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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  • Jul 2026

    Speakeasy is a cool concept but the staff here takes the cake.

    Shout-out to Gus for making the bar drinks perfectly but also surprising me with a drink when I asked for something unknown and it perfectly suited me and the evening.

    10/10 must visit when in Durango

  • Jul 2026

    We went on a busy Saturday night and it was one of the best places we have been to. The drinks were amazing! Aspen did an amazing job although it was busy. Aspen, Gus, and Jaycie made it feel like we had the whole place to ourselves. All three of them had us laugh all night long and they answered every single one of my crazy questions with humor. I would come back to indulge in the atmosphere again. I would highly recommend going to this place!

  • May 2026

    I went in for a haircut. Mohawk with a lineup in the front. One side was higher than the other, and none of the back was faded into the back of the mohawk. There were lines all over

Hours

Monday: 5PM - 12AM
Tuesday: 5PM - 12AM
Wednesday: 5PM - 12AM
Thursday: 5PM - 12AM
Friday: 5PM - 12AM
Saturday: 5PM - 12AM
Sunday: Closed

Tips

price range: average  outside food allowed  great cocktails  doesn't accept reservations 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