Had a quick couple beverages at Clouds Brewing. I'd call it a cool, bright sports bar with a lot of…read moreTVs to catch games, some arcade-type games and what I'd call pub grub. The service was friendly on a somewhat slower mid-afternoon. The mushroom appetizers were amazingly good: made fresh in the kitchen, you could tell. I'd put this on the list if you're looking to catch some sports on TV with your friends - a good spot.

We popped in for a drink while strolling the Brightleaf area. The staff were attentive and…read morefriendly, the place was super clean with a cool vibe. There are some arcade games and TVs. We didn't try the food today but I'm hoping to update this soon when we go back.

If you're looking for Indian food done in a new way on more of a fast food level this place is…read moreperfect! I had their chicken naan-sandwich It was so good that I came back three more times for the exact same thing. Their service was fast and they have a way where if you go online ahead of time, you can put your order in for pick up! They have lots of outdoor and indoor seating perfect area for the summer time. They have a large backyard that spends W. Main St. in the grass with mini picnic tables, a family friendly vibe or just friendly vibes overall they have televisions inside And I cruise by it more often than not but an AMAZING BAR with Happy hour lunch specials!

I've been a long time patron of Bull McCabes. I appreciate the willingness to explore new menus and…read moreofferings. The new kitchen set up is a big time miss. While the food is flavorful, it's a cumbersome process AND the food itself misses the mark for what the venue offers. Kitchen needs to be in house, not a separate entity, if not for anything else other than accountability. If I have an issue with my food and I'm sitting at the bar, the bar tender can't truly address my concern. Additionally, the menu is significantly overpriced for what they offer... Great place still, but I hope management/ owners learn from this experiment.

The food was delicious! I had the zagorakis a lamb burger so good! The cheese curds fabulous…read moreespecially the pepper jelly and ranch! The kloop was good with the house smoked pastrami! Will totally be back The service was great and I love that it is connected to the beer study and there is a bar in back as well! More na options would be nice. The vibe is also good it is a soccer sports bar which is a nice change from everything being American football.

The Boot Room is the adjoining restaurant to Beer Study Durham so it's a great spot if you're…read morelooking for a casual spot to hang out with friends! While the majority of their menu consists of sandwiches and burgers, my most go-to and recommendation is their Cobb salad which is hearty and delicious! I also often order their tots and love the sauces they come with.

If you're looking for a dive bar to watch a game and mix it up with some locals Bralie's is a great…read morespot with solid food. Food: wings great assortment of sauce options available and the wings are good sized and reasonably priced. Pretzel is awesome. Service: staff is friendly but can be slow to get around to tables (they are simultaneously running the bar though so they get a pass) Ambiance: outside the place lacks curb appeal but inside it's a wide open bar with plenty of seating, TVs, dart boards. It's exactly what you would want from a dive bar. We went on a night where they had a local band and had a blast. This has quickly become one of our go to hang out spots.

The food was delicious, music lively and enjoyable. Wait staff were great and very helpful.read more

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!

Great small bites. I recommend you trying the Elote dip it was AMAZING and perfect for sharing with…read moretwo or more friends! They have great drink specials for different days of the week! Very speedy service all of their bartenders are very sweet and will fix whatever drink to your liking The vibes are disco balls on the ceiling very open very Miami Beach vibes they have an indoor and an outdoor seating area not only that they have fireplaces. If you get a little too far from their heated porch area! The vibes just don't stop. They have an aesthetic fireplace in side as well as a fake tree in the middle beautiful for taking pictures Their bathrooms are adorable, but you might have to wait a little bit on a busy day. But this is the same problem with every bar. Very glad that they have more than one bathroom.

Okay, so wow. Durham has upped its game in terms of its social scene. We got to the VH at like 9?…read more9:30? on a Friday night and the line to get in was down at least one flight of stairs to the second floor. It did move fast for us so we were able to get in about 10 minutes later or so. It was latin night so the music was tailored to that so I won't comment on what that was like. The outdoor patio was wonderful. Not too loud. Some good seating options. You can access the bar from out there too. Took awhile to get to order while waiting in line. I had something purple... french 75? It was just okay. Jell-o shots were made with MEZCAL that night which my group found sooo gross. So beware. Overall I see the hype. But when we left around 10:30 or so the line was down the stairs, out the door, and down the block. I don't know if it was worth THAT.

I love this place for consistently tasty food and a warm, inviting atmosphere. Every visit feels…read morerelaxed and welcoming, and the service is always on point. It's one of those spots where you can walk in anytime and know you're going to have a good experience. If you're looking for recommendations, the wings are a must‑try, and pairing them with a Bloody Mary never disappoints.

So I asked yelp to recommend a place for a birthday dinner. This was the first on the list. So…read moresince I couldn't get a reservation on my birthday to the place I originally wanted to go, we decided to come here. There is plenty of parking on the backside of the building, paid parking out front, and be careful not to park in the apartment spaces on the side...they sounded pretty serious about towing. I had made a reservation but it was probably unnecessary as it was pretty empty when we arrived (it was about 5pm on a Saturday.) The waitress brought a bottle of water to the table and took our drink order. And I know that this place is literally call it's a Southern thing but can I mention how much I dislike drinking out of mason jars? I ordered the chicken n biscuits, my husband got the country hamburger steak plate, my BiL got wings, and my SiL got the crabcakes. We also orders charred jalapeno & sweet corn hushpuppies and frickles as an appetizer. I was VERY excited about my food. Y'all...the only thing that impressed me were the Frickles. Everything else was distinctly underwhelming. I also ordered Blackberry Betta Have My Money which was not that great. My SiL ordered a espresso martini that they said didn't come from a mix but she said it tasted like it was. The bathrooms were very clean. The decor and the vibe were great. Cute even. I really enjoyed that part of it. After dropping off our food, we never saw our waitress again unless we flagged her down for drink refills. It was especially frustrating since there was automatic gratuity added. And since the place wasn't that busy, it felt like she didn't feel the need to earn her automatic tip. Overall I was disappointed in my birthday dinner. I won't be coming back here.

Pulled up for some craft brews and left impressed. Solid lineup of beers--something for everyone…read morewhether you're into light, crisp pours or something with a little more backbone. No gimmicks, just good beer done right. Food held its own too. The wings came out crispy (as they should be--no soggy situations here), and the fries were hot, fresh, and exactly what you want on the side of a cold pint. What really makes the place though is the vibe--friendly, easygoing service that feels like they actually want you there. The kind of spot you could casually become a regular without even trying. Nothing over the top, just consistently good across the board.

Really enjoy this brewery - I always find something delicious to drink! I especially like their…read moresours. And the staff are always great about letting you taste beers before committing to one. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating. You order drinks and food at the bar and they give you a number and bring the food out to you. Food is good, but I'll admit I kinda miss their original menu. We've also enjoyed evenings here with some live music outside. They list their events online.