These Triangle restaurants and bars are requiring proof of COVID vaccine to dine indoors

As the coronavirus pandemic’s latest wave shows no signs of slowing down, the list of restaurants, bars and venues requiring proof of vaccination status continues to grow.

What started as a trickle of announcements is picking up steam as business owners try to protect their staff and diners.

“Many of us have children too young for the vaccine and loved ones who are immuno-compromised,” said the owners of Alley Twenty Six Aug. 21 in announcing its new rules. “While there are no foolproof protections, nor perfect solutions, there is also no reason to do nothing.”

They also hope to stave off business-crushing shutdowns with many still recovering from protocols enacted during the first waves of the pandemic.

“Local businesses cannot endure another shutdown, and we’re simply doing our part to ensure that does not happen,” said the owners of Durty Bull Brewing Co., in Durham. “Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve taken all necessary steps to keep our staff and loyal customers safe. This is the next step in that process.”

Restaurants and bars in most parts of the Triangle also are under mask mandates, including Raleigh, Cary, unincorporated parts of Wake County, Durham County and Orange County.

Many restaurants and bars say those customers who don’t want to show their vaccination status, or who haven’t yet gotten the vaccine, can continue to partake on outdoor patios.

“Here’s to everyone dedicated to doing their part in this ongoing fight, those continuing to support local, and all of us looking forward to brighter times together,” The Wine Feed’s owners said in their announcement.

Here is a list of restaurants and bars that have announced they will require people to be vaccinated to dine or drink indoors. It will continue to be updated. Know of a place for the list? Email featureseds@newsobserver.com.

Wake County

▪ Garland, 14 W. Martin St., Raleigh. Effective Aug. 27, Garland will require proof of vaccination for indoor dining, which will be limited and spaced. Patio seating available for all.

▪ Players Retreat, 105 Oberlin Road, Raleigh. People can register their vaccine cards with the restaurant to received a PR “I am vaxxed” button, which will allow diners to eat indoors. Proof of vaccination not required for outdoor dining.

▪ Ruby Deluxe, 415 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh. Proof vaccine in form of vaccine card required. Photos uploaded to gogetdoc.com/vaxyes also accepted.

▪ The Wine Feed, 602 Glenwood Ave., Raleigh. Proof of vaccine required to drink or eat inside in form of original card or photo as well as a government-issued ID. Outdoor patio available.

Durham County

▪ Alley Twenty Six, 320 E. Chapel Hill St., Durham. Proof of vaccine in the form of the care or a photo of the card is required to dine indoors or in the adjacent alley. A photo ID that matches also required.

▪ Corpse Reviver Cocktail Bar, 715 Washington St., Suite B, Durham. For indoor seating, vaccination proof required in the form of the physical card, a copy of the card, or a phone image of the card. Photo IDs will be checked. Patio seating available for all.

▪ Dos Perros, 200 N. Mangum St., Durham. Effective Aug. 30, proof of vaccine or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of dining is required.

▪ Durty Bull Brewing, 206 Broadway St., No. 104, Durham. For indoor seating, vaccination proof required in the form of the physical card, a phone image of the card or a digital or hard copy of vaccine information from the NC COVID-19 Vaccine Management System. Outdoor seating available for all.

▪ Hunky Dory, 718 Ninth St., Durham. Proof of vaccination required to drink inside. Photo on mobile device accepted. Those who aren’t vaccinated can shop while wearing a mask and can sit outside.

▪ Jack Tar Diner & The Colonel’s Daughter, 202 Corcoran St., Durham. Proof of vaccination for indoor and patio dining for those 12 and older. Card and phone image accepted.

▪ Kingfisher, 321 E. Chapel Hill St., Durham. Proof of vaccination to drink inside. Outdoor seating available for all.

▪ Kotuku Surf Club, 703 Rigsbee Ave., Durham. Proof of vaccine required to enter in form of the card, a copy or photo. Minimum age to enter will be raised to 23.

▪ Pizzeria Toro, 105 E. Chapel Hill St., Durham. Proof of vaccination for indoor dining for those 12 and older. Card and phone image accepted.

▪ Plum, 501 Washington St., Durham. Beginning Sept. 3, diners who want to eat indoors must show proof of vaccination or negative results of a COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours. Outdoor seating open to all.

▪ Rue Cler, 401 E. Chapel Hill St., Durham. Proof of vaccination required to dine inside. Photo on mobile device accepted. Those 12 and younger are exempt, but masks are required.

▪ The Wine Feed, 307 S. Roxboro St., Durham. Proof of vaccine required to drink or eat inside in form of original card or photo as well as a government-issued ID. Outdoor patio available.

Orange County

▪ Market & Moss, 700 Market St., Chapel Hill, in Southern Village. Proof of vaccination required to dine inside for those ages 12 and up. Card or photo accepted. Outdoor patio open for all. Effective Aug. 31.

▪ Pizzeria Mercato, 408 W. Weaver St., Carrboro. Proof of vaccination required to dine inside. Children under 12 can dine inside with masks until seated at the table.

▪ The Station, 201 E. Main St., Carrboro. Proof of vaccination in form of card or photo or negative COVID-19 test required to enter.

▪ Yonder Bar, 114 W. King St., Hillsborough. Proof of vaccination required to eat inside. Photo on mobile device accepted. Outdoor seating available for all.

This story was originally published August 26, 2021 at 7:15 AM with the headline "These Triangle restaurants and bars are requiring proof of COVID vaccine to dine indoors."