The Horton Hotel presents: a brief history of the speakeasy
The onset of 2020 has me thinking about the infamous speakeasies of the roaring ‘20s. There’s just something about the glitz and glam of that era that leave me with such a nostalgic feeling. I mean just to be there, right?! When we were building the Horton Hotel, we were very intentional about trying to […]
North Carolina liquors & why we love them.

Local first! It’s all you seem to hear these days and for good reason, too. The local first movement has grown and grown over the past decade, and in addition to eating local foods, the movement now encompasses supporting local retailers, artists, and more. Even local distilleries. Believe it or not, North Carolina is home […]
National Tequila Day: celebrate the Horton way!

Wednesday was National Tequila Day! In honor of one of our favorite beverages, we sat down with Hunter, our Director of Food and Beverage, and asked him to share all of his tequila secrets. Well, okay, not all of his secrets… but you get the point! Read on for some interesting facts and to get […]