Starting in 2012, Alley Twenty Six can take credit for setting the high bar for craft cocktails in downtown Durham and was the first in the state to be a James Beard Award finalist for Outstanding Bar Program. You won't want to miss a drink made with their hand-crafted tonic on a Durham trip; regular events like Whiskey Wednesdays will keep you informed and entertained. It is 21+ only, even for dinner service. Chef Carrie Schleiffer also regularly makes the 'best of' lists, with the foie gras burger a headliner.
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Hours:
Monday: Closed Tuesday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM Thursday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM Friday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM Saturday: 4:00 PM – 2:00 AM Sunday: 10:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 4:00 – 10:00 PM
By far the best cocktails in Durham - haven’t found a better spot! They have a great mix of accessible cocktails, and ones that are a bit more daring. Super consistently fantastic.
David Robinson
Oct 25, 2023
5
Didn't eat here, but the cocktails are off the charts good. Buzzy, vibrant and the bar tenders were all super cool. 👌
Lennis Dionne Sample
Oct 1, 2023
5
The ambience was cool!! The staff was SUPER friendly and very accommodating. It was my mom’s birthday and the live jazz band played the happy birthday song for her!! She loved her food too!! Nice portions as well!! Definitely a cool place to have brunch. I will be back with friends and even colleagues in the near future!!
Becca Gomez Farrell
Aug 13, 2023
5
Had a lovely dinner & drinks at Alley 26 earlier this year, cooked up by the amazing Chef Carrie Schleiffer! One of the best gnocchi dishes I've had, for sure, with a super rich garlic cream sauce with herbs and a smacker of chili pepper for a great kick.
The key lime pie with housemade tonic syrup? Also very, very good. And I would definitely have another Shipwreck Negroni with a blend of barrel-aged rums, burnt wine, and Braulio Amarao, please! Oh, and I can't forget the watermelon and sherry beginning apertif!
Did I mention that I absolutely need to try the fried saltines and pickle dip sometime? Can I just carry Alley 26 home with me to the Bay Area, please?
Ashley Wolf
Jul 31, 2023
5
Alley Twenty Six has become one of our go-to spots for cocktails, and they rarely disappoint with their regularly changing and intriguing drink menu. We had a great time sampling from their "Islands in the Alley" themed list this last visit. We specifically went to try their Alley Burger, which is one of the best in the Bull City, in my opinion. The burger was flavorful, the bun was fresh, and the toppings elevated the overall taste. Plus, the steak fries were also top-notch.
