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Frequently Asked Questions

Find practical information about visiting The Oak House Durham, including hours, coffee, wine and beer, ordering, directions, and downtown Durham access.

Is The Oak House a coffee shop or a wine bar?

Both. The Oak House is an all-day coffee shop and wine bar at 126 W. Main St. in downtown Durham. Specialty coffee, wine, and beer are available throughout regular open hours.

Is coffee available all day?

Yes. The Oak House serves specialty coffee throughout regular open hours.

Is wine available during the day?

Yes. Wine is available throughout regular open hours, not only in the evening.

Is beer available during the day?

Yes. Beer is available throughout regular open hours.

Does The Oak House serve whiskey?

No. The Oak House does not currently serve whiskey. We serve specialty coffee, tea, wine, and beer.

Where is The Oak House Durham?

The Oak House is at 126 W. Main St., Durham, NC 27701, in One City Center in downtown Durham.

Is The Oak House near the Durham Convention Center?

Yes. The Oak House is approximately a 3-minute walk from the Durham Convention Center, based on a walking route checked on 12 September 2026.

Is The Oak House near DPAC and Durham Bulls Athletic Park?

Yes. DPAC is approximately a 4-minute walk and Durham Bulls Athletic Park approximately a 7-minute walk, based on walking routes checked on 12 September 2026.

Is The Oak House near American Tobacco Campus and American Underground?

Yes. American Tobacco Campus is approximately a 5-minute walk and the American Underground Blackwell Street campus approximately a 7-minute walk, based on walking routes checked on 12 September 2026.

What are your hours?

Sunday 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, Monday through Thursday 7:00 am to 9:00 pm, Friday 7:00 am to 12:00 am, and Saturday 8:00 am to 12:00 am. Hours can change for holidays and private events.

Do you have pastries and food?

Yes. We carry pastries from Strong Arm Baking Co. and other bakers, plus cheese and charcuterie slates. Selections change through the day and sell out.

Can I order ahead?

Yes. Order online through our Toast ordering page and skip the line.

Do you have Wi-Fi?

Yes. Wi-Fi is free for guests, with no sign-up, no minimum and no time limit.

Can I work from The Oak House?

Yes. Tables are for paying guests and you are welcome to settle in. We do ask that laptops come off the bar after 5:00 p.m., which is a request rather than a rule. Tables are fine at any hour.

Do you take reservations?

We reserve tables at no charge for parties of six or more. Call us on (984) 259-0274 and we will hold one. Smaller groups are welcome to walk in.

Can I bring a group, or book a private event?

Yes. We host semi-private and fully private events. Call with your date, group size and rough timing and we will tell you what is possible.

Do you take cash?

Yes. We take cards and cash. If you are paying cash, exact change is a real help, as pennies and small bills have been hard to come by.

Do you cater for offices?

Yes. We cater pastries and travelling coffee with cups and everything that goes with it. Order through Toast, and give us as much notice as you can.

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