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Signature drink
NC draft beer
CuisineCocktail bar
TypeArcade bar
Price$$
Neighborhooddowntown
HoursMon-Tue 17:00-00:00; Wed-Thu 17:00-01:00; Fri 16:00-01:00; Sat 12:00-01:00; Sun 12:00-00:00
Signature drinkNC draft beer
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Food program: Pizza and pretzels

Location

Address: 621 Foster St, Durham, NC 27701

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