Arcana provides a cozy, intimate bar space, with a New Orleans meets Prague Art Noveau style. Arcana is a space for artists, live performances, theater, dance, intimate conversation, and unwinding.
Arcana has re-opened, but we still need your help.
Learn more on our Patreon.
Coming Up
About Arcana
Arcana provides a cozy, comfortable, intimate bar space, with a New Orleans-meets-Prague Art Noveau style. We not only offer delicious wines, craft beers, and modern cocktails, but we're also true to our name, highlighting the arcana of herbalism through a drink menu that uses herbs and an extensive collection of liqueurs. Arcana is a space for artists, live performances, theater, dance, intimate conversation, and unwinding.
Arcana is for patrons 21 and up. We do not serve food, but you are welcome to bring food in. Outside beverages are prohibited.
Lindsey Andrews and Erin Karcher are the creative force and daily faces behind Arcana, Durham's new basement bar and lounge.
For inquiries about booking private events or showcasing your art in our bar space, please send us an email.
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Booking, Reservations, and Rentals
We would love to host your group or event! We have a variety of options for both public and private events, and we’re happy to work with you to arrange yours. We are available for:
Birthday or anniversary parties
Company parties
Live music
Small theater shows
Holiday parties
Fundraisers
Photoshoots
We offer a variety of reservation and rental arrangements, depending on whether you want your event to be private or open to the public, and whether your event will happen during our regular business hours or off hours (we are available Mondays, too!).
Events that are open to the public are often free, depending on staffing needs. For private rentals, we offer a variety of options including a room fee and/or bar minimum.
Send all inquiries to arcanadurham@gmail.com.
Please include your group name, desired date, time, event description, and, if applicable, expected number of attendees. We’ll get back to you as soon as we can!
Due to size and flow, we cannot reserve tables or sections for smaller groups during open hours. All seating is open.
Location
Getting Here
We are located at 331 W. Main Street, Durham, NC. Our entrance is in the back of the Snow building, located at approximately 150 Ramseur, just a few doors to the right of Toast and Criterion's back doors, and one door to the left of Viceroy's back door.
Parking
Parking is available in the lot directly outside of Arcana's door and can be accessed from Ramseur Street. Parallel street parking is also available on Chapel Hill Street, Main Street, and the Durham Downtown loop.
Handicap accessibility is available - please give us a call at 919-973-1675.
Upcoming Events
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 6pm - 12am |
| Thursday | 6pm - 12am |
| Friday | 6pm - 12am |
| Saturday | 6pm - 12am |
| Sunday | 6pm - 12am |
331 West Main Street
Downtown Durham
919-973-1675