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.
Hours
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BAR & LOUNGE
- 11:30am until 11pm - Sunday to Thursday
- 11:30am until Midnight - Friday and Saturday
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.
2025-10-18
Artist's Retreat and Workshop with Alice Ballard
Join celebrated ceramic artist Alice Ballard for a two-day immersive experience exploring mindfulness through art and nature. This intimate workshop begins on Saturday, October 18th with a creative session at The Umstead’s One Oak Farm, where participants will hand-sculpt their own meditation bowls out of clay surrounded by the beauty of fall. This exclusive experience is limited to ten guests to ensure a personal and immersive creative journey.
The evening following the workshop, our guests will enjoy a four-course, farm-inspired dinner with the artist in Herons’ Private Dining Room, featuring a special dessert by Pastry Chef Lia Benedetto inspired by Alice’s sculptural work.
The experience includes a one-night stay in our serene guest rooms before returning Sunday morning for a final session on the Salon Terrace. With nature as a backdrop, participants will complete their meditation bowls with finishing touches and glazing under Alice’s guidance.
This retreat invites guests to reconnect with the earth, awaken their creativity, and savor the harmony between art, nature, and cuisine.
2026-02-06
Herons Wine Dinner with Jasmine Hirsch
Hirsch Vineyards has been a defining voice of the West Sonoma Coast since 1980, when David Hirsch planted one of the region’s earliest and most remote vineyard sites overlooking the Pacific. Today, the winery is led by Jasmine Hirsch, who continues her father’s legacy with a clear focus on organic and biodynamic farming and wines that beautifully express the estate’s extreme maritime climate and distinctive earthquake terroir.
This intimate dinner in the Herons Private Dining Room will pair rare and back-vintage wines from Hirsch Vineyards with a thoughtfully crafted four-course menu from Executive Chef Steven Devereaux Greene. Hosted by Jasmine Hirsch, the evening offers a rare opportunity to taste the exceptional wines of the Hirsch estate while engaging directly with the person behind them.
2026-04-05
Easter Brunch in Herons
Celebrate with us this Season
Join us at Herons for a refined Easter Sunday brunch designed to welcome the season in style. Executive Chef and four-time James Beard semifinalist Steven Devereaux Greene presents a thoughtfully crafted four-course menu with seasonal selections that reflect renewal and the artistry of spring.
2026-05-10
Mother's Day Brunch
Celebrate her at Herons
This Mother's Day, celebrate her with an elegant brunch in Herons. Our four-course menu with choices highlights the freshest flavors of Spring, offering a gracious and heartfelt way to gather and create beautiful memories together.
2025-10-18
Artist's Retreat and Workshop with Alice Ballard
Join celebrated ceramic artist Alice Ballard for a two-day immersive experience exploring mindfulness through art and nature. This intimate workshop begins on Saturday, October 18th with a creative session at The Umstead’s One Oak Farm, where participants will hand-sculpt their own meditation bowls out of clay surrounded by the beauty of fall. Gourmet boxed lunches and beverages will be served at the farm. This exclusive experience is limited to ten guests to ensure a personal and immersive creative journey.
The evening following the workshop, our guests will enjoy a four-course, farm-inspired dinner with the artist in Herons’ Private Dining Room, featuring a special dessert by Pastry Chef Lia Benedetto inspired by Alice’s sculptural work.
The experience includes a one-night stay in our serene guest rooms before returning Sunday morning for a final session on the Salon Terrace. With nature as a backdrop, participants will complete their meditation bowls with finishing touches and glazing under Alice’s guidance.
This retreat invites guests to reconnect with the earth, awaken their creativity, and savor the harmony between art, nature, and cuisine.
Pricing:
Single Occupancy – $1495 | Shared Occupancy (Per Person) – $1250
Reserve this experience by phone at 919 447 4050
2026-02-06
Herons Wine Dinner with Jasmine Hirsch
Hirsch Vineyards has been a defining voice of the West Sonoma Coast since 1980, when David Hirsch planted one of the region’s earliest and most remote vineyard sites overlooking the Pacific. Today, the winery is led by Jasmine Hirsch, who continues her father’s legacy with a clear focus on organic and biodynamic farming and wines that beautifully express the estate’s extreme maritime climate and distinctive earthquake terroir.
This intimate dinner in the Herons Private Dining Room will pair rare and back-vintage wines from Hirsch Vineyards with a thoughtfully crafted four-course menu from Executive Chef Steven Devereaux Greene. Hosted by Jasmine Hirsch, the evening offers a rare opportunity to taste the exceptional wines of the Hirsch estate while engaging directly with the person behind them.
Guests will also be among the first to learn about The Umstead Cuvée, an exclusive collaboration with Hirsch Vineyards, which will be available to taste and purchase at The Umstead beginning in March.
Tickets are $300 plus taxes and fees and are nonrefundable. Please call 919 447 4050 or visit us on Open Table to reserve this experience. Please call if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies.
2026-04-05
Easter Brunch in Herons
Celebrate with us this Season
Join us at Herons for a refined Easter Sunday brunch designed to welcome the season in style. Executive Chef and four-time James Beard semifinalist Steven Devereaux Greene presents a thoughtfully crafted four-course menu with seasonal selections that reflect renewal and the artistry of spring.
Brunch Details
- Sunday, April 5th
- 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- $125 per adult plus taxes and fees
- $39 per child ages 2-10 plus taxes and fees
- Full payment is due at the time of booking. Reservations are non-refundable but transferrable to another guest.
Please note that Herons will be closed for breakfast that morning. For In-House guests or those without a Herons reservation, a breakfast buffet will be available in the Bar & Lounge from 7:00–10:00 AM for $35++ per person.
Reserve your table and experience an elegant Easter celebration at The Umstead.
2026-05-10
Mother's Day Brunch
Celebrate her at Herons
This Mother's Day, celebrate her with an elegant brunch in Herons. Our four-course menu with choices highlights the freshest flavors of Spring, offering a gracious and heartfelt way to gather and create beautiful memories together.
Brunch Details
- Sunday, May 10, 2025
- 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
- $125 per adult plus taxes and fees
- $39 per child ages 2-10 plus taxes and fees
- Full payment is due at the time of booking. Reservations are non-refundable but transferrable to another guest.
Please note that Herons will be closed for breakfast that morning. For our In-House guests or those without a Herons reservation, a breakfast buffet will be available in the Bar & Lounge from 7:00–10:00 AM for $35++ per person.
Reserve your table and experience a beautiful Mother’s Day celebration at The Umstead.