us. The drink menu was great and had a wide selection of cocktails to choose from, including specials, classics, nonalcoholic, wine, and a draft selection. Will be back.

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Annette G.

This is a great cocktail + beer bar located in Durham. They have a long list of handcrafted, high quality cocktails. I always order a cocktail when I come here and they never disappoint. My husband loves beer and also enjoys their beer selection. This last time that I went, I ordered the Changing Seasons which is a cocktail made of tequila reposado, rose water syrup and lavender bitters. It tasted strong like a martini but had a nice sweetness from the rose water syrup. Highly recommend. Love this place for special occasions, a pre-dinner cocktail or even for a meet up with friends!

Chandra J.

The second time being at Dram & Drought, and both times were great! The bartenders were super knowledgeable and helpful! This time around, I got two mezxal based cocktails that were smooth and easy sippers. The first time, I got their old fashioned which was smooth and a little heavy, but very easy to drink and was very warm. You only need one of their old fashioned unless you are not driving. The atmosphere is very chill and relaxing! Definitely, this is a great spot for a late night drink or a starter cocktail! I love that their cocktails are made on site with new mixers and that they taste so good. I will be back!!

Noah H.

Perhaps it was timing - late Friday night after an Anthony Hamilton concert at the DPAC, during a time in which the hospitality industry is seeking to replenish jobs vacated during COVID. What I know for certain is that the place had a ton of traffic, the wait for drinks was excessive and the quality of drinks once delivered? Underwhelming. I'm far from a harsh critic and I am fairly easy to please. Nor am I some adult beverage snob expecting champagne for the price of beer from an establishment that isn't designed to deliver quality products. I'm merely a guy that expects to receive proper service/product for the fee paid...this location on this night did not deliver (week of January 13th). A plus however, the staff was exceptionally pleasant. Very courteous and friendly. I may give them one more try before writing them off completely (if in the area again).

Great place for cocktails!
Evelysse V.

Fantastic food and ambiance. Tbh we moved from NYC and I hadn't found a solid cocktail bar for real for real but I finally did. Shouts to dram and draught cocktails.

Jasmine T.

Tasty cocktails! We stopped in on a Saturday afternoon. We were able to be seated right away and enjoyed the cocktails we tried. My only knock on the place is that the service was very slow even though it wasn't busy and there seemed to be plenty of staff. Giving them the benefit of the doubt, maybe they were just having an off day for service. But overall I would recommend trying the cocktails here. Super inventive and tasty!

Shanelle Y.

This place has a great ambiance, friendly bartenders, and a variety of unique drinks. The drinks were good, but my friends drink (on the right in the picture) arrived only half way full ? For $14 a drink I would think they would at least fill the cup all the way up!

Ashley F.

I've heard of this place and seen it around but I never really knew what to expect. It's a lot more fancy than I thought. They have a huge selection of spirits. They were all organized by type and brand. We were able to try a couple of different drinks. My husband had the boiler maker which is a shot with a beer and that was the first time he had something like that. We also had some of the speciality cocktails and they are definitely worth the price. They are well thought of and unique. I loved the dark lights and the cool speak easy type of vibe the place had. The service was good but not great. They were super busy so it was understandable but we had to wave the waitress down a few times since we didn't sit at the bar. Overall it was a fun time!

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Alec R.

My wife and I absolutely love this spot. The location is great for a pre or post dinner cocktail spot. There is a great assortment of different cocktails and beers, so it covers the spectrum of options to please anyone. I also love that the menu shows the glassware used for each of the cocktails, which is a great little feature that I enjoy. Highly recommend.

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Linda M.

I was looking for a place still open after 12 to keep the party going and we selected here. it is definitely a vibe. Beautiful wall of drinks right when you enter. Strong drinks and cozy seating. Really good music! The only issue is that they only had the peanuts and nothing else to eat. But they did allow us to grab food from a neighboring spot! Definitely be back!

Stephanie J.

Dram and Draught has opened their third location in Downtown Durham and it's a chill spot. I tried the My Lady Grey and my husband tried the Parasio de Verano. Both cocktails were good and so was the service. If you love whiskey, draft beer and cocktails this is the place for you.

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Diane W.

The gin and tonic was super good and quite strong! I love the ambiance, it's a great place to chat with friends or a date. The mojito wasn't as strong but was tasty.

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Great drinks, nice bar, service and music not too loud!!! highly recommend, not a food spot though so eat prior!

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Great liquor selection and a really beautiful bar. Came in on a quiet Monday night and will definitely be back

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Absolutely fantastic cocktails. Beautiful venue. I will be stopping by every time I visit Durham.

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Their drinks are amazing my favorite drink thank recommend if you like tropical drinks is definitely hands down the rolo royal!

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