06/11/2026
The “Be Our Guest” Bartender Series continues Wednesday, June 17 with Daniel Sartain of Bar Virgile stepping behind the bar from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Lobby Lounge of the JB Duke Hotel. 🍸✨
A longtime presence in the Triangle hospitality scene, Daniel brings decades of experience and a passion for thoughtful hospitality to this year’s series. From early roles at iconic restaurants like Magnolia Grill and Nana’s to helping grow the Bar Virgile hospitality group with Annexe and High Dive, Daniel has built a reputation for creating welcoming spaces centered around inventive cocktails, great food and community connection.
For his featured cocktails, Daniel is serving up:
🌿 Mumbai Direct — gin, cucumber, cilantro, lime, cardamom-saffron syrup and serrano pepper
🍒 Aunt Ginny — barrel-aged gin, vanilla syrup, lime, cranberry compote and egg white
As part of the “Be Our Guest” Bartender Series, 10% of proceeds from Daniel’s featured cocktails will benefit The Animal Protection Society of Durham, supporting their work caring for and finding homes for animals in our community.
Join us June 17 for an evening of inventive cocktails, community and conversation — then keep sipping all week long as Daniel’s featured drinks remain on the menu through the following Tuesday.