Never knew this spot existed, but recently tried it out with friends. What a super cool spot! It's located right in a parking garage over in West Village - a real neighborhood bar feel. There is street parking around, but they also provide a code to access the parking garage if you're going there for drinks. Small interior, with a few bar seats, then some tables at the back. The clutch seats seem to be by the windows in the back, where you get amazing people-watching for this area of Durham. Super chill atmosphere. Not a lot of cider on tap, but they had some on tap and some in bottles/cans. Nice beer selection, and some good looking wine as well. It's also a bottle shop, where you can pick up some nice ciders, wines, and beers to take home with you. Super nice staff, great atmosphere, and I'll definitely be back. Great spot! read more

I had no idea that Ramblers was located here and since 2015. My husband and I stopped in to grab a beer and had a fun time. There are 10 beers on tap, they also have a small selection of cider, wine and sake. If something in the cooler interests you, you will have to take it to go since it's not for on-site consumption. The space is really small and so is the selection to take home but I found a 4-pack that would do. read more

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Super fun local bar. Come, have a beer, wine and hangout. Great for the afternoon remote workers to grab a beer while you finish out your work day. read more

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Durham's newest bottle shop, Ramblers, competes with long standing Sam's Quick Shop as well as a newer establishment Beer Durham, but Ramblers has a long way to go to become more than a neighborhood go to shop. Located on the corner of the the parking garage of Village West, Ramblers is a small, but open space, with lots of natural lighting. A couple bar seats surround a small bar with six tap handles. Along the walls of the bottle shop you'll find eight metal shelving units filled with a good selection of bottles. The shop also includes a small cooler with bottles and cases to go (everything from Coors Light to local bevies and a few in between. The bottle shop lacks prices on all bottles currently and beers are served in insurance labeled wine glasses. You might have the lights turned off on you during the afternoon, not a problem with all the natural lighting, but I definitely got the feel that they are looking to save money whenever possible. Overall, Ramblers feels like a neighborhood bottle shop, geared at residents living directly downtown, but not fancy enough or with a competitive enough selection to draw in tourists or regulars of other competing shops in the area. read more

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Ramblers is right across the street from my apartment - I love the location. The owners always have a a varied selection on tap. They have only six taps but it's clear a lot of effort goes into selecting what beers to have on in order to keep it balanced. The beers are always great quality beers (example - today they have Burial and Mikkeller on two of the taps) and there's always something I want to drink. They also have cans and bottles of beer and wine bottles. The wine is very good - the owners clearly know a lot about both beer and wine. The space is clean and large enough that you never feel overcrowded. The layout works very well. It's also attractive inside with a nice wooden bar, brick walls, many huge windows, and beautiful plants. There are often food trucks around but if there aren't, Ramblers is located in a great location to order delivery or bring takeout from one of the many delicious restaurants in downtown Durham. The staff are always very pleasant - they'll talk to you if you want or they leave you alone when you're busy. I definitely recommend this bottle shop to anyone in Durham. read more

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And now, a great place is even better! Ramblers has added wine by the glass. They are also seeing bottled wine, sake, hard cider. I've been loving the friendly, relaxed atmosphere of this place since it opened. They really know about beer, and since they use really small kegs (sixtills?) for the taps, there is always something new to drink. Also many bottled beer that Are not offered in the grocery stores. And now the option of dropping in for a glass of wine really me love Ramblers even more. Being located in The Warehouse District of Durham, among apartments and offices may make it a bit tough for people driving in. But for anyone who finds themselves in that district, or Brightleaf Square, check it out. And for those who live in the area - wow! We have a real neighborhood hangout and a great place to get hydrated. read more

Great place to hang out! Every time I've walked into Ramblers the owner, Justin, has been working. He's great at what he does and is extremely knowledgable about beers. You can tell he's excited about his new business and it's great to see another locally owned, independent business start up. I like this place because it's low key, laid back, and they carry some great beers. Not to mention its pet friendly! There are 6 rotating beers on draft, a cooler, and racks of different beers to choose from. If you walk in, check out the upcoming events on the chalkboard. Usually they have several breweries lined up to do tastings. There's also food trucks there most days. Been there 5 or 6 times since they've opened and each time has been great. I highly recommend making a visit. read more

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Ramblers is a very chill wine and beer bar. They have a lot of options for wine and beer and the prices are really good. I really like the ambiance. You can either go with your date to get a couple of drinks or go with your friend group and sit at the couches. They also have some box games that you can play with your friends. I highly recommend Ramblers! read more

Neighborhood place in West Village. Super friendly staff and a good selection of beers and wine. Ten taps with a really good rotating selection of craft beers. Pretty chill place to try new beers and relax with friends. read more

Ramblers is a nice little spot to grab a pint or a 6-pack when you are in the area. It's not a large place, so there is a limited beer selection but it is quite well curated. It is a cozy spot, feels like a nice neighborhood bar where everyone knows your name. There is nothing special about Ramblers that will make you go out of your way to come here, but if you are in the area it is worth a stop in. They don't allow you to drink bottles that you purchase there inside the shop, which is unlike other bottle shops such as Sam's Quik Shop and Bottle 501. Not a big fan of that. But there is a small handful of taps you can enjoy there. read more

Super nice folks and great beer selection. They have ten rotating taps with a mix of NC and national crafts. They also run can specials and offer some nice wine varietals by the glass. Plenty of reasonably priced craft beer and good wines to take home too. read more

Ramblers is a great place to just go and enjoy a good beer. Small neighborhood feel, but excellent curation of draft beers. You pay a dollerr or so extra, but it's worth it for the quality. The staff is excellent, and very nice. There's always someone there if you want to meet some one new, and usually plenty of open tables if you're going to be hanging out solo. The hidden location makes you feel like you've found a real gem in downtown Durham. read more

I stopped into Ramblers this weekend for a pop up barre class and was pleasantly surprised. My first thought was, "Another Durham bottleshop?", but as always I was won over by friendly bartenders and a good selection. Ramblers is located in trendy West Village and I tried to park in the parking garage next door but it wasn't open so I did have to park in the lot with West End Winebar. The selection is smaller than at other bottleshops but they had some things I haven't been able to find at other places. They are dog friendly and the owner said they are going to start trying to do more dog events. There are darts to play and also COLORING BOOKS at the bar. They also have six beers on draft that all looked appealing. I look forward to going back to color and drink beer at the bar with my dog! read more

Parking may be tight and the space small, but you'll find a welcoming environment, friendly staff and well curated selection of beers that come together to make Ramblers a well loved neighbourhood bar/bottle shop! Whether you're looking for a refreshing sour and good conversation or a hip IPA to go, you'll find it here; small doesn't mean limited selection when it's done right, and the staff make sure there's variety to be had to suit many budgets and palates. Dogs are also welcome, so bring your furry friends to take in the casual, enjoyable atmosphere and maybe make some new people friends while you're there! read more

Easy-going proprietor Justin is welcoming, innkeeper style, to road-weary travelers and beer-o-philes alike, he will special order or merely drop knowledge bombs on everything craft. I strongly recommend dropping by for a pint. read more

Great place with friendly staff and friendly, knowledgeable owner. Bottled and canned beers, and select beers on tap. There are separate men's and women's bathrooms. Dogs and kids are welcome. About 3 of the four walls are windows, which really makes the place feel open and connected to the environment. Looking forward to buying beer from here for a long time! read more

Nice staff, good selection. But it was EMPTY on a Saturday afternoon. I would have expected more customers and a better atmosphere. Maybe it's the location! read more

Ramblers is owned by a polite and charming couple who present one of the most thoughtful collections of beer in the Durham area. Each visit is a learning experience and the setting invites exploration. Located in the heart of downtown Durham, Ramblers attracts a diverse, fun, and energizing clientele. read more

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Rambler's is the coolest bar in Durham. Its the place to go if you want your beer in a wine glass and need a place to think or socialize. Very low key and local. read more

Fantastic neighbourhood spot. Owners are very knowledgable and friendly. Great tap selections and lines are always super clean. One of the best spots in town for a draft beer or carry out. read more

Great place to hang out for interesting beer and to meet diverse friendly people from the local community, pet and family friendly. They carry wine and cider too and there is often a food truck outside. A favorite hangout. read more

FYI, some nice options for gluten-free and gluten-reduced beer. Love the Stone IPA that's gluten-reduced: so hoppy, and delicious! Super cool, friendly, knowledgeable couple running the joint. Glad to have them in the neighborhood, as it's a relaxed space, and convenient for bottles to go. Wish it stayed open a little later because I'm a night owl and would likely sit in and drink with them more after 10p, but I totally understand the energy shifts more toward Main St downtown later at night. Sam's is more of a grocery/supplier of beers of every imaginable kind; Rambler's is more of a sit-in and drink AND/OR to-go spot. Convenient to have the combo. Worth stopping in for a chill time. Best of luck~ read more

Ramblers is a family owned bottle shop and bar with a huge, excellent selection of beers. The space is a little smaller than some, so they tend to stock the best of what each brewery has to offer. If they happen to be missing something specific you are looking for, which is unlikely, they are more than happy to order it. The staff has always been extremely knowledgeable and friendly, be it one of the owners (who are working 99% of the time) or one of the few other bartenders they have helping out around the shop. There are six taps that are in constant rotation, as well as a list of which kegs are coming up when a tap kicks. Plus, they allow you to buy any singles or six packs and drink it there at no extra charge (of course, you don't have to drink the whole six pack while you are there). Ramblers definitely has that neighborhood bar vibe. All of the patrons have always been very friendly and social, almost like it's straight out of Cheers. If you aren't in the mood to socialize with strangers, there are plenty of tables to work on your laptop or sit with a few friends. Also, they just hung up a couple of dartboards! It's the perfect place to hang out with friends after work to grab a beer or three. A must for all fans of craft beer!! read more

Ramblers has a great beer and wine selection and the owners are very cool. The taps rotate frequently and Justin keeps the lines cleaned on a regular basis, so you can be assured that you're enjoying the beer the way it's meant to be enjoyed. read more

Lots of great reviews but not my experience. Four of us went and decided we'll never go back. Tiny and if you sit at a table, you have no privacy (we had the woman at the table next to us butt into our conversation with her opinion several times--and she wasn't drunk). If you have a designated driver or someone who doesn't drink, there really aren't any options for them. They say they have sodas but they don't keep them in the cooler so they're warm. The bartender seemed clueless as to options other than beer and didn't really make an effort. Even our beer drinking friends weren't impressed by the selection. Lots of better places in Durham to go to hoist a beer or two.... read more

I love Ramblers. It's cool, laid back, friendly and a fun, relaxing place to go. The owners are very knowledgeable and always make you feel welcome as soon as you go through the door. It's in a perfect location too. It's not a sports bar - it's a more unique place! Highly recommend that you come by to see it. You'll love it too. read more