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.
Accordion Club
316 W Geer StDive bar visited by many hospitality folk, great BYO Frito bowls.
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 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
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!
Cocoa Cinnamon
420 W Geer StAwesome small coffee shop, walkable. They offer pastries.
Jack Tar and The Colonel’s Daughter
202 Corcoran StGreat brunch and right downtown!
PRESS Coffee Crêpes Cocktails
359 Blackwell StSweet and savory crepes and family friendly
Foster's Market
2694 Durham-Chapel Hill BlvdWe come here for brunch or lunch at least once a week, love it.
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 locals recommend
Parker and Otis
324 Blackwell StBeautiful spot in the ATC and locally owned. Tasty sandwiches with a view.
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 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
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!
Melo Trattoria & Tapas
1821 Hillandale RdCasual (ish) Italian fare, great for to go and dine in.
Mateo Bar de Tapas
109 W Chapel Hill StFancy tapas and amazing food! Reservations recommended.
Super fancy Italian, delicious! Reservations recommended.
31 locals recommend
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 locals recommend
Randy's Pizza
4810 Hope Valley RdQuick, delicious, reasonably priced pizza that delivers. Has gluten free and vegan options.
Earth to Us
1720 Guess RdVegan and awesome! Accommodating and a great quick bite close by.
Viceroy
335 W Main StIndian delicious cuisine!
Sightseeing
Sarah P. Duke Gardens
420 Anderson StBeautiful area for pictures on Duke campus.
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 locals recommend
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.
Duke University Chapel
401 Chapel DrA Durham gem!
Museum of Life + Science
433 W Murray AveGreat museum in Durham!