As Alley Twenty Six owner Shannon Healy said, North Carolina is full of great bars, but what makes his stand out? Alley makes its juices in-house and makes an effort to curate drinks based on guests’ preferences. The attention to customer service, fresh-made spirits and a picturesque alleyway outdoor setting have made the bar a finalist for a James Beard Award. Since its opening in 2012, Alley Twenty Six has helped get Durham patrons better acquainted with the craft cocktail concept and enjoyed critical and commercial success.