Old West Durham

ninth street · 27705

Old West Durham is the Erwin Mills village that refused to be tidied. Shotgun cottages and mill houses sit shoulder to shoulder on narrow streets, with Ninth Street's bookstores, Cocoa Cinnamon, and Dain's Place doing the heavy lifting for date night. The crowd skews Duke-adjacent without being insufferable about it. Honest tradeoffs: tiny lots, original wiring that occasionally argues with modern appliances, and parking that turns into blood sport on Duke game days. But you can walk to a flat white, a record store, and a passable French dip inside ten minutes, which is the kind of density Durham mostly forgot how to build.

$44,813

median income

$1,539

median rent

The data

Old West Durham by the numbers

Median individual income in Old West Durham is about $44.8k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Old West Durham pays about $1,540 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

13 spots · tap a point, label, or class to filter

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13 spots across Old West Durham

Old West Durham
Dining
Mateo Bar de Tapas
Tapas restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,424
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
109 W Chapel Hill St, Durham, NC 27701
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,424 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Mateo Bar de Tapas.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 to 10 PM
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat5 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
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Old West Durham
Dining
Vin Rouge
French restaurant$$$$★ 4.6 · 1,315
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
2010 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 1,315 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Vin Rouge.
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Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 to 10 PM
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat5 to 10 PM
Sun10 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Old West Durham
Dining
Counting House
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.3 · 780
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
111 Corcoran St, Durham, NC 27701
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 780 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Counting House.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Tue7 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Wed7 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Thu7 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Fri7 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Sat8 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 10 PM
Sun8 AM to 2 PM, 5 to 9 PM
Parking
Paid parking garage
Dining
Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
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Old West Durham
Cafés
LocoPops
Ice cream shop★ 4.8 · 623
LGBTQ+ friendlyGood for groups
Find it
2618 Hillsborough Rd, Durham, NC 27705
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 623 Google reviews
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Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at LocoPops.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon12 to 9 PM
Tue12 to 9 PM
Wed12 to 9 PM
Thu12 to 9 PM
Fri12 to 9 PM
Sat12 to 5 PM
Sun12 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
No-contact delivery · Delivery · In-store pickup · In-store shopping · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed inside
Contact
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Old West Durham
Activity
Wreck it Rage Room
Amusement center★ 4.9 · 491
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
4122 Bennett Memorial Rd Ste 105, Durham, NC 27705
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 491 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
ThuClosed
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed
Parking
Free parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Contact
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Old West Durham
Activity
Duke Basketball Museum
Heritage museum★ 4.7 · 158
Wheelchair access
Find it
306 Towerview Rd Schwartz-Butters Athletic Center, Durham, NC 27710
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 158 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Duke Basketball Museum.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 4 PM
Tue10 AM to 4 PM
Wed10 AM to 4 PM
Thu10 AM to 4 PM
Fri10 AM to 4 PM
Sat10 AM to 4 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Paid parking lot
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
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Old West Durham
Drinks
Ramblers Beer & Wine
Bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 141
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Find it
115 Fuller St, Durham, NC 27701
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 141 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Ramblers Beer & Wine.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 10 PM
Tue4 to 10 PM
Wed2 to 10 PM
Thu2 to 11 PM
Fri12 to 11 PM
Sat12 to 11 PM
Sun12 to 5 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Old West Durham
Drinks
Moon Dog Meadery and Bottle Shop
Winery★ 4.8 · 118
LGBTQ+ friendlyWheelchair access
Find it
1104 Broad St Ste C, Durham, NC 27705
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 118 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Moon Dog Meadery and Bottle Shop.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 11 PM
Tue4 to 10 PM
Wed12 PM to 12 AM
Thu12 to 11 PM
Fri4 to 11 PM
Sat12 to 11 PM
Sun12 to 9 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly · Transgender safespace
Pets
Dogs allowed
Contact
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Old West Durham
Drinks
Melanated Wine
Winery★ 4.9 · 113
Wheelchair access
Find it
4608 Industry Ln f, Durham, NC 27713
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.9★ from 113 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Melanated Wine.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
WedClosed
Thu3 to 9 PM
Fri3 to 9 PM
Sat12 to 9 PM
SunClosed
Dining
Delivery · Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
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Old West Durham
Drinks
Remy's Lounge
Bar$$$$★ 4.5 · 57
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
347 W Main St, Durham, NC 27701
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 57 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Remy's Lounge.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 PM to 12 AM
Tue4 PM to 12 AM
Wed4 PM to 12 AM
Thu4 PM to 12 AM
Fri5 PM to 1 AM
Sat5 PM to 1 AM
SunClosed
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
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Old West Durham
Drinks
High Dive Durham
Bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 51
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Find it
101 W Main St Ste Lo2, Durham, NC 27701
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 51 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at High Dive Durham.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 PM to 2 AM
Tue5 PM to 2 AM
Wed5 PM to 2 AM
Thu5 PM to 2 AM
Fri5 PM to 2 AM
Sat5 PM to 2 AM
Sun7 PM to 2 AM
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Site Maps
Old West Durham
Drinks
The Old North Bar
Bar$$$$★ 4.8 · 36
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Find it
316 W Geer St C, Durham, NC 27701
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 36 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at The Old North Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 PM to 2 AM
Tue5 PM to 2 AM
Wed5 PM to 2 AM
Thu5 PM to 2 AM
Fri5 PM to 2 AM
Sat5 PM to 2 AM
Sun5 PM to 2 AM
Dining
Outdoor seating
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Maps
Old West Durham
Drinks
Sol House Wines
Wine bar$$$$★ 5 · 21
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Find it
905 W Main St #20d, Durham, NC 27701
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
5★ from 21 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Sol House Wines.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat11 AM to 10 PM
SunClosed
Dining
Outdoor seating · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
Call Maps

Old West Durham

Old West Durham by the numbers

Local date spots

Mateo Bar de Tapas

Vin Rouge

Counting House

LocoPops

Wreck it Rage Room

Duke Basketball Museum

Ramblers Beer & Wine

Moon Dog Meadery and Bottle Shop

Melanated Wine

Remy's Lounge

High Dive Durham

The Old North Bar

Sol House Wines

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