Kingfisher
Phone: (919) 908-9429
An instant classic, Kingfisher gained national acclaim as one of the best new cocktail bars in the country in 2019, and was the second bar in the state to be nominated for the James Beard Awards' Outstanding Bar Program category (it's just across the street from the first, Alley Twenty Six). Cozy up in one of the private booths and sip on seasonal drinks like the Bee Durham with honey-infused Conniption Navy Strength Gin from Durham Distillery.
Cuisines
- Bars/Pub Food
Hours
Monday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM
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 – 1:00 AM
Saturday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Sunday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM
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 – 1:00 AM
Saturday: 5:00 PM – 1:00 AM
Sunday: 5:00 – 11:00 PM
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Google Rating
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Stumbled across this spot just randomly bar hopping. This bar was in Downtown Durham so I was already expecting a hefty price tag for drinks. Came on Mothers Day Sunday around 8p, it was a really slow night and not busy at all. Alberto was a fantastic bar tender.
I don’t agree with the automatic tip but pretty cool spot. Alberto is a great bar tender. If he’s not working I’ll just come back because of the friendliness he projects.
Also they allow pets, all you need to tell them
Is it’s a “service” animal and they let it in, no questions asked. -
We had the milk and honey, a delicious twist on a bee's knee's, and the cereal killer, a clarified mixed fruit whiskey sour. Both drinks were excellent. With the drinks crafted using mostly house made syrups and infusions made from local ingredients, the drinks a definitely worth the cost. Keep in mind that there is automatic gratuity charged, regardless of party size.
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Alberto was awesome! I had a coffee and gin drink, the name of which I don’t recall, but we enjoyed the vibes and conversation we had with him. Great place to hit up for a cocktail.
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If you are looking for the coziness of a dive bar, the classiness of a lounge, and a truly welcoming atmosphere this is it. Awesome staff, excellent decor, and amazing cocktails. We've been a few times and each was a great experience. Their current themed drinks like The Thousand Eyes (key lime pie cocktail!) and wine/whiskeys selection are well crafted and curated. Halloween decor is some of the coolest around town. The perfect place to start or end an evening around Durham, and best of all, ALL are welcome!
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As someone who has lived in Durham for the past six years, I cannot begin to express the love I have for this place. They consistently produce fun and intriguing cocktails while simultaneously providing a level of service that makes it feel more like home than a bar. The staff are individually fantastic but collectively brilliant; culminating in a menu that speaks to each mixologist’s personality as much as the team as a whole. Many thanks to Alex, Nikki, Kyle, Nate, and the rest of the kingfisher staff for all the fabulous drinks and wonderful nights!
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