The 15 Best Places for Pale Ales in Durham

Mark Traphagen: It's not Rocket Science - try the Rocket Science IPA! Read more.

Shekinah Smith: Ginger Beer Pale Ale. Try It NOW! Amazing

Marion: Beasley's honey white, First Frost (persimmon winter seasonal), or Cackalacky (ginger pale ale) = guaranteed success.

Ursula Norris: Get the wet hopped ipa

Erik Escuro: My meal: Bull's IPA, Duck Frites, All Beef Chili, and the Over Easy Burger

allie sanfi: Try their Farmer's Market polenta 'burger' if it's on special. Delicious and not overly filling. Clay St Pale Ale was an amazing treat!

Matthew Ilardi: IPA - delicious

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

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

Happiness Rugumamu: Great beer selection but they carry other items as well(ciders, bloody Mary mix, etc); a chill spot; they are very knowledgeable; and Dog friendly:-)

Maxie Hipps-Figgs: Great little bar and cool atmosphere.

Molly Bagby: Great beer selection! Try the pumpkin cocktail while in season!!!

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

Josh Crump: First tip- Beer is delicious. Glad Sam's is here.

Cole Palmby: Alison rocks.

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.

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

Cole Palmby: Great beer selection. Awesome beertenders.

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

Thaddaeus: Chill atmosphere, good beer and great service.

Sean: Varied selection. Worth stopping in for a beer you haven't had before.

Kacy Fortner: Great place to work on an afternoon of you want beer and wifi.

Tom Moynihan: Beer and cocktails

Brittany Finch: Fried bologna sandwich- with a fried egg, mustard, mayo, cheese... All on a toasty bun. Eat with a pale ale. Then thank me.

Lari Barcellos: The veggie burger is one of the best in Durham! Good staff and cool place!

blinking line: The best place in Durham to watch football

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

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.

Kirsten Sherk: Sirachanaise! Read more.

Mark: Flying Dog Gonzo Imperial Porter is the best Dark Beer. Try Flying Dog Double Pale Ale if you want a lighter but potent beer. Yum

Mary Jo Smith: Delicious chicken sandwiches. Great beer choices. Very small and cozy restaurant. Local

Peter Williams: Get tots, not fries.

Robbie C.: Tried the rocket science IPA, very tasty. Lots of TV's spacious joint.

Toastie: Great service. Pea burger is surprisingly awesome.

Jessica Y: Watch Duke CRUSH UNC on a giant TV...

Tamika Farmer: The Ruth's Classics including the Salmon, Ribeye, lobster tail. Delicious!

Tamika Farmer: There happy hour menu is awesome and cost less:)

Jeffrey Mcauley: Great food and even better service.

Eric Olson: I had the Shrimp Creole and asked for it spicy. Amazing! For dessert went for the pecan pie. You will not regret it =].

Becca F: You can order beers in 3 different sizes (16, 12, & 4 oz!) & there's a great tap list!

The News & Observer: Try the addictive shrimp and corn hushpuppies, served with a warm pimento cheese dip. Read more.

Bogdana B: Some of the best baby back ribs I've had in a while! Also super yummy catfish and a very tasty IPA! On top of that, very good service and super hip ambiance! A must!

J Brown: Can't rave about this more than I do. BBQ tofu is the best I've had in my life and I recommend it to all my vegetarian fiends.

Roberto: The best baby back ribs ever.