We had both our wedding ceremony and reception at Bay 7, and it was one of the best decisions - if not the best decision - we made in our wedding planning process. From the beginning, Ali (our day-of coordinator) was so friendly and wonderful. She was incredibly helpful, arranged multiple venue visits with us, answered all our questions, and kept everything organized. And she is just a lovely person and made everything feel so pleasant and low-stress, even with all our questions and requests and concerns; we felt really taken care of and every part of the planning process went so smoothly.

Some of the things we loved most about Bay 7:

- The food was absolutely exceptional. Of course, you can always expect this of Angus Barn food, but it was truly top notch, and we had many guests telling us it was the best wedding food they’ve ever had (and we agree; one guest even told us that the wines were better than a wedding he recently went to in France). They were super mindful of allergies (multiple guests - including me, the bride - were gluten-free, among other common allergies). And the service and presentation were fantastic; the food came out quickly, the bar service was always moving so smoothly, the servers were so nice and pleasant, and it all just really elevated the whole experience.

- The space itself is really open and very cool, and we loved that our venue was in the heart of downtown Durham. The high ceilings and exposed brick really added to the vibe, the lofted upstairs and open downstairs allowed people to move freely about the space, and guests were able to go out on the outdoor patio area and enjoy the American Tobacco Campus, too.

- Linens, glassware, tableware, chairs, tables, etc. were all included in the price (you don’t have all the options in the world available to you - for example, they offer black or white linens, one type of chair, etc. - but this was all we needed. We weren’t super customizing our decor, so it worked perfectly for our needs). This was a huge plus for us, and it really saved us the trouble of needing to go elsewhere to rent all these things.

- We had a live band, and the acoustics were great in the venue. We needed a full stage, and there was plenty of room for this, and they were able to control the sound and the lights seamlessly throughout the night.

In the end, with Bay 7, you get a truly top-tier Angus Barn experience, and we could not recommend it more highly. Angus Barn is a local business that clearly really cares about its brand and the service they provide all their guests, and they came through in absolutely every aspect of the planning and running of our wedding day. I didn’t worry about a thing the whole day - due in part to the planning and care that went into it from the start and in part to the total trust we had in Ali and Angus Barn as a whole. We really want to be invited to another wedding at Bay 7, so we can experience it all again!

Wow. I got married here this year and I cannot even say how amazing everything was. The venue was perfect and beautiful. The food was incredible. So much was included already, the whole process was so painless. Faith, our wedding coordinator, was so easy to work with and great at getting back to us. Would recommend for any bride!

My husband and I were sure of this wedding venue eventually being ours even before we were engaged...no joke. We walked by and saw another wedding one night and in that moment knew this was the place. The venue and area surrounding it is beautiful and unique. The space inside is so cool just as it is that you don't have to waste a ton on decorations to dress it up. The 2 floors, industrial components, market lights, etc. give the it such a warm, intimate and special feel. The packages are easy to chose from and the staff is AMAZING to work with. They are so professional and responsive. The food from Angus Barn...best I've ever had at a wedding. This is not your typical reception food, people could not stop talking about it after our day. We knew right away this was the place and we were blown away by the service.

Bay 7 was the perfect wedding venue for us! We had both the ceremony and the reception there and we couldn't have made a better choice. After a few hiccups getting an initial proposal, Kelly stepped in and took care of us. She got everything set up and worked us for the first few months, then Sarah took over when she returned from maternity leave. We were a bit nervous about how the handoff would go, but it was seamless. They were both so helpful making vendor suggestions and answering all our questions. Bay 7 is such a well-known, well-respected venue. It made hiring all our outside vendors so easy. On the day, everything went off without a hitch. They were so organized and all the staff was out of this world. All the servers kept checking in and making sure not only we as the bride and groom had everything but taking care of every single one of our guests. The venue is beautiful, the food was delicious, and the people were wonderful to work with. What more can you ask for?

So thrilled that we chose Bay 7 for our son's wedding! There was just 2.5 months between the engagement and wedding so I seriously considered the need for an additional wedding coordinator. Thankfully, my son put together detailed logistics which were shared with the Bay 7 event coordinator, Sarah, who is great at responding to questions, giving advice, coordinating with vendors and executing the event. I cannot say enough good things about Sarah and the Bay 7 staff who provided excellent service and warmth beyond our expectations. Sarah was so hands-on---at one point I saw her picking up building toys that the ring boy had unceremoniously dumped on the dance floor seconds before the bridal party was to be announced. Thank you, Sarah!

Our guests raved about the quality of the food and how fun the wedding was. I would wholeheartedly recommend Bay 7 to anyone looking for a rustic and spacious wedding venue, excellent service and delicious food!

We had a wonderful experience at Bay 7 - the planning process was long and at times overwhelming (especially since I didn't have a wedding planner), but once I dropped everything off with our Bay 7 coordinator Angel the week of the wedding, I had no worries left - and everything turned out perfectly! There were a few issues here and there on the wedding day, but they were completely taken care of behind the scenes. The venue was beautifully set up, it looked exactly like I had pictured it, and the food and service was amazing. Every single guest I talked to commented on how good the food was! Every single staff member I talked to that night congratulated me on my marriage and went above and beyond to make sure I had a great time! It was a dream come true to have my reception at Bay 7, and I would highly recommend Angel and her staff to anyone.

Wow. Just Wow! I originally wanted to get married at the Pavilion, but when my husband and I saw Bay 7... we fell in love! The market lights, the hardwood floors, the rustic brick walls. I could tell this was going to be a great venue for our wedding! And the people, well they are awesome. Everyone that we interacted was fantastic. We worked with Kelly from day 1 and she was great! So knowledgeable and you could tell she really wanted to help us make it our best day ever. She was super responsive to emails and really helped pull everything together! Kelly worked with all of our vendors to make sure they were where they needed to be, when they needed to be there. She and the rest of the Angus Barn staff were simply incredible. Our wedding day was nothing short of AMAZING!! And the best part, I didn't have to worry about a thing! Our guests had nothing but compliments about the venue, food, service, etc! I would definitely recommend Bay 7 and the Angus Barn to anyone looking for a wonderful venue with incredible staff! They were a pleasure to work with and could have asked for more! Thanks!

Bay 7 provided very high-quality service and professionalism for our event. The wedding coordinators for Bay 7 were extremely responsive and accommodating, and helped to plan and execute our event. I felt like everything was going to run smoothly in their hands, and of course, everything went perfectly. They were very flexible in terms of revising our menu based on guest count, and the food by Angus Barn was absolutely outstanding. All of our guests raved about the food and left totally stuffed. The wine and beer selection was also great, and they made some really delicious cocktails for our guests. The Bay 7 staff at the event just know how to carry out a perfectly timed, coordinated event. As the bride and groom, they responded to our needs before we even knew what we needed - they brought us a plate of appetizers and drinks in the bridal suite when we arrived at the venue, brought us plates of food from the buffet, and ensured we always had a drink in hand. Their service is on point. Although the cost is high at Bay 7, it is well worth the money. You won't be disappointed!

I could never adequately describe how happy I am with our choice to book our daughter's wedding and reception at Bay 7, American Tobacco Campus. (Exclusively catered by Angus Barn) My guests were blown away by the food, the service and the beauty. I was blown away with every aspect of working with the staff on every level. Sarah and Angel were my coordinators. They are so knowledgeable and put me and my daughter at ease. I am very detail oriented and had a million questions and wanted to visit the venue so many times. The response to every question and request was quick and clear and I never felt like I was being a bother. The food was OUTSTANDING! So many of our guests said it was the best food they had ever had. We had a plated meal and the service for 170 guests was impeccable. We had a problems with a video we planned to show and the tech person (JP Tate) assured me that that he would have it all worked out- and he did! My husband and I had so much fun at the reception because that was all we had to do. We didn't have to think about one thing! I added a fair amount of lighting, flowers and other decorations that enhanced the natural beauty of Bay 7. However, the charm of the stripped down space paired with the outstanding service and the iconic Angus Barn food would result in a WOW-worthy event without the enhancements. No, it isn't cheap but I have helped with weddings at other venues and I can tell you that what you get for your money at Bay 7 is worth it. They did ALL the wedding day work. None of my friends or family members were worn out from decorating. I dropped things off early in the week and the staff executed my (VERY DETAILED AND ELABORATE) plans perfectly. My family and friends are so use to working before/ after a wedding that they had a hard time believing that when they asked what could they do to help that the answer was "Nothing". I could not be happier. Things could not have gone more smoothly. True professionals delivered perfection!

I wish it were possible to give Bay 7 more than 5 stars. We worked with Sarah and Caitlin for 16 months to plan our wedding and they were amazing. As an anxious and somewhat obsessive bride, I sent those two lovely ladies LOTS of emails with LOTS of questions - they were always responsive, polite and fun to work with. We had numerous consultations on-site, they were always reachable by email or phone, and really put us at ease throughout every step of planning. Our guests keep telling us that our wedding was the best wedding they had ever been to (the best food, staff, drinks, venue). Our wedding was more than we could ever had dreamed of, thanks to Sarah, Caitlin, Bay 7 and the Angus Barn team. There will never be enough words to describe how grateful we are. If you are looking for a venue where you and your guests will have first-class food, service, drinks and planning - look no further! Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for an AMAZING wedding.