3 Best Night Clubs in Durham, NC

Expert-recommended Top 3 Nightclubs in Durham, North Carolina. All of our night clubs actually face a rigorous 50-Point Inspection, which includes customer reviews, history, complaints, ratings, satisfaction, trust, cost and general excellence. You deserve only the best!

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THE PINHOOK

117 West Main Street,
Durham, NC 27701 Directions

Since 2008

Specialty:

Bottle Service Karaoke Dance Music Bar Trivia Open Mics Drag Shows Local Bands DJs Open-Mike Nights Square Dances Cocktails Live Music Queer Line Dancing Night

"The Pinhook has been Durham’s premier 225-capacity venue for bands, music, dance parties, and creative events for over 18 years. The Pinhook hosts Dead Prez, The Mountain Goats, Sylvan Esso, The Blow, EMA, Big Freedia, Titus Andronicus, Hiss Golden Messenger, Jens Lekman, Le1f, and more. The club is a secure place for LGBTQ folks, POC groups, punks, cyclists, trivia nerds, lawyers, and almost everyone else. The Pinhook provides a bar area to enjoy your favorite drinks. The club also provides their space for rent, meetings, events, and even movies. Join them to enjoy a fun night with your friends.

2026 Update: You can enjoy their Monsters and Mayhem Drag Show at 10pm."

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License #00166415AJ - 999

Price:

Events
Robber Robber: $44
Dapyp: $64
King Garbage: $68

Contact:

(984) 244-7243 (919) 901-3835

Mon-Thu: 5pm - 2am
Fri-Sun: Closed

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SHOOTERS II

827 West Morgan Street,
Durham, NC 27701 Directions

Since 2011

Specialty:

Live Bands DJ Birthday Parties Bottle Service Hip Hop Concerts Cocktails Dance Live Music Salsa Karaoke Live Entertainment

"Shooters II is a neon-light nightspot that provides DJ music, a large dance floor, and games of beer pong. The club has the largest dance floor with fully stocked bar facilities. The club allows customers aged 21 and older. The club accepts guests aged 18 and older. A dress code is enforced, and a government-issued ID must be presented. No pictures on phones are accepted. Shooters II provides transport service to and from the venue at no additional charge. The club also has a smoking patio area. Happy hour specials and the best nightlife are available on Fridays and Saturdays. Come and enjoy your relaxing time with your friends and loved ones.

2026 Update: Shooters II offers free Wi-Fi and accepts credit cards."

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License #00086015AJ

Contact:

(919) 680-0428

Wed & Sat: 10pm - 2am
Fri: 10pm - 2:09am
Mon,Tue,Thu & Sun: Closed

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CLUB ERA DURHAM

305 South Dillard Street,
Durham, NC 27701 Directions

Since 2024

Specialty:

Queer Line Dancing Queer Karaoke Hard Style Rave Y2K Rave Naked Yoga DJs Dance Parties Drag Karaoke Trivia Social Events Community Events

2026 Update: Club Era Durham is designed with a welcoming ambience for their customers. The club is a place to dance, socialize, and celebrate with a community that thrives on music, art, and freedom of expression. The club features local talent. You can come 5 nights a week and get your fix of rainbows and unicorns. The staff only permits those more than 18 years of age. The club is a perfect place to relax with friends. Club Era Durham offers a wide range of cocktails, all handcrafted by their local in-house mixologists.

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License #2558260

Price:

Y2k Rave Cover $10
The Cocktails & Beer
Bad And Boujee $15
“You're Welcome” $15
James’ Giant Peach $14
Pick Me Up $12
La Puta $13
Power Bottom $12
The Flamer $9
The Temptress (Shot) $9
Hoppyum $6
Bull City Cider $6
Tecate $4
Modelo $5
Topo Chico Hard Seltzer $6
PBR $4
White Claw $4
Kombucha $7

Contact:

(919) 984-5495

Thu: 8pm - 1am
Fri & Sat: 8pm - 2am
Sun: 10pm - 12am
Mon-Wed: Closed

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