The Bookcase and Barber

$ • Barber, Cocktail Bar, Bar

601 E 2nd Ave B, Durango, CO 81301

About The Bookcase and Barber

The Bookcase and Barber is a unique spot in Durango that combines a barbershop with a bar. Customers praise the outstanding quality of the haircuts, especially mentioning Eva as the best in town. The bar offers delicious craft cocktails in a dark, cozy, and intimate atmosphere that feels like a speakeasy. It is a fun and chill place to hang out, especially if visitors want to escape the Main Street crowd. The staff is very knowledgeable about liquor, providing an insightful and memorable experience from entrance to seating. The bar has a password-protected entry, with the password posted on the website and in the bathroom. Visitors can enjoy a top-shelf drink like a double Jameson rocks, which is not always available but was for some reason on that day. The decor is interesting, and the place encourages taking home souvenir metal straws. Overall, The Bookcase and Barber is a popular destination for those seeking personalized grooming and a relaxed environment with great drinks. Customers note that hours can vary, so checking their updates online is recommended.

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  • Aug 2025

    J.C. Was the most amazing and insightful server I’ve had in my life. Truly such an amazing experience from entrance to seating. You’ll never find a place that is more knowledgeable about liquor and how it presents than the staff here.

  • Jul 2025

    Love this place. It’s dark and cozy and intimate. Craft cocktails. If you want quiet, and away from her Main Street crowd then this is for you. I was told it gets. Say before dinner at 5-6 and after - like around 7-7:30.

  • May 2025

    Password Check to enter!

    Cozy spot with a dark speakeasy atmosphere. It's a fun, chill, hangout with 25 year-olds working the bar on the night we visited.

    The youngster at the bar was shocked when I ordered a double Jameson rocks. The second bartender had to correct him. Guess they don't normally carry it. For some reason they had it that day.

    Wife thought it was cute., interesting menu and fun decor.

    Pro tip: Password is posted on the website and in the bathroom. 😉

    Pro tip 2: Take a souvenir metal straw home, they love that!.

    If you get a black book when you're checking out, check page 333 for my words of wisdom 🤘🏼

Hours

Monday: 5PM - 12AM
Tuesday: 5PM - 12AM
Wednesday: 5PM - 12AM
Thursday: 5PM - 12AM
Friday: 11AM - 4:30PM
5PM - 12AM
Saturday: 11AM - 4:30PM
5PM - 12AM
Sunday: 11AM - 4:30PM

Tips

price range: average  outdoor seating  great cocktails walk-ins welcome wheelchair accessible gender-neutral restrooms accepts credit cards romantic, intimate, classy, casual quiet street parking free wi-fi best nights on tuesday, saturday happy hour specials full bar bike parking