West End Social — Restaurant in Durham

Unhinged and Dangerous Bartender – Avoid at All Costs

I’ve put off writing this, but after what happened tonight, it needs to be said. One of the bartenders at this place, Karen (ironically) has had a clear problem with me for a while — for no reason other than I don’t play into her insecure, petty power trips. I don’t buy her attention, her bs, or her validation, and apparently that sets her off.

Tonight, she crossed a line. She tried to physically attack me — knocking a drink out of my hand — and this was after she deliberately added other people’s charges to my tab. This wasn’t a mistake. It was targeted, hostile, and completely unacceptable behavior. Multiple people saw it happen, and not a single one of them was surprised. That should tell you something.

No one I know who goes here likes her. She’s known for being problematic. Management needs to get serious about who they let represent their bar before someone...

The bartender tonight was J’uan, and I’m glad I popped in. His service was impeccable. He created and served drinks with a smile. He was personable, and created a vibe that made me want to stay and have another. What a great addition to the eclectic vibe of downtown Durham. It’s become a place to experience. Breeze, Karen, Mave and Alison provide a vibe that’s memorable and a must to share with friends! Before or after a show at the DPAC, New West End provides a daily vibe that will keep you coming back for more. Love sipping on an after work crafted cocktail or hanging on a weekend with the DJ, a week day karaoke or a possible weekend Brazilian flair, it’s a must to try...

The wine selection, atmosphere, & staff here are fantastic! Perfect for a date or a girls wine day (Sunday Funday)! I wish that they would host events & have more of a food selection and they would be just about perfect! They’ve got the hard things to find, listed in the first sentence, and would explode with more food/event options. Still a...