Weldon Mills Distillery is a speakeasy-like space with a back-door entrance off East Main Street. Spirits are produced by day, and the public area is a stylish bourbon cocktail bar with snacks and live music by night. Weldon Mills was founded in its namesake NC town and expanded to Durham for its second location. Enjoy well-made cocktails, bourbon tastings, live music and, soon, guided tastings in its private tasting room.
Story telling was wonderful, the drinks were good and matched the stories being told. A lot of people dressed up which added to the fun. Would love to attend again but next time at night! Would be spookier then
David Lawrence Whittemore Balmer
Oct 20, 2024
5
Excellent atmosphere. My wife and I are near the original Weldon Mills distillery lucky for us. This location in Durham is fantastic. Tim the bar tender was great along with the rest of the staff. Drinks were excellent. My wife and I were very impressed with the Edgar Allen Poe speakeasy that was presented up stairs. Looking forward to future adventures.
Mave Taylor
Aug 1, 2024
5
I was blown away when I found out this Distillery makes 36 amazing products! The staff is funny, welcoming, and very hospitable. The exposed brick walls and cement flooring give off a speakeasy ish vibe. They have free live music every Friday as well as a super fun tiki bar that’s dog friendly on their patio every weekend! Finding out they had food was a pleasant surprise as it helped my friends and I be able to enjoy more of their delicious craft cocktails! 10/10 recommend! Took some bottles home and found out they cap sell bottles on Sundays as well!
Will definitely be back!
Chandra Jennings
May 29, 2024
5
I had an easy time sipping and enjoying the atmosphere of Weldon Mills. It felt like I was walking into a speakeasy as the lights were a little low, and the couches, chairs, and stables had a vintage flair and vibe to them. I decided to check out their whiskey flight, and my favorite out of the five hands down was the peach elderflower. It had a nice hint of sweetness and was an easy sipper. I am always looking for whiskey flavors that my mom can use to bake cakes with, and this is one that I think she will need to add in her rotation! I liked it so much that I got a single pour. My total was just a little over $17! What a great night with good service as well! I will be back for a few more sips in the future. They have specials almost every day. This must be a go-to when you go downtown!
Sarah Grusin
Jan 21, 2024
5
The cocktails are some of my favorite in Durham! We've been twice already and the menu is extensive with seasonal and staple cocktails. There is something for everyone and all of the cocktails have been well balanced and full of flavor.
The space is huge! And it is furnished with comfy, velvet furniture and pretty rugs so you feel like you are sitting in a living room, almost. Will be coming back for pre dinner drinks regularly.
Brandon Holmes
Jan 7, 2024
5
The atmosphere is stellar. Our server I believe was new (might have that wrong) and she was outstanding. Met the director. She's very knowledgeable, knows her ish, and is gonna take this place to the stratosphere. Drinks are well made too. Visit this place. You won't be disappointed.
Cameron Garrison
Dec 10, 2023
5
My partner and I visited and experienced their whiskey and bourbon tasting! The mill is absolutely beautiful inside, tons of space and tastefully decorated. The tastings were $10 and $16 each and consisted of 4 different tastings (8 together). The bartender that explained our tasting was very knowledgeable and did a great job explaining the history of the spirits.
Kali L
Dec 5, 2023
5
Such a cool spot! The bartender was awesome. The drinks were delicious and the food was good too.
It’s a huge space with lots of comfy seating. Would be a sweet location for a party of some sort. They have curtains that can divide the space up.
Will definitely be going back!
