106 Main

Cool neighborhood hang spot. Excellent bar keep with eclectic beer selection and top shelf liquors. Relax on the sofas and trust me, you do want to try the Pineapple Martini.

My husband and I came in to have a pre-​dinner drink on a Thursday night because every other bar in the area was packed. The décor and clientele reminded me of the many bars that make up Myrtle Beach. The bartender was super friendly though and provided us with drink menus. We settled on a Margarita and a Dirty Martini. They were both very. meh and overpriced at $ 9 for what they were. I think Rose L hit the nail on the head when she stated the balance between the drink prices, the style of drinks and the feel of the bar don’t really vibe together. I guess this place is ok to get away from the crowds and maybe have a beer or glass of wine but I can’t recommend their mixed drinks.
Drink Specials:
Tuesday: $ 4 IPA’s
Wednesday: ½ Priced Wine
Thursday: $ 3 Well Drinks
Friday & Saturday: $ 3.50 Wells, $ 3 Domestics, and other weekend specials

Love the place. The bar is cool and a chill spot to hang out at. Mike, the owner is so nice and helpful.

I’ve been coming here since 106 first opened… I’m not sure why it took me so long to write a review. First off great staff always friendly, Mike the owner has done a great job of always making people feel welcomed and training his staff to do the same. Second the drinks are always on point! I really feel that once this part of Main Street gets more foot traffic 106 will be a major player in the bars in Durham.

Love this place. Really good drinks. Good prices. Decent selection. A bit of the hole in the wall feel. Super friendly staff.

Durham has become the new hot spot for little bars opening up and trying to attract the late night crowd. 106 Main is one of these spots and lucky for them it’s survived so far. A bar spot located directly on Main Street, you can’t miss the Christmas lights in the window, one block from The Pinhook, 106 attracts a grungy group of regulars. We walked in on a Saturday evening about 7pm and were kindly greeted and noted all of two other people at the bar (during our stint, a total of six people besides us arrived). A little bar on the left side of the building is well lit and gives off a classy cocktail vibe compared to the dark couches, tables and chairs that surround the rest of the space with a huge tv centerpiece and scream grunge/​sports bar. Two bartenders were staffing on the night we came in. While the taller was friendly and fairly personable, the shorter of the two was off-​putting and even cut me off during a conversation we were having. Not a very hospitable move for a new bar.
With many cocktails to choose from ranging from $ 10-​$ 11, I chose a the Negroni: a gin, vermouth, bitters and campari. It was very heavy on the campari and I wouldn’t order it again (I am curious about the coffee martini!). I thought the balance between the drink prices, the style of the drinks and the feel of the bar didn’t really vibe together. I was also surprised to discover that 106 Main doesn’t have any beers on tap. Overall, I think 106 Main has a little ways to go to discover their identity.

I lovingly refer to this bar in downtown Durham as new Cheers. Seriously, come in here enough and everybody will know your name and care about your day. Good drink specials and Mike is a wonderful bartender. I will definitely come back here for more drinks with friends.

I love this place! Like others, I stumbled upon this place and I’m so glad I stopped. This has become our local drink spot. Great local pub atmosphere. Mike, the owner, is fantastic. Fun to talk to, always remembers us, great service. Good beer selection — not a huge selection, but on point.

Stumbled upon this bar while on our way to the alley for a drink. Saw they had drink specials and figured we would give it a try. It was a good non pretentious spot with great drink specials and a decent beer selection. Bartenders were the owner and his friend and both nice guys. Definitely will be back to support the establishment.

I can’t recommend this place more highly. Mike, the owner/​bar tender, is super friendly and knowledgable. His Cosmo is perfect. Great place for before/​after dinner/​game/​show drink.

This place was great — we went in on a weekday afternoon to watch the World Cup and have a drink and were greeted by a super friendly and helpful bartender. I’ll definitely be sure to stop by next time I’m in the area!

Very nice little joint with a super friendly bartender/​owner in a great location. Nice specials and beer selection. Would definitely stop back in.

Great place for kicking back! It’s got seating areas for more private parties and a nice bar with very welcoming lighting. There’s a arge table that seats 12 – 15 people comfortably. It’s really nice for hosting office parties, birthday celebrations, and other events. Mike, the owner, is a fantastic guy with a friendly disposition. You’re not a stranger for long! He runs a casual place with a hint of class. Drinks are generous and the music is good.