The Colonial Inn Hillsborough

08/29/2026

Good drinks. Good company. Nearly two centuries of both 🍅🍹

Enjoy Spencer’s Tavern’s take on the classic Bloody Mary while taking in the history of The Colonial Inn. For nearly two centuries, generations have gathered within these walls to share drinks, conversation, and time together.

Stay awhile, take it all in, and make a memory of your own in a place filled with them.

08/28/2026

Check in. Slow down. Stay awhile ✨

From a comfortable room to quiet moments on the porch and a handcrafted cocktail at Spencer’s Tavern, a stay at The Colonial Inn is all about enjoying the little things. Take your time, explore Hillsborough, and settle into a place that has been welcoming guests for generations.

It’s the kind of getaway where there’s no need to rush.

08/27/2026

We are graciously inviting all local performers and bands to share their stories!

https://youtu.be/2jPdG9_jh8M
For more information please email [email protected]

With so many amazing bands in the heart of North Carolina our goal ...

08/26/2026

Good company, a summer sunset, and nowhere else to be 🌅

Grab a seat on the patio, settle in with friends and family, and spend a little extra time together as the sun goes down. Sometimes the best summer memories are made when there’s nowhere else you need to be.

08/22/2026

Your wedding deserves a setting with a story all its own 🤍💍

With nearly two centuries of history, The Colonial Inn offers a timeless backdrop where historic character and modern celebrations come together. Today, see for yourself what makes this Hillsborough landmark such a special place to say “I do.”

Join us for our Wedding Expo & Bridal Fashion Show to tour our spaces and Bridal and Honeymoon Suites, meet local wedding vendors, and enjoy plenty of inspiration for your big day.

📍 The Colonial Inn | Hillsborough, NC
🗓️ TODAY, August 22 | 1–5 PM

More information and registration can be found on our page under the Events tab.

📸 Photo Credit: timmesterphotography

08/21/2026

A place worth gathering for. A history worth preserving.

Long before today’s guests settled into their rooms, pulled up a rocking chair, or gathered with friends in the courtyard, generations were making memories within these walls. The Inn’s story has endured through changing times, remarkable caretakers, and more than two centuries of Hillsborough history.

This summer, stay awhile and become part of the story

08/20/2026

You’re invited! 💍

Join us this Saturday for the Hillsborough Bridal Expo & Fashion Show at The Colonial Inn. Tour the property, connect with local wedding vendors, and enjoy an afternoon of wedding inspiration. Visit the Events tab on our page for more information and to register!

🗓️ Saturday, August 22 | 1–5 PM
📍 The Colonial Inn | Hillsborough, NC

See you there!

08/20/2026

Anyone else suddenly feel hungry…? 🥩 😁

Tonight calls for steak 🥩

Our hanger steak is cooked just the way you like it, finished with house-made herb au poivre and served alongside crispy herb Parmesan frites and a fresh micro salad.

Surrounded by nearly two centuries of history, the Colonial Inn makes the perfect backdrop for a steak frites kind of night.

🕔 Today | 5–9 PM
🍸 Bar Open Until 10 PM

08/19/2026

Welcome to Second Stories at the Colonial Inn.

With so many amazing bands in the heart of North Carolina our goal ...

08/18/2026

Nearly two centuries of history, and countless love stories along the way. 🤍

This Saturday, August 22, from 1–5 PM, experience the timeless charm of weddings at The Colonial Inn during our Wedding Expo & Fashion Show! 💍✨

Enjoy fashion shows at 2–3 PM and 4–5 PM, with property tours every 10 minutes beginning at 2 PM. Meet local wedding vendors, explore our historic spaces, and take part in VIP experiences from 3–3:45 PM, plus enjoy two raffles throughout the afternoon.

Discover our Bridal and Honeymoon Suites, gather inspiration, and imagine saying “I do” at The Colonial Inn.

🤍 Saturday, August 22 | 1–5 PM
📍 Hillsborough, NC

RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedgq4yNywb-akAsl9wEwS4dha0t474P7S6kV8zfGwfL5nGww/viewform?