Downtown Winston-Salem surrounds your event with standout dining—all just steps from the Benton Convention Center.
For meeting planners and attendees searching for restaurants nearby, everything is within an easy walk: chef-driven hotspots, lively bars, craft breweries, and charming cafés ready for networking lunches, executive dinners, and after-hours connections.
Named one of America’s Top 10 Downtowns by Forbes, downtown Winston-Salem is the local epicenter of dining offering a walkable, stress-free experience. No shuttles. No complicated logistics. Just seamless strolls from sessions to memorable meals.
From refined Southern cuisine to global flavors and quick, reliable lunch options, downtown delivers the flexibility, variety, and energy to match any agenda, group size, or budget. Explore the listings below or browse the map to find the perfect fit.
Downtown Dining in Winston-Salem
Explore dining options in downtown Winston-Salem
Dogwood Hops and Crops
Dogwood Hops and Crops offers the largest craft beer selection in Winston-Salem—with over 250 brews...
Downtown Deli & Cafe
The Downtown Deli menu features over 80 items including gourmet sandwiches, subs, fresh burgers, salads...
Dram and Draught
Dram & Draught is your go-to neighborhood bar, offering a world-class whiskey selection, handpicked beers...
Dream Kreams Artisanal Creamery
Dream Kreams offers 30 different flavors of ice cream in both dairy and dairy-free options...
Earl's
Earl’s is your all-in-one spot for Southern eats, top-shelf whiskey, and live country, bluegrass, and...
East of Texas
Tex-Mex house-smoked BBQ in a family-friendly, (dog-friendly!) icehouse-style setting. Full bar, frozen drinks, TV, games...
easytalk (by Ginger Fox Beverage)
Inspired by our favorite cocktail bars and cafes in Hong Kong, Macau, SE Asia and...
Fair Witness Fancy Drinks
Fair Witness Bar is a laid-back, go-to spot for some of the most creative cocktails...
Fiddlin' Fish Brewing Company
Fiddlin’ Fish is the brew-child of Stuart Barnhart of Winston-Salem and his cousin David Ashe...
Finnigan's Wake
In 2006, Finnigan’s Wake opened with the goals of helping revitalize Trade St., creating a...
Foothills Brewpub
Opened in 2005, Foothills spearheaded the modern-day craft beer movement in Winston-Salem and continues to...
Footnote
House-roasted coffee and locally baked pastries first thing in the morning. Signature cocktails, wine, craft...
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