Guidebook for Charlotte
Drinks & Nightlife
Brewery just up the street. Staff is great and they do brewery tours every Friday at 6:30.
There's usually a food truck Friday and Saturday here.
46 locals recommend
The Unknown Brewery
116 S Mint StBrewery just up the street. Staff is great and they do brewery tours every Friday at 6:30.
There's usually a food truck Friday and Saturday here.
If you like beer, this is your place. Over 30 taps, beer to go and delicious food.
36 locals recommend
Craft Tasting Room and Growler Shop
1320 S Church StIf you like beer, this is your place. Over 30 taps, beer to go and delicious food.
Great place to drink or get drinks to bring home. They have a fantastic deli and lots of sundries.
34 locals recommend
Common Market SouthEnd
235 W Tremont AveGreat place to drink or get drinks to bring home. They have a fantastic deli and lots of sundries.
Grab a beer and play some sand volleyball, ping pong, giant chess or Connect 4. Great outdoor and indoor seating.
Trivia at 8pm Thursday nights.
35 locals recommend
VBGB Beer Hall & Garden
920 Hamilton StGrab a beer and play some sand volleyball, ping pong, giant chess or Connect 4. Great outdoor and indoor seating.
Trivia at 8pm Thursday nights.
The Fillmore Charlotte
820 Hamilton StThe Gin Mill
1423 S Tryon StPlay bags and see the skyline while drinking on the roof.
Probably my favorite brewery in town. They serve beer, cider and wine and often have food trucks. It gets packed, but the atmosphere is great. Try the Salty Coconut Red Ale!
111 locals recommend
Sycamore Brewing
2151 Hawkins StProbably my favorite brewery in town. They serve beer, cider and wine and often have food trucks. It gets packed, but the atmosphere is great. Try the Salty Coconut Red Ale!
Entertainment & Activities
Bank Of America Stadium
Panthers. Enough said.
Great place for kids and adults. Science on the Rocks every third Friday of the month ($8 admission, 21+, alcohol served.)
296 locals recommend
Discovery Place Science
301 N Tryon StGreat place for kids and adults. Science on the Rocks every third Friday of the month ($8 admission, 21+, alcohol served.)
Food Scene
Sauceman's
215 Southside DriveGet the ribs. Seriously. Closed on Sundays.
A staple for anyone wanting good, fried Southern food. Cash only.
41 locals recommend
Price's Chicken Coop
1614 Camden RdA staple for anyone wanting good, fried Southern food. Cash only.
The Comet Grill
2224 Park RdMy favorite buffalo wings in the city.
Smelly Cat Coffee House & Roastery
514 E 36th StGreat place for coffee and wifi.
Pinky's Westside Grill
9818 Gilead RdGreat burgers, interesting menu and fun mixed drinks.
Bottomless mimosas and Bloody Marys with an appetizer and entree for $25 on Saturdays and Sundays!
10 locals recommend
Vivace
1100 Metropolitan AveBottomless mimosas and Bloody Marys with an appetizer and entree for $25 on Saturdays and Sundays!
Peculiar Rabbit
1212 Pecan AveGreat rooftop bar and good food.
The Flying Biscuit Café
4241 Park RdGreat traditional southern breakfast fare.
Getting Around
Bland station
Light rail station right next to food, alcohol and shopping.
Essentials
Publix Super Market at Shops at Southline
2222 South BlvdClose all-around grocery store.
Trader Joe's
1133 Metropolitan AveShopping
Anthropologie
4400 Sharon RdBlack Sheep
830 Lamar AveLocal skate store with release parties and awesome staff.
Modern Fabrics
15435 South BlvdInteresting fabric store
Savory Spice Shop
2000 South BlvdMmmmm spices.
Large mall with both standard and upscale shopping with lots of eating options for when you get tired.
39 locals recommend
SouthPark Mall
Large mall with both standard and upscale shopping with lots of eating options for when you get tired.
Arts & Culture
Great place to see some history of Charlotte and the US Mint.
77 locals recommend
Mint Museum Randolph
2730 Randolph RdGreat place to see some history of Charlotte and the US Mint.