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Winston-Salem Local Faves
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items Visiting Winston-Salem? New to the area? (Say hi!) Here are the best spots, from a local who knows!
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Experience Winston-Salem
Best Meals in Winston-Salem
Beauty & Wellness, Winston-Salem Edition
Coffee & Tea Shops
Breweries & Bars
Experience Winston-Salem
Whether you’re new, visiting, or a local yourself, these are some experiences worth checking out.
Catch a movie at a true indie movie theatre right in the heart of downtown!
a/perture cinema
A truly interesting home built by some of the true architects of the tobacco industry, their style & art collections are exquisite (fee required)
Reynolda House
The most beautiful gardens in town (and free to the public when they aren’t hosting events)!
Reynolda Gardens-Wake Forest
Just a 20 minute drive up 52, this makes for a beautiful (and free) hike!
Pilot Mountain State Park
Take a step back in time to Old Salem, where the “Salem” In Winston-Salem comes from!
Old Salem Museums & Gardens
Check out the Deacs during a home game!
Wake Forest Football
If you have a sweet tooth, stopping into the first modern Krispy Kreme doughnut factory is a MUST. Step inside and watch as the doughnuts are made!
The Original Krispy Kreme
If it’s too chilly for football, that probably means it’s basketball season! Come check out the Demon Deacons while they play big ACC rivals!
Wake Forest University Men’s Basketball
Go on a ghostly adventure of some of Winston’s spookiest haunts!
Carolina History & Haunts
See Winston-Salem from a Trolley!
TRIAD TROLLEYS in Winston-Salem
Make your own art, buy art, and enjoy delicious treats!
Dabble Art Bar
Play with llamas AND drink wine? Don’t threaten me with a good time!
Divine Llama Vineyards
Fill your tummy with the best cuisine while learning all about Winston-Salem history! This tour specifically was featured in Southern Homes & Gardens!
Winston Salem Downtown Tasting Tours
Best Meals in Winston-Salem
My favorite places to eat in Winston-Salem! (Note: these include both fancy restaurants & holes-in-the-walls! Check out their websites for more info, or drop a question & I’d love to answer!)
Delicious, fast, and authentic Thai food in the heart of downtown! They take their spices seriously, so (on a scale from 1-5), I recommend beginners start at a 1-2 (and you can always add more). I LOVE spicy food, so I get a 4 usually, and then add s...
Thai Harmony
The best food & ambiance in WS. You definitely need a reservation, and it’s definitely on the nicer (and pricier) side!
Spring House Restaurant, Kitchen & Bar
Unique cuisine, excellent drinks, and both indoor & outdoor seating!
Twisted Pine
Great for date night! Delicious steaks, cocktails, and so much more.
Jeffrey Adams
Dine outdoors for a truly magical experience!
Bernardin’s Restaurant @ zevely House
You’ll need a reservation, but it’s truly a unique dining experience
Mission Pizza Napoletana
Brick-oven style pizza made with ingredients all the way from Italy! Also, tons of room for kids to scooter or roam!
Cugino Forno Pizzeria Winston Salem
Delicious home style Italian food in downtown WS!
Quanto Basta Italian Eatery & Wine Bar
Wonderful, high-end Italian! Make a rezzy!
Di Lisio's Italian restaurant
The best subs in Winston-Salem. Super casual, super delicious!
Hero House
Authentic Mexican food with tons of seating (make a reservation for a large group)
Tulum Bar & Grill
Excellent smash burgers overlooking the bustling Bailey Park neighborhood
Barcelona Burger & Beer Garden WS
Hands-down my personal fave Italian spot in downtown. The vibes are dressy casual. Definitely make a reservation!
Cibo Trattoria
The best brunch spot in Winston (but be prepared to wait for your spot!)
Young Cardinal
Insanely delicious pastries & cafe! It’s a MUST when in Winston!
Louie and Honey's Kitchen
To-die for dishes, a unique wine list, and charming outdoor seating make this a must-visit in the West End district
Mozelle's
Beauty & Wellness, Winston-Salem Edition
My go-to places to keep me looking my best
Hands-down the best injector in town! Brook never overdoes it, so you can still look natural, only better!
Eastern Brook Medical Aesthetics (@easternbrookmed) · Winston-Salem, NC
Great manis & pedis, as well as waxing services! I have been going here for years. They also offer complimentary beverages, so kick back & sip some prosecco while you get pampered!
Twin City Nail Lounge
These guys offer great lash services, and take appointments quickly! They offer everything from a subtle extension to Russian doll lashes. They are also very quick— usually in & out in 1.5 hours for a full set.
Magic Lash Studio
I’ve had the following services here, and always leave feeling beautiful!
Lash tint & lift; lash extensions; eyebrow mapping & lamination; lip blushing; fine line tattoos…. Yes, they do it all!
Lash & Blade
Great, natural looking spray tans! Perfect for wedding season, vacation, or just a pick-me-up!
Go Glow Winston-Salem
Get pierced by a team of nurses! (That’s an upgrade from the mall kiosk!)
Rowan Piercing Studio in Winston Salem, NC
Don’t be intimidated by reformer Pilates! Take a beginner’s course a Club Pilates (but warning, you may become obsessed)
Club Pilates Winston- Salem | Reformer Pilates Studio
Coffee & Tea Shops
For when you need that caffeine hit and you don’t want a big chain… say less!
Chad’s Chai is the spot to hit if you need a caffeinating beverage (chai only, no coffee!!) or a place to get some work done unbothered. Seating is first-come, first-serve, but usually isn’t a major problem! I recommend the London Fog (with the non-d...
Chad's Chai
The go-to for espresso & delicious coffees from a cool hole-in-the-wall you might otherwise not seek out. They have a large selection of drinks, as well as a large selection of pastries & other homemade goods. Oh, and free Wifi!
DeBeen Espresso
You should only show up to Krankies if you are starving or in need of a massive caffeine hit. But seriously; they have incredible chicken biscuits (my fave comes with locally made Texas Pete & Honey) and also a robust selection of coffees and tea...
Krankies Coffee
Camino is a great spot for post-A/perture movies or for lunch or a coffee break if you live/work/are downtown for a convention! They have some yummy pastries, and plenty of tea & coffee options.
Camino Bakery
Remedy is a perfect spot to take in the people watching in the West End. It’s got wine, craft beer, cocktails, coffee, and small bites (and delicious espresso martinis!) and you’ll find locals sitting out front on sunny days!
The Remedy
This is a hidden gem, tucked back off the street next to Foothills Brew Pub downtown. They feature coffees, teas, and cocktails (especially recommend those made with coffees!) They also have a book store (hence the name), and a number of book clubs c...
Footnote Coffee and Cocktails & Books
Breweries & Bars
Places with the a-a-a-a-a-alcohol in Winston-Salem
Fiddlin’ Fish is the go-to brewery in the arts district. It’s usually packed (especially on game days), and they have their own beer selections in addition to the usual!
Fiddlin' Fish Brewing Company
Your typical bar food, but… extraordinary cocktails and some damn good beers as well! It’s what keeps the locals coming back!
Foothills Brewpub - Winston Salem Restaurant and Bar
Wise Man is a cool stop—as long as you don’t mind playing frogger (or driving) over MLK! This bar has a unique selection of brews (both coffee and beer). It’s also got a super artsy vibe and often hosts fun events!
Wise Man Brewing & Coffee Bar
Great service (friendly, fast) and a super descriptive menu! It's right next to Cugino Furno (up on the list of restaurants) and you can order a pizza from there & have them bring it over to you while you enjoy their selections of award-winning b...
Incendiary Brewing Company Craft Brewery
My favorite bar in Winston-Salem for several reasons: 1) I love that they offer THC-infused beverages for when I don't feel like getting drunk. 2) The outdoor area is so cute & has fire pits aplenty! 3) The owner is my favorite restauranteer in W...
Easy Tiger Beer Garden
Take a trip to Tahiti but without the airfare. This place is always bumping the Buffett, and serving up tropical (and classic) cocktails!
Bamboo Lounge
Vintage is known for their ambiance above all else; cozy up on one of their sofas and grab a blanket and a hot toddy, or in the summer, grab a gin & tonic and kick back in their outdoor seating up front. They have pool tables in the back, if that...
Vintage Sofa Bar
As the name suggests, you can get about as fancy as you'd like here. Or, you can order a beer. Either way, this bar is super cool. Super aesthetic & fire pits on the sidewalks, where friends and strangers alike gather most nights with a gorgeous ...
Fair Witness Fancy Drinks
Super good botanical-inspired drinks and atmosphere. I love going and sitting overlooking Bailey Park at dusk. It's bustling, yet from the vantage point up on their patio, it's peaceful.
The Dutch Light
Joyner's Bar is a West-End staple. It's just far enough down 4th Street to keep the uptown bar hoppers away, while still being unique and fun enough to make some who live there willing to make the trek. It's got several unique rooms (like the 70s roo...
Joyner's
The Wrong Number is a fun stop for a cocktail! It's right next to Rec Billiards (which isn't going. to be on my list, but is a WS establishment).. It's definitely got some unique tastes when it comes to cocktails, and I've never had one I didn't like
The Wrong Number