After much anticipation, Durham's first Black-owned brewery opened on South Driver Street in late 2023. Proximity's owner, Mike Potter, has made a name for himself in Durham by organizing and hosting Blacktoberfest, an annual festival celebrating beer, barbecue, music, entertainment and culture. At the brewery, you'll find a range of beers with a focus on IPAs, plus collaborations with other local companies.
A special thank you to the bartender that worked Saturday afternoon as I and 30 of my friends stopped by due to the power being out at ZincHouse Winery. Thank you for accommodating us, kind professionalism, and a great experience to wrap up my bday month! I highly recommend you stop by Proximity Brewing Company!
Neha Patel
Jun 15, 2025
3
Went Saturday for a quick stop, grabbed a few bears among the group. The peach sour wasn't sour, the nonalcoholic choice tasted weirdly like bubble gum. We were eating as well some sandwiches we brought, and there were gnat flies all over the place. The staff were very nice. New shop, good seating and ambience otherwise.
Matt Forsberg
Feb 8, 2025
5
Nice modern looking location with sneaky good beer. Really liked the look of the brewery and the music being played, the general vibe was "chill". Some good looking patio space out back but didn't explore it. Would come back for the IPAs alone, better than the average brew in the Raleigh Durham region.
Jazmin Lucky
Jan 4, 2025
5
This bar is a hidden gem! Great vibes, an awesome wine and beer selection, fun games, and the friendliest owner and bartenders. Perfect spot to relax and have a great time!
P. Fauntleroy
Dec 28, 2024
5
It’s a little divey and vibey. Some locally brewed Durham beers(around 8-9) and some other local NC ones.
Tico Porter
Dec 17, 2024
5
My daughter recently took me there while I am visiting from Detroit. It was one of the better experiences that I have had at a nightlife type of outing. The drinks were great and the other patrons were very warm and friendly!Shout out to Mike ,the owner and his staff for making me feel right at home!
John Bekas Jr
Dec 7, 2024
5
The 4 Proximity beers we had were great: the Close Proximity, Proud Shoes, Blacktoberfest, and the black lager (sing recall the name). We will definitely be back.
Lajeania Dixon
Aug 27, 2024
5
I recently attended a birthday event here and absolutely loved the vibe. It was the perfect spot. They even have an outdoor area that is dope. I plan on returning for their Blacktober Fest, probably before then. The drinks were a hit.
