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Alley Twenty Six

Cocktail Bar$$$$
Durham
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    Quentin D.
    "Friday Nights!!! Live Jazz, great wine and I know a cheese plate is..."(4 Tips)
    Andrew H.
    "The clover club is amazing, light and deliciously fruity!"(2 Tips)
    Van D.
    "Shannon is the best!"(2 Tips)
    Lindsey G.
    "Best mixologists around!"(2 Tips)
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  • Carlos R.heart icon on user image
    Carlos RussoNovember 4, 2014
    I definitely recommend this place for anybody looking to enjoy some great cocktails and atmosphere. The bartenders are incredibly knowledgeable and very friendly. Can be busy, but worth it.
  • Shekinah S.
    Shekinah SmithAugust 13, 2013
    Interesting bar but in a good way. It definitely has an old feel to it which is awesome. The bartenders are amazing and friendly. Great little gem in downtown Durham
  • Lindsey G.
    Lindsey GlickSeptember 13, 2012
    Best mixologists around! Cocktails are like you've never experienced before! Dean is the bees knees! Shannon the owner knows what he's doing! What a gem?!
  • Kenan J.
    Kenan JonesSeptember 13, 2012
    This place is awesome! Extremely knowledgeable bartenders. Just tell them what u lime and they will craft a drink for you. Dean is amazing!
  • Mauricio B.
    Mauricio BorgenSeptember 13, 2014
    Try the Moscow Mule - real sweat equity goes into hammering the ice in the canvas pouch. Also the candied ginger is top notch & made in house.
  • Shawn C.heart icon on user image
    Shawn CookMay 9, 2016
    Nice, chic, hip, and diverse bar. The drinks were awesome and the environment was nice. Bartenders were great!
  • Neeta C.heart icon on user image
    Neeta Chitre-KingMarch 16, 2019
    Like the place, good for vegans too. Tried the Roasted Cauliflower dish- pretty good.
  • Rebecca B.
    Rebecca B.September 14, 2015
    Great atmosphere and bartenders. Tell them what you like and they'll make you something great.
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    AbJune 19, 2018
    They make their own tonic. It’s tasty. Go with it.
  • Andrew H.
    Andrew HeringtonJuly 11, 2013
    The clover club is amazing, light and deliciously fruity!
  • Kayla B.
    Kayla BourgeoisDecember 6, 2012
    Been here 10+ times
    I love this place. The bartenders are are great. Seem to really care. Come have yummy drinks and make friends!
  • Syreeta T.heart icon on user image
    Syreeta ThomasMay 6, 2016
    Drinks are unique & amazing.
  • Quentin D.heart icon on user image
    Quentin DysonJuly 18, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Humbolt Cheese. Chicken Liver Mousse. Old fashion way of making out of this world cocktails.
  • Van D.heart icon on user image
    Van DangJune 15, 2013
    Tell the bartenders what you like and they'll advise accordingly. Shannon is the best!
  • Michelle H.
    Michelle HooverDecember 1, 2012
    Just Opened 11 weeks nice venue, great drinks! More of a cheese, pâté & cocktail kind of place!
  • Jenn W.
    Jenn WhiteApril 4, 2013
    Dean is the dog's bollocks, seriously. He and his new sidekick, The Stache, can do anything.
  • Matthew C.
    Matthew ClarkOctober 14, 2016
    Very upscale spot. The drinks are over-priced. Chill vibe though.
  • Marionheart icon on user image
    MarionOctober 4, 2014
    Been here 25+ times
    Great mix of classic and inventive cocktails.
  • Roger S.heart icon on user image
    Roger SchonfeldMarch 26, 2017
    Lovely cocktail lounge with a solid Burger.
  • Ericheart icon on user image
    EricNovember 16, 2018
    LOVED the Tequila for Breakfast
  • Todd A.
    Todd AumanAugust 10, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Awesome cocktails and very knowledgable bartenders!
  • James N.heart icon on user image
    James NdikuMarch 16, 2014
    Been here 10+ times
    Beautiful night sky. Can't wait for summer
  • Quentin D.heart icon on user image
    Quentin DysonAugust 24, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Wine and cheese... Jazz and lots of people on Fridays... I love it!
  • Erin H.
    Erin HusseyJuly 20, 2013
    Been here 10+ times
    Best cocktails and bartenders. Rob is great!
  • Traci K.heart icon on user image
    Traci KesslerSeptember 18, 2021
    Been here 5+ times
    Best Bourbon spot in Durham!!!
  • William V.heart icon on user image
    William VaughanMay 8, 2016
    Cocktails are awesome!
  • Quentin D.heart icon on user image
    Quentin DysonJuly 20, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    Friday Nights!!! Live Jazz, great wine and I know a cheese plate is going to happen.
  • Dave M.
    Dave MooneyJuly 19, 2019
    Been here 10+ times
    Basically Claire is the best bartender in the entire city....
  • Andrea M.heart icon on user image
    Andrea MooreSeptember 19, 2012
    The Clover Club... best cocktail around!
  • Kaitlyn M.heart icon on user image
    Kaitlyn MooreDecember 12, 2016
    They have punch bowls for the group!!
  • Neil V.
    Neil VaidyaMarch 5, 2013
    Live Jazz music from 9-12 on Monday nights..
  • Kristina P.heart icon on user image
    Kristina PMarch 5, 2023
    Been here 5+ times
    Live Jazz for brunch
  • Jessica
    JessicaOctober 5, 2013
    Best gin and tonic EVER!
  • Trevorheart icon on user image
    TrevorJuly 10, 2017
    Live jazz 🎺
  • Beth D.
    Beth DotsonNovember 6, 2021
    Definitely recommend this place.
  • Gabriel W.
    Gabriel WhaleyApril 4, 2013
    Dean is the MIX MASTER!
  • Davida M.
    Davida MajorSeptember 23, 2013
    Best drinks Ever!!
  • Andrea M.heart icon on user image
    Andrea MooreDecember 18, 2012
    Nice Article. Read more
  • mike b.
    mike bamfordJanuary 16, 2013
    overpriced and seriously lacking atmosphere.
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