Counting House

At Counting House restaurant, local cuisine meets bold flavors and playful execution. A seafood-driven menu set amongst the art of today, designed to provide you with an easy-going escape that will feed your soul. The bar and lounge is a welcoming place to taste innovative cocktails, sample local craft brews, and explore broad bourbon and wine lists.

Reestablishing the warmth and vitality of a historic gem, Counting House combines contemporary design with architectural details including the building’s original terrazzo floors and arched windows.

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Menus

Hours

Breakfast

Monday-Friday 7am-10am

Lunch

Monday-Friday 11am-2pm

Dinner

Sunday-Thursday 5pm-9pm

Friday & Saturday 5pm-10pm

Weekend Brunch

Saturday & Sunday 8am-2pm

Lounge

Monday-Thursday 11am-10pm

Friday 11am-11pm

Saturday 10am-11pm

Sunday 10am-10pm

Upcoming Events

Lunch at Counting House

Lunch is back on the menu at Counting House! Join us every weekday from 11AM-2PM for all your coffee, po' boy, and fish & chip needs.

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SIP & TOUR

The teams at Counting House and 21c Durham are proud to present SIP & TOUR, a monthly guided tour experience featuring specialty cocktails inspired by the artists and artworks of Refuge: Needing, Seeking, Creating Shelter.

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House of Coxx Drag Brunch

September 15, 2024

Snag tickets to the next House of Coxx drag brunch, happening right here in Counting House.
Upcoming Dates:
> September 15
> October 27
> December 1

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Underground Cocktail Series

This special cocktail series focuses on new, experimental, or thematic cocktails dreamt up by our expert bartenders, available only in our lower-level bank vault. Offered in conjunction with Durham's "Third Friday" art walks.

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Counting House Gift Cards

Give the gift of Carolina seafood with a gift card to Counting House. Available for purchase online in amounts ranging from $25-$250.

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Private Dining

Whether you’re hosting a romantic rehearsal dinner or an important business luncheon, Counting House offers a Private Dining Room for groups of up to 32 guests. Enjoy custom menus rich with local flavor by the culinary team at Counting House.

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Art in Counting House

Adjoining Counting House is 21c Museum Hotel Durham. Rotating exhibitions of contemporary art and site-specific installations carry over and into our space, like Duke Riley’s It Will Warm You Twice.