The Velvet Hippo Bar & Lounge

The Velvet Hippo Bar & Lounge A new neighborhood bar for everybody, with good drinks, strong vibes, and velvet hippos.

This weekend is your ✨last chance✨ to sip on summer favorites before we have to say goodbye to the season! Come say fare...
09/11/2026

This weekend is your ✨last chance✨ to sip on summer favorites before we have to say goodbye to the season! Come say farewell to Infinite Aura, The Garter Belt, Look Back At It, Hot Girl Summer, Elevator Eyes, and Hey Jealousy. For some it’s goodbye, and for some it’s see you later 👋.

We’ve got Raafe Ahmaad Nathaniel Purnsley and Jorden.the.dj here on Orange St. for your Music Trivia Bingo pleasure! 🎶 T...
09/10/2026

We’ve got Raafe Ahmaad Nathaniel Purnsley and Jorden.the.dj here on Orange St. for your Music Trivia Bingo pleasure! 🎶 Tonight’s categories: POP, Iconic Latine Artists, and Songs for Summer (a farewell!☀️). 8-10pm, play one round or all three. Drinks specials as always!

Your holiday weekend lineup! 💃🏽🪩🍹➡️FRIDAY: First Friday Latin Night with synko_bull_city, now starting at 8pm! Come earl...
09/04/2026

Your holiday weekend lineup! 💃🏽🪩🍹➡️

FRIDAY: First Friday Latin Night with synko_bull_city, now starting at 8pm! Come early for classic dances, more elbow room, and no line. Get you drink and grab your spot on the floor!

SATURDAY: Rooftop vibes all day, dance floor vibes all night! Califonza Thompson will be doing his thing 9:30-1:30 (come wish him a happy birthday!)

SUNDAY: No work on Monday? Kickback on Sunday! You know how we do the night before a holiday. Jorden.the.dj will bring his unstoppable energy, you bring your crew. Drink specials all day: $17 mimosa pitchers and $11 Aperol spritzes.

All parties 21+ only with no cover as always ✨

Rest in power, queen. Thank you for showing us all the value of kindness and community. 🌸🕯️💕
08/25/2026

Rest in power, queen. Thank you for showing us all the value of kindness and community. 🌸🕯️💕

Today’s the last day to grab tix for tomorrow’s Kill Devil Rum dinner with Outer Banks Distilling | Kill Devil Rum! One ...
08/17/2026

Today’s the last day to grab tix for tomorrow’s Kill Devil Rum dinner with Outer Banks Distilling | Kill Devil Rum! One of the cocktails you’ll enjoy is Brigitte Kiss sweet potato pie-inspired delight 🥧 featuring brown butter washed Kill Devil Spiced rum, Drambuie liqueur, clarified sweet potato juice, vanilla spice demerara, angostura, fresh citrus, and a toasted marshmallow 🤤. We’ll be indoors for this dinner; $48 ticket includes a mini flight of rums, 3 tasting cocktails, 3 courses of small plates, and gratuity. Ticket 🔗 in bio and story - just a few left!

Don’t mind us, just doing a little research and development for next week’s Kill Devil Rum pairing dinner with Outer Ban...
08/13/2026

Don’t mind us, just doing a little research and development for next week’s Kill Devil Rum pairing dinner with Outer Banks Distilling | Kill Devil Rum! Pecan rum, Spiced Rum, White Rum and more, all featured in cocktails paired with small plates by Regina Jones. Tickets still available! Head to our profile, story, or calendar for 🔗. 🏴‍☠️🍹

We are thrilled to have Naomi Dix filling in for Raafe Ahmaad Nathaniel Purnsley tonight at Music Bingo! 💅 Stormie is of...
08/13/2026

We are thrilled to have Naomi Dix filling in for Raafe Ahmaad Nathaniel Purnsley tonight at Music Bingo! 💅 Stormie is off shooting with Comfrey Films, so Naomi is holding it down with Jorden.the.dj this week. Come hang out, say hi, and enjoy some play time with your community! ✨

Our “OutSour” cocktail special is back for this year’s OUTSOUTH Q***r Film Festival! 🎥🏳️‍🌈. Melon liqueur, simple syrup,...
08/13/2026

Our “OutSour” cocktail special is back for this year’s OUTSOUTH Q***r Film Festival! 🎥🏳️‍🌈. Melon liqueur, simple syrup, fresh lemon, topped with soda and luxardo cherries for $12. Proceeds from sales today thru Sunday go to The Carolina Theatre of Durham! We can’t wait to see you this weekend and get your film recommendations ✨

Come work with us! 🧑‍🍳 We’re hiring for a line cook with min. 2 yrs experience to work with Regina Jones, who was just v...
08/08/2026

Come work with us! 🧑‍🍳 We’re hiring for a line cook with min. 2 yrs experience to work with Regina Jones, who was just voted INDY Week’s Best Chef in Durham! Head to our story or search for us on Indeed.com to submit your application. We’re looking for someone to start right away, so get in touch soon! 💕 Pls share with your network if you’re not looking for yourself right now.

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119 Orange Street
Durham, NC
27701

Telephone

+19192944447

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