The Pinhook
The Pinhook stands out as a premier destination in Durham, blending a lively atmosphere with a warm, inclusive energy. Known for its exceptional live music, particularly supporting independent and local artists, the venue offers an intimate yet engaging experience. The friendly staff and attentive service create a welcoming environment, making it ideal for both casual hangouts and special events.
With a focus on quality entertainment and community, the venue delivers delicious drinks and a consistently enjoyable ambiance. Whether you're catching a show, celebrating an occasion, or simply unwinding, The Pinhook ensures a memorable visit. Its dedication to fostering connections and showcasing talent makes it a standout spot in the area.
Features and services of The Pinhook
From the business
- Identifies as LGBTQ+ owned
- Identifies as women-owned
Highlights
- Live performances
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Gender-neutral toilets
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
Crowd
- Family friendly
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Transgender safe space
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
The Pinhook is in position 3 out of 20 in gay bars in Durham
Customer Reviews
The Pinhook has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on over 561 reviews on Google
Hands down one of the best spots in Durham! The Pinkhook has such an awesome vibe!!! Its fun, welcoming, and full of good energy. The drinks are on point!!! And the atmosphere is always a good time 😊 and the staff makes you feel like family. The owner Kym she is top-notch!! 🙌 you can tell they truly care about the experience and the people. Whether you’re stopping by for a night out or just want to unwind somewhere with great music and even better company this is the place to be frfr. Highly recommend!!!!! It's a 10/10 and can’t wait to go back! 🎶🍹🍸🍻🤘
Just moved here and in my search for a gritty, authentic live music venue, I hit the jackpot. What a cool vibe this place has, and I love their focus on independent, original music. I'm looking forward to having some very enjoyable nights here.
I recently got married in downtown Durham and was looking for a fun spot to host an afterparty where one of my bridesmaids could DJ. After reaching out to a few places, Kym at Pinhook came through and couldn’t have been more accommodating. The vibes were amazing, and the staff was incredibly kind and welcoming. Even when the power went out because of an accident on the block, they let us stay and chill until it came back. The energy at Pinhook is unmatched. If you’re looking for a cool place to hang, see performers, or throw an event, definitely check them out!
Always a good time. Cool and smooth venue. Delicious drinks. No complaints at all.
Incredible intimate music venue. Typically has obscure but quality live acts. Supports local artists.
For a venue that hosts shows that conducts a lot of body heat they did not have their air conditioner running at all. Whenever I've been there, it seems like they either have their heats off during cold months and their are off in the hot months
Chuck was probably my favorite sound person I've ever worked with. They were very personable and cared about the bands very much. The bartender and ticket person were also cool I just didnt catch their names. I will hopefully be playing here again
Information about The Pinhook
Address
The Pinhook is located at 117 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701, United States
Website
The website of The Pinhook is: thepinhook.com
Business Hours
Monday: 17:00–00:00
Tuesday: 17:00–00:00
Wednesday: 17:00–00:00
Thursday: 17:00–00:00
Friday: 17:00–02:00
Saturday: 17:00–02:00
Sunday: Closed