Bar Virgile, located in the heart of downtown Durham, is a restaurant and bar specializing in craft and classic cocktails as well as an ever-changing dinner and small plates menu. Products are sourced from the area's best purveyors, making it possible for the team to ensure high-quality, high-standard food, drinks and service. You'll always find friendly and knowledgeable service, a bustling atmosphere and thoughtful offerings–all of which have made BV a landmark Triangle area destination. There are no reservations, and the small, cozy restaurant can fill up quickly on a DPAC show night. Overflow seating can be found at its sister bar, Annexe.
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Hours:
Monday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM Tuesday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM Wednesday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM Thursday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM Friday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM Saturday: 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM Sunday: Closed
The food is always spectacular. I love their steak frites, salmon, and mushroom plate (to share). Their cocktails are amazing - really great mixes of flavors. The service is excellent, and the vibes are 👌🏽 I always enjoy myself and the food when I come.
Johnny Davis
May 12, 2025
5
I love this place!! Might be the best cocktails I've ever had! They know what they're doing
London Grant
Jan 8, 2025
5
I love this place. I really enjoy their burgers and they have nice craft cocktails and mocktails. I usually just come for the burgers. It has gotten busier over the years but still a solid place for great food and vibes.
George O'Hanlon
Dec 30, 2024
5
Happy birthday to me! My daughter, husband, 6.5 year old granddaughter and my sweetheart (she doesn’t like to be called “wife” )joined me for a low-key birthday celebration. I had never been there before. I will go back. Most of us had burgers which were excellent. My sweetheart wanted muscles but they were out so she settled for the special which was a pork risotto. Very tasty but on the salty side. The bar is awesome. Seating is limited and tight, but the atmosphere is good. Mostly a younger crowd but in all honesty everywhere I go has a younger crowd, I’m 71. Get there before they open because people gather in the small lobby to make sure they get seated. Oh yeah, we also shared some olives and charred brussels sprouts and deviled eggs, all awesome.
Yang Zhou
Sep 23, 2024
5
Their house burger is one of the top 3 in the triangle, possibly the best. The staff is attentive, and they have a very decent drink menu. It's a short walk (2 minutes) from DPAC. It's a smaller place and becoming very popular so I recommend avoiding peak hours.
Aja Brandman
Sep 21, 2024
4
4.5 🌟
Nice dimly lit spot that with good food and drinks. Got lucky and was seated at the round corner booth. I loved the raspberry mint shrub club drink; a carbonated bev with assorted fruit juice. Mac & Cheese and brussel sprouts were great to share, although the brussels portion would be better for 2. Burger was tasty, as was the short rib with risotto.
Kimberly Whitman
Jul 22, 2024
5
Ate here early on a Monday evening and food and service were superb! The burger is the best tasting in town. Not the biggest, but definitely the tastiest. The cocktails were lovely and the service was prompt and friendly. We will be back.
alyssa s
Jun 12, 2024
5
great place to grab drinks and dine with friends! we got here about 15 minutes after opening and it was already packed. a true sentiment to how great the place is! their burgers are really good and was the most popular choice amongst our group. my next favorite would be their fried oysters. everything we ordered did not disappoint! their drinks were very yummy too! the service was super friendly and attentive. i will definitely be coming back for more and i recommend everyone to give this spot a try.
