Durham
Bars, breweries, and nightlife in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, nicknamed the "Bull City" for its tobacco-industry past, has turned former tobacco warehouses into much of its bar scene today - the American Tobacco Historic District's old brick warehouses now house bars and breweries a short walk from Duke University. BarFinder lists 175 venues here, led by classic bars, sports bars, and a strong brewery presence, with real local spots like The Glass Jug Beer Lab and 19Fifty-One rounding out a scene that mixes college-town energy with Research Triangle polish.