Maggie & Kevin
Things To Do
Bulldega Urban Market
Awesome general store that has everything you might need if you're staying in the hotels downtown. They carry local Durham goods as well. Everything from chips, to ice cream, to a toothbrush.
The Parlour
You might require multiple trips here to try all the different flavors.
Simons Says Dip This
Dipped frozen custard treats with some good topping choices
Ninth Street Bakery
Local bakery goodness
Bull City Burger and Brewery
They locally source all of their ingredients and make everything from scratch. They also brew their own beer in-house.
Pompieri Pizza
Neopolitan-Style Pizza, served with scissors. One of 2 neopolitan-style pizza's in downtown Durham. Go to this one, not Toro.
Viceroy
British inspired Indian food. Great atmosphere. Might require a reservation to get a seat.
M Sushi
Fanciest sushi place in the Raleigh/Durham area. Make a reservation. They have 3 different ways to do an Omakase on their menu.
Durham Food Hall
Collection of good eats at one place. Highlights are; Everything Bagels - with some more eclectic bagel flavors. Old North Meats and Provisions - Deli sandwiches made with their own smoked and prepared meats. Liturgy Beverage - Coffee Ex-Voto - Mexican/Southern fusion
Mothers & Sons Trattoria
Great Italian food. Make a reservation.
The Pit Durham
Considered an NC BBQ landmark. (0.5 miles from hotel area)
Neomonde Mediterranean Durham
Quick Mediterranean food. Recommend the small Chicken Shwarma pita to-go if you're in a hurry.
Pour Taproom: Durham
Pour your own beer place. When you enter you get an electronic wristband to activate your pour, and there are a wall of taps to choose from.
Fullsteam Brewery
Very popular local brewery. (0.5 miles from hotel area)
Bar Brunello
Wine Bar
Boxcar Bar & Arcade
Bar + Arcade (0.5 miles from hotel area)
Urban Axes Durham
Throw axes. Feel powerful, maybe.
106 Main
Hole-in-the-wall/Dive bar. Cheap drinks.
Motorco Music Hall
Music Venue (0.5 miles from hotel area) Hobo Johnson & The Lovemakers concert on 10/22 (Friday before wedding)
Bull McCabe's Irish Pub
Irish Pub
The Carolina Theatre
Smaller theatre/event-space. Justin Willman: Magic For Humans In Person (Show on Friday 10/22)
Durham Performing Arts Center
Durham's main theatre. Broadway's "Tootsie" playing on Friday 10/22