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Kotuku Surf Club

4.5

703 Rigsbee Ave
Durham, NC 27701
Phone: (919) 294-9661
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Hours:

Monday: 7:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Tuesday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Thursday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Friday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Saturday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Sunday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM

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Photo of Jason Byrd Jason Byrd
Aug 22, 2021 5

Great atmosphere, really good music and some extremely friendly ppl what more can you ask for!!!

Photo of Benita Perkins Benita Perkins
Jun 27, 2021 5

Fun, laid back typical funky Durham!

Photo of Jeff Franklin Jeff Franklin
Apr 24, 2021 5

Cool eclectic bar with lots of outdoor seating and cheap drinks

Photo of nathan carnes nathan carnes
Jul 4, 2021 4

Not what it used to be. If you go back expecting what it was from a few years ago it's not the same. Good, quick service just a different feel than before.

Photo of Doug Bright Doug Bright
Dec 23, 2021 4

It's composed to feel like a dive bar, though it's nice enough that it's clear it's not truly that. A dart board, a lovely outdoor space, great selection of beers around $6-7 a pop, with an option or two on draft around $3-4. Good service, fun vibes, well done decorations. If you're from the Midwest, you'll see a lot of familiar words/brands. The Schlitz globe lights are my favorite. Dropped a star because on one of my three visits, they failed to check for vaccination proof.

Photo of Matt McBurney Matt McBurney
Nov 3, 2020 5

One of the best bars in Durham. Great outdoor patio with an outdoor bar.

Photo of Kimberly Seddon Kimberly Seddon
Mar 31, 2017 5

This is my favorite bar in Durham. The decor and ambiance are great! Being able to drink outside on the patio is a nice touch as well. There are a few other great bars on the same street so location is good for a night out drinking.

Photo of Logan Barbour Logan Barbour
Mar 13, 2018 5

Had a great time with a group of friends here over the weekend. Good drink prices, prompt and friendly staff, great music, pool table, bocce ball, and darts. What else do you need?

Photo of Matthew Hall Matthew Hall
Feb 26, 2020 5

This is my favorite Dirham bar. Its welcoming to everyone, but has that look like you dont belong unless you know that you belong. So it keeps crowds a good size. It's got great bar games, and solid service.

Photo of Barbaro y Mago Barbaro y Mago
Jan 11, 2020 4

Pretty chill spot, has a weird faux dive bar feel to it. Dogs are welcomed there which is great and there's Cornhole and bocce ball outside.

Photo of Alex Williams Alex Williams
Jan 2, 2020 4

Typical dive. Bartender became progressively friendlier throughout the night. Cheap drinks. Serves food (but I didn't get any).

Photo of Devan Shumate Devan Shumate
Nov 16, 2019 5

The go to spot. Boxcar and motorco are right next door too so its always a good time. Come say hey at the pool table!

Photo of Eross Guadalupe Eross Guadalupe
Jul 22, 2019 5

Great outdoor space, friendly bartenders, and great music. $3 draft on Wednesdays are what keep me going back.

Photo of Aaron Fleshner Aaron Fleshner
Jul 19, 2019 5

I like this place it had a decent beer selection and allows dogs.

Photo of Gregory Cash Gregory Cash
Sep 28, 2019 4

Fun spot for a drink and company with friends.

Photo of mellow brown mellow brown
Oct 16, 2019 3

This was My weeknight spot until I went the other day and my beer had the horrible taste of dish detergent. And the bar tender gave me a hot glass straight out of the sink for a tap beer. I always leave a nice top so I was a little taken back by it.

Photo of Corinne Goudreault Corinne Goudreault
Jun 30, 2019 5

Lots of space, very friendly bartenders, drinks are very well priced

Photo of Sarah Watson Sarah Watson
Jun 22, 2019 5

Great place to explore. Games, craft beer, and a little bougie but lighthearted.

Photo of Drew Froman Drew Froman
Feb 18, 2019 5

Love this place. One of our favorites in Durham. No frills, just good old school bar with good prices and great bar tenders.

Photo of Paula Leon Paula Leon
Apr 4, 2019 5

The outdoors of the place are nice, you can see the sunset with a beer in your hand, having a really pretty and relaxing moment. Also the beer is cheap!!

Photo of Rhian Carreker-Ford Rhian Carreker-Ford
Nov 8, 2018 4

I really enjoyed this place. It was open and when I went it wasn't very crowded. The drinks were very well priced and the variety was good. I got to try so old favorites and some new things as well. For big groups (more than 6) it's kind of difficult, but there was a section that I didn't go into and maybe they had seating there.

Photo of Ludwig van Bedolla Ludwig van Bedolla
Jun 8, 2019 4

Great bar to grab a beer in Durham. At a certain point of the night everyone is here.

Photo of Reverend Paul Rood Reverend Paul Rood
Jun 12, 2019 5

Great place. Very nice staff. I really like the decor. They made an out of towner feel very welcome.

Photo of John G John G
May 23, 2022 5

Always excellent service and great vibes

Photo of robbie dart robbie dart
Jun 29, 2022 5

Love this place on the trek around Durham. Definitely stop.

Photo of John Von Vincent John Von Vincent
Jul 30, 2022 5

Old school vibe. Lots of space inside and out. Go, you'll know.

Photo of Alexander Shamis Alexander Shamis
Sep 10, 2022 5

Nice place to hang out the crowd was mature. We were able to sit outside. Fantastic and on the street parking is available.

Photo of Jason C Jason C
Sep 7, 2022 4

Great venue for a brew and to catch up with friends. Love the old bar decor.

Photo of Hannah C Hannah C
Jun 15, 2018 4

Great spacious bar with bocce and shuffleboard. They also usually have a pretty extensive beer selection to choose from which is a plus.i don't really understand the whole membership thing, but other than that it's an awesome bar right in Durham to hang with friends and drink delicious beer. They also have an outdoor area you can bring your dog to which is of course, important.

Photo of Tucker Wilson Tucker Wilson
Sep 15, 2022 5

Liked the inside outside bar, and the couches in the pool room. Large open outside area and bocchi (sp) ball. Had a great time here. Friendly crowd.