LouElla Wine, Beer & Beverage — Restaurant in Durham

My two best friends, my 89 year old mother, and I were in Durham this past weekend to house and dog sit for one of my friend’s nieces and her partner. One of the ways they showed us their spirit of generosity was to leave their Aunt Tam a gift card to LouElla. What an experience! We tasted a little wine, visited and laughed with the owner, and enjoyed a light snack. Just when we thought it couldn’t get any better, we had white glove service from (forgive me if I have his name wrong), Sergio when he helped us choose our purchases . We had a fabulous time and came home with a variety of wines to try and to gift to others. All the while, we were learning a little from our guide. We cannot wait to come back to Durham, and revisit this sweet little wine shop, its knowledgeable staff, and of course, Aunt Tam’s family! Thanks, Emily and Ashley! Aunt Tam, Kay, and Gigi (Kim) loved it!, and Nana left feeling like a...

The atmosphere is cool. Cute little outdoor space. Only issue is that it’s very noticeably overpriced. I cannot speak for the wine prices; only beer. But everything from a draft beer to the to-go beer is much more than other bars/stores serving the same exact product. I’ve only been there maybe 6 times but at least 3-4 of those either me or my friends had under poured beer and wine. It’s awkward in the moment to correct the bartender, so we just walk away. I try not to discourage friends who haven’t been that want to stop along the way, but I think I may have hit my limit on this place. :( It’s just kind-of a bummer because they have a prime spot on the Geer Street strip and we would stop here much more often if it weren’t for those recurring issues.

I just wanted add that the owner was quick and responsive and I was able to reach out via email as well! Thanks, Cam! Much...

I love LouElla’s. They are my go-to for discovering new exciting bottles. And the staff are very helpful in guiding you to something new that suits your taste. The free wine tastings are a staple, and I’d highly recommend going. The atmosphere is definitely slightly more upscale than a standard bar, but I quite enjoy that. My only quip is that the snacks are a bit pricey for the size you get. But I don’t really go there for the food, so I’m quite unfazed. The folks at LouElla have a put together a wonderful experience for wine lovers of any interest/ knowledge level, and a community has formed around that in a special way. Well done, and...