The Federal is one of The 9 Best Places for Bar Food in Durham.

1. The Federal

8.2
914 W Main St (at Abermarle St), Durham, NC
Speakeasy · 56 tips and reviews

Shazan J.Shazan Jiwa: Specials are the way to go though the fed burger, smoked salmon sandwich, stuffed mushrooms, and baked Brie are also amazing

Matt R.Matt Rothkopf: LOVE the Beer Braised Pork Nachos. Plenty to share.

Dan G.Dan Griffin: The pork is excellent, I recommend the sandwich or the nachos with it added

Bull McCabe's Irish Pub is one of The 9 Best Places for Bar Food in Durham.

2. Bull McCabe's Irish Pub

8.1
427 W Main St (btw W Chapel Hill St & Downtown Loop), Durham, NC
Irish Pub · 73 tips and reviews

Alicia O.Alicia Ortiz: When in the mood for a good burger and beer, you should get you hiney here!

Kirk R.Kirk Royal: Best burger in Durham. Hands down.

Sharlene S.Sharlene Simon: Have sweet potato fries when they're available .. the best!

Tobacco Road Sports Café is one of The 9 Best Places for Bar Food in Durham.

3. Tobacco Road Sports Café

7.6
280 S Mangum St #100 (at Blackwell St), Durham, NC
Sports Bar · 97 tips and reviews

Shazan J.Shazan Jiwa: Go during happy hour... Drink specials are on, and you can get a dish for $2.95.. If you play your cards right, you can get a great beer, a bleu cheese burger and fries for $7... Best deal in town

Christine L.Christine Livingston: Nachos amazing grt view from outside deck

Annie S.Annie Sheffield: Try the North Carolina bison burger with goat cheese, bacon, and BBQ sauce!

Bralie's Sports Bar is one of The 9 Best Places for Bar Food in Durham.

4. Bralie's Sports Bar

7.9
1725 Carpenter Fletcher Rd, Durham, NC
Dive Bar · 10 tips and reviews

Jim O.Jim O'Donnell: Bralie's is now a dive bar AND GRILL! Great burgers and home made chips.

Tuvara K.Tuvara King: What can I say I love wings!

Tracy Anne D.Tracy Anne Durby: Good hot wings and the corn mini bites are so good

Monuts Donuts is one of The 9 Best Places for Bar Food in Durham.

5. Monuts Donuts

9.0
1002 9th St (at W Knox St), Durham, NC
Café · 34 tips and reviews

Jarel H.Jarel Hill: Strawberry chocolate donut, maple sriracha home fries, sausage biscuit

Cristina P.Cristina Perez: Love their maple sriracha home fries & avocado toast!

Tohm S.Tohm Sansani: Grab a seat at the bar. All donuts and egg sandwiches are great.

Nasher Museum Cafe is one of The 9 Best Places for Bar Food in Durham.

6. Nasher Museum Cafe

8.0
2001 Campus Dr, Durham, NC
Café · 10 tips and reviews

Steffi D.Steffi Decker: Have the burger

Angie Y.Angie Y.: You can't go wrong with the eggs benedict for weekend brunch. Comes with asparagus, a salad and home fries!

Winter S.Winter Schatz: Delicious food. But the service is absurdly slow.

Alley Twenty Six is one of The 9 Best Places for Bar Food in Durham.

7. Alley Twenty Six

9.1
320 E Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC
Cocktail Bar · 39 tips and reviews

Roger S.Roger Schonfeld: Lovely cocktail lounge with a solid Burger.

Shawn C.Shawn Cook: Nice, chic, hip, and diverse bar. The drinks were awesome and the environment was nice. Bartenders were great!

Kenan J.Kenan Jones: This place is awesome! Extremely knowledgeable bartenders. Just tell them what u lime and they will craft a drink for you. Dean is amazing!

Fairview Dining Room is one of The 9 Best Places for Bar Food in Durham.

8. Fairview Dining Room

8.8
3001 Cameron Blvd (at Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club), Durham, NC
Breakfast Spot · 4 tips and reviews

Liana L.Liana Lau: Everything is amazing - happy hour dinner ($25 prix fixe), afternoon tea, weekend brunch (dessert buffet) and regular (expensive, but so worth it) dinner. :D

Lesley L.Lesley Looper: Sunday brunch is yummy! Try the shrimp and grits.

Sarita M.Sarita Moreno: Start off the lovely afternoon tea service with Kir Royale!

The Mad Popper is one of The 9 Best Places for Bar Food in Durham.

9. The Mad Popper

8.0
105 W NC Highway 54 Ste 259 (at Fayetteville Rd), Durham, NC
Snack Place · 3 tips and reviews

Michelle H.Michelle Hillison: This stuff is fantastic and adorable! Had it at a party and had to go find it! The cotton candy is amazing. They'll mix flavors as well. Try the cheddars mixed! Can't wait to get as gifts for people!

Meghann M.Meghann Martinez: Love the mad popper's cookie and cream popcorn, kettle corn. Check out the flavor of the week!

Janelle S.Janelle Simmons: Love the variety of popcorn!