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!
