The Velvet Hippo opened in August 2023 on the third floor of 119 Orange Street, owned by five women including general manager Leslie Matista, and takes its name from a nickname for pit bull type dogs. An indoor and outdoor bar links a colorful tropical-themed room to a roof deck, where dogs are welcome on weekend afternoons. The seasonal cocktail list credits each drink to the bartender who created it, and a separate alcohol-free section sits beside draft beer, wine and a kitchen that serves late.
119 Orange St, 3rd Floor, Durham, NC 27701, United States
