Things To Do
Namu Korean Eats, Beer Hall & Coffee Bar
Namu holds a truly special place for Bob and Rachel, mainly because it's right next to their cycle studio, The Sweat Lab. It has delicious coffees and Korean inspired dishes to be enjoyed in their outdoor bamboo garden.
Saltbox Seafood Joint
Saltbox is a great place for a rotating selection of fried fish sandwiches from a James Beard award winning chef.
Pure Soul
The BEST vegan NC BBQ you can get! If you haven't had vegan BBQ yet, seriously go try it! We recommend the NC BBQ and Slaw plate with mac n' cheese and lemonade!
Queeny's
A fun chic burger joint right in the heart of downtown Durham. Afterwards, go downstairs and get a craft cocktail from the Kingfisher!
The Parlour
After you've had all you can eat at the other recommendations, make sure to stop at The Parlour for a scoop of delicious homemade ice cream! For those staying at the Marriott, it's right across the street!
Mezcalito Durham
If you are looking for a good Mexican restaurant, look no further than Mezcalito! They have a huge menu as well as HUGE margaritas!
Mateo Bar de Tapas
If you want to get bougie with it, check out Mateo! They have Spanish inspired tapas. Alton Brown of "Good Eats" once said that he had the BEST devilled eggs in America here!
Hutchins Garage
Hutchins Garage is a laid back pizza joint with great made to order pizzas! They are located near Geer Street which has several bars nearby!
Motorco Music Hall
Motorco is a great place to grab a drink and see some live music!
Fullsteam Brewery
Fullsteam Brewery has one of Bob's go to beers "Rocket Science!" It's one of Durham's biggest breweries with a wide selection of NC Craft beers!
Boxcar Bar + Arcade
Foosball, pinball, and skeeball! Oh my! Boxcar is an adult arcade! Grab a beer, some pizza and play some Pacman!
Bull McCabe's Irish Pub
With a large outdoor seating area, Bull McCabe's was the go to pandemic pub! They have solid food and drinks, located in the heart of downtown Durham!
Ponysaurus Brewing Company
Ponysaurus is Bob and Rachel's favorite brewery. Our favorite beer is "Don't be mean to people." They have a rotating food truck schedule and offer trivia during the week!
Hi-Wire Brewing Durham
Millie's favorite brewery, mostly because they let her inside! Great selection of NC Craft Beers, located right behind The Cotton Room!
The Velvet Hippo
The Velvet Hippo is a rooftop bar that offers great views of the Durham skyline. Their drinks aren't bad either!