This place has great food, service and excellent drinks! Perfect place to take a first date or out with some friends.

Drinks are very good but unfortunately the staff were so rude and asked us that ordering food is a “must” to be seated

My wife and I were taken here by our son who lives in Durham. Logan and John are superb mixologists and they are entertaining as well! Thank you guys!! Gary.

We tried the small plates - Cheese Mac n' Cheese with Bacon, Chive, Bread Crumb, fries and Brussels sprites and they were delicious. This place has a New Orleans ambience and the bar has a wide selection of drinks . It’s in Durham downtown and...good place to grab a cocktail and quality foodMore

We stopped by here on our way to dinner and we were very pleasantly surprised. The drink we had had peaches in it and balsamic, something I never would have thought of. But oh my it was so delicious we had to have another. The...bartender was a true artist, as he took time to make the drink perfectly.More

Most caprese salads have a tomato slice with a piece of mozzarella and basil on top. This was halved cherry tomatoes of various colors that had been grilled. It had burrata cheese and greens with it as well. I have never had a warm caprese...before, and this one knocked it out of the park. The flavors and colors were outstanding. The pork chop was cooked perfectly - it was thick and juicy. The grilled pineapple on top added a sweetness that was amazing. My dining companion had the Hanger Steak Frites that was seasoned well and cooked exactly as asked. The fries were thin and crispy. And, as always, an Amaretto Sour that is the best in the area.More

We stopped in for a celebratory drink after our son getting into Duke Law. The bartender was very interesting and professional. He made several unique drinks. The bar was cozy and comfortable. It was fun to watch him make drinks you can't get anywhere else.

Excellent establishment for quality cocktails and a meal. Small , but quick, unless you want a beer. Emphasis is on the cocktails, so bartenders spend more time on making those and they do an excellent job. If you're a beer drinker, you'll wait a bit.

A cozy speakeasy bar/restaurant. We were there for cocktails only this time, but have eaten there in the past. A great place for pre-theater dinner. Get there early or expect to wait, but well worth it.

Classic and innovative new cocktails made with excellent ingredients by professional bartenders are the lynch-pin of the place. But the food competes with that very well, the burger we had last week as out-of-this-world good. The frites are real frites, the desserts are top-notch. We'e...been dining at this place for several years now; early on we just didn't bother to mention it to anyone because it is crowded enough all the time. It's still crowded, but we thought we should give them the credit they deserve, hence this review. Service over the years has been consistently good in a very crowded environment -- since this stays the same even with turn-over, someone is doing a good job keeping it up. Be prepared to wait and have a little patience, and you will be rewarded with superior comestibles.More

While I wouldn't describe the reception warm or inviting, Bar Virgile clearly has an exceptional bar program. I walked in to see 2 smartly appointed gentlemen expertly pouring/stirring/shaking 2 cocktails at a time which was both entertaining and efficient. The Theologian is a wonderfully balanced...rum/Campari cocktail, and the sky-high Ramos Gin Fizz visually impressive. We shared some of the best deviled eggs I've ever tasted and enjoyed picking from several charcuterie and cheese options. Suggestion: either arrive early or bring your patience and grab a cocktail while waiting for a seat- there are only a few tables and the bar on a Tuesday was packed. I'd likely visit again.More

We eat here three or four times a year. They open at 4:00 pm on Saturday which fits our schedule. The menu changes regularly. Yesterday is the first time I had the pork chop entrée. It was outstanding. I hope it will be on the...menu the next time we dine there. It is a little on the spicy side, but was just right for me.More