Holidays at The Durham
Beginning November 29th, experience the holiday season at The Durham Hotel in downtown Durham. From a festive special menu and mid-century holiday décor to weekly holiday musical performances and our signature Holiday Market shopping party plus a visit from Black Santa, we are in the spirit!
Holiday Menu
Experience the magic of the season with our new holiday menu, available on the Roof and in the Restaurant. Sip on festive classics like our Peppermint Martini and Aged Egg Nog, or try something new with the Abominable Snowman cocktail. Pair your drinks with house-made treats, including Gingersnap Caramel Popcorn, Rye Whiskey Apple Cranberry Shortcake, and Peppermint Toffee.
Indulge in holiday cheer, one bite and sip at a time!
Holiday Music Series
We’re celebrating the holiday season with a series of festive performances on the heated Roof. Join us for performances from United Strings of Color Fri. Nov. 29th, Bell Durham Sat. Nov. 30th, Ally J Wed. Dec. 11th, and the Triangle Gay Men’s Chorus Wed. Dec. 18th.
Holiday Market
Come to our signature event, Holiday Market at The Durham, on Wednesday December 11 to celebrate the season with festive drinks and shopping for gifts from local makers and retailers, all in support of the Y Learning program at the Durham YMCA.
Santa on the Roof
Ol’ Saint Nick will make his way to the rooftop on Saturday December 14. Join us on the heated Roof for photos with Black Santa. Be sure to stop by the Coffee Bar beforehand for hot cocoa and house-made pastries to make your visit extra special!
Ugly Christmas Sweater Party
Put on your most outrageous holiday sweater and join us on the Roof for festive cheer on Wed, Dec 18! The Triangle Gay Men’s Chorus will bring holiday joy with two sets of sing-along favorites from 7:30 to 8:30pm. Sing along, enjoy festive cocktails, and savor treats from our Holiday Menu. Don’t miss this lively holiday celebration!
Holiday Dinners & Parties
Host your holiday gatherings at The Durham. Whether it’s with friends, family, or colleagues, we have beautifully decorated spaces ready to host you, from dinners for 8 or more in our first floor Restaurant to semi-private parties on the heated Roof to intimate gatherings in our private Mezannine room.
New Year’s Eve
End 2024 on a high note with a four-course prix-fixe dinner menu in the Restaurant, then head up to the Roof to ring in the new year. Hotel guests who book our New Year’s Eve room package enjoy guaranteed access to the Roof, plus complimentary bottle of bubbly and morning-after drinks.
New Year’s Brunch
Welcome 2025 with Brunch at The Durham! The Restaurant will serve a special two-course Brunch menu on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. We’ll have family-style pastry boards, entrées like Stuffed French Toast and Blackened Shrimp & Grits, and the Mimosas and Durham Bloody Mary’s will be flowing.
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