Name: The Waiting Room
Telephone: (919) 294-6130

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Phone: (919) 294-6130

Directions 4.5

This cozy bar at American Tobacco Campus was designed to be a place to relax before a dinner reservation or after a show at DPAC just across the street. With innovative signature cocktails like the Old Bull, made with Durham Distillery's Conniption Gin, mezcal, pineapple, lemon and orange, plus satisfying small plates and desserts, you can make a night of it here.

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4.5

Rachel Carlson 7 months ago

My go to place prior to shows at DPAC. You need to plan accordingly otherwise you’ll hit a mad rush, so come a bit early. They have my favorite deviled eggs in all of North Carolina. They switch up their drinks seasonally which always delivers on taste. I saw some complaints about service.. the service is overall great, sometimes they get slammed with a rush, so come with the right expectations.
Carry Vaughan-Sprouse a year ago

A great place for a pre or post show drink when going to DPAC (unless you go on Sunday because they're closed that day). Great vibes and the cocktails are incredible, with a rotating menu every few months so you get to try new drinks frequently! They've expanded their food menu but it's still usually more small plates but anything we've ever gotten have been great. Charcuterie boards there are usually really nice! Limited seating and when they're busy it can sometimes take a while to get orders put in, but for the most part everything there runs smoothly. I enjoy sitting at the bar so that I can watch them make the drinks, especially the smoked cocktails! And their themed menus and special events are a lot of fun! We recently went to their Grinch pop-up and it was super cute!
Lila Lawson a year ago

This is a really cute place with a great vibe. The food was fresh and delicious. Please note they have more of a small plates menu. I could tell the server was new, but she provided good service. If you are even in the area, it's worth stopping by. This place is located across the street from the DPAC.
Morgan Terry 3 years ago

The Waiting Room was amazing! The space was cozy and inviting. Great for couples or small groups. Stop in and have a cocktail before or after dinner. Have a snack or enjoy a delicious small dessert. The chairs were super comfy and Nick greeted us pretty much as soon as we sat. We had several drinks including the Spicy Carrot, Rosemary Fig Sour, the Travel Agent, an espresso martini, and my personal favorite Your Buddy. They were all fantastic, creative twists and well balanced. We also tried the deviled eggs and the hummus. Best deviled eggs I’ve ever had and the hummus was delicious too. We’ll definitely be back soon.
Helen F. 5 months ago

I love going to cocktail bars. We've been here a few times. Their drinks are good and I like they change it up seasonally. Bartenders are knowledgeable about the drinks and recommendations. Sometimes the service could be slow, but overall it's fine.

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