Corpse Reviver Bar & Lounge

Such a great spot! (Please bring back the giant cookies)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We had a fabulous time after the Durham Distillery tour on Saturday. This bar is fabulous and has a great vibe with well crafted cocktails along with wine and beer.
Service was fabulous and very attentive to our large party!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Cocktails Corpse Reviver Classic Martini Negroni Bianco Front, Pink G T, Gourmet Deviled Eggs, Seasonal Whipped Goat Cheese, Spiced Nuts

Perfectly crafted cocktails and wonderful atmosphere. We had twelve in our party who did the distillery tour before, it was really amazing trying all of their wonderful Gin’s and Liqueur’s. Will definitely be back!

Drinks are brilliant. We had their pink gin, s’mores martini, Durham calling, and poinsettia. Their s’mores martini is creamy and not the best. Durham calling and poinsettia were both very refreshing. We went on a Friday and vibes were great.

Vegetarian options: Few food options with fewer veg / vegan ones.

Kid-friendliness: Not kid friendly

Wheelchair accessibility: Accessible by wheelchair

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

I was interested to check out this gin bar. Looked like a cool place. When I arrived I learned their gin is of a corn base. I have awful hangovers to corn based spirits (whisky/bourbon), and this includes corn-based gin. Love gin but can’t do gin with a corn base, it’s seriously awful for me. It seems the rage of American distillers is to distill gin from corn (why???) including Blue Coat, Empress, etc. and it out their house gin is from a corn base. They should indicate that. I asked for one of the signature cocktails but with another gin substituted but was told by the rude bartender that they couldn’t do that. Okay, none of my money for you! Overall a rude and obnoxious experience.

Atmosphere: 4

Service: 1

One of my favorite places to go in Durham!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

**Corpse Reviver: Durham's Best-Kept Secret**

Corpse Reviver Bar & Lounge is, without a doubt, Durham's most impressive, most popular best-kept secret. If you're a cocktail enthusiast seeking a secluded, high-end experience to impress out-of-town guests, a date, a cozy corner with a book or a romantic outing with your partner, look no further.

As the showcase for Durham Distillery's world-renowned gins, this intimate bar offers a truly unique experience. Each cocktail is a masterpiece, expertly crafted with the finest spirits off the hands of Durhams literal 'best in class' bartenders. The ambiance is sophisticated yet inviting, making it the perfect spot for a romantic evening or a night out with friends.

Whether you're a gin connoisseur or simply appreciate a well-made drink, Corpse Reviver is a must-visit. Trust me, you won't be disappointed. 11/10

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pink G T, Smore Martini

Casual watering hole attached to the distillery. Creative cocktails with a nice selection holiday-themed choices. The patio is nice, even on a cold night.

Try Grandma Hot Run Over by a Reindeer on a cold night!

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

At first I was worried about how dingy it would be. Walking down a sidewalk around the back of a distillery isn't the most luxurious! However, once we entered the space, we were met with a quality environment. We were seated quickly. The ambiance is so unique and lots of fun!! The cocktails were very enjoyable, especially if you are a gin lover. If not, there are still lots for you to choose from. It wasn't too busy for a Friday night. Would be good for groups of six or less. Felt very much like a cocktail lounge, less like a bar. :)

Atmosphere: 5

Service: 5

Been coming here for a few years and have never had a bad experience. The current menu (Aug 2024) is so fun and playful. I really feel like they're in a renaissance of their style and presentation. If you're a cocktail lover or just enjoy a laid-back underground vibe, this is your spot.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Some of the most interesting and delicious cocktails in Durham with a really cool atmosphere.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My experience here was a few months back, but my experience here still bothers me. A friend and I came here before traveling for the holidays as one last goodbye. The drinks were good (gin is my favorite spirit) and it was not super busy. However, before we were even near done with our drinks they kept pestering us if we wanted another. It became evident that they were trying to usher us out and seemed tense around us. But it didn’t seem like any of the other tables were being bothered at all. Genuinely had been looking forward to enjoying this spot since I heard about it when I moved to Durham. So it was a real disappointment to have my experience be so poor.

Solid first impressions that kept on delivering. Budding local vibes, flavors, and personalities with an atmosphere fitting couplings to small groups, engaged with great libations and conversations. From patrons to service, if you are true or new to gin, this is your joint, and these are your people! A true lounge with an outdoor patio option that is tucked out of sight, but right around the bend and close to all the action. Worth exploring and settling in for an atmosphere of local pride and products stirred and poured up right for the perfect night!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very cool and swanky atmosphere! The cocktails were exquisite! Josh was friendly and knowledgeable!!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great little cocktail bar below the Durham Distillery. Inventive cocktails with comfortable interior mixing classic cocktail bar vibes with some trendiness. Your mileage may vary but the quirkiness to me was a huge plus.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5