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Drinks at the Bar & Lounge

The Bar & Lounge

The Bar & Lounge at The Umstead Hotel and Spa is the perfect place to begin or end a memorable evening. Our wine cellar is stocked with an extensive collection representing the world's most renowned regions. Furthermore, our signature culinary inspired cocktails offer a truly unique taste that incorporates the season's best flavors. With live entertainment most evenings, you'll find that the fare on our bar menu is impressive and imaginative in the spirit of Herons.

The Bar & Lounge operates under limited availability and is unable to accommodate party sizes larger than 6 in the dining area. Reservations are also available for our In-House Guests. Please contact us for further information.

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Hours

  • BAR & LOUNGE

    • 11:30am until 11pm - Sunday to Thursday
    • 11:30am until Midnight - Friday and Saturday

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Wine Director Hannah Barton Pouring Wine at Uncorked

Uncorked Wine Series

Our Sommeliers invites you to journey through the world of wine with the Umstead Uncorked wine tasting series. Held in the Fireplace Lounge, this engaging series features a selection of wine paired with small bites to enhance the flavor profile and showcase hidden notes. Expand your palate as you tour new regions and countries, explore lesser known varieties and learn about new styles and old favorites. Kindly visit the Event Calendar for more details on our Uncorked Series and upcoming wine dinners and events. 

2026-06-24

Umstead Unbottled Wine Masterclass

Lost Grapes of Italy

Embark on a journey across Italy. Join us for our June Unbottled tasting as we rediscover rare, indigenous grape varieties that have nearly vanished from modern winemaking. These “lost” grapes, often cultivated for centuries in tiny pockets of the country, carry unique flavors shaped by their local soils, climates, and traditions that make up this wine masterclass.

Taught by Wine Director Simon Kaufmann, this tasting transverses the country from the Alps to the Island of Sicily. Discover the diversity, history, and craftsmanship that make Italy the crown jewel of the wine world.

2026-07-14

Umstead Uncorked Wine Tasting

Volcanic Wines of Mt. Etna

Join us for our July Uncorked tasting as we explore the wines of Mt. Etna, Sicily's active volcano. Rising above the Mediterranean Sea, this remarkable wine region is producing some of Italy's most compelling wines. For fans of crisp Sancerre and elegant red Burgundy, Mt. Etna offers a distinctive expression shaped by volcanic soils, high elevations, and centuries of winemaking tradition.

Wine Director Simon Kaufmann will guide guests through a tasting that highlights the region's unique terroir, indigenous grape varieties, and growing reputation as one of the world's most exciting emerging wine destinations.

2026-07-28

Umstead Uncorked Wine Tasting

Volcanic Wines of Mt. Etna

Join us for our July Uncorked tasting as we explore the wines of Mt. Etna, Sicily's active volcano. Rising above the Mediterranean Sea, this remarkable wine region is producing some of Italy's most compelling wines. For fans of crisp Sancerre and elegant red Burgundy, Mt. Etna offers a distinctive expression shaped by volcanic soils, high elevations, and centuries of winemaking tradition.

Wine Director Simon Kaufmann will guide guests through a tasting that highlights the region's unique terroir, indigenous grape varieties, and growing reputation as one of the world's most exciting emerging wine destinations.