Sit. Stay.
The Velvet Hippo is a neighborhood bar for everybody. You’ll find us on Orange Street in historic downtown Durham, North Carolina. We’re here 7 days a week serving fun and fanciful signature cocktails, local beers, creative mocktails and slushes, and light bites in a welcoming space complete with rooftop views of downtown.
Come enjoy a vacation vibe in a cozy space that feels like the bar from CHEERS and looks like a tropical getaway.
Please Note: The elevator in our building is currently out of service. We’re in close contact with the building owner about their timeline for repairs/replacement, and they are very aware of the impact this has on our patrons and our operations. They’ve assured us they are working to resolve the problem ASAP. Thank you so much for your patience!
Our Hours
Monday-Thursday: 4pm - midnight
Friday: 4pm - 2am
Saturday: 12pm - 2am
Sunday: 12pm - midnight
Kitchen open ‘til 10pm Sun-Thurs, 12am Fri & Sat!
Yappy Hours:
We’re happy to welcome well-behaved pups to our roofdeck on Saturday and Sunday from 12pm-6pm! Because we can’t have pets inside, please bring dogs up via their VIP stairs two doors down to the left of our main entry.
Best Cocktails | Best Mocktails
Best Late Night | Best New Business
Best Mixologist | Best Neighborhood Bar
Best NA Drinks | Best New Business
Best Mixologist | Best Neighborhood Bar
Best NA Drinks | Best New Business
