delafia

I absolutely loved my experience at delafia! The vibes of this place just drip cool, and unassuming- I felt like I was back home in Brooklyn coming here! The fascade of the wine bar is hidden so be sure you don't walk by the "barber shop" when you're looking to get in. This bar focuses on natural and biodynamic wines aka my absolute obsession, so I was happier than a pig in mud by the drink selections. The food menu is small, but takes care of business. I recommend a nice tinned fish, giant beans, and the chocolate budino for dessert! The vibes are dark, hip, with an outdoor seating option as well. All in all, a cool destination to check out some fantastic wines.

Amazing wine bar with fantastic selection of natural wines. Bartender was extremely kind, friendly, and knowledgeable; he made great suggestions to us based on our taste/interests. I tried an orange wine that I have never had before- new favorite wine! We will definitely be back. Good variety and great atmosphere. Thanks!

Very unique experience for the triangle area. Bartender was extremely knowledgeable and passionate. Was able to try several wines that I would never typically gravitate towards. Just all around a great time.

What a delightful and special surprise! A few weeks ago, a friend of ours recommended this as “the best wine bar in the triangle… actually maybe in North Carolina”. We had a chance to stop by this afternoon, and we fell in love. Jesse clearly has a love for natural wine and service, and it’s apparent in many aspects of the bar. Thoughtful wine by the glass selections, very tasty and creative snacks, an extensive retail component, and just really cozy vibes. We can’t wait to return, and I can already tell we’ll be regulars.

Wife and I hit NOMADAS coffee Saturday AM. We loved it. Andrea chatted us up and told us about DELAFIA. Just judging from the vibe and hearsay, we had to go back and check out Delafia that evening. We did & OMFG we loved it. Adam was our bartender. He was very courteous, knowledgeable, and easy to speak to. The vibe/atmosphere at Delaphia is beyond words. It's mysterious, very chill, like in a small basement wine bar in Brooklyn or maybe d/t Milan. We had some snacks with our wine. If there was a kitchen, it'd have been 5/5. Otherwise, the place was perfectly simple and intimate. We can't wait to go back.

This is the perfect spot! Great wine. Super friendly and helpful bartender who is clearly knowledgeable and passionate about wine. The snacks are also great especially the giant beans. Don’t sleep on this spot!!!

I couldn’t have felt more welcomed at delafia! Every wine I sampled was interesting, especially this one! Relaxed, approachable atmosphere. Had equally great conversations with the other customers and bartenders. Very knowledgeable staff. I appreciated learning more about natural wine and tried orange wine for the first time! Will definitely be back. Thanks Jesse & Adam!!!!

Delicious selection of wines - I found all to be unique, yet accessible. Will absolutely be back! Jesse has fantastic recommendations and was great in helping us select a bottle.

I absolutely loved my experience at delafia! The vibes of this place just drip cool, and unassuming- I felt like I was back home in Brooklyn coming here! The fascade of the wine bar is hidden so be sure you don't walk by the "barber shop" when you're looking to get in. This bar focuses on natural and biodynamic wines aka my absolute obsession, so I was happier than a pig in mud by the drink selections. The food menu is small, but takes care of business. I recommend a nice tinned fish, giant beans, and the chocolate budino for dessert! The vibes are dark, hip, with an outdoor seating option as well. All in all, a cool destination to check out some fantastic wines.

Casual but hip wine bar just south of downtown Durham, Delafia feels like an intimate and hidden gem. Inside this old barber shop is a weathered space and crowd of locals in the know. Short list of wines along with some snacks, enjoy a nice glass of vino and conversation when visiting. Friendly and knowledgeable staff for wine-lovers!

We had read about this place and how it was connected to the long-ago establish Bar Lusconi. We decided to pop in on a Friday evening and knew it was a little hard to find. In fact, the Barber Shop signs may fool you but look closer and you'll see smaller signs indicating the bar on the left and shop on the right. Upon entering, you'll notice the dark, speakeasy vibe. We chatted a little with the bartender and followed his recommendations for a rose and a hearty red. We grabbed a small table and also asked for some water. We enjoyed the wines and the secret, underground vibe of the establishment. They also offer some light bites as well. Most of the customers at the tables kept to themselves but others at the bar were meeting each other and chatting. If you ever want to show your friends you know a cool, secret wine bar, take them here.

This is a fun, quaint neighborhood bar with a wide range of wines. Amazing service from the bartenders as they are very knowledgeable, friendly, welcoming and accommodating. I highly recommend you try this place if you are in Durham.