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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
Wine Director Hannah Barton Pouring Wine at Uncorked

Uncorked Wine Series

Our Sommelier 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. 

2025-07-23

Umstead Uncorked Wine Tasting

Journey through Sonoma

Join us for our July Uncorked tastings as we explore the wines of Sonoma, California. Often overshadowed by its eastern neighbor Napa Valley, Sonoma is one of the most diverse wine regions in the country, with a remarkable range of climates, soils, and terrain. Wine Director Hannah Barton will guide you through a tasting that spans from vibrant, full-bodied Chardonnays to graceful, nuanced Pinot Noirs.

2025-07-24

Umstead Uncorked Wine Tasting

Journey through Sonoma

Join us for our July Uncorked tastings as we explore the wines of Sonoma, California. Often overshadowed by its eastern neighbor Napa Valley, Sonoma is one of the most diverse wine regions in the country, with a remarkable range of climates, soils, and terrain. Wine Director Hannah Barton will guide you through a tasting that spans from vibrant, full-bodied Chardonnays to graceful, nuanced Pinot Noirs.

2025-07-30

Umstead Unbottled Wine Masterclass

Tour de France

Embark on a journey across France in our Tour de France wine masterclass. Taught by Wine Director Hannah Barton, this class explores six of France's most important wine regions. Discover the diversity, history, and craftsmanship that make France the benchmark of the wine world.

2025-08-06

[ SOLD OUT ] SALTY Executive Chef Dinner: An Exclusive Night at Herons

We are thrilled to announce that Herons will host the next SALTY Magazine dinner with Guest Chefs Richard Lee and Cassidee Dabney. On Wednesday, August 6th, these dynamic chefs will join our very own Chef Steven Devereaux Greene, all brought together by Salty Magazine’s founder, Geeta Bansal.

2025-07-16

New Beginnings: An Artist's Reception for Alice Ballard

Artist's Reception

The Umstead Hotel & Spa is pleased to present a new exhibition featuring ceramic works by acclaimed artist Alice Ballard, displayed beautifully in our second entrance lobby,

Known for her contemplative, hand-built vessels inspired by seed pods, leaves, and other organic forms, Ballard's sculptural pieces reflect a deep reverence for the quiet intricacies of the natural world. Working primarily in white earthenware, she employs pinch, coil, and slab techniques to create meditative forms rich with texture, movement, and soul.

Her permanent sculpture, Pod Triangle, located outside Herons, exemplifies our Art in Nature philosophy, inviting guests to pause, reflect, and reconnect with nature's elegance.

We invite you to join us for an intimate artist reception with Alice Ballard, including a lecture and Q&A