The Boiler Room has its own YELP page?! Well, it's definitely getting all my LOVE. I stop by The…read moreBoiler Room {i.e. the atrium of Full Frame Theater} whenever I'm visiting American Tobacco Campus, and believe me, one look inside, and you'd understand why. If your type is big, strong and handsome [BUILDINGS!], Full Frame Theater's Boiler Room has YOUR name all over it (him? her?). This incredible space welcomes guests entering Full Frame Theater, as well as sometimes its neighbor, The Power Plant Gallery. It's a VERY unique event venue flanked by mammoth coal-fired boilers that were used in the original building. You can admire the elevator shaft to the right of the front door, or envision the unseen inside (but very visible outside) base of the Lucky Strike smokestack which The Boiler Room "horeshoes" around. Enormous windows, concrete floors and brick walls give this space the perfect impression for any event [can I plan my next birthday party here?!] No space has ever scream contemporary meets historic so clearly! Plus, doors are open 9am-midnight, SEVEN days a week, so there truly is no reason to miss this drool-worthy space. Secret tip: it's air-conditioned and they've got tall-topped tables and chairs inside along the massive windows. This would be the perfect get-away from the office or {indoor} picnic lunch spot.

The Boiler Room is a great space for events! My organization had an evening reception for 200…read morethere. The team provided excellent customer service prior to the event, answering all our questions and working with us and our caterers to make sure the event went well. During the event, staff were on site to troubleshoot and further assist. I would highly recommend checking this space out for your next event!

We had been here for an event years ago and recently attended a fundraiser for a local charity…read more There is not a lot of parking nearby but you can find space if you drive around. There seems to be two interior dining ares (one with an upstairs balcony) plus a patio and then an open grassy area. It looks like they host many wedding receptions and other special events. I won't comment on the food or service since ours was cooked by a guest chef and served by volunteers, but I can say from what I saw, the owners/staff would do a great job with any event.

I had been dying to check out the Cookery and finally an opportunity fell into my lap in the form…read moreof a charity dinner sponsored by Pizzeria Toro! The cookery looks great from the outside: color mural on its side-wall, fancy metal, grillwork up front along with a cool sign are the only hints of what lies inside. For this charity dinner they had a bunch of long tables set up family-style for a communal dinner. In back the bar was busy and buzzing with action. And the overall space is not huge but comfortable and lit really well. Accent lights on the rough brick walls created a lot of visual texture for the eye. The space is open but still very personal. A landing area at top was unused and a storage area up front near the ceiling housed what looks like brewing equipment for Ponysaurus (?) Overall the Cookery seems like a great space for a corporate or personal event if you don't have a huge headcount. While there isn't much else right around here, the Cookery is worth the drive out if you've got an excuse for a visit...

We are all entitled to our own opinions, right? Well here's mine:…read more Parking: 3 Location: 5 Decor/ambiance: 5 Service: 5 This place is really neat. If your looking for a nice clean event space in Durham downtown, check them out. I attended an event through yelp here and had a blast. It was clean, tidy and super stocked with amazing wines. The event was great. It's always a pleasure to meet up with old yelp friends and meet new yelp friends! During this event I noticed they had so many amazing drinks to pull from. The bartender and staff working were super cool. There was live music as well as vendors from around the triangle. Shout out to the guitarist who was jamming to all of the latest tunes. Parking was a struggle so we ended up at a meter which wasn't that far of a walk. There is a parking garage directly across the street so you may want to check that out if you experience parking struggles. The ambiance and decor was great for the facility. The shelves were stocked and super neat. 5stars!

This is a great event space! Yelp has their Autumn party here and it was a great event. So many…read moreTriangle Yelpers in one area! I loved seeing the local business. My favorite was City BBQ! From the moment we walked up we were treated by security and friendly community managers. A chalk portrait dedicated to the autumn season was being constructed and once you walked inside the venue, you were greeted by a huge selection of wine and cool ambiance. The local music was great! I loved the cool, acoustic guitar playing in the lounge space. We received tons of yelp goodies! These goodies were perfect for the upcoming storm we have. This was a great event highlighting local restaurants and catering businesses and flight breweries. I hope to see one like this in the Raleigh area.

They did not refund a deposit 5 months before the wedding after a groom unexpectedly passed away…read more 18,000!! Unacceptable as a wedding venue to not have a heart in this situation, and nobody should be booking them in the future, you can find this story all over Tik Tok but it also made headlines on several news outlets. Don't be afraid to do some research and find out for yourself!

My son and his fiancée booked The Cotton Room for their wedding to be held on October 11, 2025…read more Tragically, my son passed away on May 12, 2025, and his fiancée has requested that the contract with the Cotton Room be cancelled and their deposits be refunded due to this unfortunate situation. The Cotton Room has insisted that they "cannot" refund the deposits paid, although they have done nothing to earn the nearly $20,000 that had been paid to them to date. We also requested a meeting with the owners of the venue to discuss the situation and perhaps come up with a solution, however the owners have refused to have a call with us. How can a venue that specializes in the business of love, happiness and weddings have such a cold, cruel and compassionless response to this tragedy that my son's family, his fiancée and her family are dealing with. I would encourage anyone looking to book The Cotton Room to consider over venues first.

Lovely spot to go for a walk! So many different areas to explore…read more Also lots of open lawn space to hang out for a bit! They even have little robot lawn mowers out sometimes.

Duke Gardens is definitely one of the most beautiful gardens in Durham, if not the Triangle. Open…read morefrom dawn to dusk, it's welcoming to all. The best time of year to go in my opinion is during the Spring and especially during the Cherry Blossom season, which only lasts less than a week if not that. During that time, it can be super duper crowded, with people everywhere trying to get the perfect profile pic and/or selfie in. Weddings are held here and they have a beautiful area for it, along with a pond with lily pads. I have friends who have gotten engaged here, although if you're a professional photographer, you need to have permission. During the summer, they have a summer concert series on the lawn and it's so much fun. My friends I would bring snacks, wine, coolers and picnic blankets. Partaking in those concerts was one of the most fun parts of my summers, so nostalgic. Parking is a bit much (as it's sometimes hard to snag) but there are a few overflow lots to accommodate. One of my favorite parts of Duke Gardens it that you can also access Duke Campus across the road, and see the lovely Duke Chapel, and its beautiful cathedral. Once done, you can re-enter the Gardens and continue your trail. Such a lovely stroll. Once you cross the red bridge, you can also find your way to the farm, where there are animals, vegetation and lots of vegetables and herbs in a sweet garden. You can't really get too lost at Duke Gardens which I appreciate. Just keep going and eventually you will find your way back to the main fountain. Enjoy!

Cute venue but just one complaint that I KNOW you guys get all the time…read more DO SOMETHING TO MAKE IT MORE OBVIOUS THAT THE DANCE FLOOR IS ON A PLATFORM. Was walking to the coat rack and sprained my ankle because you literally can't tell that there's a small step you have to take. Over the course of the night so many people were tripping and falling so PSA to management

This is a very nice venue, I could see it being used for events intimate weddings birthday parties…read moreetcetera. We went on black trivia night and the atmosphere was chill

Book your wedding reception at Bay 7. My husband and I had only considered locations in New Jersey…read morebefore we decided to host our wedding in NC. Upon making that decision, we only considered Bay 7 and The Pavilion. Bay 7 was the perfect spot for our many out-of-town guests. They were able to stay at a hotel within walking distance and explore the American Tobacco Campus when not at a wedding event. If you have ever been to the Angus Barn, you expect exceptional service at Bay 7 and you will not be disappointed. As vegetarians, we cannot vouch for most of the meals (though all our guests raved), though the vegetarian option we chose was delicious. Wendy, our contact, said that though it is not served at Angus Barn regularly, if we reach out before we head there, they'd even whip up our wedding meal for us! Wendy had everything covered. I had zero stress about the reception thanks to this team. I cannot recommend them highly enough. Thank you, Wendy and the entire Bay 7 team, for working with us to have our perfect wedding day.

We came here for a friends wedding and it was a super cute wedding venue. We had an amazing time…read more The cocktail hour started on the balcony and then we moved downstairs for dinner. The food was great and the servers were great. One thing I particularly liked was how the servers didn't take away your drinks when you went to the dance floor, which usually happens at weddings.

This is our second time at this hotel. The first stay was perfect. Yes, hotel was older but the…read morerenovations gave us zero complaints. Two days ago we returned to the hotel. We checked in at 5pm. Our room wasn't ready?! They had no idea how much more time they needed. Disappointing. My husband asked for another room and there weren't any. They were very busy with a college sorority reunion. We were given free breakfast for the next morning. My husband and I asked for the room key and we went on to our evening activities without freshening up and leaving our bags. When we returned after 8pm our room was ready. Clean. Fine. TV not working. NO internet and the telephone to call front desk wasn't working. My husband went down to front desk and someone came to room and fixed tv. Internet was turned on. Employees friendly. Beautiful hotel. We paid 8.00 to park in their big parking lot. We weren't charged that the first time. Snuck that fee in... We had a flexible schedule this time. We probably will stay somewhere else next time. The hidden fees and attention to details is not what it should be for the cost to stay here.

Title: Completely Unsuitable for Business Travelers - Avoid This Location…read more If you travel frequently for work, do yourself a favor and cross this hotel off your list. Business travel is stressful enough without having to fight your accommodation for basic necessities. My recent stay here was an absolute disaster for several key reasons: Unusable Wi-Fi: For a corporate traveler, reliable internet is not an amenity--it is a requirement. The Wi-Fi here was completely non-functional. I was unable to join video calls, send emails, or complete my daily tasks from the room. Hostile Front Desk Staff: Service can make or break a hotel stay. Unfortunately, the front desk team here is completely checked out. Not only were they deeply unpleasant, but they genuinely seemed to go out of their way to be unhelpful and awful. Constant Background Noise: Relaxation and sleep were impossible due to a loud, non-stop humming noise in the room. The culprit was a cheap mini-fridge stuffed into a cabinet with a door that physically would not close, forcing the appliance to run constantly. Defective Bathroom Fixtures: The room lacks basic maintenance. The shower door would not close properly, leading to water leaking onto the bathroom floor. Lack of Basic Amenities: Incredibly, there isn't even a soap dish or shelf inside the shower. If you use bar soap, you are forced to leave it on the floor. As corporate travelers, we have too many excellent options available through our company travel accounts to waste time here. We should vote with our wallets and stop rewarding poorly managed franchises that refuse to maintain their properties. Save your company's money and stay elsewhere.

Lots of great choices in here! I went with the Everything Bagels spot and had the smoked turkey on…read morea pumpernickel bagel and a bag of the deep river Maui onion potato chips. My lunch was very affordable for downtown. It was easy to order online and pick up at the counter. They had a huge bar in the center and just so many spots to pick from - I'll have to head back soon to try something else!

Love the food hall! It's an awesome spot for friends to get together in downtown Durham, offering…read morelots of different vendors and surprises. Coffee, boba, burritos, oysters, brownies, pizza... you can't go wrong! They don't bring food to you, they call out your name, but sometimes they do bus your table depending on if someone is around. Overall, an awesome place to hang out, especially on Saturdays after the Farmers Market! Highly recommend!