Our spaces:

Kingfisher

Ground to glass cocktails served in an artful basement.
Queeny's

A uniquely Durham gathering place where food, drink, and conversation are the experience.
QueenBurger

COVID concept turned beloved brick and mortar. Grass-fed, glorious, greasy smash burgers all day.
Roadrunner

Retro camper bar parked in Kingfisher’s lush patio garden serving up cocktails and conviviality Thursdays-Saturdays.
Killer Queen

Cozy wine bar and social living room in downtown Durham offering wine, small plates, and hospitality excellence.

The story:

2019 – July 31

Owners Michelle Vanderwalker and Sean Umstead open Kingfisher, a ground to glass cocktail bar
2020 – March 15

Kingfisher temporarily closes due to COVID-19
2020 March-July

Kingfisher hosts 50+ virtual happy hours in first 75 days of COVID closures
2020 – August 14

QueenBurger launches in Kingfisher’s backyard, serving up smash burgers, craft cocktails, and a safe dining experience
2021 – April 6

Queeny’s concept announced during post-pandemic desire for authentic community spaces
2021 – May 31

Kingfisher reopens all the way after 2 months as QueenBurger service bar and 3 months of limited seating
2021 – August 14

After 365 days of smash burger memories, backyard burger QueenBurger ends operations
2021 – October 14

QueenBurger announces upcoming brick and mortar in American Tobacco Campus
2021 – November 27

Queeny’s opens
2022 – September 15

QueenBurger opens
2023 – January

Kingfisher named 2023 James Beard Semifinalist
2024 – September

Killer Queen Wine Bar joins UV Hospitality
2025 – May 15

Roadrunner, a a retro camper-turned-bar, opens in Kingfisher back patio garden
2025 – July ??

Something fun coming soon!