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“A true artisanal cocktail venue”
The bar's new, but the face is familiar. Shannon Healy of Crook's Corner in Chapel Hill has opened his own spot, Alley Twenty Six, in downtown Durham. There are obvious carryovers from the old restaurant to the new bar, including a plate of pimento cheese, a spread that Bill Neal, Crook's first chef, helped place on the national map. But what persists from the Crook's well—housemade syrups, tonics and a carefully considered wine list—is mostly Healy's doing. Alley Twenty Six's air of maturity comes from Healy's attention to flavor and quality rather than the checkered curtains and mustard-colored walls (which appear more apt for a gentleman's sitting room) or the lack of televisions and bottled sodas
Oh. My. Goodness. Alley 26 has always been one of my favorite spots in downtown Durham (actually, let's be honest, in NC), but they outdid themselves this past Sunday. They DO BRUNCH. Okay, you... Read more
I came to Alley Twenty Six on a Tuesday evening and was able to find parking in the parking structure located near the restaurant. Street parking is also an option if available. I sat at the bar... Read more
The Alley Cocktail is an excellent version of a classic Manhattan but better. The Alley burger is also excellent. Really nice neighborhood feel to the place that you will enjoy. Just go and have fun. Read more
Alley Twenty Six
Hours
- Sun: 10:30 am - 10:00 pm
- Tue - Thu: 4:00 pm - 12:00 am
- Fri, Sat: 4:00 pm - 2:00 am
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