Fullsteam

Great location! Super spacious! Very friendly staff! Eco-friendly! Indoor and outdoor seating! All great reasons to go to Fullsteam! If you are looking for a great place to grab a drink with friends, Fullsteam is the perfect place for you.You can bring in your own food while enjoying a beverage.They have plenty of games you can play. They even have free books!

Enjoyed a great dinner at Full Steam last night before catching a show across the street at Motorco. I've enjoyed their beer multiple times, but haven't previously been to the brewery. The interior is awesome, very industrial, I'm curious what the building was previously. The decor is fun and they have a great indoor "patio" space for gather at large tables, eating, drinking and apparently trivia night on Thursdays. The bartender that helped us was super friendly, and very knowledgeable about their beers. Their food menu is small, but offers some good options for sandwiches, burgers and causal bar food. I got the chicken sandwich with tots. You can pick between grilled or fried, I opted for grilled and it came out quickly. Dinner and the beers we all had were flavorful, I'd definitely visiting again if I go to another show.

This place is really cool the attention was so good, and the beers were delicious and as for the food I'm glad I waited until I got here!I ordered the smash burgers and tots, you definitely want to get this one! As for the beers, I had their Farmhouse Lager, Pilsner and their hazy IPA. The ambience was very relaxing and more when you're surrounded by so many cute plans and nice murals. The service was on point, very helpful and attentive.

Fullsteam has a wide variety of beer options. I got a flight so I could try multiple (the flight comes with 5 beers rather than the normal 4!). The most unique beer had a basil flavor which I had never had before. There are tons of tables inside and outside with an outdoor covered area as well. They have games you can play while enjoying some brews. Good vibes and friendly bartenders.

Very open space, lots of seating, the bar area itself isn't very large, but it's still a good size. We showed up about 10-15 minutes before the cutoff for ordering food, but didn't have any issues. My wife and I both ordered the Smash Burger, which was really good. It comes with their house-made "Rocket Sauce" which is delicious. There's horseradish in it, so it's got a little kick, but not so much to not enjoy it. Everyone we met was super friendly, and very welcoming.

Great bar and craft beer! Surprised to see so many food options, as well. Neat bar space and additional seating in a covered patio space, had an outdoor feel with plants and some live- edge tables. A big barrel shaped sliding door opens the space between these 2 sections. Got there early before a concert nearby and service was quick. Started to fill up as they were getting ready for a trivia night- looked like a fun crowd.

Stopped by for some quick beers.I opted for their Hazy on tap. When I visited early August, it was very hot and humid out. There were only some fans on, and no AC was turned out (not sure if it is available).Not too busy for the afternoon. Parking is extremely difficult here. You may need to park a few blocks away. Read signs carefully. Lots of construction as well.

This place is a great meeting spot for a large group! I have gotten the vegan Reuben twice in the past few months- once with a side salad and once with fries and both were equally delicious. You order food at the bar and you get a buzzer to tell you when it's ready. The service is friendly and the food is quality! Great beverage selection, too.It's pretty cold there in the winter. And hot in the summer, which is my only complaint. I wish they would control the climate a little more.

Mixed reviews about this place, some gripes of which aren't at the fault of Full Steam. I'll start with the positives. The venue is really nice, super chill with great vibes. It's also very spacious with two separate sections and lots of seating, one side is the bar with some seating and the other is an open almost garage like area with many long tables. Bartenders are also great, friendly and efficient. I'm clumsy and accidentally spilled one of my beers, and she kindly poured me a new one which was so sweet! I ordered a flight which is 5 5oz pours of any beers on the menu, prices vary. I paid about $16 for my 5 which I didn't think was too bad. I didn't care for the 6/19 or the Uncle Ricky's, but that's personal preference. The Southern Basil on the other hand was phenomenal! Yum! I'll definitely be back specifically for that one. Now, the not so positives, mainly just two. It was honestly so hot inside that it made it uncomfortable (for me, at least). Plenty other patrons seemed fine! The bar side was cooler, yet still hot. The "garage" side was swampy, which I know they realize as fans are set up, and the garage door was open so it definitely would be unbearable if not. I'm not sure if this is par for the course or just because of the time of year. I also bet during cooler months it's really pleasant! Secondly, totally not Full Steam's fault but unfortunately a huge factor...PARKING (or lack thereof). I'm not a local to Durham so I'm not used to this, though I recognize most probably are. There's a lot directly across the street and if you're lucky to find a spot, you'll spend between $8-$10 for 2 or more hours. The cost really isn't the problem, it's more the finding a place to park. There's so much construction in the area right now, too, that many lots or decks on the map are inaccessible. My friend that I planned to meet up with drove around for, no exaggeration, an hour in search of parking. We finally gave up and she picked me up and we went elsewhere. Summarily, I would go back here and recommend to others. I would simply be aware of these two main issues listed above and plan accordingly. I didn't get a chance to try their food this time, sadly, due to the parking conundrum, but I'd love to try it next time.

During a recent conference in Durham, we did a local brewery tour. The stand out brewery for us was Full Steam Brewery.From the outset, we were impressed by the space. Huge, open, and welcoming, there is outdoor seating, covered open air seating, and air conditioned indoor seating. Something for everyone! We also felt welcomed by the LGBTQIA+ flag hanging out front. Thanks for making us feel included!The next best moment was how wonderfully friendly and helpful the bartender was. As a first timer, I had lots of questions and she helped with kindness and positivity. I always appreciate that!My husband and I both got beer flights and the beers were AMAZING! My husband got a flight of IPA's and absolutely loved them! Between the two of our flights I really enjoyed the Westea IPA, the Oops...We HS17701Ed Again, Brumley Forest, Todor Vapor, and Southern Basil. However my favorite was the classic Biscuit Wheat Beer made with local NC ingredients. It was so flavorful and delicious. Yum! We also shared the Queer Beer on tap from Mill Whistle Brewing and thought it was delightfully yummy and Pride festive! We also tried the food and LOVED it. My husband got the Piedmont Chicken sandwich and liked how uniquely flavorful it was. I got the blackened catfish sandwich and found it wonderfully delightful! Bursting with flavor, but not too spicy. And the bread was a perfect baguette. Both sandwiches came with southern seasoned fries and they were literally like drugs they were so deliciously addictive. I could've eaten a whole other basket, even after being full!Prices were excellent, the space was clean, and hours were ideal. If we are ever back in the area, Full Steam will be stop #1 on our list. We tried 7 other breweries and it was definitively our favorite.If you're in the area, be sure to stop by for great beer, delectable food, and a lovely time!