Kotuku Surf Club
Kotuku Surf Club stands out as a neighborhood gem in Durham, offering a diverse selection of beers and liquor at fair prices. The bar's retro ambiance and community atmosphere make it a popular spot, with a large outdoor space featuring a bocce ball court. The friendly staff, including Reece and Lacey, ensure a pleasant experience with their excellent service and themed music nights.
While the bar is bustling on weekends, it provides ample space for both socializing and quiet moments. The community vibe is enhanced by local artwork and enamel signs, creating a unique and inviting setting. However, customer service can vary, so patrons should be prepared for a mix of experiences. Overall, Kotuku Surf Club is a must-visit for those exploring Durham's nightlife.
Features and services of Kotuku Surf Club
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Bar games
- Fast service
- Great beer selection
- Great cocktails
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Food
- Food at bar
- Spirits
- Wine
Dining options
- Outside food allowed
- Seating
Amenities
- Toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed
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Customer Reviews
Kotuku Surf Club has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on over 445 reviews on Google
The neighborhood dive bar in Durham, in an excellent way. Nice selection of beers and liquor, very fair prices. Lots of local places to eat before or after. Don’t miss if you’re in Durham.
Great dive bar! Get a Hamm’s and just chill in the funky ambiance.
This is a typical dive bar, but the drinks are good and there's plenty of spaces to congregate or get away from the crowds. The bar tenders are great, but it's pretty busy on a Saturday night.
We recently discovered this place, even though we've walked passed it many times and I realized I had it on my list of go to. It definitely reminds me of a few divey bars in NYC (where we were before we moved down to the area last year). We have enjoyed our few times coming here, good simple drinks and games. (See pictures in Photos section)
Stopped in on a beautiful Sunday afternoon for a couple of beers and picked up tacos at the food stand. Just a great vibe lots of lovely people enjoying the sunshine and great selection of beer. Lots of people with dogs and chatting to each other. this is a real community bar and the artwork and Enamel signs in the bar are just outstanding run by a kiwi so you can come here for all of your rugby information.😂 🇳🇿
Fun spot downtown with an eclectic retro vibe. Great service from Reece and Lacey, who keep the drinks and tunes flowing. Music varies, but each night has a theme. Large outdoor space with a bar, tables, and a bocce ball court.
Walked in to inquire if someone could help me with my getting home problems because I didn’t have enough on my card I was going to give them cash to help me get home and the girl bartender gave me a mean mug look as if I was lying or just a bum on the street. Front door people were nice but the girl bartender should have more customer service when dealing with customers who have a problem. She could’ve kindly said "no I’m sorry" instead of giving me some weird look. 5 stars for the front door people! Major 1 star for her! She had on a pink sweater
Information about Kotuku Surf Club
Address
Kotuku Surf Club is located at 703 Rigsbee Ave, Durham, NC 27701, United States
Website
The website of Kotuku Surf Club is: instagram.com/kotukusurfclub
Business Hours
Monday: 18:00–02:00
Tuesday: 15:00–02:00
Wednesday: 15:00–02:00
Thursday: 15:00–02:00
Friday: 15:00–02:00
Saturday: 12:00–02:00
Sunday: 12:00–02:00