Opened in September 2012 by Shannon Healy, Alley Twenty Six crafts seasonally-based cocktails with a passion for honoring the art of the classic cocktail and a commitment to using locally sourced ingredients, redefining what it means to drink in your local watering hole. In 2017, Alley Twenty Six doubled its size expanding into the space next door with a full kitchen and dining room serving upscale food items to complement the weekly rotating cocktail selections using seasonal ingredients. In March 2022, Alley Twenty Six was named a finalist for Outstanding Bar Program, a national category in the James Beard Foundation’s annual restaurant and chef awards. Alley Twenty Six is the first North Carolina bar or restaurant to be a semifinalist or finalist in this category since it was started in 2012.