The Wine Feed
Downtown Durham, Durham
Bar in Durham, United States
Book with PearlWhy go
The Wine Feed is a practical Durham pick when wine and conversation matter more than a big dinner or late-night cocktail energy. It is easier to slot into an evening than Convivio Restaurant and calmer than a cocktail-led plan at Alley Twenty Six or Kingfisher, making it strongest for small groups, dates, and repeat visits.
About The Wine Feed
The Wine Feed is a Durham venue best approached with basic planning in mind: note its posted hours and smart-casual dress code, then check any visit-specific details before going.
The practical verdict: consider The Wine Feed when its posted hours fit your plans. Choices such as Ponysaurus Brewing Co. Alley Twenty Six, Convivio Restaurant, PRESS Coffee Crêpes Cocktails, and Kingfisher may suit different kinds of outings, but any detailed comparison should be checked against current listings before you decide.
A practical stop when the hours fit your plan
For a visit, start with timing. The Wine Feed is closed Monday, opens at 11 AM Tuesday through Saturday, opens at 11:30 AM Sunday, closes at 7 PM Tuesday, 9 PM Wednesday through Saturday, and 6 PM Sunday.
Do not build the plan around assumptions about a full meal, a particular menu, outdoor seating, drinks, or a late-night format. Pick PRESS Coffee Crêpes Cocktails, Kingfisher, Alley Twenty Six, Convivio Restaurant, or Ponysaurus Brewing Co. only after checking which one best fits the kind of outing you want that day.
Late-evening fit: useful, but not a last-stop bet
The posted hours make The Wine Feed easier to plan as an earlier stop than as a late-night destination. Its latest posted closing time is 9 PM, Wednesday through Saturday; Tuesday closes at 7 PM, Sunday closes at 6 PM, and Monday is closed.
For wider planning, use our full Durham bars guide if the night is drink-led, and our full Durham restaurants guide if food is the priority. Travelers building a fuller weekend can also check our Durham hotels guide and our Durham experiences guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 307 S Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27701
- Website
- thewinefeed.com
- Phone
- +1 919 748 4115
The take
The Take
The Vibe
The Wine Feed reads as a small, highly curated neighborhood destination that sits between a bottle shop and a wine bar. It leans on staff knowledge and careful sourcing to create a sophisticated, intimate atmosphere—cozy and modern in spirit—where discovery is the point of the visit. The space is anchored less by a flashy room than by the selection on the shelves and the people behind the counter: staffers who can speak about importers, growers and lower‑intervention producers. That focus gives the place a considered, neighborly charm that rewards slow, attentive drinking.
Best For
This hybrid retail-and-glass spot is well suited to pre-theater visits from the nearby Durham Performing Arts Center crowd, casual meetups before a show, and quiet date nights where bottles are meant to be savored rather than rushed. It also works for buying a thoughtfully chosen bottle to take home. The program’s advocacy for smaller producers makes it ideal for guests who want to explore unusual, lower‑intervention labels rather than mainstream commercial offerings—good for people who enjoy tasting and conversation over louder, rowdier nightlife.
Ordering Tips
Ask the staff—much of the value here is in their sourcing knowledge. You can buy bottles to take home or open them on site, and team members are described as able to explain why a producer matters; use that expertise to steer toward lesser‑known growers and importers the shop champions. If you’re looking for an approachable entry point, request a staff recommendation that matches your price range and preferred style; if you want something exploratory, ask for something from the shop’s advocacy‑minded selection of lower‑intervention producers.
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy-yet-modern vibe with intentional, stylish, and approachable atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Wine Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Music
- Jazz and Soul
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 307 S Roxboro St, Durham, NC 27701
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Where to go if this does not fit
If the group wants cocktails instead, go to Alley Twenty Six. If the plan needs a fuller meal, try Convivio Restaurant.
Bar context
How It Compares
Ponysaurus Brewing Co. is the better choice for beer, casual groups, and a more social Durham night. The Wine Feed is the better fit when the group wants wine and easier conversation rather than a brewery atmosphere.
PRESS Coffee Crêpes Cocktails gives more all-day flexibility, especially if the plan might start with coffee or food. Convivio Restaurant is the stronger pick when dinner is the point. Choose The Wine Feed when the evening needs a lighter wine-focused stop instead of a full restaurant commitment.
For cocktails, Alley Twenty Six and Kingfisher are more direct choices. The Wine Feed makes more sense for a quieter date or small group that wants to talk and keep the plan low-pressure.
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Compare The Wine Feed
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| The Wine Feed | Durham | No published awards |
| Ponysaurus Brewing Co. | Durham | No published awards |
| PRESS Coffee Crêpes Cocktails | Durham | No published awards |
| Convivio Restaurant | Durham | No published awards |
| Alley Twenty Six | Durham | No published awards |
| Kingfisher | Durham | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the food good at The Wine Feed?
If a meal is central to the plan, check The Wine Feed’s current food offerings before going. Convivio Restaurant or Kingfisher are also worth comparing.
Does The Wine Feed have outdoor seating?
Do I need a reservation at The Wine Feed?
What's the best time to go to The Wine Feed?
Base timing on the posted hours: closed Monday; 11 AM–7 PM Tuesday; 11 AM–9 PM Wednesday through Saturday; and 11:30 AM–6 PM Sunday. If you are choosing between The Wine Feed and PRESS Coffee Crêpes Cocktails, check current details for both before deciding.
Is The Wine Feed good for a date?
It may fit a Durham date if the posted hours and smart-casual dress code match the plan. Check seating, noise level, menu, and reservations in advance if those details matter; Kingfisher is another option to compare.
Is The Wine Feed open late?
No, not especially. The latest posted closing time is 9 PM Wednesday through Saturday. The Wine Feed closes at 7 PM Tuesday, 6 PM Sunday, and is closed Monday.
Is The Wine Feed good for groups?
If you are planning for several people, check seating and availability directly; Convivio Restaurant or Ponysaurus Brewing Co. may also be worth checking depending on the outing.
