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Hunky Dory

4.7 ★★★★★ 295 Google reviews · Record store · Beer hall · Beer store

Buys records ✓ (per their site) listening stationscoffee or bar

Record store with downstairs listening station, a bar, and lots of beer, plus hats and tees.

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718 9th St
Durham, NC 27705

(919) 237-1899

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Hours

Monday 12–8 PM
Tuesday 12–8 PM
Wednesday 12–8 PM
Thursday 12–8 PM
Friday 12–10 PM
Saturday 12–10 PM
Sunday 12–8 PM

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What collectors say again and again

The things reviewers keep bringing up across 295 Google reviews — in their own words.

🎧 listening stations

“Solid mix of new and used records, listening station and staff usually playing something off the shelf the whole time.”

coffee or bar 18 mentions

“Hunky Dory does a lot of things well all at once—a record store, a great selection of beer, a head shop, and even really cool hats/tees.”

What customers say

Super cool store! The selection was pretty broad and the downstairs basement was all $1/$2 finds. They also gave merchandise and tobacco products as well as incense. **6 months later and Hunky Dory had quickly become one of our most favorite places.

★★★★★ — Michelle, 2019-01

Unironically the best bar in Durham. I write this to remind myself because I STILL think of it as the head shop from a decade ago (which was also great) instead of a cool bar (even better). Best place to sit on the couch with the dog after a long day to feel like a human again.

★★★★★ — Teddy, 2024-08

Hunky Dory does a lot of things well all at once—a record store, a great selection of beer, a head shop, and even really cool hats/tees. The bar to sit at isn’t huge, but it’s a nice vibe and the employees are always friendly. There’s a few outdoor tables to facilitate chilling when the weather is nice.

★★★★★ — Pierce, 2023-01

Great shop, great vibes, and a really solid selection of vinyl and other accessories. Super friendly staff, who seem to be pretty passionate about their job, which seems rare these days. If you don't have a turntable, you should buy one, just so you can enjoy their selection.

★★★★★ — Jon, 2018-05

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