High Dive Durham

Bar · Durham

High Dive Durham

Bar · Durham

101 W Main St Suite Lo2, Durham, NC 27701

Highlights

High Dive is your go-to chic dive in downtown Durham, boasting a vintage jukebox, pool, arcade games, and cheap drinks, all wrapped in a chill vibe.

101 W Main St Suite Lo2, Durham, NC 27701 Get directions

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$1–10

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"From the owners behind Bar Virgile, High Dive brings upscale dive bar vibes, games, cocktails, and more to this downtown basement space (which, ironically, was also once an arcade bar). Think classic beers like Sam Adams and Stella on tap, simple cocktails, pool table, darts, and a jukebox. Food options are divey as well — customers can help themselves to freshly popped popcorn or order a basket of nachos." - Matt Lardie

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Matea L.

Google

12/7/24 - a spot that's open until 2am! We had fun getting some drinks and playing darts. The bartender was super cool and nice. The atmosphere felt like where locals go. They had some other games to play like pool, and arcade games. They even have an older Juke box.

Hannah Mingus

Google

I have been eagerly awaiting High Dive to open in downtown Durham and it did not disappoint. It is located in the old Quarter Horse location, and has the same owners as Bar Virgile and Annexe. I loved the Durham memorabilia inside and the casual atmosphere. They have several TVs playing sports as well as lots of games such as pinball, pool, foosball, darts, and Golden Tee. There is also a jukebox and free popcorn machine. Aside from drink options, patrons can also order nachos.

Dan Pacitti

Google

High Dive is super rad. Honestly, of all the spots my wife and I hit on our recent trip to Durham, High Dive ended up being our jam (total surprise)! The place has a great atmosphere, super chill vibes, and incredible nachos, YES, like old-school, amazing NACHOS! Come for the nachos, stay for the jukebox (best I've seen in years), pool table, and cheap High Life.

William Sink

Google

High Dive is a fantastic addition to the neighborhood. It has the vibe of a classy dive bar without the pretentiousness that usually comes with those places. High Dive has simple drinks at great prices. The service is quick and friendly. There are some classics on the free jukebox. Games- Pool, Foosball, Darts, Golden Tee, etc. The hotdogs are good and the free popcorn is a great touch. I have enjoyed watching games there, they have lots of TVs. Its also been a great place to grab a drink before a show at DPAC or after dinner.

Scott Jablonski

Google

This is a hidden gem in downtown Durham! It’s a fun place to hangout and have drinks. They have a lot of fun games to play or you can watch a game on the big screen. The best part is that they have some of the cheapest drinks in Durham. The bartender does a great job!

Daniel Wehrhahn

Google

We had a blast here at their New Year’s Eve party! The atmosphere was great, fun music, and the staff went above and beyond. We made a mistake while getting the tickets and Daniel really helped us out which saved our night!

Monica Childers

Google

Honestly an awesome time. The bar is so chill vibe with great music (and a Juke box!) and just a great place to hang., feels like the bar where you can always find a friend. The drinks were very good and well priced. I’ll be back!

Chetan Reddy

Google

Very cool spot to hang out and chill. Fun games, good drinks, and a great dive bar atmosphere. Need to check this place out.

Rob G.

Yelp

We finished our nights each night of my recent trip to Durham at this place. So glad we found out. Haven't drank this much High Life since college, cheap and goes down easy. Great music and darts were fun with other folks at the bar. Would stick to the beer and popcorn here, awesome bar to just kick it with friends.

Ron W.

Yelp

Hey hey Durham, you've got a new bar brought to you by the folks from Bar Virgile, High Dive! This subterranean drinking cave sits in the old Quarterhorse space on Mangum Street. Head down the stairs and you'll find a chill space with foosball table, pool table, darts, jukebox and a handful of pinball tables. High Dive offers 8 or so beers on tap and some mixed drinks in unpretentious fashion. While it's not fancy, it's a good option if you've got a show at DPAC given its convenient location. And it's open seven days a week until 2am so enjoy, Bull City!

Scott J.

Yelp

This is a hidden gem in downtown Durham! It's a fun place to hangout and have drinks. They have a lot of fun games to play or you can watch a game on the big screen. The best part is that they have some of the cheapest drinks in Durham. The bartender does a great job!