Kitt's Pool Room & Bar

Walk into Kitt's and you've stepped into the kind of place where people actually know each other's names. Down on the Riverwalk, it's got that no-nonsense vibe you need for a serious game or just an afternoon with a pint. The pool tables are the main event—this isn't some Instagram-baiting bar that happens to have a table in the corner. You'll find regulars who've been coming here for years, and the bar staff who remember what you drink. It's the sort of spot that makes Durham's nightlife feel less about trends and more about people actually enjoying themselves.