Valentine's Day 2027 falls on a Sunday. Durham restaurants and bars open that night, DPAC shows that week, and free date ideas, from each venue's own site.

Last checked Oct. 12, 2026. This page is updated each year at the same address. Valentine’s Day 2027 is a Sunday. Restaurants and venues had not announced Valentine’s menus or events when we checked; we add them only from the venue’s own site. Hours below are each venue’s regular posted hours.

With Valentine’s Day on a Sunday, the big night out in Durham is likely to split between Saturday, Feb. 13, and Sunday itself. Several downtown restaurants close on Sundays, so check the hours below before you book.

Plan ahead

  • Book as soon as a restaurant posts its Valentine’s menu.
  • Downtown parking: getting around.

Open on Sunday, Feb. 14

From each venue’s regular hours:

Venue Sunday hours Notes
Vin Rouge, 2010 Hillsborough Road Dinner 5 to 9 p.m. (last seating) French bistro; 919-416-0466
The Roof at The Durham Hotel, 315 E. Chapel Hill St. Bar 5 to 10 p.m.; kitchen to 9:30 p.m. Rooftop, shareable plates
The Lenny, 555 S. Mangum St. Dinner from 3 p.m.; kitchen closes 9 p.m. Rooftop over the ballpark
Kingfisher, 321 E. Chapel Hill St. 5 to 11 p.m. Cocktail bar
Delafia Wine Bar, 1103 S. Roxboro St. 4 to 10 p.m. Wine bar
Sol House Wines, Brightleaf Square 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Natural wine bar

Saturday, Feb. 13

  • Mothers and Sons, 107 W. Chapel Hill St.: fresh-pasta Italian, dinner 5 to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday (Mothers and Sons).
  • Mateo, 109 W. Chapel Hill St.: tapas, 5 to 10 p.m. Tuesday to Saturday (Mateo).
  • Kingfisher stays open until 1 a.m. on Saturday, and Delafia until midnight.

Shows that week

Date Show Where
Friday, Feb. 5 Waitress, 7:30 p.m. DPAC, 123 Vivian St.
Thursday, Feb. 11 Twilight in Concert, 7:30 p.m. DPAC

Dates are from Discover Durham’s events listing; buy tickets from DPAC. The Carolina Theatre posts its winter lineup on its site.

Free and low-cost ideas

What this means for you

  • Want a Sunday dinner? Vin Rouge, The Roof and The Lenny list Sunday evening hours.
  • Hosting a Valentine’s event or menu? Send it through our contact page and we will add it.

Frequently asked questions

What day is Valentine’s Day 2027?

Sunday, Feb. 14, 2027. Several Durham restaurants close on Sundays, so many couples will celebrate on Saturday, Feb. 13.

Which Durham restaurants are open on Sunday, Valentine’s Day 2027?

From their posted hours, Vin Rouge serves Sunday dinner from 5 to 9 p.m., The Roof at The Durham Hotel is open 5 to 10 p.m. Sunday, and The Lenny serves Sunday dinner from 3 p.m. Mothers and Sons and Mateo list no Sunday dinner hours.

What shows are at DPAC around Valentine’s Day 2027?

Discover Durham lists Waitress at DPAC on Friday, Feb. 5, and Twilight in Concert on Thursday, Feb. 11, 2027.

What is a free date idea in Durham?

Sarah P. Duke Gardens is free and open 8 a.m. to sunset every day. Parking in its lot costs $2 an hour.