Accordion Club

First and last time going. We had family in from Texas, and went to boxcar - had a great time. One of the employees recommended this bar because they stayed open later. We walked in, and were like oh this a great dive bar by the look of it and how many patrons were at the bar. We sat at the bar, and had contact with a bartender (we later found out from security that she was “hungover”) who was extremely rude, and dismissive. She was much warmer with others at the bar, possibly because they were regulars but even getting a beer from her was like pulling teeth because she could barely even face us when we were talking to her. The body language was horrible, and so was her energy. There was even a point where she threw the cash change back down in front of one of our family members, and I was in disbelief. Looking over my bank transactions and realized the waitress also wrote herself in a tip even though I didn’t tip and crossed out the tip on the slip. Definitely never coming back, and don’t recommend.

A great atmosphere to hang out with your friends! I love the outdoor area in the back as well. Got to try the snacks the bar carries last night and we thoroughly enjoyed them. Our hot dogs were rad and you can also get frito bags topped with nacho cheese, pimento cheese, and/or other toppings like chili. We really enjoyed the snacks and our drinks! Also, every time I come here I hear Parquet Courts on the playlist, which is very cool.

The area around Geer St and Rigsbee might be changing but it's such a relief that this bar has stayed the same. This deepcuts Durham spot is the best. I have always loved this downtown gem. It's a chill bar. More on the lines of divey. I give it 5 stars for being what it is, a great dive bar, without any of the grime. If you want a fancy mixology cocktail bar, adjust your expectations. Love the vibe here, love the patio. And, sometimes, you'll see swarms of tiny bats swirl ahead. It's sweet, it's chill, it's a good bar.

Has a dive-bar vibe, in all the right ways. Dark and comfy inside, with the long bar spanning nearly the entire space. There's a couple TVs, but nobody pays attention. A great draught beer selection as well as the standard cocktails. They sell hot dogs w/chili and cheese sauce, too, which is a fun gimmick. The secret of this place is the hidden back patio. Go out the back door, down the stairs, and there are 6 - 8 picnic tables with string lights above. Plenty of room to chill out when the weather is nice. Note that smoking is permitted in that area, so plan accordingly.

We had a great time here, the whole place has a dive bar vibe to it. The only I took off a star is that they wouldn't allow outside food in because they are a "restaurant". I wouldn't consider the sale of hot dogs a restaurant unless you offered a variety that met dietary restrictions. My friend ordered food while I ate the hot dogs and when it got here was told she had to eat it outside.