Apéritif

South Durham · Cocktail + Wine Bars
  • 🍔 Lunch
  • 🍜 Dinner
  • 😘 Date Night
  • 🍻 Happy Hour
  • 🥦 Vegetarian Options
  • 👯 Good for Groups
  • 🥗 Vegan Friendly
  • 🌾 Gluten-Free Options
  • 🍸 Cocktail + Wine Bars
  • 🍮 Desserts + Bakeries
  • Cocktail + Wine Bars
  • Desserts + Bakeries
  • European
  • Southern
  • Offline Picks

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Location

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    3105 Shannon Rd, Suite 203
    Durham, NC 27707

    Hours
    • Monday3:00 – 9:00 PM
    • Tuesday12:00 – 10:00 PM
    • Wednesday12:00 – 10:00 PM
    • Thursday12:00 – 10:00 PM
    • Friday12:00 – 11:00 PM
    • Saturday12:00 – 11:00 PM
    • Sunday12:00 – 9:00 PM

The Gist

Dedicated to providing an upscale experience that brings a piece of DTD to UHill Durham, Apéritif serves seasonally rotating cocktails, an extensive wine list, delightful desserts that are absolute crowd-pleasers, and European-inspired small plates. The best part? EVERYTHING is made in-house with only the highest-quality ingredients (ofc) by seasoned bartenders, chefs, and bakers.

And we obvs can’t forget about their incredibly gorg space feat. tonssss of open windows _hello_ _golden_ _hour_, an intimate outdoor patio, lush greenery, and sweeping views of Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard. Grab all your besties and stop by for a luxe afternoon filled with top-notch cocktails, majestic views, and damn good eats.

Top Picks

🥖 B.L.A.T.A

Candied bacon, arugula, avocado sauce, bruschetta tomatoes, garlic aioli

🍸 S'MOREGASMIC

Whipped cream vodka, Damn Fine chocolate, heavy cream, chocolate bitters, graham cracker rim, toasted marshmallow

🍉 POST MELÓN

RonRico rum, watermelon, mint, lime, simple syrup

🍓 RASPBERRY BERET

Dark chocolate Grand Marnier mousse dome with a raspberry jam center, served on a house-made brownie rimmed with raspberry dust + chocolate

🍅 CAPRI

Fresh mozzarella, bruschetta tomatoes, sunflower shoots, balsamic vinaigrette

Extra Tips

  • Big trivia fan? Apéritif offers weekly trivia every Wed. night at 7p.
  • Don’t get too attached to your fave menu items—while some staples remain throughout the year, most items are seasonal + change pretty frequently.
  • Want to stay in the know? Subscribe to the email list on their website for updates on menu specials, events + more.

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