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.
Killer Queen

Cozy wine bar and social living room in downtown Durham offering wine, small plates, and hospitality excellence.
E.O.'s Athletic Club

A sports bar for everyone, showing women’s and men’s sports across the Olympic, collegiate, and professional levels. Serving great food, draft beer and cocktails, and community camaraderie.
Roadrunner

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

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
2026 – February 7

E.O.’s Athletic Club opens in the heart of downtown Durham!
2026 – ???

More fun things ahead…stay tuned!