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Bay 7

4.8(50)
Event Venue

About

Bay 7 blends century-old brick and timber with panoramic windows and a wraparound balcony, creating a distinctive urban-chic event space in Durham's historic American Tobacco District. The 10,000-square-foot venue accommodates 70 to 400 guests, offering exposed brick walls, hardwood floors, and steel girders that reflect the area's industrial heritage.

Minutes from DPAC and Durham Bulls Stadium, Bay 7 delivers a turnkey hospitality experience with in-house food and service by The Angus Barn's Executive Chef Scott James. The venue includes tables, linens, audio-visual equipment, and staging, making it a seamless choice for corporate events, team gatherings, and client receptions in a setting rich with local character.

Best for

  • Historic venue for large corporate events
  • Client dinners with award-winning hospitality
  • Networking receptions with panoramic city views

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What's typically included

  • Space & layout
  • Food & beverage
  • AV & technology

Venue Details

Standout features

Century-old tobacco warehouse with industrial charm
Architecture & History
Century-old tobacco warehouse with industrial charm
Bay 7 preserves the historic character of Durham's American Tobacco Campus with exposed brick walls, soaring timber ceilings, steel girders, and hardwood floors. The space blends industrial authenticity with warmth and elegance, offering a
Panoramic windows and wraparound balcony
Design & Layout
Panoramic windows and wraparound balcony
Expansive windows flood the venue with natural light, while a wraparound balcony overlooks the campus, creating an open, airy atmosphere that enhances the urban chic setting and provides flexible event configurations.
Prime location with in-house award-winning hospitality
Location & Amenities
Prime location with in-house award-winning hospitality
Situated minutes from DPAC and Durham Bulls Stadium, Bay 7 offers a 10,000-square-foot event space within a registered historic site. It features full turnkey amenities including tables, decor, linens, audiovisual equipment, and catering by The

At a glance

Rated 4.8 on Google · 50 reviews