things to do
While you’re here, try some of our favorite places.
Coffee & Breakfast
the katharine - located inside the kimpton. They are open for breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner.
young cardinal cafe - 7 min walk from the kimpton.
bobby boy bakeshop - a winston salem staple. 2024 james beard nominated bakeshop. go for the pastries and coffee or the daily sandwich specials!
footnote coffee & cocktails - 12 min walk from the kimpton. this is located between foothills brewing (its parent organization) and bookmarks (a great local book store).
The remedy cafe & bar - located in west end… an old pharmacy Transformed into a great place for coffee, snacks, and cocktails.
louie & honey’s kitchen - located in west end. great coffee and honeybuns!
lot 63 coffee & taproom - located in old salem
midtown cafe & dessertery
camel city coffee
anchor coffee co - 3 min walk from the kimpton. located in the innovation quarter.
Brunch & Lunch
mozelles - brunch, lunch, dinner.. can’t go wrong! 17 min walk from the kimpton.
founders restaurant - Great brunch spot! located in the shaffner inn. 16 min walk from the kimpton.
The porch - casual texmex. if you find yourself feeling a little yucky from Friday night… the three amigos will fix you right up!
east of Texas - casual texmex bbq. great place if you want to be outside. 10/10 HOUSE margarita.
sweet potatoes - super southern. 7 min walk from the kimpton.
west end cafe - located in west end. a local favorite.
Barcelona burger & beer garden - 3 min walk from the kimpton. located in the innovation quarter.
village tavern in reynolda village - if you’re in the area, stop by theodore’s bar & market.
spring house - one of our favs for date night. 14 min walk from the kimpton.
sage & salt - another date night fav.
mission pizza - treat yourself to the “pizzakase” experience if you have time! best for parties of 2 or 3, but it’s special! 8 min walk from the kimpton.
CIBO TRATTORIA - contemporary ITALIAN, 5 MIN WALK FROM THE KIMPTON.
THE DUTCH LIGHT - cOCKTAIL LOUNGE WITH GREAT VIEWS OF BAILEY PARK! 5 MIN WALK FROM THE KIMPTON.
Joyner’s bar - cocktail after dinner at mozelles
vintage sofa bar - great place for craft cocktails and wine. snacky food options available too.
dram & draught - 5 minute walk from the kimpton. this area is winston’s innovation quarter… THERE ARE SOME MORE CASUAL places to eat and drink here… cugino forno pizza, Alma Tex Mex, incendiary brewing, and more
The Quiet pint - great spot for bar food and drinks.
joymongers brewing co. - there’s an option to order food from across the street AT “that place in west end”. They have smash burgers, signature bowls, hot dogs, fried chicken, etc. joymongers is next door to the remedy in west end
fiddlin’ fish brewing co. - they normally have a food truck option. 11 min walk from the kimpton.
wise man brewing - they normally have a food truck option. 14 min walk from the kimpton.
Dinner & Drinks
roar - arcade games, boutique bowling, virtual game simulators, interactive mini-golf, and an esports center 90-tap self serve beer and wine wall, 3 full service bars, and food options. 7 min walk from the kimpton.
OLD SALEM MUSEUMS & GARDENS - Old Salem Museums & Gardens is a historic site telling the stories of people, including Moravian, Black, and Indigenous peoples, in the American South. As one of America’s most comprehensive history attractions, THEIR museums engage visitors in an educational and memorable historical experience. PURCHASE TICKETS AHEAD OF TIME ONLINE. 5 min drive from the kimpton.
REYNOLDA - Reynolda’s 170-acre historic estate comprises Reynolda House Museum of American Art, Reynolda Gardens, and Reynolda Village Shops and Restaurants. Reynolda is located in the Reynolda Historic District near the campus of Wake Forest University in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. 12 min drive from the kimpton.
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