Bull McCabe's Irish Pub is one of The 15 Best Places for Draft Beer in Durham.

1. Bull McCabe's Irish Pub

8.0
427 W Main St (btw W Chapel Hill St & Downtown Loop), Durham, NC
Irish Pub · 73 tips and reviews

Matthew C.Matthew Carroll: Have a Guinness draught. It's proper here.

Mike D.Mike Devinney: Steelers bar is in the back and they had a good crowd of Pittsburgh fans watching the game. Great tap selection and friendly staff.

Teddy M.Teddy Maggiani: Great beers on draft and lots of options. The food is pretty good, the fried food isn't great but the nachos are awesome.

Atomic Empire is one of The 15 Best Places for Draft Beer in Durham.

2. Atomic Empire

8.3
3400 Westgate Dr #14B, Durham, NC
Comic Book Store · 12 tips and reviews

Chloe B.Chloe Benjamin: They have draft beer for $4, and you can bring your friends to play a board game from their library, or bring your own game. Good prices on games too!

Kip C.Kip Camp: huge selection, vast amount of play space and DRAFT beer! (oh, and great prices!)

Michael H.Michael Harrison: Quite possibly the best place in the Triangle for tabletop games. Whatever you’re hoping to play, you’ll find it here, along with friendly staff, a huge free games library, and beer on tap!

The Glass Jug is one of The 15 Best Places for Draft Beer in Durham.

3. The Glass Jug

9.1
5410 NC Highway 55, Durham, NC
Beer Store · 12 tips and reviews

Joe A.Joe Allesi: Get samples, then walk out with a jug full of it. Lots of bottled options too, if you don't find an interesting draft on tap.

Jeff M.Jeff Mulligan: Great craft beer tap selection. Does flights. Has some small food choices.

Cindy S.Cindy S: One of my favorite places to enjoy a brew or to buy bottles from their great selection to enjoy at home. Check out their Facebook page for their recent bottles added to the shelves (while they last).

Bull Durham Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Draft Beer in Durham.

4. Bull Durham Bar

9.1
3001 Cameron Blvd (in Washington Duke Inn), Durham, NC
Hotel Bar · 7 tips and reviews

Landon Z.Landon Zimmer: Get the Chimay on tap when it's available...well worth 20 bucks...

ConnorConnor: The lunch steak is delicious. Love the North Carolina beers on draught. You can dress casually as long as you're in Blue Devil clothes. Go Duke!

Beth M.Beth Moore: Shrimp and Corn Chowder is the best I have ever had!!!

Burger Bach is one of The 15 Best Places for Draft Beer in Durham.

5. Burger Bach

9.2
737-220 9th St, Durham, NC
Gastropub · 23 tips and reviews

The News & ObserverThe News & Observer: Burgers are made with grass-fed beef that’s humanely raised and slaughtered (certified Halal) in New Zealand. As for the “pub” part: 30 beers on tap (including 20 local brews). Read more.

Heather B.Heather Bailiff: Unique burgers, grass fed. Great draft beer selection. Nice patio area. Friendly bar staff.

DanDan: Terrific burgers and great selection of sauces for their fries. The Blueberry chipotle BBQ is incredible on fries or a burger.

Sam's Bottle Shop is one of The 15 Best Places for Draft Beer in Durham.

6. Sam's Bottle Shop

8.4
1112 West Highway 54, Durham, NC
Beer Store · 18 tips and reviews

Ian T.Ian Timothy: Always check their tap list. They work hard to get a good lineup. The staff is very knowledgeable as well!

Joe S.Joe Schwartz: Come for the great draft list. Stay for the underrated patio.

James B.James Bailey: So amazing! I love this place! Tons if options and great advice!

Growler Grlz is one of The 15 Best Places for Draft Beer in Durham.

7. Growler Grlz

9.0
4810 Hope Valley Rd Ste 110, Durham, NC
Beer Store · 8 tips and reviews

Jon S.Jon Schwartz: 42 craft beers on tap. Flights and growlers!

Kenneth T.Kenneth Tyburski: Knowledgeable staff; they'll help you find something tasty! I personally appreciate their selections of stouts, porters, brown ales, saisons, and ciders. Great job of keeping the tap lists updated.

Cole P.Cole Palmby: Great beer selection. Awesome beertenders.

Surf Club is one of The 15 Best Places for Draft Beer in Durham.

8. Surf Club

8.2
703 Rigsbee Ave (at W Corporate St), Durham, NC
Dive Bar · 14 tips and reviews

Jeff M.Jeff Mulligan: Great tap selection of craft beer, good outside space for seating and games.

glenn g.glenn goldman: Always a solid selection of draft beers. Plus, come for sourbeer fest and experience a world of wilds!

Scott C.Scott C: New favorite spot. Great beer selection at fair prices, free pool, shuffleboard and darts

Fullsteam Brewery is one of The 15 Best Places for Draft Beer in Durham.

9. Fullsteam Brewery

9.1
726 Rigsbee Ave (at W Geer St), Durham, NC
Brewery · 112 tips and reviews

Sam V.Sam Verrill: Summer Basil Farmhouse Ale is back on tap!

Andrew R.Andrew Roman: Not a hop head? Carver sweet potato is awesome, as is the El Toro cream ale (though it's weak). And try the pear cider if they have it on tap.

jireselljiresell: Really enjoyed the variety of beers here! They also have a great selection of board games to play while you drink.

The Federal is one of The 15 Best Places for Draft Beer in Durham.

10. The Federal

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

Matthew C.Matthew Cox: Great food at incredibly reasonable prices. Try the veggie sliders with a pint of your favorite- there are a ton of beers on tap to quench your thirst.

Shannon R.Shannon Ritchie: Grilled cheese is the BEST! Great beers on tap.

Terry B.Terry Bleizeffer: Good selection of beers on tap

The Pinhook is one of The 15 Best Places for Draft Beer in Durham.

11. The Pinhook

8.1
117 W Main St (at S Corcoran St), Durham, NC
Music Venue · 18 tips and reviews

Jeff S.Jeff Stern: the oatmeal porter currently on tap is quite good

Jeff S.Jeff Stern: In the warmer weather, I'm really digging on the St. Therese's on tap

Aaron P.Aaron Peak: An awesome, people-friendly watering hole. Very diverse crowd. Always has good beer on tap and the karaoke is epic! Bartenders are always friendly and on spot.

Beer Study is one of The 15 Best Places for Draft Beer in Durham.

12. Beer Study

9.0
2501 University Dr Ste 4, Durham, NC
Beer Bar · 4 tips and reviews

Glenn G.Glenn Girtman: Great selection of beer on draft and in bottles.

Shane I.Shane Ivins: Starpoint makes some really great beers (Dudeman and Instant Karma are two of my favorites) and they also have a lot of other great stuff like Founder's Breakfast Stout. Plus lots of bottles.

Jon S.Jon Schwartz: 40 taps. The place is hopping!

Criterion is one of The 15 Best Places for Draft Beer in Durham.

13. Criterion

7.8
347 W Main St, Durham, NC
Pub · 9 tips and reviews

MarionMarion: Feels cozy and intimate. Very interesting tap list.

Karla S.Karla Sosa: Very cozy bar with great decor. A wide selection of whiskey and bourbon as well as beer, and daily specials

ThaddaeusThaddaeus: Chill atmosphere, good beer and great service.

Geer Street Garden is one of The 15 Best Places for Draft Beer in Durham.

14. Geer Street Garden

8.2
644 Foster St (at W Geer St), Durham, NC
Gastropub · 74 tips and reviews

Amy H.Amy Heishman: Only place that has Dale's pale ale on tap. Delicious.

Heather B.Heather Bailiff: Outdoor seating, draft beer, veggie plate.

Andy G.Andy Gastauer: Love their sweet potato tots and they have gluten free bread. Also gluten free beers and ciders available. Go for the pastured burger or see what the specials are. The special isn't gluten free.

Ponysaurus Brewing is one of The 15 Best Places for Draft Beer in Durham.

15. Ponysaurus Brewing

9.3
219 Hood St, Durham, NC
Brewery · 23 tips and reviews

MarionMarion: I honestly don't think you can go wrong with anything they have on tap, but my favourite is still the Scottish Ale

Lauren B.Lauren B.: Excellent beers, great vibes and phenomenal space (sit outside if its warm!).

AU G.AU Gnomeboy: Nice variety of beers, several levels of great outdoor seating, adequate indoor seating, food trucks, nearby restaurants.