Moon Dog Meadery and Bottle Shop

Durham • Ninth Street district

1104 Broad St Suite C, Durham, NC 27705

Board Game Cafe Game Pub
Board Game Nights Open Board Game Play Board Game Library Board Game Tournaments Open Rpg Tables Miniatures Painting Console Gaming Fighting Game Nights Hobby Workshops Trivia Nights
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Contact

(919) 381-5222 contact@moondogmeadery.com Contact form

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About Moon Dog Meadery and Bottle Shop

Moon Dog Meadery and Bottle Shop is a cozy basement meadery and game lounge near Duke’s East Campus in Durham. The bar brews its own small-batch meads and carries a large selection of North Carolina craft beer, cider and other drinks. A wall of 300+ board games anchors weekly community game nights, tournaments and casual play, alongside Magic: The Gathering drafts, TTRPG sessions, video game nights and hobby events. Guests can bring outside food, enjoy dog-friendly vibes and join a welcoming, creative local community.

Best For

Board gamers and TTRPG fans who want a relaxed, dog-friendly hangout with a huge game library, regular meetup nights, and plenty of craft mead and beer on tap.
Local groups, clubs, and event organizers looking for an affordable, flexible venue for board game nights, tournaments, music, comedy, or hobby workshops.

Space & Atmosphere

Play Space

Available

Approximately 100 seats

Atmosphere

Family Friendly Community Hub Relaxed Vibe Newcomer Friendly Board Game Focus Rpg Friendly Cozy Good Drinks Specialty Selection Karaoke Improv Local Art Live Music

Food & Drink

House-made mead plus a large selection of NC craft beer, cider and other drinks; light snacks available and outside food is welcome from nearby Ninth Street restaurants.

Accessibility

Located in a basement under Joe Van Gogh with stair access from Broad Street; some sources mention possible rear access, so guests needing step-free entry should call ahead to confirm. Shared street and lot parking available on Broad Street.

Informal observations only—not professional assessments

What They Offer

Board Games

Selection of board games available

RPGs & Tabletop Games

RPG books, dice, and accessories

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