DSSOLVR was our final stop on the food and drink tour, and we wrapped things up with just drinks, which worked out perfectly. It's very much a beer bar, the kind of place where you can stare at the tap list for a minute or two and still feel like you missed something. I had no trouble finding a draft and my friend found a cider she liked, so everyone was happy. And since it was one of those huge pours, we took the rest to go, which is one of the perks of being in Durham's Social District. I've got a separate review about that, but the short version is that carrying your beer down the street feels oddly civilized. It's a fun spot with board games and a relaxed vibe. The outside seating area is pretty cool, even if the view is mostly the street and buses rolling past. Inside or out, there are plenty of beer options on tap and in cans or bottles, so odds are good that you'll find something you enjoy. It was a nice was to end the tour and wind down the afternoon. While they don't have a kitchen, they do have snacks including ramen tubs and such that you can microwave on site. [Review 1168 of 2026 - 4817 in North Carolina - 26347 overall] read more

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Brewery # 456 I had been to the Dssolvr in Asheville a few years ago and I loved it. It was packed in Asheville, so my experience was rushed, but I remember having a great hazy and I loved their brand stickers (Cornholio and a zombie looking Bart Simpson) . Fast forward 4 years and I am in Durham on a random weekday afternoon. My buddies and I had the place to ourselves. This time I was able to get a flight. The lovely new bartender recommended the Absolutely Extraterrestrials Mexican Stout that had an ABV of 13%! I think she was trying to get me drunk! Anywho, I also got the Kolsch and 2 IPAs on the flight. They were all great but the stout (absolutely delicious and complex) and the Love Computer DIPA were my favorites. Dssolvr didn't have food and no food truck when I was there but there are plenty of places in the area. The beer is phenomenal and I wish we had time to get another flight to try more. However, Durham has a lot of breweries for such a small area, so we had to hop around. Any brewery hop in Durham or Asheville has to involve Dssolvr. read more

Dssolvr - Brewery #456....i got too excited and started drinking too fast - Beer Bar Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I frequently buy their beer from bottle shops, so I decided to stop by when I was driving through Durham. Parking is a bit of a mess in the area with ongoing construction and a lot of apartment complexes where it's unclear if they offer parking to outside visitors. I ordered a flight, but was disappointed that a new beer they'd advertised on their social was only in cans and thus unavailable (perhaps clarify this in your post). They have a good sized collection of different styles. However, the "Wanda" (supposed to be like a Wendy's frosty) was terrible...watered down chocolate milk. You can never go wrong with their PB&J sour. read more

Dssolvr - Flights available - Beer Bar Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I met some friends on Christmas day at this place, it was quiet but i will say is a good place to get a drink and play games, they have different games and variety of drinks, not only beer but cocktails as well. I definitely will come back to this place if i have the chance. read more

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Cool brewery with a good selection of beers and cocktails. Beer: 5/5 There were a variety of different style beers with varying strengths. I had a some different Hazy and IPA's and I enjoyed every one I tried. Price: 4.5/5 The beer pricing is similar to other breweries. However, they offer an edge by having different deals on different days. On the day I went, there were some select beers that were only $5. Ambiance: 4/5 It's a cool ambiance, industrial feel. I went with a party of people to celebrate my friends before their wedding the next day. It was a little cramped inside for the amount of people that were there. But, otherwise I'm sure the amount of space is usually fine. They also have a foosball table, board games available to play and classic Nintendo type game consoles you can play for free. Parking: 2.5/5 From what I saw, it's street parking. So, parking availability depends on the day you go. But it's not hard to walk a block or 2 if you have to. This is a cool place to stop in, relax and grab a drink! read more

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This is a cool spot to grab a drink with friends if attending an event at Durham Central Park. They offer lots of seating and many games to play. I've never had a single beer that I liked there so thank God they now serve mixed drinks! Grab some friends and some mixed drinks and you can have a good time. read more

Dssolvr - Beer Bar Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

I had one of their beers at another bar and I fell in LOVE. Apparently a lot of other people did too because everyone was out and they had to brew a new batch (PB&J Turbo Fluff!!!) I went on their website to inquire when it' be available again and the store manager responded (very quickly) for about two weeks in the future so I made a note and planned a day date with my husband. We took last Friday off and went to grab lunch downtown. Afterwards, we made our way here and yes, they did in fact have my beer! I was very excited so we ordered a glass (don't think this one comes in a pint pour) and my husband got an IPA (Super Computer). We sat and talked in the very sunny interior. Two of the four walls are all window and it was extremely nice outside so it was lovely inside. There were plants all around which made the vibe fun, especially with all of the other worldly decor and murals. My husband grew up in Durham and was telling me all about the Liberty cafe and the storage space across the street that he experienced as a young child. It was pretty neat to hear about how downtown used to be. They had a small space at the back for vendors, 3 bathrooms, and LOTS of board games. I also saw stuff for kids and dogs so I believe they are welcome as well. The bartender was kind and answer all of my questions (I had a lot. He was patient!) We ended up having a couple of beers and then buying some to take home. Since we came early on a Friday afternoon, it was easy to find street (PAID) parking. I believe there is also a parking deck nearby. This place is awesome and I will definitely come back. read more

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I went here for bingo night on a whim for something to do on a Wednesday and had a really good time. Finding street parking was pretty easy. Inside, the place has a cool, laid-back vibe. A bingo game was in full swing, and winners were getting free drinks and scratch-offs. The bartender was great and let us sample a few different things before ordering. I ended up having several good beers and would definitely recommend their dark lager. While I might not be here every Wednesday, I will for sure be back. read more

Street parking right out in front. We're from out of town and wish we loved closer because there seemed to be a lot of cool events that happen all the time. Some examples include Paint Your Pint Glass and Book Club. They don't have flights but they do provide half pours and let us do some tasters. My husband and I tried the Bleu moon with an orange and the Spaghetti About it which is a beer cocktail. They also have plenty of non alcoholic options and also other options such as wine and seltzers and cocktails. They had some chips up front but didn't see any other food options. I absolutely love how dog friendly this was. They have water, dog treats and dog toys for them. Dogs are allowed inside which was great. We liked the beer and beer cocktail we selected. At first my beer seemed to have a sour note but it ended up being pretty easy to drink and quite refreshing. The spaghetti about it was kind of like a beer aperol Spritz. Definitely recommend coming here, plenty of seating inside and there are board games and some seating outside with some board games! read more

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I like DSSOLVR so I was exited to check out their taproom in Durham. My friend and I stopped in to have a beer and had a fun time. They brew good beer and the art work on the cans is always interesting. Outside of beer they offer wine, cider, seltzer and mixed drinks. Check out their website and/or social media pages for events. Cheers! read more

Love it here! Always a great time, delicious beers, and attentive staff. This location is adorable. read more

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As someone who got a dog beginning of this year whenever a place welcomes dogs, I'm in. Since Dssolver doesn't have a kitchen in house, they even allow dogs inside and have plenty of water bowls and even toys for them to play with. We visited on a hot summer day and it was lovely for us all to escape the heat and enjoy a drink. Atmosphere was a solid bar scene and clean. They had a game shelf where we tried some new games. Dssolver beer is tasty and there's a nice variety. They even have wine and cocktails here as well if not feeling a beer. We will definitely be back! read more

After the food rodeo we wondered over here. I loved the atmosphere-great murals! I can't say that I was impressed with the bartenders, they were not very attentive. I gave a nonalcoholic beverage a try and it tasted alright but thought it was pretty pricey to be totally honest. I love that they have local artwork/craft vendors selling their stuff! I bought a candle and it smells amazing. read more

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My new favorite brewery! This place is SO Good. I ordered one sour and one Gose and they were fabulous-- so much flavor. The place is open and light. It's located on the corner, has lots of windows and a nice outside area. Great newcomer to the Durham beer scene -- first location is in Asheville. read more

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Another great stop on our weekend get away. Had the cranberry orange bourbon smash, it may have been a holiday special drink but it was delicious! Others in our group ordered beers and one was flavored like blueberry pancakes, you could really taste the maple and blueberry. Another was apple pie flavored and smelled so good. The staff was friendly, we were there on a Friday night and we arrived pretty late so it was quiet. There is a games shelf with lots of options and we were able to read trivia questions to each other even over the music which wasn't crazy loud. Big basket of dog toys was available too! We walked over from our rental so parking wasn't an issue. Enjoy! read more

We stopped in literally during their soft opening on a Friday. We had read good things about their beers and heard they are famous for sours and stouts, even though it seemed the only had two stouts on tap that night. We recognized one of the bartenders from another establishment, got two beers, and drank them in their outdoor patio area. The vibe is fresh and funky, with neon alien and monster themes. Definitely going for a hip vibe. Durham has lots of breweries with different offerings and vibes, so it's good to have options. We might be by next time we're in the area, but we actually prefer a little more relaxed and chill vibe. read more

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Have been wanting to check this place out. Came here after dinner and was a little disappointed. They didn't offer flights and the place was dead. I don't see us coming back. There are too many other breweries in downtown Durham. read more

2nd location opened up in Durham. Awesome IPAs, great sours. Very cool location, dog friendly read more

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Oh man to start off, walking into the door service 10/10, jell-o shots strong asf, the bartenders were very nice they even put water in our to go cups. definitely recommend to come on a warm day, they have 10$ slushes on saturday. OH and music 10/10!!!!!!!! read more

Dssolvr - $3 jell-o shots - Beer Bar Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

"SAD AF"on the wall behind the bar as soon as you walk in - best describes our visit today. As first timers we were completely ignored by the service staff. We waited patiently while others who entered well after us were served. Others were being served at the bar but not us for some reason. The bartender with the "boys lie" t shirt stood right in front of us several times cleaning glasses yet never said one word. No acknowledgment whatsoever. I have no issues relocating to get the bartender to even speak to me but IMHO in this day and age where good beer is everywhere, service is so important. It's a huge factor in how and where we choose to relax and have a beer. One glass was snatched up after a last sip as soon as I placed it back on the bar with silence and side eye. At that point we couldn't wait to get out of there... In retrospect, I think the only other thing that was "SAD AF" was me for paying $18 for an 8oz DIPA and a Kolsh! I see others seem to like the place but for now - it's on ice for us... read more

Dssolvr is the PLACE to be any day of the week/weekend. I can't recommend this place enough. The staff are wonderful and the beer is even better! read more

Amazing beer, great service, & stellar vibes. Lots of different options, new beers on tap every week, and they even offer non-alcoholic options. Kids & dogs are welcome too. What's not to love! read more

Nice bartenders. Cool space, very industrial chic. They play metal on their playlists so have to respect that. Definitely adds to the growing Durham craft beer scene. read more