Bars near Durham

“Absolutely fantastic old fashioned inn. We have booked rooms here for traveling performing artists and for wedding guests, both of whom we did not want to disappoint.Safety: Located in one of the safest communities in the country this complex has a full fire alarm and sprinkler systems. Fire and EMS services are full time professionals and only 3 minutes away.Food & drinks: Great food and beverage selection in either a formal dining room and the Tavern.“

“Great blend of bar and restaurant. Delicious food and good staff made everything a good experience. Depending on what time you go there will be a college aged Cronus but everyone is respectful. All in all great experience. Get the steak tip risotto and thank me later?“

“We enjoy hanging out. Yesterday we arrived in this delicious restaurant which we didn’t know before. We had a beautiful time there with high-qulity dishes and an experienced stuff and an impressive chef. We put this fine restaurant in our list and we shall surely go again very soon. We warmly recommend.“

“I get my food for take out but the inside is great place to it. The food is delicious I have gotten the wraps chicken, Adana and kofte and the lamb kebab dinner all great. Wish they were open more though. I’d stop in for lunch every time I’m in the area. Great people too very friendly. The waitress is prob the most beautiful person I have ever meet. No joke.“

“Got a turkey club sandwich. Was very good and fresh ingredients. Fries were thick cut. Pickle slice was large. Staff was very friendly, especially seeing we arrived 45 min. before closing (internet had the wrong hours). They didn't rush us, we only knew the time because we heard other patrons say it. This is at a golf course so has that vibe. The tavern is behind the main building, which is for functions. When you park, looking at the building, walk to the left and around back. Took us a minute to find it because out was dark.“

“Sawbelly burger, get it!! It's as good as any burger at Tuckaway. In fact it is a Tuckaway burger! Great brewery with delicious food. Not all beers are great but you can sample them and find something suitable. Beer flights are $13 and the pours are generous.I love the ambiance and the coziness of the booths against the wall.They often have live music which, most recently, was quite awful. Fortunately, the volume was low enough on the restaurant side to make it bearable.I love the service and, in summer, they have a huge outdoor seating area that is dog friendly.“

“I'll start by saying that it was an unusual night. The evening after a late-March snowstorm. Raining cats and dogs. And to top it all off, the power went out for a bit while we were there. The food at Dantes is fantastic. First rate family style Italian, plus a lot of it is scratch made. I think all of the pasta on their menu is available handmade -- at least most of it -- for a small upcharge. It's well worth it. Highly recommended. They claim to use imported Italian tomatoes in their marinara. What does that mean, exactly? I don't know, but it's tasty. The waitstaff is friendly and engaged and they genuinely seem to love their jobs. That's a big plus. They took really good care of us. The portions are pretty epic. Only the teenagers managed to finish their meals. The rest of us took healthy boxes home. The only drawback I could see was that the regulars were pretty loud and kind of rude. The people at the table next to ours were chatting at the top of their lungs and swearing like sailors. They weren't even drinking! Also, they had two children in their party. I'd highly recommend Dantes. If you have children in your party and you don't want them exposed to loud cursing, I'd suggest mentioning that to the hostess. There did seem to be quieter areas of the restaurant than where we were seated.“

“I read another review where the person said that everything on the menu has a special touch and I totally agree. Everything is so good here. I've gotten 2 different pizzas and the chicken cordon blue (all different visits) and it was all over the top good! I'm currently eating leftover chicken Broccoli Alfredo pizza from there and its the best pizza I've ever had. They have really tasty drinks too. 10/10 recommend!“

“Food, drinks, & service so consistently amazing, that I'd consider moving out this way just to have this be our "usual" Mexican restaurant, could we afford the move. It's. That. Good. !!!We've been here maybe half a dozen times in as many years. Every time we're just blown away. The margaritas are refreshing & so flavorful (try the habanero margarita with cilantro - you're welcome ?). We tried the salsa flight this last time, no idea why we've never done that before but they were all SO FLAVORFUL, & we love their thick, salty chips. ?This last time I got a tofu taco, a masa fried shrimp taco, & a pescado taco (fried). The flavor combinations were incredible...!!! So unique, perfectly balanced, unlike anything I've ever had before, in the best possible way. [$6 each for such incredible tacos is ? worth it, IMHO. Totally competitive pricing. Regularly pay $5 per taco elsewhere & they're nowhere near as good, so $6 per taco here is perfectly reasonable.]Service has always been super friendly & fast. They're always up to giving recommendations & we're never disappointed!Really my only complaint is how tight the tables are. I know it's an old Friendly's but we really feel quite squished in the booths, even with our small children with us. Would be quite uncomfortable with two adult couples in one booth. This is nit-picky though, obviously it would be a huge undertaking & a massive expense to shut down & renovate, & really, the food is so gosh-darn good that I really don't care, it's not like it's gonna keep us from going back.Their chef was nominated for a James Beard award - I believe it! ?Cannot recommend highly enough! ?“

“Found this little brewery walking around downtown Portsmouth on a rainy day. We had popped into several boutiques to kill time and stay dry, so it was nice to stumble upon a nice watering hole to change things up!My boyfriend and I both got a flight and between the two of us we tried most of the beer on tap. Reasonably priced (I think $12 for 4 beer samples). They had a little of everything and all had a good flavor, there wasn't one that we didn't like. My boyfriend's favorite was the New England Gangsta (IPA) and mine was a sour... I'm the worst and forgot the name but it was a very mild and enjoyable sour that didn't leave you smacking your lips.We didn't try the food, but it all looked good from what was coming out around us. They have a "dog" side of the menu and a "cow" side... I feel like I'd be team hot "dog" if I did get food as those were best looking of all the food coming out!It was a cozy little place with some bar, table and cozy couch/chair seating. Small and intimate. The lady working was super nice and friendly, and checked on us enough but not to the point of annoyance. Loved the service and atmosphere a lot. If I was a local I would definitely frequent this watering hole! So if you are local, not sure what you're doing still reading this review... get your butt off the couch and go quench your thirst here!“

“Great atmosphere but more importantly excellent food. We ordered some wings, the beet salad, and a pizza. All basic items but nicely prepared. The wings were cooked perfectly with a nice char and house-made sauces. The salad was perfect and the pizza was the best I've had in some time. The cocktails were ample as well. We'll be back.“

“Excellent venue for small intimate music concerts. The venue is divided into two floors allowing to separate shows to happen at the same time.The upstairs space is filled with comfy lazy boy chairs and sectional sofas. Yet there is still lots of room to roam the floor to meet people. Local patrons are warm and welcoming,Very clean restrooms.Bar and wait staff all super nice, Drinks are reasonably priced but the food menu is very limited, aka there's nothing substantial enough for dinner.Dress is super casual.Parking is limited.If we lived closer we would become regulars.“

“FURY's Public House: creates and gently cooks my favorite burger: BLUE CHEESE! I LOVE BLUE CHEESE. MAYTAG BLUE, ROQUEFORT, DANISH BLUE, SWEDISH BLUE, WISCONSIN BLUE, CASHEL BLUE, FRENCH BLUES, ALL OF THEM. ENGLISH STILTON. Have any of my readers out there ever enjoyed MAYTAG BLUE? This particular blue cheese is like eating silk - the fabric. Creamy, non-salty, not dry. But soft and lovely. So, easy to use. Very expensive, but so worth it. MAYTAG BLUE is hard to come by in New England, but oh my gosh. So, the Blue Cheese that Fury's used on my burger was NOT Maytag Blue, however the Blue they used was delightful. My burger was cooked to order. Not dry and overdone or RAW! But, just perfect, this is hard to come by these days! And then, they added the blue cheese. oh my goodness. So wonderful. They serve alcohol as well.“

“it's a shame anyone wouldn't give this place 5 stars. Especially with the overpriced restaurants nearby serving sub-par food. revamped menu is awesome food is fresh hot and flavorful. nice staff awesome atmosphere. you could spend like $20 at thirsty moose for a salad or come here and get a giant chicken parm dish for like $15. choice is yours!“

“Great craft beer choices, good menu for pub food with about a dozen hotdogs creations... was there Thursday night for open mic, heard about 10 performers, really nice job! They transitioned really quick about 90 seconds between singers. Definitely going back!“

“A marvelous little place in Epping NH with excellent drinks, wonderful apps and entrees (granted oysters aren't tricky to prepare but the presentation was really well done). There for a birthday dinner with family, and it was just a lovely time,highly “

“We’ve tried Sonny’s a few times now for both dinner and drinks and we always have a pleasant experience here. So far, we’ve really enjoyed any and all food we’ve ordered between apps and dinner, absolutely no complaints there. They have a ton of fun and unique drinks that are always delicious and easy to sip. It can get a little loud when they’re busy (which is quite often during dinner time) but the atmosphere is perfectly moody and somewhat hipster feeling which we really enjoy. Sonny’s is one of our go to’s if we’re looking for some good drinks and good American food.“

“Very cool bar with fun games to play. They've got a lot of pinball machines and other arcade cabinets. It's reasonably priced and they have good beer options on tap.Parking: Very low cost to park on the street with plenty of spots. It's frequently free in the evening so be sure to check the signs.“

“This place is an amazing restaurant. Our server Alex was outstanding. He had such a positive attitude & really made our date more enjoyable with a couple of laughs. The drinks & food arrived in a timely manner. Everything was delicious, I highly recommend coming here for your next dinner out. Thank you to The Farm staff for a wonderful experience.“

“Love this place! Sam is always so attentive to the customers very talented with all drink combinations gets them perfect every time and always has a smile. Food is good drinks are good service is great one of my favorite places to go for sure.Kid-friendliness: Friendly environment.“

“Was late night Friday and not many places were open but we knew they were till 12 midnight so we stopped in and got dinner. If remember correctly they had about 10 beers on tap including local brewers beers which was nice they also had speciality drinks as well after ordering drinks we ordered a Bacon burger,Buffalo fingers and mozzarella sticks. The burger was great and the appetizers came out in minutes and were awesome! The menu didn't have any desert listed but we asked and they said they had a strawberry shortcake desert with ice cream and a brownie desert as well so we happily ordered both and they came out looking delicious and were not small in size. Both were great! It was a cold late night so it was quite in there but it looks as if there's normally a band and there's a bar and tables out on the back deck which is directly on the river and there's boats docked all along the back of restaurants. Definitely a cool place to eat on a summer night. I've heard it's really busy in summer time and on weekends and I could see why. There's tons of tvs, and lottery to play while you wait!“

“My husband and I love going here after a stressful week. It can be a pricey, but a good cigar can last an hour or longer, so it's worth it. And they always make great recommendations on what wine or scotch to pair with each cigar. We normally go here with a few friends and bring a card game along. I highly recommend!“

“First review! I’ll separate the bowling aspect to and not consider the star rating for that.We went on a Saturday night to bowl and the employees were all exceptionally friendly. The place was very nice-I liked how the bowling alley area was separate from bar / dance area. This seems like a good spot to go have a drink, bowl if you want and again the employees are super friendly.Bowling: this is candlepin and woof this lanes are tough. The approaches are a bit short and the pins give you no mercy in terms of action. The glow bowl was very dark, it’s didn’t bother me but it’s as dark as it can be. They are planning to replace the pins so hopefully that helps. Balls are in decent shape and it’s manual scoring. Slippery level is 7/10, almost perfect. The price is a little too high at $25 per hour plus shoes considering Portsmouth is $34 for 2 hours on the same night includes shoes.“

“Decent meal with very little wait. Portion size of the entre (fajita) seemed larger than was expected, but the sides for the wraps were a bit small. Had to ask for extra cheesy and sour. Also, came with 4 tortillas... There was plenty of meat etc for 6-7 fajitas. It was a nice meal that I would go back for.“

“Had sushi, vegetable egg roll, vermicelli bowl, curry chicken. All were very good. Only complaint was that everything came at once. For the vermicelli this was good because it give the opportunity to put in the fresh Thai basil and let it steep a while. It comes to the table too hot to eat. But for the curried chicken it was a still warm but not hot. That could have been served later.Vegetarian options: I don't think they have any vegan options but they have several dishes with no animal protein.“

“The bar tender was extremely helpful and knowledgeable of my diet restrictions. She made a mean margarita while I waited. (Vegans there is egg whites in house mix) Place is very clean. My burrito was sooo good! Huge portions. Love their salsa. Lots of options. Free off-street parking.Vegetarian options: All ingredients listed, pretty easy to determine or alter to vegetarian“

“This place is awesome. Owners and staff are just amazing down to earth people. The kitchen and bar are by far some of the best around. Great food , no high priced adult beverages. Just plain great fun, awesome atmosphere and ohhh yeah the casino pays!!!!! I win all the time as well as a couple people close to me !!!! Lol. I won't say any names Lindsey & Audrey Hahahhahaha. This place is a must with kids. Without kids. It's all around good times great people and fun fun fun. The staff gives us free game cards all the time , we'll because they notice - we r there all the time.“