Loved our first visit today! This place is the real deal as pubs go -- dark wood, big bar, comfortable ambience, GREAT bartender. We had killer gin spritz drinks and tried some nachos (ok, need more cheese) and mozzarella sticks (great homemade sauce). I was very comfortable here and want to go back to try the fish & chips. Bonus: FABULOUS bartender. Didn't get her name but it was the woman with the blue ponytail. Fun, interested in service, great conversationalist. This is really everything a neighborhood pub should be. Can't wait to go back. read more

Fish & chips was decent though portion size on the small side for the cost. The horrible is they add a surcharge to pay with card but not cash. So fish & chips with a single Blue Moon cost me $30 for lunch. Ridiculous! Service was decent, possibly short staffed. read more

I'm trying to find places a bike ride from my new house. I've been here several times, but this was a true dip in the road. If I wasn't wanting to make this a regular place, I'd have asked them to remake it. Ordered a Rueben that comes with house made chips. The bread on both sides of the sandwich was burned black. Still kinda edible, but I'd have been embraced to serve it with a smiling face. And the chips were cold. It's still a neighborhood place, full of chatting folks on a Sunday night. There are TVs with games on and closed captioning, but no one's really paying attention - it's baseball. Still gonna keep trying. I've had so much food that was fresh and tasty that I'm not gonna hold one bad meal against them forever. But it's not too good. Making my way through it. Sigh. read more

West 94th St Pub - Fish and chips and a martini (Wednesday drink special) - Pubs Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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I love the feel of this bar... its welcoming and warm and prices are very reasonable. My biggest con is that the food is hit or miss, I enjoy their buffalo chicken wrap, but the rest of the menu has let me or my wife down a few times (salads especially), also, the sides seem to be a little small in portion. The wings look great but I keep choosing the wrap. Bartenders have always been quick and friendly, I keep coming back because I feel like everyone there knows each other and I almost feel like a regular, even though I'm not. read more

The Pub is one of those places that if you're not a regular now - you never will be. Very tightly knit group of regulars and bartenders that only talk to each other. Service is coridal but the vibe is they aren't looking for anymore regulars.. Food is very hit or miss. read more

As always 94th St Pub didn't disappoint. July's updates to the menu are on point. I had the honey sriracha chicken salad and it was delicious. Service never fails and the hometown feel is always on point. read more

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This place has been around forever, and it's a hidden gem! I visited for lunch recently. I sat in a cozy booth and just wanted to hang out all day. They had drink specials, food specials, and the friendliest server I've had in the past ten years! My dining companion and I shared the nachos with guacamole (made to order, we learned!) and the chicken tenders (which were very big and tasted freshly made in-house, no frozen stuff here!). The food was excellent. Definitely pub grub, which is one of my favorite cuisines but also worth noting there aren't a ton of healthy options. I will definitely be back! read more

I've been here twice. The first time I sat at the bar, I had a burger and it was really good. The second time we had an appetizer of the potato skins. They weren't that good. I would go back for a burger. The place is quaint and friendly. One of those places that are a diamond in the rough. Definitely be back. read more

This place has changed drastically over the past month and not for the better. This used to be one of my favorite places to eat. The Reuben was delicious and the burgers were good. I was there in December and everything was good. Yesterday, Saturday 18,2025, I took my dad there for lunch are it was a colossal disappointment. My dad ordered the Reuben with fries and a soda I ordered the cheeseburger with fries and water. The Reuben was really dry and had very little meat. My cheeseburger was freezer burnt and the cheese was melting off the patty, not in a good way, and the fries taste stale. The bill total was $40.76. They have added surcharges for new year. $1 for each sandwich and $3 for some unknown reason. Nowhere is it posted about the new surcharges. Restaurants that have surcharges should inform the customers before ordering. I will not be returning to the Pub. read more

This establishment is adequate in some ways, but that's ruined by at least one server who evidently hates people (and should probably be in another line of work). It's principally a venue for Hope Valley day drinkers on their last legs. Trivia Night is ridiculous, as many patrons look up the answers on their phones. That's right -- they cheat. With impunity. And nobody does anything about it. Food is very standard low-end bar food. The usual stuff. Presumably tolerable if you're drunk. (In case you can't tell, I have made my last visit there.) read more

It's been quite a while since I've been here after we didn't have a good experience last time. Tonight on a whim we decided to give it another try as it had been several years. I'm happy to say this time overall it was great! There was one person who did everything except cook the food. He tended bar, took food orders from those sitting at tables, and brought the food out, as well a checking on everyone periodically. He did this all seamlessly and with a cheerful attitude. He was amazing! My spouse got a salad and the housemade chips. She really liked the the salad dressing and loved the chips. They were light, crispy, and not greasy. I had the Reuben and it was excellent! The corned beef was so good and slices were not thin, which made me happy. I found out they make it in house and it showed. I could even taste a hint of juniper in it. Definitely want to have it again and look forward to the corned beef and cabbage on St Paddy's Day! This is definitely a Cheers kind of place where everyone knows everyone and very small like the original in Boston is with only about ten tables. They have outdoor seating that has a heavy duty clear cover during cold weather to enclose it from the elements. That's where smoking is allowed and because it's right by the entrance every time the door is opened it comes in. That would be my only complaint and as someone with a lung disease it becomes taxing after a while breathing it in. That was something I forgot about, so we might have to wait till warmer weather when the outside covering is gone since it traps the smoke that gets sucked inside. If they could somehow resolve this issue I'd happily give them five stars! read more

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Good food good service decently priced what more do you want also no need to get all dressed up

We recently ordered takeout on a weekday evening. It was easy to order online, and they texted us to let us know the order was received and then again when it was ready. The order took about 30 minutes to prepare, and curbside pickup was super fast and easy. We called when we arrived and a staff member came out to our car to deliver our food with her mask on. Food was yummy! I had a Buffalo (mild) chicken wrap with french fries. It was a really good portion. We also ordered fried onion strings and jalapeños. Our order only seemed to have a few tiny jalapeños in it (not sure if that's standard), but the onion strings were really tasty. Their ranch dressing is awesome and I enjoyed it both on my sandwich and with the onion strings. Hoping we can visit in person in the near future when we are comfortable dining out again! We enjoyed their music trivia during pre-covid times and would love to stop in soon. read more

This is a great dive and neighborhood bar. Everyone was friendly and bartender was awesome. Also they are open late during the week day. Highly recommend. read more

West 94th St Pub - Gin and tonic - Pubs Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

This is a downright neighborhood bar, period! Nothing fancy, food is ok, but friendly service and a friendly crowd.

This pub and eatery was here 26 years ago when we moved to Durham and has been a mainstay in the Woodcroft Shopping Center. They had outdoor seating before COVID but may have added more. Food is basic pub fare of sandwiches, burgers, wings, etc. with some daily specials. I did enjoy the bowl of Brunswick stew that I got but was disappointed in the meager quantity of sweet potato tots that I got as a side. My wife also enjoyed her fish and chips. We sat outside and were next to some regulars who knew the waitress and chatted with her. All in all, a solid if not spectacular dining option. If I recall, the interior is deep and can feel crowded/cramps. Props also for hosting occasional charity events like St. Baldrick's Day fundraisers. read more

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As a first-timer, I walked in for a drink recently on crowded night. Grabbed a seat at the end of the bar and waited for a bartender to serve me. No one appeared, so after 5 to 7 minutes I left. End of story. Have a nice day. read more

Loud, super cramped place with absolutely no mask wearing, lots of cigarette smoke and dirty bathrooms. This is a hard pass for me. I think I would've passed on this place before covid too. Wasn't fun going to the bathroom and stepping in the puddle of pee around the toilet. So gross. And the heavy cloud of cigarette smoke that rushes in when people open the door or the patio area that's engulfed in smoke. Yuck! No thanks. read more

Never had such bad coleslaw. The burger was fair. A side of onion and jalapenos was not cooked long enough and was a very small order. I hope they can come back to the old ways. read more

This spot is a fun locals place. Bartenders are great and fast. The regulars are inviting and fun to chat with. I haven't tried the food yet. read more

Thought we would check out a local place for lunch. Fast, friendly service. We all enjoyed our food. We got the hot ham and cheese, pub burger and chicken tenders. We will be back! read more

this is one of hte best local pubs you can find. They change their specials every week, so things are always new and interesting. I really love their live music and game nights. read more

We ate here for dinner, and put two burgers and a miller light ended up costing $37. The service was a little slow. The food was fine. But the waiter did not alert us to the $2 up charge for celery and carrots instead of fries, or the $3.50 up charge for the side salad Instead of fries. I was very dissappointed with the lack of communication and won't be wasting my money here again. read more

A strip center bar with character? Yep. It's not quite a dive bar, but it's close. Every time I go there, it seems there are a couple of old guys at one end of the bar who appear to be on the edge of fossilizing in their seats. Sometimes there's this vibe that you're the only one who doesn't know everybody else, but it's certainly not unfriendly. The food is much better than you would expect, especially the great wings. But it's mostly about the beer. The selection isn't huge, but everyone should be able to find some acceptable suds. I have had a problem a couple of times, though, with the draft beer not being as cold as I would like. The bartenders are upbeat and attentive. There's greenery and strand lights around the bar overhang, so it's like eternal Christmas. They also seem to be busy no matter the time of day. Occasionally you run across some clientele who are a whisper away from sketchy, but that's all part of the fun. For an interesting contrast, do a pub crawl with this place and City Beverage across the street. read more

Holla! 50 cent wings on Thursdays! They did a good job putting out mailers. I've seen the signs for wednesday pub quiz night, when I've driven by but hadn't had a chance to check it out. Really it's a place to go if you happen to live in the area. It looks like it's been around for a while and there's a vibe that it's a neighborhood thing (Yes Christina, I thought about the Cheer's atmosphere too). There's a decent selection at the bar and they have a few things on tap. Thursday's seasonal was sweet Josie brown ale, not bad for supporting a local brew. Small booths along the back wall. A restroom not so clearly labeled in the very back (uh, the door that doesn't look like it goes right into the kitchen). There's plenty of patio seating too, and it spills out into the parking lot. If you haven't been there before you actually approach the left side and there's a door into the bar... they patio tables are kind of arranged so you can't walk through the patio section to get in (you can, it's just a lot of navigating). read more

West 94th St Pub - old school feel, even the booth seats are decorated in golf patterns - Pubs Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

This used to be my favorite place to get peel and eat shrimp and a delicious burger. I understand sometimes a place is busy, but when only the men are working they don't even acknowledge that you walked in and that they will "be right with you." I waited for 15 minutes and no one said anything. The bartender was talking and drinking but not checking to see if anyone wanted to get a drink on the outskirts of the busy bar. read more

Fun little neighborhood place with a reasonable pub menu, interesting beer selection and an authentic pub feel. You can tell the place has lots of regulars, but as newcomers, we were made to feel welcome. My advice is stick to the sandwiches or burgers when ordering food. They do better with something simple and made to order than with specials or full meals. Wednesday night is Trivia Night, which has loads of regulars competing for cash and prizes. DH and I ended up scoring in the middle of the pack. So we will be back to improve our score! read more

My wife and I decided on a quick trip to the Pub for dinner (I 'accidentally' forgot to take something out of the freezer this morning, so we had nothing for supper (poor baby)), so to the Pub we went with every intention of having a sandwich and (of course) a 1554 (great beer!). The special tonight was pork chops with mashed potatoes and green beans and we decided to try those instead...WOW! Wonderful flavor and incredible portions had us rolling out the door to head home. read more

Best Drink "Smurf Cum" this Drink drips with colors you can barely keep it all in your mouth and just 1 leaves you satisfied read more

West 94th St Pub - Best Drink "Smurf Cum" this Drink drips with colors you can barely keep it all in your mouth and just 1 leaves you satisfied - Pubs Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

Thursday night a friend and I went here for a late dinner. I anticipate making this a regular spot as I will be moving in 2 weeks super close to this bar! There were a lot of people out as there was NFL football but most were more interested in the NC state football game! We grabbed a seat at a high top table. I forget our servers name but she was busting her butt as she seemed to be the only server working! She was great. Both of us were very happy with our food. The shrimp po' boy I had was absolutely wonderful! My friend loved his sandwich as well! Huge shout out to our server, amazing food and a great atmosphere that I will frequent more regularly in a couple of weeks! read more

I was in the mood for some wings and thought I give this place a try. I ordered the grilled wings and was sadly disappointed. The wings are advertised as "jumbo" but the wings that I received were the size of my pinky finger. The only good thing from my order was the carrot sticks and celery. It was not worth the 13.00 I spent for them. read more

Definitely a friendly little dive bar right in our backyard! I was expecting bar food but ended up with a really good Turkey and Avocado wrap. Stacy had the sandwich version of the same thing I order...as she is known to do. Me: "Yes, I'll have the turkey and avocado wrap" Stacy: "Yes, I'll have the turkey and avocado wrap....oh, but make it a sandwich." Because she wants to be different. That being said, I am very happy that I found a bar with healthy food and a friendly wait staff! Here is a picture of my abs...from space. [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] Stay healthy my friends read more

West 94th St. Pub is a friendly little dive bar with a stellar beer selection. On tap are several rotating seasonals, which include this wintertime: Celebration Ale, 2 Below, Sam Adams Winter Lager, and Blue Moon Winter Abbey Ale. Their base drafts are Miller Lite, Yuengling, Guinness, Red Oak, and Stella Artois, and they generally have one from Big Boss as well. This place is cozy when it's not packed, and ultra-airtight super-cozy when it is. Doesn't matter if you get squashed because, since the smoking ban passed, this place has utterly transformed into something not only tolerable, but also a fun, chill place to hang. Shaped like a long hallway, there are several small high-tops upon entry, booths lining the left-hand wall, and a nice, long bar with plenty of stools. I'd add hooks for purse-hanging under the bar myself. The ample, covered outdoor patio is heated in winter. Parking is in the Woodcroft Shopping Center lot, so it's not a problem at all. Look for the sign that says "PUB". Haha, yes, that's all it says. Super-friendly regulars, most of whom will already be cheerily drunk by the time you roll up and many of whom cannot wait to have a sports- or pop culture-related conversation with you, which I am more than happy to oblige. Drunken smalltalk with semi-strangers is the best! Standard pub fare, but I heard brunch isn't bad. Generally speaking, I'm just here for the beer, because their drink specials are more than generous. Find them on facebook for regular updates. read more

My boyfriend and I came here one night looking for dinner and beer. We came on a Wednesday night, which happens to be trivia night which is cool if you're into that, and we sat outside on the front patio with our two dogs (major points for dog-friendly patio!). Firstly, for a pub, the beer choices were pretty sad. Secondly, there was only one server working the full front patio and kinda full inside. It took us a while to even get noticed so by the time the server got to us, we went ahead and ordered our meal (French dip sandwich and Reuben). Our server was not very friendly at first, but we gave her the benefit of the doubt since she was obviously stressed and stretched way too thin. When our food came out (which was pretty quick), in our server's rush, the au jus for my French dip had sloshed out of the cup and all over the fries and sandwich, so both were pretty soggy. Other than that, the food was decent. By the end of the meal, we hadn't been checked in with once. No water refills, no second round of beers, nothing. The only time she came over was when she came and grabbed the open bottle of ketchup from our table (without asking if we were done with it or anything!) and took it to - I'm assuming - another customer's table. Again, it was pretty busy for one server so I'm not really blaming her but they definitely need to get another person in there to help out. Bottom line? We probably won't be back. There are better restaurants close by with way better beer selections that I much prefer going to. read more

Ok people, you can't look, smell and act like a dive bar, then charge me the same price as a regular bar!! I had a cocktail and an Guinness-Whiskey-Bailey's shoot (ya, I know the name, I'm just not going to write it here) and the bill was higher then I'd pay for that in D.C. or NYC!! Worse of all, the Guinness was poored only 1/3 (at most) up the glass....it should be 3/4 a glass!!! And the cocktail was weak!!! We stuck to beer after that, the local NC beers are good, the waitress was sassy, and the sports were on, but best believe I'll drive a few miles further down the road for prices I'd want to pay! read more

I'm on the fence with this place. We were stuck overnight sort of close by. There were limited options and this sounded ok. So we went. He bartender seemed really friendly but also clearly overworked. It seemed he was handling every table - and all were occupied - plus the bar which was full. He was great and did his best to handle things quickly, but with that workload it just wasn't possible. We waited quite a long time for drinks and never were asked about refills which we definitely would have ordered. The food was ok - sweet potato fries were fantastic. The whole thing just seemed rushed and uncomfortable. Service was good considering, and food was alright, but I think management needs to consider hiring a few more people for their busy times, like today. read more

I finally stopped by this place after wanting to try their burgers after seeing them the first time I came in. I was hesitant because the service was horrible the last time but I gave it another try. The service wasn't any better, the server seems way over worked and overmatched for her job. I have to admit that the burger was delicious, however I ordered it medium well and I'm going to attach the picture of the order and the way the burger came out. The picture really doesn't do it justice because it was so red. I mentioned to my server that it was pretty rare, but she never took a look and never checked the order to see if she put it in incorrectly . But by that point I was so hungry I would have eaten my right arm. The beer was good! I once again got a feeling that there are a lot of regulars that come into that bar so they get much quicker service then a new person like myself. read more

West 94th St Pub - I ordered my burger medium well, and it came out looking like this. Much closer to rare than it was well. - Pubs Near Me - Durham, North Carolina

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Normally, I'd tell you to steer clear of anywhere that thinks a $4 Newcastle is a good special, but I've had some good times at the West 94th St. Pub...or as the sign above the store says and I like to call it, "Pub." Pub is one of those bars defined by its regulars during drinking hours, and the regulars don't mind sharing their bar at all. They'll pull in into conversations, show you how to get a busy bartender's attention, and pretend to be a Bears fan during a Monday Night Football game if it makes you feel any more comfortable. As a restaurant, Pub goes further than just regular bar fare. I had a meat loaf there one time that was pretty tasty, for example. Sometimes I even get the impression that they'd rather be an upscale restaurant than a bar that happens to serve food; an unfortunate wish for a place with "PUB" written above its entrance. In the end, though, I remember Pub as the first place where the bartender knew anything about hockey when I muttered something under my breath about the state of the Hurricanes. It's really a small thing but, in the time before the 'Canes first run to the finals, it was a rarity. So every now and again, because of that, I head into Pub for a $4 beer special. read more

Pleasant local pub with nice atmosphere and friendly clientele. Nice hand-breaded chicken tenders. Nice homemade mac & cheese. Good fish and chips (fresh cod not frozen) on days when fish is delivered (call). Good selection of draft beers; Woodchuck cider on draft. French onion soup (very salty and not so rich in beef flavor) should be avoided. read more

I can't say it was the best food in America. It wasn't bad. Quick meal for me. There was a funky smell inside of the establishment. Maybe it was the carpet. Typical bar, nothing extravagant. read more