Clouds Brewing-Durham

Name: Clouds Brewing-Durham
Address: 905 W Main St Ste 22A, Durham, NC, United States, 27701
Telephone: (919) 251-8096
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.7

4.7

249 Reviews

$30 and under

Gastro Pub

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A restaurant with a focus on craft beer, Clouds Brewing is home to The Downpour; using RFID technology you can start a tab and pour your own beer. Great food, lots of TVs and a vast selection of beer to choose from. Come visit us in Brightleaf square. Parking is abundant and validated with a purchase.

We are dog friendly on our Patio.

$15 Outside dessert fee

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Aug 13, 2022

7:00 PM

Booked 10 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

(919) 251-8096

Other options

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Cuisines
Gastro Pub, American, Beer Garden
Hours of operation
Tue–Thu 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm
Phone number
(919) 251-8096
Website
http://www.cloudsbrewing.com/durham
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Our catering operations allow us to deliver the same quality food in individual plates or large buffet style dishes.
Private party facilities
We have a 40 person private dining room along with areas of the restaurant that can be sectioned off for larger parties. The maximum size for this location is approximately 250 people. We have special catering menus for larger groups with fixed menus or by buffet style dining.

Location
905 W Main St, Ste 22A, Durham, NC 27701
Neighborhood
Durham
Cross street
Main and Gregson Street in downtown Durham
Parking details
BrightLeaf has several private lots around the restaurant. We have our main lot at Main and Gregson - with parking paid with a purchase. We have a private lot behind on Peabody Street and also lots of street parking.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Wolkenbrau / Hybrid German- American Lager / 4.5%$6.00
- 4oz$2.00
- Growler$16.00
Vortex Lager / Dortmunder Style Export Lager / 5.2%$6.00
- 4oz$2.00
- Growler$16.00
Mean Girl / Raspberry & Black Currant Kettle Sour / 5%
- 12oz Pour$6.00
- 4oz$2.00
- Growler$20.00
El Hefe / Hefeweizen / 4.9%$6.00
- 4oz$2.00
- Growler$16.00
Caribbean Kolsch / Grapefruit Kolsch / 4.0%$6.00
- 4oz$2.00
- Growler$16.00
Precipitation / German Pilsner / 5.2%$6.00
- 4oz$2.00
- Growler$16.00
Street Corn / Cream Ale / 5.4%$6.00
- 4oz$2.00
- Growler$16.00
Schwarz Weather-Collab W Little Brother Brewing / Dark Lager / 5.5%$6.00
- 4oz$2.00
- Growler$20.00
Accumulation / Amber Lager / 5.8%$6.00
- 4oz$2.00
- Growler$16.00
Sun's Out / English Bitter on Nitro / 4.5%$6.00
- 4oz$2.00
- Growler$16.00
1ipa / Hybrid Session IPA / 5.5%$6.00
- 4oz$2.00
- Growler$20.00
Blood Orange IPA / Blood Orange Infused American IPA / 6.0%$6.00
- 4oz$2.00
- Growler$20.00
Hop J.A.M. / American IPA / 6.3%$6.00
- 4oz$2.00
- Growler$16.00
Midnight Delight / Nitro Dark Chocolate Milk Stout / 6.7%
- 12oz Pour$6.00
- 4oz$2.50
- Growler$24.00
Crimea River / Imperial Dark Lager/Baltic Porter / 8.3%
- 12oz Pour$6.00
- 4oz$2.50
- Growler$24.00
Dubbel Rainbow / Belgian Dark / 8%
- 12oz Pour$6.00
- 4oz$2.50
- Growler$24.00
Clouds 9 / Belgian Golden Strong / 9%
- 12oz Pour$6.00
- 4oz$2.40
- Growler$24.00
Red Storm / Russian Imperial Stout / 10.3%
- 10oz Pour$6.00
- 4oz$2.80
- Growler$28.00
Ginger Beer / Non-Alcoholic$4.00
Root Beer / Non-Alcoholic$3.00

Cans

To go only. Please note growlers and cans are for take-out only

Precipitation / German Pilsner / 5.2%$3.99
- 4 Pack$12.00
Schwarz Weather-Collab w Little Brother Brewing / Dark Lager / 5.5%$3.99
- 4 Pack$12.00
1IPA / Hybrid Session IPA / 5.5%$3.99
- 4 Pack$12.00
Temporarily Unavailable - Hop J.A.M. / American IPA / 6.3%$3.99
- 4 Pack$12.00
Blood Orange IPA / Blood Orange Infused IPA / 6.0%$4.99
- 4 Pack$15.00
Midnight Delight / Chocolate Milk Stout / 6.7%$4.99
- 4 Pack$15.00

Guest Taps

Drafts

Ask your server about guest growlers

Fullsteam Pierre Delecto / Elder-Flower & Spice Summer Saison / 6.5% / NC
- 12oz Pour$7.00
- 4oz$2.70
Southern Pines Citrus Cherry Blast / Hard Seltzer / 5.6% / NC
- 12oz Pour$6.00
- 4oz$2.50
Flying Embers Black Cherry Lime / Hard Kombucha / 7.2%$6.00
- 4oz$2.50
Bull City Cider Works Off Main / Dry Apple Cider / 6% / NC
- 12oz Pour$6.00
- 4oz$2.50
Blakes Triple Jam / Blackberry, Raspberry, and Strawberry Hard Cider / 6.5% / NC
- 12oz Pour$7.00
- 4oz$2.70
Botanist & Barrel-Red Clay Piq N Pomme / Wine-Cider Hybrid with Floral & Lemon Notes / 6.9%
- 12oz Pour$9.00
- 4oz$3.50
Deep River Chupa Guava / Berliner Weisse w/ Guava and Passion Fruit / 3.6% / NC
- 12oz Pour$7.00
- 4oz$2.70
Prairie Lemon Slice / Sour Ale w/ Lemon Zest, Lemon Juice, and Vanilla / 5.2% / NC
- 12oz Pour$8.00
- 4oz$3.20
Wiseman True Chaos / Berliner Style Weiss w/ Blood Orange, Lime, Juniper, and Lactose / 5.8% / NC
- 12oz Pour$7.00
- 4oz$2.70
Hugger Mugger Berry Von Sucka / Squishy Tart Ale w/ Blackberries, Raspberries, and Passionfruit / 6% / NC
- 12oz Pour$7.00
- 4oz$2.70
Flying Machine Bag Lunch / Peanut Butter & Jelly Ale / 6.5% / NC
- 12oz Pour$8.00
- 4oz$3.20
Perennial Chasing The Horizon-Hazy Lite Series / New England IPA / 6.2%
- 12oz Pour$7.00
- 4oz$2.70
Edward Teach Thieves & Kings / Pina Colada Inspired Hazy IPA / 6.5% / NC$7.00
- 4oz$2.70
New Anthem Shade / Hazy New England IPA / 6.9% / NC
- 12oz Pour$9.00
- 4oz$3.50
Noda Good Will Hopping / North Eastern Style IPA / 7.4% / NC$7.00
- 4oz$2.70
Heretic Evil Cousin / West Coast Imperial IPA / 8%
- 12oz Pour$8.00
- 4oz$3.20
Bhramari Neon Demon / Triple Dry Hopped Triple IPA / 10.8% / NC
- 10oz Pour$8.00
- 4oz$3.70
Sugar Creek Mocha Java Porter / American Porter / 5.2% / NC$6.00
- 4oz$2.00
Epic Big Bad Baptista Peanut Butter Cup / Imperial Stout Aged in Whiskey Barrels w/ Coffee, Cocao, & Peanut Butter / 10.9%
Sorry No Samples
- 10oz Pour$10.00
- 4oz$4.00

Cans / Bottles

Cans

Austin EastCiders Pineapple / Cider / 5.0 %
- 12oz$6.00
FullSteam/Botanist & Barrel UV-9 / Sour Beer w/ Key Lime and Apple Pommace / 4.4%
- 16oz$7.00
NewGrass Coconut Cream Pie / Sour Ale / 6%
- 16oz$9.00
Prairie / Rainbow Sherbet Sour Ale / 5.2%
- 12oz$7.00
Oskar Blues Yumberry / Sparkling Boozy Water / 5.0%
- 12oz$6.50
Oskar Blues Strawberry Coconut / Sparkling Boozy Water / 5.0%
- 12oz$6.50
Modelo Especial / Pilsner / 4.5%
- 12oz$4.00
Old Nation M-43 / New England / 6.8%
- 16oz$7.00
NoDA Coco Loco / American Porter w Coconut / 6.2%
- 16oz$7.00
Victory Sour Monkey / Belgian Tripel / 9.5%
- 12oz$6.00
Athletic Free Wave / Non-Alcoholic Hazy IPA / 0.5%$5.00
Athletic Cerveza Athletica / Non-Alcoholic Light Lager / 0.25%$5.00

Bottles

Bhramari Pain and Patience / American Sour Aged in Red Wine Barrels / 7.8%
- 16.9oz$16.00
Saison Dupont / Belgian Saison / 6.5%
- 750ml$16.00
Bruery Terreux Quadrupel Tonnellerie / Barrel Fermented Belgian Quad / 10.2%
- 750ml$17.00
Ecliptic Oort / Imperial Stout / 8.5%
- 16.9oz$9.00
Pacifico / Pilsner / 4.5%
- 12oz$4.00
Cerveza Atletica / Non-Alcoholic Mexican Lager / 0.5%
- 12oz$5.00

Wine

Less Hauts Plateaux / Rosé / France
- Glass$8.00
- Bottle$28.00
Single Post / Riesling / Germany
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$35.00
Carletto Vino Frizzante Bianco / Draft Prosecco
- Glass$7.00
Outer Sounds / Sauvignon Blanc / New Zealand
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$35.00
Spoken West/ Chardonnay / California
- Glass$8.00
- Bottle$28.00
Giocato / Pinot Grigio / Slovenia
- Glass$7.00
- Bottle$24.00
Black Ridge / Merlot / California
- Glass$7.00
- Bottle$24.00
Lapis Luna / Cabernet Sauvignon / California
- Glass$10.00
- Bottle$35.00
Noah River 2018 / Pinot Noir / California
- Glass$8.00
- Bottle$28.00
Barbanera Ser Passo Rosso / Tuscan Red / Italy
- Glass$8.00
- Bottle$28.00

Cocktails

House Cocktails

Clouds Spiked Root Beer$10.00
Clouds Root Beer / Stoli Vanilla Vodka / Cherry
Galaxy Mule$10.00
Organic Pea Flower Infused Luksusowa Potato Vodka / Clouds Ginger Beer / Lime
XTA's Aperol Spritz$10.00
Aperol / Carletto Prosecco / Soda
Boss Hogg$10.00
Bird Dog Peach Whiskey / House Sweet Tea / Fresh Squeezed Lemon
Rebecca's Summer Sangria$10.00
Spoken West Chardonnay / White Cranberry / Peach / Fresh Fruit
Almost Famous Martini$11.00
Del Maguey Vida Mezcal / Aperol / Citrus
Category 6$12.00
Captain Morgan's Spiced Rum / Malibu Coconut Rum / Gosling's Dark Rum / Pineapple / Orange

What 249 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.5Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill
Good for Groups
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill
Outdoor Dining
Raleigh / Durham / Chapel Hill
Scenic View
Durham
Best Value
Durham
Good for Groups
Durham
Neighborhood Gem
Durham
Outdoor Dining
Durham
Vibrant Bar Scene

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Cher
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 5, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The dirty heaven sandwiches tasted wonderful. Sides are a generous size. One person in our group had the spiciest wings which were very hot. The only complaint is the wings were not very meaty. Will definitely go back .
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on July 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had dinner at Cloud Brewing while visiting colleges in the RTP area… great food, great beer, ask for Will… 👍🏼
ST
SamanthaT
Western NC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 16, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a great time and the food was delicious. A bit sad that there was no Bloody Mary bar but we will definitely be back.
MK
MichelleK
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 12, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The beer and food were awesome and reasonable. We thoroughly enjoyed.
BH
BobbyH
Cincinnati
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 10, 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Food was decent.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 9, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience3
The food was delicious, the chairs and seating were a bit uncomfortable but the food and drinks made up for that. The service was really good as well
KV
KimberlyV
Washington DC
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on June 21, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We were traveling back from University of South Carolina and after new student orientation and school food all weekend. Wish we had something like this closer to home in Maryland - it was excellent and the wait staff were prompt and friendly. Will mark on our list as a regular stop for the next four years.
s
sarahs
Raleigh
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service3ambience3
We enjoyed Father’s Day brunch at Clouds. The steak omelette was great but it was the hash browns that were unique. The potatoes were finely shaved and seasoned with herbs, making them light and not heavy/greasy as so many are. My kids also had the shrimp scampi which contained a nice amount of vegetables. We also did the Four Roses Bourbon and Bacon tasting which was really fun.
J
Jean
Pinehurst
18 reviews
vip
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on June 19, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a lovely Sunday brunch before DPAC, sitting outside. The server was great, though he wore no name tag and didn’t tell us his name. We were trying two of the entrees and splitting them: he was kind enough to have the kitchen plate them half and half. Avocado toast was delicious… balsamic and red pepper really elevated the taste sensation . Pancho’s Breakfast was delicious as well.
JF
JasonF
Washington DC
11 reviews
vip
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on June 12, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience2
Great beer selection, interest menu and fair pricing make for a great casual place to grab lunch or dinner.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on June 10, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
Great spot to celebrate my birthday. Great drinks, pretty good food, and great service!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on June 5, 2022
overall2food2service2ambience3
Food sounded great on menu but was very disappointed. I know it’s a beer joint, but we went for the food and drank soda- which was flat and tasted odd. Chicken schnitzel is supposed be pounded and flat before breading and fried/sautéed. Was just a ¾” thick chicken breast and only 2 small pieces at that. The sauerkraut and German potato salads were oddly presented and not appealing. French fries were cold. Went to pay bill and was presented with a computer pad to sign with the only tip options of 20% and up to add on. Could not give a customized tip. Plus the server just stood there while I tried to complete the transaction. Won’t be going back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 4, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
I was shocked by how delicious everything was! The pretzel was one of the best I've had, I don't like fried pickles but I couldn't put theirs down, and the sandwich was so much flavor and food for the money. Highly recommend especially if looking for a place close to DPAC!
LM
LisaM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a GREAT time!! The service was excellent. The food was awesome. This is my second time eating there (I don't live in Durham). I will keep coming back.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 17, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience3
Enjoyed the spicy chicken sandwich and sweet potato waffle fries are amazing. Peanut butter pie is also outstanding.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food, wide variety of beer options. Brunch did not disappoint. The service was so great even on busy Sunday. Highly recommend.
JH
JohnnaH
Raleigh
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Mother’s Day
MC
MelonieC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 7, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food and service. Great atmosphere. Recommend
EW
ErickW
Raleigh
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 3, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our waiter was great! Super friendly and helpful.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very causal but nice
SK
SusanKM
Raleigh
56 reviews
4.0
56 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great beer, great food. Diverse menu. The service was great and there was lots of available outdoor seating. I would recommend.
D
Diana17
Columbus
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service. Veggie burger was awesome as well as the cauliflower bites.
s
sparkles33
Raleigh
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great server. Not too crowded. Was able to have a nice relaxing dinner.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service, food, and drinks were terrific! We had a great time celebrating our son’s 26th birthday! We will definitely be back!!
BE
BethE
Raleigh
46 reviews
vip
4.0
46 reviews
Dined on April 21, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
great outdoor seating available, reasonable prices!
RM
RebeccaM
Raleigh
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Really enjoyed this meal. It was great to sit outside. The food was delicious. The options were plentiful. The staff was attentive and not overbearing. Highly recommend.
DF
DebraF
Raleigh
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall4food4service3ambience5
Enjoyed Easter brunch! Service was a tad on the slower side, but everyone was apologetic and friendly. Food was outstanding!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 17, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Brunch is always wonderful at Clouds and today was no exception! We go regularly for dinner on Thursdays and enjoy the beer selection and the soft pretzels!
CR
ChristinaR
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The buffalo chicken dip was so amazing!!!
R
Rodney
New York Area
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on April 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was excellent and our server was amazing!
JH
JoannaH
Raleigh
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on April 9, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Lively place with great service and delicious food.
J
Jordan
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 27, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Clouds is one of my favorite spots in Durham. Great food, great service, great indoor and outdoor atmosphere.
EH
EllenH
Raleigh
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Best kept brunch secret in Durham. Had the breakfast burrito which was excellent. Good mimosas. Be sure to ask for the chef's special hot sauce, which is delicious but not for the faint of heart.
K
Keith
Raleigh
3 reviews
vip
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 17, 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Good food, beer and service. We were there for trivia night on a Thursday and it was fun.
TM
TravellinMan
Washington DC
6 reviews
vip
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on March 13, 2022
overall4food3service5ambience4
Nice choice of beverages. Food was a little pricey for what it was but good.
AL
AlyssaL
Tallahassee
13 reviews
vip
3.0
13 reviews
Dined on March 3, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience3
Food was mediocre. Service was good but slow. Beer was good, with a nice selection and option to taste.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 26, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sparks & Daryl took amazing care of us at the high tops by the bar. Our glasses were never empty, the food was delivered fast, and it tasted amazing!
KM
KerryM
Orlando
82 reviews
vip
4.0
82 reviews
Dined on February 24, 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
Food is good, not great, but they make up for it in service and ambiance.
BM
BetsyM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great spot after the Duke basketball game to grab a beer and food. Take reservations so that was a plus. Beers were very tasty and my husbands short rib sandwich was devoured. My wings were great. The mango habanero sauce had pretty good heat and the Thai sauce was great AND very hot. Would recommend. Very good service!
MH
MashaH
Raleigh
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on February 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great seats in the center of all the nights lively activity! We had the best service fun food and we were able to enjoy a great experience with friends over fun drinks and tasty food. Very energetic place in the heart of downtown Durham.

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
Physical distancing
- Distancing maintained in common areas
- Extra space between tables

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Clouds Brewing-Durham does offer delivery in partnership with Chow Now and Uber Eats. Clouds Brewing-Durham also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (919) 251-8096.

Clouds Brewing-Durham is rated 4.7 stars by 249 OpenTable diners.