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 moradores locais recomendam
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 moradores locais recomendam
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 moradores locais recomendam
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 moradores locais recomendam
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!
Sweet and savory crepes and family friendly
6 moradores locais recomendam
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 moradores locais recomendam
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 moradores locais recomendam
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 moradores locais recomendam
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 moradores locais recomendam
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 moradores locais recomendam
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 moradores locais recomendam
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 moradores locais recomendam
Melo Trattoria & Tapas
1821 Hillandale RdCasual (ish) Italian fare, great for to go and dine in.
Fancy tapas and amazing food! Reservations recommended.
103 moradores locais recomendam
Mateo Bar de Tapas
109 W Chapel Hill StFancy tapas and amazing food! Reservations recommended.
Super fancy Italian, delicious! Reservations recommended.
31 moradores locais recomendam
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 moradores locais recomendam
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 moradores locais recomendam
Earth to Us
1720 Guess RdVegan and awesome! Accommodating and a great quick bite close by.
Viceroy
335 W Main StIndian delicious cuisine!
Sightseeing
Jardins Sarah P. Duke
420 Anderson StBeautiful area for pictures on Duke campus.
Beautiful campus to walk around and take pictures at.
116 moradores locais recomendam
Campus de Tabaco Americano
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 moradores locais recomendam
Parque Atlético Durham Bulls
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!