Local Durham, NC Favorites

Local Durham NC Favorites My Favorite Things

Morehead Manor Bed and Breakfast is pleased to promote the best of what Durham offers.  The Durham Visitors Bureau compiled a local “best of” list from sources like Durham’s daily newspaper, The Herald-Sun, and the weekly newspaper, Indy Week.

Best After Work Scene and Outdoor Venue: Durham Bulls Athletic Park

  • Durham Bulls Athletic Park is located at 409 Blackwell Street in Durham
  • The Durham Bulls are the #1 Minor League Team in America
  • Baseball season is April through September 
  • Best Minor League Ball Park in America 

Best Cocktail and Bartender in Durham County: Shannon Healy from Alley 26

  • Alley 26 is located at 320 East Chapel Hill Street in Downtown Durham
  • Open daily from 4 pm to 2 am
  • Also serves premium wines and beers, artisan cheeses, and cured meats 

Best Draft Beer Selection: Tyler’s Restaurant and Taproom

  • Tyler’s Restaurant and Taproom located at 324 Blackwell Street in Durham
  • Open daily 11 am to 2 am
  • Food includes appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, and much more!

Best Live Entertainment and Bloody Mary: Motorco Music Hall

  • Motorco Music Hall is located at 723 Rigsbee Ave in Durham, NC
  • Parts & Labor serves food every night until midnight or until 2 am on weekends
  • GarageBar and Rigsbee Patio always open to the public
  • Variety of shows including live music, comedy, and films
  • Some private events like meetings, parties, and weddings

Best Live Theater Venue: Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC)

  • DPAC is located at 123 Vivian Street in Durham (within walking distance from Morehead Manor)
  • DPAC Events and Tickets
  • Rated the second best Theater Venue in the United States  
  • Award-winning performers and Broadway performances

Best Local Brewery and Neighborhood Bar in Durham County: Fullsteam Brewery

  • Fullstream Brewery is located at 726 Rigsbee Ave. in Durham
  • Plow-to-pint beer from the South
  • All are welcome; dog friendly

Best Margarita: Dos Perros

  • Dos Perros is located at 200 N. Mangum Street in Durham
  • Dinner Sun. through Thurs. 5 pm to 10 pm
  • Dinner Fri. and Sat. 5 pm to 11 pm
  • Full menu including desserts like Tres Leches (a Mexican-style three milk cake with fresh mango puree)

Best Open Mic: The Pinhook

  • The Pinhook is located at 117 W. Main Street in Durham
  • Hours: Mon. through Sat. 5 pm to 2 am
  • Hours: Sunday 5 pm to 12 pm
  • You are welcome to bring in food and your dog 

Best Place to Hear Country, Bluegrass, Jazz, or Blues: The Blue Note Grill

  • The Blue Note Grill is located at 709 Washington Street in Durham
  • Full menu Tues. to Sat. until 10 pm
  • Live music every night

Best Place to Shoot Pool: The Green Room

  • The Green Room is located at 1108 Broad Street in Durham
  • Open daily 5 pm to 2 am
  • Offers pool, shuffleboard, and darts
  • Serves over 100 varieties of micro-brews, domestics, and imports

Best Sports Bar: Tobacco Road Sports Cafe

  • The Tobacco Road Sports Cafe is located at 280 S. Mangum Street in Durham
  • Open Sun. through Thurs. 11 am to 12 am
  • Open Fri. and Sat. 11 am to 2 am
  • Goal to deliver fresh, local, and delicious food; exceptional service; and infinite sports viewing 

 Best Theatre to See a Blockbuster Movie: AMC Southpoint 17

  • AMC Southpoint 17 is located at The Streets at Southpoint on 8030 Renaissance Parkway in Durham, NC
  •  17 theatre screens with stadium seating; disabled seating available 

Best Theatre to See an Independent Film: Carolina Theatre

  • Carolina Theatre is located at 309 West Morgan Street in Durham
  • Each year presents over 60 concerts, daily film and film festivals 

Best Trivia Night: Bull McCabe’s Irish Pub

  • Bull McCabe’s Irish Pub is located at 427 W Main Street in Durham
  • Open 11 am to 2 am, 7 days a week

We welcome you to stay at Morehead Manor Bed and Breakfast while you enjoy visiting “the best” of Durham!

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