4.8
Superb
34 Reviews
620 Fernway Avenue, Durham
“Crank Arm is rad in a world that is full of bad. This place is so much more than a bar. The run club is huge, supportive, and chill; trivia welcomes all kinds of nerds; the Wednesday bike ride has grown exponentially; and Crank Arm is constantly supporting bike, walking, accessibility, and advocacy events across Durham. They’re genuinely dog-friendly, with treats and good judgment about keeping everyone safe and happy. There’s pinball, shuffleboard, cornhole, great music, excellent TVs, NA options, and—very importantly—chips. The Saturday early karaoke is also not to be missed. The staff, especially Adam, understand that bars can be third spaces and community spaces. They’re welcoming, responsive, and actually care about making people feel comfortable and included. Need to organize an event? Adam makes the whole process weirdly painless and pleasant. And can we talk about the bathrooms? Four clean, spacious, single-occupancy locking bathrooms. As an aging punk, I appreciate the nostalgia of gross bar bathrooms, but I am officially over it. Sure, occasionally someone gets grumpy because 30+ happy cyclists or runners inconvenience them for three seconds. But honestly: come join us instead. Great beer, great people, great community, and a place where you’re allowed to show up as a whole imperfect person. Crank Arm rules.”