The Roof at The Durham
Phone: (919) 768-8830
A year-round gathering spot with unbeatable panoramic downtown views, plus a seasonal food and drink menu. The mid-century modern rooftop overlooks downtown. Come for the sunset views but stay for craft cocktails, snacks made with local ingredients and unique community events. Reservations for tables are only accepted for parties of 10 or more. Otherwise, grab seats first-come, first-served or mingle on the open-air terrace. Nice weather is prime time for private events, so check The Durham’s social accounts for any closures. Otherwise, heaters and enclosures make it a year-round fave spot. You won’t find a dining patio from a higher vantage point than this one. As if all this wasn’t enough, you can also come here to enjoy live music from local acts year-round.
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I'm feeling fortunate that a flight delay led to an unplanned stay at The Durham. Loved the room details, especially the gorgeous bed quilts and ceramic cups! Breakfast in the beautiful lobby restaurant was perfect - the best I had in a week of travel in North Carolina! This place is a gem of a hotel. -
We celebrated our 39th wedding anniversary with a getaway to Durham. We were greeted by Gary and quickly felt welcome. We shared why we were there and he treated us to drinks and breakfast the next morning. We thought that was so thoughtful. We enjoyed drinks and an appetizer on the rooftop. What an amazing venue. The drinks were great and the hummus and pita appetizer hit the spot. Brenda was so nice and answered our questions. We had a great nights rest in a comfortable and spacious room. We woke up this morning and enjoyed breakfast in the hotel restaurant. The cappuccinos were so good and the barista made them extra special. We ordered the Farmer’s Omelette with spinach, avocado, tomatoes, mushrooms, and goat cheese. Very tasty. We highly recommend this hotel for your next getaway.
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I had a wonderful time staying here for an overnight! There were so many nice small touches that made the experience really great. For example--I was able to request that they bring freshly ground local coffee beans to my door at 6am for me to brew coffee. What an awesome idea!
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I didn’t stay at the hotel, but I remember when this building was a bank. At the time, the design felt very progressive and unique.
I really appreciated the staff welcoming me in and encouraging me to look around. It gave me an unexpected opportunity to revisit some great childhood memories.
I live locally, so I may never need to stay here myself, but based on my experience and the wonderful staff, I would definitely recommend this hotel to anyone visiting Durham. -
An absolute fabulous place to be. This lovely ‘Boutique’ Hotel located in downtown Durham NC is such a unique, stylish and unique legend space. With a great view and an amazing Rooftop View across Durham, hosting all types of events and evenings to remember non-stop !! We all love The Durham Hotel 💗💗💗
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