Where to drink well in Durham by the glass and the bottle: natural, classical, and worth the cab fare.
Wine bars in Durham. natural, classical, and the grower-focused rooms worth the cab fare.
A natural-wine shop and bar on S Roxboro Street that sells retail and poured glasses from the same lo-fi and biodynamic selection. Charcuterie accompanies.
PourOrange wines and lo-fi natural selections
WineNatural and biodynamic wines, global producers
FoodCharcuterie and cheese
A wine bar through a West African and diaspora lens, De Lafia reaches into Georgian, South African and Caribbean producers alongside the European standards.
PourWest African and diaspora-inspired wine selections
WineGlobal small-producer wines and sake
FoodSmall plates and sharing boards
A neighbourhood wine, beer and beverage bar on W Geer Street that runs retail alongside poured glasses. Open Tuesday through Sunday; the selection rotates.
PourBy-the-glass selection changes weekly
WineEuropean and American wines, rotating craft beer
FoodSnacks and small bites
An Italian-focused wine bar on City Hall Plaza with a tight programme of Italian producers and small plates that reflect the country's regional variety.
PourNatural Italian selections and Barolo
WineItalian-focused wine programme
FoodItalian small plates
A French wine bar on Shannon Road with genuine aperitivo intent: European wines, vermouths and small plates. Open every day; longest-hours wine bar in Durham.
PourFrench natural wines and vermouths
WineFrench and Mediterranean wines
FoodEuropean-style small plates
Vin Rouge's wine programme is classically structured with Burgundy, Bordeaux and Loire by the glass and a cellar list. Sunday brunch extends glass options.
PourBurgundy and Bordeaux by the glass
WineClassical French and American selections
FoodFull French bistro menu
A wine-and-cocktail lounge on W Main Street focused on natural wines, orange and pet-nats. A rear entrance and late hours add to the atmosphere downtown.
PourOrange wines and pets-nats
WineNatural and low-intervention wines
FoodSnacks
A natural-wine bar at Brightleaf Square opened late 2025, focused on organic and biodynamic producers with a curated rotation and charcuterie accompaniment.
PourRotating natural wine selection from small producers
WineNatural, organic and biodynamic wines
FoodCharcuterie and cheese
Private tour · 2 hours
Take a walking tour around historic Durham. Visit the city's attractions while also hearing intriguing stories of crime and punishment through the ages from your guide.
Private tour · 7 hours
Discover the history and culture of Durham on a guided walking tour. Visit the Durham Cathedral and Durham Castle, and enjoy coffee and cake at a local café and a beer...
Private tour · 4 hours
Explore Durham on a private walking tour. Discover the city's history, visit the UNESCO-listed Durham Cathedral, and enjoy coffee and cake at a local cafe.