Brunello Wine bar

Brunello Wine Bar is a cool spot. The staff members are knowledgeable and the selection is unique. My husband and I tried a few different pours and enjoyed them all. It is a smaller spot but luckily it was not busy when we visited. If you are in Downtown Durham then check it out.

A really nice wine bar in downtown Durham to grab a drink before or after a show. The seating can be a little tight if the bar is packed, which it was when we went a couple of Saturdays ago. The bartender gave some really good recommendations regarding wine selections. You can order either by the glass or bottle. Nice spot, check it out.

We had good memories of "Bar Brunello" on Main Street before they closed, and were happy to see them open in this location where Jeddah's Tea was. We've been here twice recently, once on a lazy Sunday afternoon and once on a weekday night over the holidays. Both times, we had interesting wines (orange, purple, unfiltered rose, etc.) and nice conversations with the staff. Maggie and Sergio were friendly and conversational, and knowledgeable about their wine offerings. A few parties came and went during our visits, and it looks like some patrons bought bottles as well. There is another wine bar downtown with a more funky, energetic vibe but on these two occasions, we enjoyed the laid back, living-room vibe of Brunello Wine Bar. Yes, we will be back.

I've walked by this spot a handful of times, and never even realized it was a wine bar or somewhere I should explore! My friend and I wanted to try out a new (to us) spot before a DPAC show and Bar Brunello popped up during our searching!It's small but cozy inside. We sat at the bar (there also a few small tables). While we like wine, we aren't fancy wine drinkers so didn't quite know what to expect or order. My friend asked for recommendations based on the types of wine she usually likes, and I was interested in the Flight of Orange Wines. They described orange wines as having a red wine finish but also related them to saison and sour beers. I'm a fan of those types of beers, so I tried it out. All 3 were good, but the KRS Orange Zilavka (middle wine in my photo) was my favorite. It definitely reminded me of a sour beer, but lighter and smoother. I definitely recommend this spot to anyone looking for a unique place to have a drink in Durham!

We came here based on the great Yelp reviews and were not disappointed. We were lucky enough to have Esteban bartending that night! The bar itself is so tiny and intimate, but charming. The wine menu is diverse enough that you'll find something you want, but not too large. Don't even know where to start? Ask Esteban! All we did was tell him what we like in our wine (i.e. acidic, mineraly) and he instantly made great recommendations. He offered us samples first as well!We did not try any food here, but loved the ambiance of the place and Esteban's knowledge!

I went to Bar Brunello for the first time for my Birthday. I had invited a pretty large group of people (around 15-20) and it was a bit of a smaller, more intimate place to go than a place for very large groups. But that being said the bartender was still really nice about accommodating us! We all got drinks and we got to move tables around to sit together. The bartender even set up the space outside, which was the nicest outdoor space I've seen a bar in Durham have! Besides the rooftop, this outdoor space is pretty large and really really nice/pretty! I'll definitely be back to use the outdoor space! I would recommend going here with a few friends or on a date. It'd be a really nice low-key night spot. The wine was good and so were the flights. They're known for their orange wine, so I ordered the orange wine flight. It tasted ok, very different, but I liked just getting the experience to try orange wine! They also had a really good rose flight! I'd definitely recommend it again!

This spot is always a good choice, though some of their recent hires have left something to be desired. For a while you only ever saw Esteban, and every visit was spot on. He's started to hire some staff now, which I'm happy to see, but some have not been great. My last trip in with a friend we found a very unpleasant woman working. My friend ordered a flight of sauv blanc and got no information on the wines. When she asked about them, the response was "It's sauvignon blanc. There's not really much to say." Really? A flight of wines with no story you were trying to convey? I asked for a dry red wine recommendation, and she poured me something, didn't even say what it was, and asked immediately if she could pour me a full glass. Didn't ask if I liked it, nothing. We stayed for the glass and flight and then went elsewhere. Hoping it was an off-night, because this has always been the top wine bar choice in Durham by a fair margin.

My husband and I sat at the bar and had a lovely time sipping wines. It was a very quiet night, so our bartender was more than happy to spend time telling us all about what were were drinking. I tried a flight of orange wines, while my husband stuck to the reds he loves. When we go back, we're looking forward to checking out the patio and getting some of the tappas as well!

Whom would have thought that one of the best wine bars in the world would exist downtown Durham, NC? Fact is Bar Brunello is amazing.Decided to stop in for some wine prior tour dinner arrangement. Met Esteban after entering. He is beyond knowledgeable re his wines. I settled on an orange wine (yes orange) from Alsace - Pirouettes Tutti Frutti. Not cheap by the glass but worth every penny.I am now a big fan of Esteban's bar. Will be back in a few weeks on my next Durham trip.

This was a great wine bar! It's very small, and is very sparsely decorated, but still has a cozy atmosphere. They have a great selection of wines, and the person who helped us was very knowledgeable. We went as part of a group for a birthday celebration, and were able to fit inside with no issues. That being said, if there was another large group we definitely would not have fit inside (there is also an outdoor seating area)