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 in the 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 8 in the dining area. 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 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.
2024-11-30
Tea with Santa - *FULLY BOOKED*
Join us this winter for our annual Tea with Santa series. Let your children ages 10 and under delight in this magical event as they enjoy a special visit with Santa and let him know what is on their wish list this holiday season. Santa will share photos of his favorite memories as he tells stories of his helpful elves and reindeer. Tea with Santa includes photography, a small gift, and hot chocolate service with savory and sweet morsels.
2024-09-17
Umstead Uncorked Wine Tasting
Experience Sicily
Celebrate the rich flavors of Sicily for this month’s wine tasting, guided by our Wine Director, Hannah Barton! This region offers an exquisite selection of bold and spicy reds from Mount Etna and crisp whites from the coastal vineyards. Experience the unique charm of Sicilian wines, each sip transporting you to the sun-drenched landscapes of this Mediterranean gem.
Join us on Tuesday, September 17th at 6pm to deepen your understanding of this often overlooked, yet fantastic, wine region.
2024-09-18
Umstead Uncorked Wine Tasting
Experience Sicily
Celebrate the rich flavors of Sicily for this month’s wine tasting, guided by our Wine Director, Hannah Barton! This region offers an exquisite selection of bold and spicy reds from Mount Etna and crisp whites from the coastal vineyards. Experience the unique charm of Sicilian wines, each sip transporting you to the sun-drenched landscapes of this Mediterranean gem.
Join us on Wednesday, September 18th at 6pm to deepen your understanding of this often overlooked, yet fantastic, wine region.
2024-11-30
Tea with Santa - *FULLY BOOKED*
Join us this winter for our annual Tea with Santa series. Let your children ages 10 and under delight in this magical event as they enjoy a special visit with Santa and let him know what is on their wish list this holiday season. Santa will share photos of his favorite memories as he tells stories of his helpful elves and reindeer. Tea with Santa includes photography, a small gift, and hot chocolate service with savory and sweet morsels.
Reservations open on Wednesday, September 4th at 8am. Please call 919-447-4050 to reserve your space. Tickets are $95 per person plus tax and service fee, and include white glove holiday food service and hot chocolate in addition to time with Santa and storytelling. There is a maximum of eight guests per booking, and all reservations must be paid in full using one method of payment at the time of booking. As this is one of our most popular events, we ask for your patience as hold times should be expected; hanging up will result in the loss of your place in the queue. Should you be unable to attend in the event of inclement weather, additional make up dates will not be available.
Tea will be offered at 10:30am and 3pm on-
Saturday, November 30th / Sunday, December 8th / Sunday, December 15th / Saturday, December 21st / Sunday, December 22nd
Tea will be offered at 10:30am only on-
Saturday, December 7th / Saturday, December 14th
2024-09-17
Umstead Uncorked Wine Tasting
Experience Sicily
Celebrate the rich flavors of Sicily for this month’s wine tasting, guided by our Wine Director, Hannah Barton! This region offers an exquisite selection of bold and spicy reds from Mount Etna and crisp whites from the coastal vineyards. Experience the unique charm of Sicilian wines, each sip transporting you to the sun-drenched landscapes of this Mediterranean gem.
Join us on Tuesday, September 17th at 6pm to deepen your understanding of this often overlooked, yet fantastic, wine region.
The tastings will be held in the Fireplace Lounge and begin at 6:00pm. Meat and cheese plates will be paired with the wines. Please call if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies. Tickets are $75 plus tax and service charge and are non-refundable.
To enjoy this experience call 919 447 4050 or click here to reserve online.
2024-09-18
Umstead Uncorked Wine Tasting
Experience Sicily
Celebrate the rich flavors of Sicily for this month’s wine tasting, guided by our Wine Director, Hannah Barton! This region offers an exquisite selection of bold and spicy reds from Mount Etna and crisp whites from the coastal vineyards. Experience the unique charm of Sicilian wines, each sip transporting you to the sun-drenched landscapes of this Mediterranean gem.
Join us on Wednesday, September 18th at 6pm to deepen your understanding of this often overlooked, yet fantastic, wine region.
The tastings will be held in the Fireplace Lounge and begin at 6:00pm. Meat and cheese plates will be paired with the wines. Please call if you have any dietary restrictions or allergies. Tickets are $75 plus tax and service charge and are non-refundable.
To enjoy this experience call 919 447 4050 or click here to reserve online.