We were from out of town with friends visiting the area and had some time to kill. Great open…read morespace, we played some games of pool and corn hole while trying out some libations! We had a fun time!

We recently found out that there is a cidery nearby so we went to check it out. They offer dry to…read moresemi-sweet cider. I like semi-sweet to sweet and they do have a sweet one but I was bummed that they were out of it. I got the flight so I could try 5 different ciders. They were all good. I liked the ginger one, the blueberry lemon, and the original. Their seasonal cider was Cheerwine cider and that was good too. They were out of 2 ciders but they had those available in cans so we bought them so we can try them at home! The bartenders are very friendly and both inside and outside are very spacious. Most of the outdoor seating section is under the roof so you get shade which I like. We'll take our puppies with us the next time!

What a great lil find in a place I didn't expect to have a brewery, let alone a good one!…read more The location is a repurposed firehouse, which I just love, and has ample inside, outside patio, and bar seating. Staff were very friendly, especially the bartender who assisted me in making qualified suggestions and was just social, engaging, and nice. Did a flight and all the beers were solid and true to style; appreciated the price-point for the flt was reasonable and not inflated like a lot of other breweries have done recently. Well worth a stop if you're in the area or just passing through!

The running club had taken over the front deck area as their road race selected Uwharrie as the…read morefinish line. Inside, pretty quiet and I was able to set up my laptop at a table and connect to their wifi. Uwharrie does not have a kitchen and they not have a food truck this evening, so my "dinner" was a bag of really good potato chips. While enjoying my first Albemarle Light, a family with two kids arrived and they had brought some Jersey Mike's with them. So that's always an idea. It's a big space, inside and out. They have a dozen or so taps with their own beers. A good variety including IPAs, Marzen, Stout, Doppelbock, Gose and more. My beers were absolutely excellent. [Review 2112 of 2024 - 3781 in North Carolina - 23131 overall]

On a visit to the Charlotte/Kannapolis/Concord area to visit all of the NASCAR Team…read moreGarages/Headquarters, we stopped into Old Armor Beer Company while exploring downtown Kannapolis. Our visit here was on a Thursday evening in July. We have been to this area several times, but never visited Old Armor until this trip. Typically, we find ourselves here in the mornings when it is not open. However, since we already had dinner and were looking for something else to do downtown at night, we stopped in for a drink. It appeared to be one of the few businesses open around 10 PM. As stated, this is located in the heart of downtown Kannapolis. There is street parking nearby, as well as parking garages. I do not believe Old Armor has their own dedicated parking lot. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that this establishment is dog friendly! We had our dog with us, and were happy that he could come inside and join us. This was actually part of the reason we chose to visit here, since we could bring him inside with us. We actually saw a few other dogs in the building when we first got there. The ambiance here was quite lively during our visit. It was line dancing night, so the entire front of the place was cleared out and full of dancers both young and old. There were a lot of patrons when we visited, but not so many that it was overcrowded. It was darker with some accent lighting and disco balls, which perfectly fit the vibe for the evening. To the left of the front door was an area with tables and chairs for those not dancing. There were also some cocktail tables around, along with more tables in the rear, and outdoor seating. This is a large space, and would have plenty of room for any size party coming in. Several TVs that were playing various sporting events hung around the perimeter. The bar was located near the middle of the establishment. Due to the dancing, we took our beers outside and enjoyed them in the outdoor seating. It was a nice night, and the outdoor space is a good setup. There was a satellite bar setup out there, but it was not in operation the night we visited. The wait staff at the bar were very friendly and helpful when we were ordering. We were able to sample any of the beers on tap before committing to a glass. I ended up ordering the Red Leg Corn Lager, and my fiancé ordered the Mango Tango Bravo. I personally had never had a corn lager before, but it was nice and crisp, and something I really enjoyed! Something I really admired about this business was their commitment to the armed forces, police, fire, and other essential responders and personnel. They had a pay-it-forward board for them, along with nods to those groups in both the theming and the beer imagery. We very much enjoyed our first visit to Old Armor. The beers were good, the staff were friendly, the atmosphere was exciting and the patrons of the place were all very nice. This is a great spot in the heart of Kannapolis to enjoy a drink and take in the atmosphere of downtown. We will definitely be returning on our future trips to the area!

We were in Kannapolis and stopped in for drinks and some food. Old Armor is a large taproom with…read moreindoor and outdoor seating. There was a beard competition in process when we arrived, so it was a but chaotic walking in because it was being held near the front entrance. Most of our group had the Charlotte Hornets Stinger Ale - $3 a can, but they had a large variety of beers. They are focused on honoring honor veterans and first responders , which is evident throughout place. They are located across from Kannapolis Cannon Ballers Atrium Health field. We ordered some food, which was a bit confusing at first. There is a kiosk in the corner, you place and pay for your order and you receive a text when it is ready. We split a Protein Bowl, which was better than we anticipated. It was packed with rice, lettuce and beans. It also had a significant amount grilled chicken drizzled with avocado lime crema. Everything was good and definitely worth stopping in.

Today was my first time at Southern Strain and I will be back. We came for March Burger Madness and…read moreto try somewhere new and local. We will definitely be back. Great atmosphere and decor. I love exposed brick and there's plenty of it here. On to the food. I had the Life's Gouda with Bacon burger (2024 Winner). Phenomenal. The bacon jam elevated the flavor profile. My boyfriend had this year's competitor, Ham Jam. I tasted it and the spicy mustard overpowered the flavor of the pulled ham and burger. Half could be put on the burger and be just enough. It wasn't bad but definitely second best to my burger.

I just had a not so pleasant experience here at Southern strain. The ambience was fine. The service…read morewas fine but the food was questionable not because of the taste. But because of the quantity, I ordered 10 wings at $1.70 a wing. You'd expect that to be a decent size Wing. What I got were six. Extremely small wings. Three normal wings and two regular size wings. I brought this to the attention of the people of the food counter the eatery. They said they couldn't do anything about it. I talked to the manager at the end and she just kind of brushed me off. I'm really disappointed it's not what I would usually expect here. So beware of the wings and ask about them before you order them, especially when you're paying that much for a single wing. The beer and the service of the bar was fine

a little walkabout on main street having a look and a peek at refreshed facades and new businesses…read moreand occasionally muttering "what's all this then..?" 'this' is Stardust Cellars; a recent addition featuring meads plus ciders and wines. bright, airy, and well suited to light tippling with a dozen or so choices on tap besides bottled or canned or flighty selections. gotta be 30+ years since I first meaded and I wasn't really impressed but life goes on and here I was with a passel of shorties in front of me curated by the fair Olivia: honey buzzed (just like it says), country peach (what peach-ade would taste like if peach-ade was a thing), ancestral (dry like the high desert in Washington State but less apple-y), and some berry and basil basement thing which drinks way better than it alliterates... so yeah, meads!! the oldest newest thing ...and you can bring in your own food too!

We absolutely adore this new mead tasting room in downtown Mooresville and have been eagerly…read moreawaiting their grand opening! Their mead is delicious and I will drink and enjoy just about everything on their tap list (and I'm picky so I can't say that about anywhere else). The decor is beautiful and the bartenders and owner are so friendly and kind. The owner even switches out the table bouquets weekly himself from his garden in North Wilkesboro which is home to their main meadery. Oh and did I mention they are dog friendly? Could this place be any cooler? Love Love Love Stardust Cellars!!

One love Thursdays are a real nice respite after a busy week. I had the refreshing Rasta Cooler…read moremocktail & legalize it burger with candied bacon. Brittany, who cooks does an amazing job and everything is cooked to order. Between the ambience, the food and the refreshing drink It is really one of the highlights Of my week. I have mixed feelings because I want more people to discover it, but at the same time I like the intimacy of the setting and the people.

Shugs is seriously the coolest spot to grab a drink, hear some tunes or just hang out. We enjoy…read moreplaying chess or lounging in the front porch swing. ALS a super fun spot on any festive occasion. Highly recommend!

Owned and located adjacent to Old Armor in downtown Kannapolis. Similar to Old Armor there was…read moreplenty of indoor and outdoor seating, with a calmer vibe. They had a large variety of ciders, I tried the Carmel Apple Cider and it was very good. Service was excellent. It is a nice to have a beer and cider option next to each other.

The bartender was super friendly and very patient and knowledgeable about the ciders. Plenty of…read morespace inside the bar to seat. The bar is split between a cider bar and regular bar. No outside food or drink are allowed. There is a bowling alley downstairs below the bar. I got the cider flight which comes with 4 cider options. Cider order: 2 Honey Trees 4/5, 1 Pine Apple 3/5 and 1 Blueberry 3/5 I also had a slushy which was amazing 5/5. Can't remember which slushy she mixed together but it was heavenly. It tasted like a orange dream sickle. Highly recommend a slushy. Overall, it was a cute spot and I would recommend a visit.

Huntersville's oldest brewery always brung the good times, especially during their Oktoberfest: a…read moreBavarian Bash celebration. Beer, soft pretzels, German food, oompah bands, lederhosen - check! They consistently have a dozen beers on tap plus right seltzers or ciders. Many nights there is a food truck as well as popcorn for sale. The outside has plenty of seating and room for booths (crafts or food) and the inside has an 18+ room so adults can enjoy their drinks together. If you're seeking a local brewery with easy parking and lots of great beer spend an afternoon or evening at Primal.

This is our go to local brewery. The atmosphere and staff are always friendly. They have a wide…read morevariety of beer so everyone can find something they love. Don't miss the fresh popped popcorn which goes great with the beer. Also, they have rotating seasonal beers that are great, every one of them.