Killer Queen

Wine bar · Durham

Killer Queen

Wine bar · Durham

117 E Main St B, Durham, NC 27701

Highlights

Killer Queen is a cozy wine bar in Durham with vibrant decor, a killer selection of biodynamic wines, and friendly staff ready to make your night memorable.

117 E Main St B, Durham, NC 27701 Get directions

killerqueendurham.com

$30–50

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"Durham’s newest wine bar has bright blue walls and multi-colored bohemian-style lounge chairs, and throws Prince tribute parties. Moreover, Killer Queen feels like the perfect place to bring your tattoo artist for a glass of wine on the back patio, or somewhere to come solo and make a new friend behind the bar. The rotating wine list includes rare vintages from Tasmania to Germany, and you can snack on some things like a burrata plate with watermelon and a microgreens salad. " - eric ginsburg

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Erin Glosser

Google

What a beautiful little space!! The vibes are immaculate, great recommendations, delicious food and wine of course. The olives and charcuterie of choice (3 for $24 was just right for 3 of us) are a perfect compliment to whatever you're drinking. It was a delight to spend time with friends there.

Amanda Lark

Google

Majesty was absolutely fantastic. He was so down to earth, friendly, funny, went out of his way to make sure we had the best wine and time, recommended great charcuterie pairings, and curated the best atmosphere. We will most definitely be back and cannot recommend this place enough if you want a funky, friendly, eclectic wine bar.

Kaitlyn Barton

Google

First, excellent name. Second, excellent wine selection. The ladies behind the bar Killer Queen really know their stuff, and they are willing to chat with you at length about their wine selection. They are clearly so passionate about their work, and we love to see it. You can also taste the selection to find the perfect glass for you. The menu is divided between sparkling, rose, orange (YAY!), white, and red, with a helpful legend to decipher body and sweetness. They also have a solid selection of biodynamic wines to choose from! They also have beer, cider, and zero proof options - so it’s an inclusive spot for every palate. Small plates focus on bread, butter, and locally sourced cheese. I mean, what more could you want?! Decor is sparkly, disco-y, and eclectic - my fave. And they have cute napkins (it’s the little things). If you’re in Durham (or the triangle), make sure to check this place out!i

Jason Lazarus

Google

Didn’t eat so I can’t speak to the food, but the beverage selection is great and the staff is super friendly and knowledgeable!

Rachel Walter

Google

Awesome wine list, awesome decor, amazing staff. Service in Durham has gotten so bad.. bartenders are frankly rude most of the time. These people are delightful, and so happy to help you find wine you love. I’ve been twice this week 😍🙏

Lauren Estep

Google

We had our engagement party here and it was more than we could have ever hoped for! Silvia the owner is absolutely amazing. She kept the wine flowing and personally kept everyone’s glass full. She explained the wines to us and gave great recommendations. The food was also so tasty! We had a charcuterie board, cheese board, pasta, meatballs and they were even able to put a vegan board together for a couple of our friends that are vegan. Now for the space. Their new event space upstairs is absolutely beautiful. No detail was missed. The twinkle lights, candles, vintage seating, everything is so well thought out. They even put out a L & R wood cutout for my fiancé and I. So sweet! We were able to plan the whole event with just a few emails. Since we’re already planning a wedding I really appreciated how easy she made the whole process. We are so thankful for Silvia and everyone at Killer Queen that made our night so special. Can’t wait to have another event here!

Kylie

Google

Killer Queen is an amazing addition to downtown Durham! I stopped by with a group a 6 and even though it was a Saturday and I didn’t make a reservation, they pushed some tables together and made sure my group had a space to enjoy the evening. The service was topnotch all night. I ordered the roasted hazelnuts and roasted garlic Caesar salad. The food did take awhile to come out because only 1 person was working in the kitchen, which is understandable. The food was delicious!! My group then ordered a charcuterie board and bottles of wine and absolutely everything was fantastic. Killer Queen has such a cozy little environment and it really is the perfect place to grab a glass of wine, have a charcuterie board and relax. They also have some beers and ciders. I’m sure I will become a regular here!

Taylor

Google

The cutest wine spot in Durham. We barely talked because we were so enamored by the decor and artifacts on the wall! We will definitely be back and hopefully we won’t be so shocked that a place like this exists and we’ll actually CHAT! 😭