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The Bar Beej

4.9

202 Corcoran St
Durham, NC 27701
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Inspired by and crafted strictly from our Indian kitchen, The Bar Beej is a Bollywood-themed speakeasy from Cheeni Durham that serves Desi-inspired craft cocktails, women-driven wines, and a limited selection of local & import beers.


Hours:

Monday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 5:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday: 4:00 – 11:30 PM
Saturday: 4:00 – 11:30 PM
Sunday: 4:00 – 11:30 PM

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Google Reviews

4.9

Photo of Jeff Taylor Jeff Taylor
Jun 14, 2025 5

Been wanting to try this for a while and glad we did! Cool little bar tucked away inside Cheeni. The drinks are definitely inventive and well prepared, you are unlikely to find cocktails with these ingredients anywhere else in the area. Give it a try for something different!

Photo of Alanna Alanna
Apr 24, 2025 5

Best drinks in Durham! The menu is beautifully crafted with very unique flavors. They shared that they change it seasonally to match what they have in the kitchen so everything is fresh. Can’t speak more highly of the drinks!!!

Photo of Rachel C Rachel C
Apr 19, 2025 5

Incredibly well conceived and creative cocktails you will not find anywhere else in the world. Such a cute little space centrally located in downtown. Can't wait to go back!

Photo of Courtney Courtney
Jan 1, 2025 5

Kind folks, lovely drinks, and wonderful bar snacks. We spent New Year’s Eve with a couple other patrons and some Cheeni/bar beej staff, and it was right where we should have ended up. Amy has crafted an extensive menu of beautiful cocktails. It definitely gives Alley 26 and Kingfisher a run for their money. Drinks are on the pricier side of downtown libations at ~$15 a pop, but they’re worth it for a special night out. I can personally recommend the Mr. India and the Gulabo. My boyfriend had the Inky Pinky Ponky and Juicewala and was pleased with his choices. The bar also offers snack: samosas, masala fries, and aloo chaat! We had veggie samosas and fries, and they were hot and delicious. How could they not be, coming from Cheeni’s kitchen? All in all, we had a great experience and enjoyed talking with the staff. Will recommend bar beej to friends and will definitely be back.

Photo of Daniel Perry Daniel Perry
Nov 24, 2024 5

The original cocktails at bar beej are easily some of the best in Durham and honestly some of the most unique and interesting drinks I have had anywhere. I was blown away and I can't wait to come back and try every single one.