Arwa's Guidebook
Food scene
Great brick oven gourmet pizza made with olive oil. There may be a wait
105 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Pizzeria Toro
105 E Chapel Hill StGreat brick oven gourmet pizza made with olive oil. There may be a wait
Amazing sushi place…get reservations before your trip or otherwise call and see if they can squeeze you in later in the evening
61 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
M Sushi
311 Holland StAmazing sushi place…get reservations before your trip or otherwise call and see if they can squeeze you in later in the evening
Good for brunch or dinner with choice of bagels, seafood, Italian, and more. There’s a bar, coffee shop, and dessert place
24 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Durham Food Hall
530 Foster StreetGood for brunch or dinner with choice of bagels, seafood, Italian, and more. There’s a bar, coffee shop, and dessert place
Modern Spanish tapas — you’ll need reservations
103 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mateo Bar de Tapas
109 W Chapel Hill StModern Spanish tapas — you’ll need reservations
Modern Italian tapas…you’ll need reservations
31 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Mothers & Sons Trattoria
107 W Chapel Hill StModern Italian tapas…you’ll need reservations
This is a small Asian fusion restaurant and a bakery…unique concept and everything is delicious.
30 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Rose's Noodles, Dumplings and Sweets
121 N Gregson StThis is a small Asian fusion restaurant and a bakery…unique concept and everything is delicious.
The Parlour
117 Market StPopular ice cream spot with vegan options
Casual middle eastern place…order over the counter and sit either inside or outside
6 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Neomonde Mediterranean Durham
202 Corcoran StCasual middle eastern place…order over the counter and sit either inside or outside
Bull City Burger and Brewery
107 E Parrish StGreat quality burgers
Famous chicken and waffles place
68 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Dame's Chicken & Waffles
530 Foster StFamous chicken and waffles place
Events
Check out the events in advance at this small park — they have free outdoor concerts.
Central Park
https://durhamcentralpark.org
Check put their website for events like off Broadway and comedy shows — must buy tickets in advance
244 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
DPAC - Durham Performing Arts Center
123 Vivian StreetCheck put their website for events like off Broadway and comedy shows — must buy tickets in advance
Coffee spots
EverLou Coffee Co.
506 N Mangum StA block away, check the hours as it closes early
Recommend if you’re a fan of coffee, they have very unique drinks
157 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Cocoa Cinnamon
420 W Geer StRecommend if you’re a fan of coffee, they have very unique drinks
The Oak House Durham
126 W Main StCoffee and wine
Night Out
The rooftop is a lively place for drinks and apps. There are lines on Friday and Saturday so I suggest you get there early
100 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
The Durham Hotel
315 E Chapel Hill StThe rooftop is a lively place for drinks and apps. There are lines on Friday and Saturday so I suggest you get there early
Bar Virgile
105 S Mangum StSmall spot known for its cocktails
Pour Taproom
Corcoran Street
Alley Twenty Six
320 E Chapel Hill StGood for cocktails or apps
Kingfisher
321 E Chapel Hill StSpeakeasy type bar
Fun arcade/drink place with outdoor seating
124 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
Boxcar Bar + Arcade
621 Foster StFun arcade/drink place with outdoor seating
Fullsteam Brewery
726 Rigsbee AveSightseeing
Free gallery — just walk in and go up the stairs
62 Recomendado por los habitantes de la zona
21c Museum Hotel Durham
111 North Corcoran StFree gallery — just walk in and go up the stairs
Duke University
Groceries
Bulldega Urban Market
129 W Parrish StHarris Teeter
2107 Hillsborough Rd