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TheTavernDurham, NC

Good games.Bettercompany.

Pool. Darts. Sports. Karaoke. Food. Late nights.

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  • 1900 W Markham AveDurham, NC 27705
  • Open todaySee hours
  • (919) 286-7665Call or text
  • Get directionsNear Ninth Street

Find your reason

Why Tavern?

Different nights.Same good time.

  • Sports on the TVs above the bar at The Tavern
    Crowd watching the game

    Watch

    Game nights & sports

  • Pool table inside The Tavern
    Rack of balls on the felt

    Play

    Pool & darts

  • Wings served at The Tavern
    Burger at the bar

    Eat

    Burgers, wings & bar favorites

  • Karaoke night at The Tavern
    Karaoke mic under stage light

    Sing

    Karaoke nights

  • The bar and taps at The Tavern
    Friends raising glasses

    Hang

    Drinks, patio & late nights

  • Friends raising drinks together at The Tavern
    Neon sign in the back room

    Celebrate

    Parties & groups

What's happening

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  1. TueTavern TuesdayGood drinks. Good company. All day.
  2. ThuKaraoke nightThe regulars have been warming up all week.
  3. SatKaraoke nightLate night vibes.
  4. SunGame dayCatch all the action.

Gamesalways on

Shoot pool. Throw darts. Catch the game. There's always something going on at The Tavern.

Games & sports
Pool tables inside The Tavern
Pool table under the lamps
Dart boards in The Tavern game area
The dart room, mid-game

Your party.Our place.

Birthdays. Work gatherings. Duke groups. Watch parties. Celebrations. Whatever the occasion, The Tavern is the spot.

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A Durham original

Located near Ninth Street and Duke East Campus, The Tavern has long been a neighborhood hangout for locals, students, regulars, and newcomers alike. Good drinks, great company, and a night out that always delivers.

Our story
Exterior of The Tavern in Durham
The Tavern from West Markham Avenue

Reviews

Word on the street

What regulars are saying on Google, Facebook, and Yelp.

  • Google

    Google rating 4.3 out of 5 from 721 reviews

  • Facebook

    Facebook rating 4.7 out of 5 from 86 votes

  • Yelp

    Yelp rating 3.5 out of 5 from 74 reviews

  • “Absolutely love this place. Great sports bar with great food ... Awesome place to hang out.”

    Glen TippettGoogle

  • “The Philly cheesesteak was absolutely amazing! ... Good beer selection and atmosphere was cool. Definitely will return.”

    Derek G.Yelp

  • “Prices were reasonable. Our bartender, Ryan, was friendly. My nachos were delicious. It is really low-key and gives off a dive bar atmosphere without the smoke.”