The owners of underground cocktail bar Kingfisher and retro lounge Queeny’s have another project on the way for downtown Durham, North Carolina. Restaurateurs Michelle Vanderwalker and Sean Umstead recently announced that they will open a “community-driven sports bar for everyone,” named E.O. Athletic Club, this fall at 341 West Main Street.
The focus of E.O. Athletic Club will be fostering community through sports. As with Vanderwalker and Umstead’s other projects, everyone is encouraged to visit — NFL fans, WNBA fans, ultimate frisbee fans, Olympic curling fans, and even Tar Heel fans in the Duke-centric town. The owners plan to host watch parties, theme nights, and competition games. Basically, this will not be your average bro-centric sports bar.
E.O. Athletic Club will serve Northeast-inspired pizzas, loaded baked potatoes, wings, sandwiches, salads, and other high-end bar fare. The establishment will be open for lunch, dinner, and late-night takeout…