Wondering where to find the best bars near you?
Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top bars in Durham, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to venture when cravings strike.
January is the top month of the year for consumer spending at bars and lounges across the Durham area, according to data on local business transactions from Womply, a software provider that helps small businesses benefit from free advertising. The average amount spent per customer transaction at Durham-area bars and lounges rose to $23 for the metro area in January of last year, 12% higher than the average for the rest of the year.
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1. Luna Rotisserie and Empanadas
First on the list is Luna Rotisserie and Empanadas. Located at 112 W. Main St., the bar and Latin American spot, which offers empanadas and more, is the highest-rated bar in Durham, boasting 4.5 stars out of 425 reviews on Yelp.
2. Bar Virgile
Next up is Downtown's Bar Virgile, situated at 105 S. Mangum St. With 4.5 stars out of 256 reviews on Yelp, the bar, which offers tapas and more, has proven to be a local favorite.
3. Eastcut Sandwich Bar
The Eastcut Sandwich Bar, located at 3211 Old Chapel Hill Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the bar and beer garden, which offers sandwiches and more, 4.5 stars out of 190 reviews.
4. It's a Southern Thing: Kitchen and Bar
It's a Southern Thing: Kitchen and Bar, a bar and Southern spot that offers barbecue and more, is another go-to, with four stars out of 289 Yelp reviews. Head over to 605 W. Main St., Suite A to see for yourself.
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