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Durkin's Liquor Bar

4.2 (345 reviews)
Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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Double Durkin burger
Onglee X.

We came to try to beat burger in Spokane. I love the interior decor, it was very cozy. We started with the calamari , which was the best calamari we've ever had. They were made with pacific squid, and there was plenty of them in the dish. We love the fresh dill and parsley. There was just enough sauce to flavor the calamari. The Calabrian chilis were a nice little kick to the dish. We both ordered the burger along side with our beers, an amber ale, cream ale and the hazelnut . The beers were delicious. The burgers were spectacular. The homemade pickles added a nice crunch to the burger, the patties were tender and meaty. The cheese was very creamy. Exactly what I wanted in a cheeseburger. The server was kind and accommodating to all our sauce requests. I have tried Durkins during restaurant week and the food was delicious, and I'm glad we got to try them again.

Braised Pork Belly and Brown Butter Gnocchi
J H.

The food for restaurant week is very good. The pork belly is cooked to perfection and nicely flavored. The brown butter gnocchi is excellent and nicely cooked. The broccolini is also very good and paired very well with fried garlic and lemon aioli. The burrata and tapenade is tasty. The menu chosen for the restaurant week is a good choice of things to try that are satisfying to the palate and getting to the 3rd course you will not be upset choosing the peanut butter pie, especially if you like peanut butter and chocolate. The tres leche cake is also good but kinda dry to most tres leche I have had but it's still good. The service here is prompt and accommodating. The restaurant is a low light setting so it might be easy to eat get full and fall asleep all in one setting. I highly recommend you give Durkins a try during this restaurant week.

Kat P.

In a town where restaurants close early, Durkin's stands out. This is the third restive tried on a Tuesday night, after two restaurants said their kitchens closed early. I tried some cider next door and they said Durkins is open later AND has the best burger in Spokane. I looked it up on yelp and sure enough, there are multiple reviews about the best burger in town. I walked over and was greeted by the bartender, who helped me get seated with water and put my burger order in. The whole area is dim lit but you can tell it's clean and next to the bar is open kitchen concept, so you can watch your drink made and the food cooked. Pretty cool. The famous burger cake, it's quite large, and immediately I knew I couldn't finish it but boy is it delicious. I can't claim it's the best in Spokane but I've had burgers all over the US and it's pretty good. Double patty, pickles, onions, some type of tzatziki/aioli situation, dense seasame bun, hot hot flavorful meat. It's really good. I'd come back again if I lived here. 10/10 would recommend, plus extra for actually being open.

Durkin burger with bacon...OMG
Esperanza M.

I had the pleasure of trying their Durkin Burger ( with bacon). This burger requires two hands. Are you up for the challenge? The meat is cooked to perfection, topped with a cheese that melts in your mouth with every bite. The pickles and onions have a light crunch with a tame dill sauce to compliment. The bacon adds a slight sweetness to balance out the more robust flavors. A side of carefully cut fries and their signature sauce on the side completes this delicacy. It's a little hassle keeping the burger together, but the journey your taste buds will take makes it worthwhile! Service is very keen on ensuring meals are taken swiftly and accurately. The ambiance is down to earth, and the view of the street is modest, yet just right. The price range is moderate, sitting comfortably at $20-$40. It's an overall nice place for an outing with friends or a self-care date. The verdict; my experience here was a 9.5/10 #burger #fries #food #critic

Steak tartare
Sergei D.

Tartar is great not excellent good atmosphere good service great atmosphere sandwich is awesome

Sitting at the bar watching the magic.
Tom D.

Just go. Don't even hesitate. This is the real Spokane bar/food experience. If you can get a seat near the food prep, do it. It reminds me of The Bear without the shouting. These guys are good. The f-n amazing burger may be the reason you go the first time, but I suspect the rest of the menu gets on your must-eat list.

Cauliflower cheddar soup
Jordan A.

first time at Durkin's per the recommendation of a friend. immediately loved the vibe inside. You could easily elevate your look or stay super casual and you wouldn't stand out either way. My friend told me about the cool bar in the basement but neither the server or other staff members told us about it so know that is there. my boyfriend got the steak which he said was an 8/10 (he's a TOUGH critic) but the portion size was too small. I got the cauliflower cheddar soup and it was delicious! The baguette it comes with was amazing.

Durkins double burger with added bacon and egg
Phil S.

Went here in a recommendation and the burger didn't disappoint! It was absolutely delicious, highly recommended.

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Some of the best drinks I've had ever! Bartender was very friendly and made me feel welcome. Definitely have the burger!!

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Fantastic ambiance, service and food. Highly recommend the fish sandwich. They have an excellent selection on the menu.

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All the food was fantastic. The burger was the universal winner. Great cocktails. Highly recommend for date night or with a group.

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I went here with friends tonight after a long and exhausting weekend. We needed to let loose and…read morejust relax and this was the perfect place to do so. We arrived around 5:30pm and left around 8. When we arrived we immediately felt warm and cozy. The vibes are absolutely immaculate! There are plants and cute decor everywhere and the lighting is really soothing. We were shown to a table in the back that was more private and it really felt like we had our own little garden that we were hanging out in. The server was very nice and friendly. Both she and the other server or bartender were friendly and attentive. We ordered a bunch of drinks throughout the night. I had two pinky promises because I don't drink and they were absolutely delicious. They have some great mocktail options to choose from! We also got the hummus board and the bites board and they were fantastic! The hummus board had two rotating hummus options - one was a normal hummus and the other was a beet hummus. The pita chips seemed freshly made and were AMAZING. I wish I could take a bag to go with me! The bites board was also amazing and had some delicious cheeses. We asked to have the meats replaced with other things to make it vegetarian and it was fantastic. They should add it as a menu item, we loved every bit of it! It didn't feel like it had substitutions at all. We loved every second of our time there and kept saying how we wished it was local to us. This place is an absolute gem and I hope it gets more traction because of how wonderful it is. If I ever visit Spokane again I will absolutely be back here!

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Went here on a recommendation prior to the movies on Thursday evening. The drinks were phenomenal…read moreand food was delicious! Started out with the pretzel sticks and beer cheese for an app. Had the espresso martini then decided to mix it up with the Muffin, What about you. Yum, yum. Decided to go light for dinner with the winter stew & caesar salad. Our friend had the shrimp & grits. (Nice little kick to it) Definitely will be back!

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