Lola's Guidebook
Dive/Beer Bars
We love hole in the wall, locally owned businesses and here are a few of our favorites in town.
Beer Study
2501 University DrAmazing draft list and always friendly staff.
Dive bar visited by many hospitality folk, great BYO Frito bowls.
15 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Accordion Club
316 W Geer StDive bar visited by many hospitality folk, great BYO Frito bowls.
Has an outdoor Bocce ball court, and shuffle board!
36 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Kotuku Surf Club
703 Rigsbee AveHas an outdoor Bocce ball court, and shuffle board!
Great outdoor space with traditional Irish food and family friendly.
42 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Bull McCabe's Irish Pub
427 W Main StGreat outdoor space with traditional Irish food and family friendly.
Brewery with amazing pizza next door, outdoor seating and family friendly.
26 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Hi-Wire Brewing - Durham
800 Taylor StBrewery with amazing pizza next door, outdoor seating and family friendly.
Breakfast/Brunch/Coffee
Places that serve breakfast, brunch and/or delicious hot coffee!
Awesome small coffee shop, walkable. They offer pastries.
157 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Cocoa Cinnamon
420 W Geer StAwesome small coffee shop, walkable. They offer pastries.
Great brunch and right downtown!
14 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Jack Tar and The Colonel’s Daughter
202 Corcoran StGreat brunch and right downtown!
Sweet and savory crepes and family friendly
6 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
PRESS Coffee Crêpes Cocktails
359 Blackwell StSweet and savory crepes and family friendly
We come here for brunch or lunch at least once a week, love it.
93 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Foster's Market
2694 Durham-Chapel Hill BlvdWe come here for brunch or lunch at least once a week, love it.
GREAT fancier brunch, I’d recommend a reservation if possible.
50 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Vin Rouge
2010 Hillsborough RdGREAT fancier brunch, I’d recommend a reservation if possible.
Lunch Places
Quick places to grab a bite for a casual lunch
Foster's Market
2694 Durham-Chapel Hill BlvdSandwiches and salads and outdoor seating
Beautiful spot in the ATC and locally owned. Tasty sandwiches with a view.
61 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Parker and Otis
324 Blackwell StBeautiful spot in the ATC and locally owned. Tasty sandwiches with a view.
Easy place to grab a delicious bite and only open for lunch.
17 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
King's Sandwich Shop
701 Foster StEasy place to grab a delicious bite and only open for lunch.
Dinner spots!
Places where we love to dine in or order out.
Fancy fare with amazing customer service. Perfect for a meal before a show at the DPAC. Reservations recommended.
16 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
NanaSteak
345 Blackwell StFancy fare with amazing customer service. Perfect for a meal before a show at the DPAC. Reservations recommended.
Fancy French cuisine, right downtown. Their Coq Au Vin is the best we’ve ever had.
40 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Rue Cler
401 E Chapel Hill StFancy French cuisine, right downtown. Their Coq Au Vin is the best we’ve ever had.
NUVOTACO
2512 University Dr*Casual Mexican Fare, locally owned and awesome!
Casual (ish) Italian fare, great for to go and dine in.
7 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Melo Trattoria & Tapas
1821 Hillandale RdCasual (ish) Italian fare, great for to go and dine in.
Fancy tapas and amazing food! Reservations recommended.
103 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Mateo Bar de Tapas
109 W Chapel Hill StFancy tapas and amazing food! Reservations recommended.
Super fancy Italian, delicious! Reservations recommended.
31 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Mothers & Sons Trattoria
107 W Chapel Hill StSuper fancy Italian, delicious! Reservations recommended.
Quick, delicious, reasonably priced pizza that delivers. Has gluten free and vegan options.
14 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Randy's Pizza
4810 Hope Valley RdQuick, delicious, reasonably priced pizza that delivers. Has gluten free and vegan options.
Vegan and awesome! Accommodating and a great quick bite close by.
8 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Earth to Us
1720 Guess RdVegan and awesome! Accommodating and a great quick bite close by.
Viceroy
335 W Main StIndian delicious cuisine!
Sightseeing
Ġnien Sarah P. Duke
420 Anderson StBeautiful area for pictures on Duke campus.
Beautiful campus to walk around and take pictures at.
116 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
American Tobacco Campus
300 Blackwell StBeautiful campus to walk around and take pictures at.
If it’s in season, try to catch a Durham Bulls Game. Insider tip, weekday games aren’t as crowded and guaranteed better seats.
220 il-persuni tal-post jissuġġerixxu
Durham Bulls Athletic Park
409 Blackwell StIf it’s in season, try to catch a Durham Bulls Game. Insider tip, weekday games aren’t as crowded and guaranteed better seats.
Kappella tal-Università Duke
401 Chapel DrA Durham gem!
Mużew tal-Ħajja u s-Scienzi
433 W Murray AveGreat museum in Durham!