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Pinhook

4.5

117 W Main St
Durham, NC 27701
Phone: (919) 901-3835
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At this gritty, intimate venue downtown, you're equally likely to see a popular band up close and personal, discover your new favorite band, or meet new friends singing YOLO karaoke or watching a drag show performed by the House of Coxx, Durham's drag house. Either way, you'll find a space committed to inclusion, equity and amplifying marginalized voices. The queer-owned bar is a favorite venue for music and creative events as much as it is a safe space.


Google Reviews

Photo of Lauren Goodridge Lauren Goodridge
Mar 19, 2025 5

Welcoming venue! Two moms took a group of teens to see a favorite band, and everyone had a great time. Tickets and beverages were very affordable. The kids were close to the stage, and we had comfortable booth seating at the back. The staff were friendly and helpful, and the all-ages policy was handled well. We will definitely return next event the kids request.

Photo of Kay Kay
Mar 15, 2025 5

Had a blast here on a Friday night for Drag hosted karoake. I will say it wasn't what I expected. I thought it would be more of a show and more drag queens, but it was so much fun regardless. Great , diverse, supportive crowd, all just having a good time singing and dancing. 10/10 highly recommend!

Photo of Barry Holt Barry Holt
Feb 22, 2025 5

Went to see a concert here. Great atmosphere. Great drinks.

Photo of Joel Munday Joel Munday
Dec 19, 2024 5

“This ain’t no country club”, but it’s a really cool bar in Durham. Blends with Friends DJ Open Decks events are really cool. Great sound system and stage.

Photo of Tammy Finch Tammy Finch
Dec 1, 2024 5

They host great musicians! Get out and support a local band at the Pinhook!

Photo of G. Taylor Seawell G. Taylor Seawell
Oct 8, 2024 5

Saw MX LONELY at Pinhook (capitalized per the band). They are an amazing grungegaze/heavygaze band. Pinhook's atmosphere is excellent; Chat Pile's song "King" emanated over the speaker as filler music prior to the show, which was awesome (and really set the tone for the show). 💯

Photo of Nathan Swift Nathan Swift
Aug 4, 2024 3

Fun atmosphere, great people, but the bartenders completely ignored me trying to close my tab for 45 minutes. Also, not really the bar’s fault, but man when I come for a BRAT party I wanna hear BRAT! We were there for 3 hours and only heard three BRAT songs, two of which were 365.

Photo of Guy De Gent Guy De Gent
Jul 25, 2024 5

Great venue for small concerts . Good sound quality.

Photo of NOWAY JOSE NOWAY JOSE
May 19, 2024 5

It's a small venue but that just makes the shows a lot more intimate and the bartenders are super nice and professional. honestly have nothing bad to say about this venue. It's an all around chill place to hang. 10/10 would go again.