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Corpse Reviver Bar & Lounge

4.7

715 Washington St
Durham, NC 27701
Phone: (919) 390-3309
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Corpse Reviver Bar and Lounge is named for both the classic gin cocktail and its setting in a former coffin shop located beneath Durham Distillery's Washington Street space. It's designed to showcase Durham Distillery & Conniption Gins and other spirits at their best. Enjoy a cocktail and "revive your spirit" along with shareable snacks made by local chefs and bakers.


Hours:

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM
Thursday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM
Friday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 2:00 – 8:00 PM

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Google Reviews

4.7

Photo of Caroline Caroline
Oct 5, 2024 5

At first I was worried about how dingy it would be. Walking down a sidewalk around the back of a distillery isn't the most luxurious! However, once we entered the space, we were met with a quality environment. We were seated quickly. The ambiance is so unique and lots of fun!! The cocktails were very enjoyable, especially if you are a gin lover. If not, there are still lots for you to choose from. It wasn't too busy for a Friday night. Would be good for groups of six or less. Felt very much like a cocktail lounge, less like a bar. :)

Photo of ben huss ben huss
Aug 18, 2024 5

Been coming here for a few years and have never had a bad experience. The current menu (Aug 2024) is so fun and playful. I really feel like they're in a renaissance of their style and presentation. If you're a cocktail lover or just enjoy a laid-back underground vibe, this is your spot.

Photo of Rick Hadsall Rick Hadsall
Jun 16, 2024 5

Great little cocktail bar below the Durham Distillery. Inventive cocktails with comfortable interior mixing classic cocktail bar vibes with some trendiness. Your mileage may vary but the quirkiness to me was a huge plus.

Photo of TJ F TJ F
Jun 14, 2024 3

No food just drinks. Pretty cool place. 1 server for in and out made service slow but the drinks were tasty

Photo of FOEChief FOEChief
Apr 9, 2024 5

This is a gin joint. A Beautiful place. Hidden in the back of a distillery. The vibe lighting and vaporwave music alone make it a must visit. The drinks are gorgeous to look at and with a wide range of flavors to test any palette. Small bites menu nothing for a meal but enough to keep you sipping. Worth a try outside seating also available but at least take a look inside!

Photo of Jordan S Jordan S
Dec 5, 2023 5

Stumbled upon this place while bar hopping and so glad I did! The drinks were lovely & the ambiance was intimate & classy. Beautifully decorated for Christmas this time of year too. Had the s’mores martini (interestingly one of the only non-gin options on the menu) and it was delectable. They have lots of classic gin cocktails with plenty of niche cordials that most other bars don’t carry. If you like gin & are looking for a well-balanced cocktail, this is your spot.

Photo of Oceanthebartender Oceanthebartender
Nov 23, 2023 4

Walked up the side of the durham distillery to find this gem of a coktail bar. It's named after probably the most forgotten classic of all time(next to the 20 century) the decore was seasonal for sure. A Christmas tree, poinsettias, string lights and wrapped presents. There was even a projector displaying snowfall to add to the asthetics. There were many people packed inside and on their insulted outdoor patio. Unfortunately I did wait 30 minutes for somone to take my drink order. One bartender cannot handle the volume you will need more staff to keep somone sitting for 30 minutes without taking the order is ridiculous. Is my time not worth anything to you? That's how the guest feels when they come to your bar. Prices are fair. Very dissapointing experience to say the least. There are way too many great bars in Durham to get stuck here. All in all I could only recomend this bar to immortals with infinite time and people who love to wait a long time for service. I ordered the psl milk punch. It was okay but def not worth the 30 minute wait. I'll have to come back on a much slower night and give it another shot all the waiting agitated me to the point where I'm not able to give a truly objective review. 1 round 1 hour and 30 dollars later what a total bummer. The bathrooms were decently clean and the bar does have purse hooks. The music is light and indie alternative/edm rock to encourage conversation. There's no real place to escape so probably not a good first or blind date spot. However if you know the person or group well you'll have a blast. I repeat 30 minutes to order and 20 minutes for the first drink. I never thought I would actually waste an hour of my life waiting for a cocktail. I did wait after I let one of the staff know it took me an hour to get the first drink he comped the bill and brought me a second one on the house. Obviously I was a bit upset at the wait sonI can't give them 5 stars. The cocktails are good tho so it's probably still worth the trip. I really do like this bar I just can't give ot 5 stars since I had to wait that long for service. When I come back on a slower night I'll try and update this review hopefully it's less than an hour next time. Great bar but def a bad night. The food is really good too. It's small and more of a bites menu than actual dinner.