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Triangle mixologists bring signature cocktail creations as part of guest bartender series

DURHAM, N.C., August 8, 2024 – Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club and JB Duke Hotel, two AAA Four Diamond hotel properties located on Duke University's campus, are hosting a Be Our Guest Bartender Series, inviting the Triangle area’s top mixologists to showcase specialty cocktail creations to hotel guests. From August 21 to September 12, visit the JB Duke Hotel Lobby Lounge each Wednesday and the Inn’s Bull Durham Bar each Thursday from 5-7 p.m. to meet guest bartenders and savor the signature flavors present in their one-of-a-kind cocktail creations.

With creative beverages like the Velvet Escape, each sip offering tropical vacation vibes, or the Garden Grove, bringing the essence of fresh blooms to your glass, the following professionals are leading the Be Our Guest Bartender Series lineup:

The guest cocktail creations will be available on the Lobby Lounge and Bull Durham Bar menus the week following each bartender’s on-site visit. The hotel properties will attribute 10% of proceeds from the specialty drink menus as part of a donation to each bartender’s local non-profit organization of choice.

“We are thrilled to bring back this series, offering hotel guests and Durham community residents alike a unique experience to enjoy masterfully crafted, limited-edition cocktails in our tranquil, timeless bar spaces,” said Daniel Lotz, General Manager at the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club. “The Be Our Guest Bartender Series is designed to celebrate the vibrant food, beverage and hospitality offerings available throughout the Triangle, while shining a spotlight on the mixologists elevating the local bar scene and the causes that are most important to them."

Guests are invited to extend their stay and dine in the Vista Restaurant, temporarily serving the award-winning Fairview Dining Room’s latest seasonal menu, which boasts thoughtfully crafted, locally sourced dishes that can be enjoyed inside or outside on the expansive patio, with views of the 18-hole championship Duke University Golf Course. If looking for something a little more casual, stay in the Bull Durham Bar and enjoy a menu that features both classic Southern favorites and innovative seasonal dishes.

Located just across the street from the Inn, the JB Duke Hotel’s light-filled spaces and contemporary furnishings accompany sweeping views of the surrounding Duke Forest. The Lobby Lounge offers a full dinner menu with a variety of small plates and creative entrees. A peninsula bar, chic décor and lush seating areas create an ideal atmosphere for intimate conversations or small gatherings with friends.

Reservations are not required for the Be Our Guest Bartender Series. For more information, visit the Community Event pages on the Washington Duke Inn and JB Duke Hotel websites and follow both properties on Instagram at @washingtondukeinn and @jbdukehotel.

About Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club 
Nestled on 300 acres filled with tall pines and hardwoods at the edge of Duke Forest, the AAA Four Diamond Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club is known for its spacious lodging, world-class golf and award-winning dining on the campus of Duke University. As one of the top Durham hotels for meetings and special events, the Inn's Executive Conference Center accommodates up to 600 attendees. The Inn is located at 3001 Cameron Boulevard in Durham, N.C. To book a stay, please call (800) 443-3853 or visit https://washingtondukeinn.com. Follow the Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club on Facebook and Instagram.  
 

About JB Duke Hotel
JB Duke Hotel is a contemporary hotel and conference center located on the campus of Duke University. The property’s state-of-the-art meeting and conference facilities make it an attractive venue for hosting corporate and academic events and meetings. The AAA Four Diamond property is also home to MarketPlace Restaurant, featuring comfortable and contemporary kiosk-style dining, which offers barista coffee service in the mornings before transforming into a relaxing hub for meals and mingling in the afternoon and evening hours. JB Duke Hotel is located at 230 Science Drive in Durham, N.C. To book a stay, please call (844) 490-7100 or visit https://jbdukehotel.com. Follow the JB Duke Hotel on Facebook and Instagram.

To view current employment opportunities or submit a resume to the properties’ online talent community, visit https://dukehospitalitycareers.com.    

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