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Durango’s Only Speakeasy Celebrates a Decade of Mystery, Craft & Community

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A Speakeasy Unlike Any Other

Since 2015, The Bookcase and Barber has quietly transformed from an old bookstore into one ofDurango’s most unforgettable experiences. Blending tradition, intrigue, and craftsmanship, we’re proud to offer more than just cocktails and cuts —we offer stories.

Press behind-the-scenes

10 Years of Headlines and Highlights

We’ve been called a must-see by writers, travelers, and locals alike — with good reason. What began as a creative nod to Durango’s past has evolved into a living piece of its cultural fabric. Housed within a former bookstore dating back to 1981, The Bookcase and Barber has earned media attention for its immersive vibe, creative cocktails, and nod to the Prohibition era. Whether you’re catching a story with locals over one of our rotating signature drinks or getting a tailored cut in our refined barbershop setting, the experience is as timeless as it is unique.

We’re honored to be regarded on the same level as Durango favorites like the historic train and Mesa Verde. That timeless presence is what keeps publications and bloggers coming back — turning pages in our story and capturing the chapters we continue to write.

A Decade of Stories

Where craft and mystery meet — one door at a time.

What People Are Writing

A selection of features and interviews from across the country.

LA Times — August 2019

Durango is all about pizza, pastries and a secret speakeasy on this weekend trip.

Albuquerque Journal — May 2018

Get on board the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad — featuring the Bookcase and Barber.

The Durango Herald — March 2018

A Second Speakeasy — 2018 expansion into The Archives at the Bookcase and Barber.

OnlyInYourState.com — January 2018

The Hidden Speakeasy In Colorado That Will Transport You To Another Era.

NakedMobile — November 2017

How to Find the Best Cocktail — highlighting the Bookcase and Barber, Durango.

GreatBourbon.com — 2017

Named a Great Bourbon Bar of America — honoring the Bookcase's curated spirit selection.

Step Inside

Come In for a Cut, Stay for the Story

Each night at The Bookcase and Barber begins with a password — and asense of curiosity.