As Alley Twenty Six owner Shannon Healy said, North Carolina is full of great bars, but what makes his stand out? Alley makes its juices in-house and makes an effort to curate drinks based on guests’ preferences. The attention to customer service, fresh-made spirits and a picturesque alleyway outdoor setting have made the bar a finalist for a James Beard Award. Since its opening in 2012, Alley Twenty Six has helped get Durham patrons better acquainted with the craft cocktail concept and enjoyed critical and commercial success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices