The Dunhill Hotel Celebrates 95 Years of Legacy and Holiday Cheer with Festive Events & Special Offers
This November, The Dunhill Hotel, a timeless Charlotte landmark, proudly celebrates its 95th anniversary with a spectacular array of 1920s-themed and holiday events and offerings. With nods to our building’s opening in 1929, The Dunhill is the place to be this holiday season.
The Dunhill Hotel, located at the corner of Tryon & Sixth in uptown Charlotte, will celebrate its 95th anniversary with November events like:
- A Toast to 95 Years: On Wednesday, November 13, guests and visitors are invited to gather at the bar in The Dunhill’s historic lobby for a complimentary sparkling wine toast to commemorate this landmark’s rich 95-year history. Charlotte’s own Tom Billotto will accompany the evening with live acoustic guitar music, 5-7 p.m. The toast will take place at 6 p.m. and all are welcome.
- The 1929, a signature cocktail available at The Dunhill Bar in its historic lobby. It’s a festive take on a classic Old Fashioned with flavors or peppermint, maple and chocolate and will be available November 1-December 30.
- Cocktails & Cuisine Class: A Taste of 1929: Step back in time with our next Cocktails & Cuisine Class, where our cocktail specialist Eric will teach guests to craft cocktails from the Prohibition era, in celebration of The Dunhill’s 95th anniversary. Three historic cocktails will be paired with bites from The Asbury’s culinary team. Taking place on Saturday, November 23, this intimate experience is $55 per person. Book class here.
- “Some Like It Hot” Pre-Show Dinner: Coinciding with The Dunhill Hotel’s 95th anniversary, the Tony Award-winning musical “Some Like It Hot” will play at Belk Theater November 26 through December 1. The Dunhill’s modern Southern restaurant, The Asbury, will offer a three-course pre-show dinner menu inspired by the show, which takes place in Prohibition-era Chicago. Learn more about the show.
- Thanksgiving Dinner: Thanksgiving at The Asbury is a modern Southern feast incorporating favorite fall flavors. Join us in our intimate dining room in uptown Charlotte on Thursday, November 28, for family-style appetizers and sides and your choice of entrée and dessert. $55 for adults; $25 for children 12 and younger. Make reservation here.
The celebration will continue into December as The Dunhill works celebrations of its anniversary into holiday festivities throughout the season:
- “Cheers to 95 Years” Holiday Room Package: Experience Christmastime in uptown Charlotte with a stay at the city’s only historic boutique hotel, celebrating its 95th anniversary this year. The festive getaway begins with complimentary parking, followed by a visit to The Dunhill Bar, where guests can toast our 95th anniversary with the signature “1929” cocktail, crafted especially for the occasion. The following morning, enjoy breakfast at our modern Southern restaurant, The Asbury. Guests will leave with a keepsake holiday ornament to commemorate their stay. Book package here.
- Breakfast with Santa: The Dunhill invites families to meet Santa and enjoy a delicious buffet breakfast in the heart of uptown Charlotte on Saturday, December 14, or Sunday, December 15, 9-11 a.m. Guests will gather in The Dunhill’s private event space for a mingle with Santa, then enjoy a house-made breakfast buffet from The Asbury’s culinary team. Guests will have a private moment with Santa in our adjacent Wine Room for photos and wish-giving by the fireplace. Tickets are $45 per adult and $30 per child under 12. Purchase tickets here.
- Fourth Ward Holiday Sip & Stroll + Home Tour: Each year, our neighbors at Friends of Fourth Ward host a festive outdoor evening stroll through this historic uptown Charlotte neighborhood. This year, The Dunhill Hotel is an official stop on the tour and will offer attendees tastes of our “1929” signature anniversary cocktail and samples of The Asbury’s famous Sticky Biscuits in our festively decorated lobby. Tickets available soon via Friends of Fourth Ward.
- Christmas Eve & Day Dinner: The Dunhill’s modern Southern restaurant, The Asbury, will serve a festive three-course dinner menu on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. This merry menu is $55 per adult and $25 per child under 12 (not including tax, gratuity, or beverages) and includes complimentary parking. Make a reservation here.