Durham's Fullsteam Brewery will move this fall from the original taproom on Rigsbee Avenue. By next year, the craft brewer will have a home at American Tobacco Campus.
Fullsteam will take over 9,000 square feet of space in ATC's "Boiler Room," between the water tower and smokestack, convenient to Durham Bulls Athletic Park, Durham Performing Arts Center and ATC's other eating and drinking establishments.
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“We’re proud to welcome Fullsteam Brewery to the American Tobacco Campus,” said Pete McClure, ATC general manager. "Their dedication to community aligns perfectly with our mission. We anticipate their new taproom will quickly become the social hub of our campus, a lively watering hole for tenants and visitors alike.”
“We're so excited to get to work on our Durham forever home,” said Sean Lilly Wilson, Fullsteam founder. "We can't wait to contribute to the vibrancy and community that's emerging here in historic downtown Durham.”
Fullsteam's new home will include a restaurant and bar, with gathering areas both inside and out, and a stage for live performances. The brewer also plans to add a food concept, with details still to come.
Fullsteam will wind down operations on Rigsbee Avenue on Oct. 31, 2024, and expects the build out of the ATC location to take about a year. Fullsteam will continue brewing beer and serving customers at its Boxyard RTP location. Production will eventually shift to
Fortnight Brewing Company in Cary, NC.