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PickleBack 2
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(455) 4.2
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GayOut Score
G4.2
Address
711 Rigsbee Ave, Durham, NC 27701
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Phone
+1 919-797-2154
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Website
pickleback2.com
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About this place PickleBack 2
PickleBack 2 is a bar and kitchen at 711 Rigsbee Ave, the address where The Bar, Durham's long-running gay bar, used to be. Renee Batchelor, one of The Bar's two owners, rebranded the place (OpenDurham), and Discover Durham lists it as LGBTQIA-owned (August 2026). Today it is a mixed, grown-up neighbourhood spot with DJ nights, dancing, soul food and a patio. It is not a gay bar.
Google lists it open Wednesday to Saturday 4pm to 2am and Sunday 4pm to 1am, closed Monday and Tuesday. It scores 4.2 from about 455 reviews. If an old guide sends you to The Bar on Rigsbee, this is what you will find.
Opening Hours
Closed
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
16:00-02:00
Thursday
16:00-02:00
Friday
16:00-02:00
Saturday
16:00-02:00
Sunday
16:00-01:00
Features
Food served
Mixed LGBTQ+
Dance
DJ sets
Outdoor terrace
Late night (after midnight)
Gay-friendly (straight venue)
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Last updated on 14 November 2026