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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 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. 

2025-11-13

Herons × DRC

Domaine de la Romanee Dinner

Iconic. Elusive. Unparalleled. Domaine de la Romanée-Conti exists in a realm beyond ordinary wine, where history, craftsmanship, and mystique converge. From the hallowed slopes of the Côte d'Or come bottles of breathtaking elegance and depth: wines that speak in whispers, linger in memory, and represent the very pinnacle of Burgundy.

On Thursday, November 13, Herons will host an extraordinary evening honoring this legendary domaine. The night will begin with a Champagne welcome, inviting guests to settle into the Private Dining Room before embarking on a rare tasting journey.

2025-10-14

Krug × Carrot

We’re proud to share that The Umstead Hotel and Spa is now an official Krug Ambassade, a distinction held by only a select group of top culinary destinations around the world. This long-awaited honor reflects Chef Steven Devereaux Greene’s deep appreciation and love for Krug Champagne. As a Krug Ambassador, The Umstead joins an exclusive global network recognized for exceptional hospitality and a shared philosophy of excellence. We look forward to bringing this partnership to life through unforgettable hotel and dining experiences for years to come, beginning with our Krug x Carrot Wine Dinner in Herons this fall. 

Each year, the Legendary Champagne house of Krug challenges Chefs around the world to create dishes highlighting one single, humble ingredient. This year, we celebrate the carrot. Using a variety of stunning carrots coming from our own One Oak Farm this fall, Chef Greene will be creating an incredible four-course meal, with each course being paired with a different edition of Krug Champagne. This unforgettable experience will be available in Herons from October 14th - October 18th.

2025-11-29

Tea with Santa

Join us this winter for our annual Tea with Santa events. 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.

2025-09-24

Umstead Uncorked Wine Tasting

Venture into Veneto

Join us for our September Uncorked tastings as we explore the wines of Italy’s Veneto region. Known for its rich winemaking traditions and wide stylistic range, Veneto produces everything from refreshing Prosecco and elegant Pinot Grigio to bold, complex reds like Ripasso and Amarone della Valpolicella. Our Sommelier, Hannah Seligson will guide you through a tasting that captures the diversity and character of this celebrated northern Italian region.

2025-09-25

Umstead Uncorked Wine Tasting

Venture into Veneto

Join us for our September Uncorked tastings as we explore the wines of Italy’s Veneto region. Known for its rich winemaking traditions and wide stylistic range, Veneto produces everything from refreshing Prosecco and elegant Pinot Grigio to bold, complex reds like Ripasso and Amarone della Valpolicella. Our Sommelier, Hannah Seligson will guide you through a tasting that captures the diversity and character of this celebrated northern Italian region.

2025-09-30

Umstead Unbottled Wine Masterclass

Beautiful Bordeaux

Experience an educational masterclass with Wine Director Hannah Barton as she guides you through the celebrated Bordeaux wine region. This immersive session features a detailed presentation alongside a guided tasting, revealing the rich terroirs, distinctive grape varieties, and intricate classification system that contribute to Bordeaux’s world-famous reds and whites.

2025-10-01

Twisted Logic: An Artist's Reception for Patrick Dougherty

The Umstead Hotel & Spa is honored to present Twisted Logic, a new exhibition featuring works by internationally acclaimed sculptor Patrick Dougherty. Known for his monumental installations woven from saplings, Dougherty has spent more than four decades transforming natural materials into sculptural environments that feel both otherworldly and deeply rooted in the land.

Now retired from creating massive on-site installations, Dougherty continues to work from his North Carolina studio, developing smaller-scale works that maintain the same sense of movement, whimsy, and harmony with the natural world. Twisted Logic offers guests the opportunity to encounter these pieces within the intimate setting of The Umstead’s Art Gallery.