This popular craft brewery, bar and beer and wine bottle shop has locations next to Durham Central Park and in South Durham. The Glass Jug downtown taproom, adjacent to Durham Central Park, serves exclusive Glass Jug beers on draft. Grab a bite to eat at the Durham Food Hall across the street, then grab an after-dinner drink at the taproom.
An unexpected, amazing find on the park. Get your locally crafted beer to go if you please. I’ve tried four different beers so far and all have been really good. So far the 40 East is my favorite. This place is definitely worth checking out if you like excellent beer. They have a large selection for a micro-brewery including sour and specialty beers. Love this place!
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Update: I've tried a few more and all are exceptional. These guys aren't just making beer; it's obvious they are lovingly crafting it.
Kay
Jun 28, 2025
5
Awesome watering hole in the heart of downtown Durham. Great to grab a drink to carry out with you or hang out. Great service, very friendly staff, good background music. We will definitely be back.
Andrew Turnbull
Jun 13, 2025
5
An unexpected, amazing find on the park. Get your locally crafted beer to go if you please. I’ve tried four different beers so far and ask have been really good. So far the 40 East is my favorite.
James Rippe
May 14, 2025
5
Great stop to enjoy Central Park and have great in house brewed beers from the Glass Jug. Enjoy a great beverage menu and company downtown. Perfect to grab a deck spot and watch or listen to live shows in central park.
Paul Kartcheske
Mar 21, 2025
5
The Glass Jug… a great place to catch the game… check in with bartender Lauren!!!
Allison Paul
Mar 9, 2025
5
We hosted our post-wedding brunch at Glass Jug and it was so much fun. We rented it on a Sunday morning and they generously opened early for us. Maggie and Kendra were our bartenders and they were amazing. They let us add centerpieces to the space as we wished and kept the drinks flowing. People ended up spending a lot of the day there because it was so nice out and there was live music in the park. We love the beers and the staff here!
Paul Zimmerman
Jan 12, 2025
5
I had a great experience renting out the taproom for a surprise birthday party. The Glass Jug rental coordinator was very helpful and the bartenders/brewery staff were wonderful and so much fun during the event.
Nathan Vey
Sep 22, 2024
4
Good spot right on Durham Central Park, so great for festivals etc. reasonable pricing. Boots $10.
