The Roof at The Durham

I don't get why the reviews are so negative here. The only thing they are right about is the prices -- I would love lower prices. However, these are the same prices the other cocktail bars in Durham are charging! The ambiance was okay. In the winter, it's not really a rooftop because they close off the roof to the outside. So I think it would probably be more fun to come in the summer. I would love the option to go outside in the winter! I'm fine with the cold personally. The service was pretty good too! Everyone was nice and quick.

Great ambience, unique view, comfortable seating and good for small groups. It would be nice if there was tableware service and more food options but as a happy hour destination, it's per darned good.

This is a beautiful hotel with very nice views of from the 6th floor rooftop. I had the pleasure of visiting on a Friday night when I was in town visiting family. It's a laidback chill vibe with people mostly sitting and lounging on couches and at tables. They had a fire playlists but nobody dancing.The drinks were a bit overpriced but they had a nice selection of cocktails and beers on tap. The bar staff were nice. There didn't appear to be anyone bussing tables... so be prepared to do it yourself. All empty table tops were covered with used glassware.Pro tip - if coming on the weekend, try to get there to get there early, because the line for the elevator up to the roof gets crazy long!

Live entertainment. Drinks were delicious. Very crowded for a Thursday evening but well worth it.

Talk about a rip off! My wife and I went on to the rooftop bar for drinks and live music. The drinks are way overpriced and we were charged twice on our open tab. Better watch your receipt! Service was stupid slow. Never again! There's way too many other great places in Durham. Not sure how they stay in business.

It was my 3rd night staying at The Durham Hotel and I had been looking forward to a visit to this rooftop bar after seeing so many beautiful pictures of it on Yelp. The bar is situated on the 6th floor, the roof of the hotel. The view was beautiful! From this roof top, I could see all of downtown Durham which has a lot of historic buildings that have been converted to restaurants, businesses, and hotels.I came just before sunset, requested a high table for one on the uncovered balcony, and enjoyed a beautiful sunset as I sipped on my glass of Riesling and enjoyed platter of a half dozen fresh raw oysters and a tray of pita bread with babaganoush, spicy feta, and cucumber tahini. The view was gorgeous, the air was fresh, and the ambiance of the rooftop bar did not disappoint. The food menu wasn't the best unfortunately.I was really looking forward to their seafood tower, but was a bit sad the menu had been simplified and no longer offered this platter. There wasn't much to choose from. Regardless, I still enjoyed my selections and had a wonderful evening. The staff was courteous.

Beautiful views of the downtown Durham skyline. Great food and even better drinks. Highly recommend this view for a romantic evening or a regular friend night.

Was so excited to check out this rooftop bar as well as the view of the Durham skyline, but my experience here was a bit disappointing compared to those I've had in other cities. For a rooftop bar, the drinks are disappointing at best. Mine was only half filled, but still quite expensive (I'm talking $15+ range). They also are poorly mixed and taste absolutely horrendous, and I had to end up diluting mine with half a glass of water. I also think I ended up getting handed the wrong drink, especially since my waiter came back and confusedly asked me if I received my drink yet. The service also left much to be desired- it took fifteen minutes for me to flag down a waiter, and he ended up telling me to wait for another waiter. I'm not sure if this place is just understaffed since the restaurant and bar area itself is quite small, but it took me a lot longer to be serviced and receive my food/drinks compared to other patrons, which was certainly a bit disappointing, in addition to the drink mishap. The only saving grace was the seafood platter, which is super reasonably priced at $28 for ceviche, fresh North Carolina oysters, and a shrimp cocktail. Highly recommend this for how fresh and high quality each piece is, and if you're looking for some refreshing bites to balance out your drinks!

My favorite place to go to kick off a night out in downtown Durham. The view is very cool from the rooftop and you can see the entire area. The drink menu is very creative and uses a variety of spirits and mixers that sets this place apart from any other bar. I also love the small bites menu; I had a particularly good crab cake starter with a creamy mustard sauce and some very tasty mixed greens the last time I was there. The dishes make a nice appetizer side so that you won't fill up before having dinner. The staff has always been very pleasant and accommodating the multiple times I've been. Recently, one of the dishes for our table was delayed coming out and they took it off the bill without us even asking. There really isn't anything quite like this place anywhere else in Durham. It's a fun experience.

It's everything you would expect in a rooftop bar! Great views, casual atmosphere and great drinks. Stop by at sunset!