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Walking up to Workman's Friend I could tell it was my kind of place, who wouldn't notice the…read moreButterfly Highway sign among the native plants hugging the building? Inside the atmosphere was appropriately Irish. I was further delighted to be served a drink with an agave straw that would later be added to their on- site commercial composter. Wait staff gets 5 stars!

Real talk, the best espresso martini I've ever had. Giddy Goat I think it was called here…read more.. Solid selection of spirits and beers/cider. I like that they had Magner's on draft, and of course no Irish pub is complete without a Guinness. Good selection of food, but we went with a bunch of starters- sliders, chips, sausage roll, and fried pickle okra. Okra was a favorite. The slider was delicious!! Chips were good, though they were thick-cut potatoes like wedges, so I wish they could've been a bit crispier. I wasn't a fan of the sausage roll, but my friend liked it. Great service, we were checked on frequently. It's a loud spot in the later hours, but that martini was so good I made my friend go back the next night to get another.

Bag of chips, fried oysters, sausage rolls

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Belfast Mill Irish Pub

4.5(86 reviews)

0.0 mi•Uptown

This was a small space with a bare brick-type of atmosphere. The bartender knew how to pour a…read moreproper Guinness and to ask about a refill before you've finished your first (a proper pour cannot be rushed). There is no kitchen but many food options exist nearby. The dartboard was occupied and the conversation friendly. Atmosphere was not particularly Irish but pleasant enough.

An ok pub, but a meh bartender who said "there is nothing fun to do in Charlotte" and recommended…read morewe head to other bars for difficult drinks.

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Valhalla Pub and Eatery

4.0(396 reviews)

0.0 mi•Uptown

Food was great and its a nice buzzy atmosphere. Elaise our server was amazing! Will definitely be…read moreback!

The remodel is AMAZING and the staff are a kickass group of humans! For sure head here for some…read moregood uptown vibes and drinks! Their tots are best in uptown too!!!

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Chai spice old fashioned

Hattie's Tap & Tavern

4.6(71 reviews)

2.7 mi•Plaza Midwood

We pop in for bingo (second Tuesday of the month) and always have a great time!…read more Parking can be a bit of a challenge, so I often find myself parking across the street, though I'm usually going at a busier time. The bar is divey, and you can find very cheap drinks, especially if you go for the daily specials. The bartenders are nice - beware that they do keep your card if you keep your tab open - and seem to know the regulars. In addition to monthly bingo, they seem to host drag events, have video games and board games available to play, as well as several TVs. Plus, dogs can go inside and out. The bar does not serve food, though usually there is a vendor there. Looking forward to next month!

Part neighborhood pub, part dive bar, Hattie's has a reputation as a hipster hang out (I don't mean…read morethat in a bad way but I know some may take it that way). There is no food but they have cheap drinks, old school games, a spacious patio, and they host cool events like bingo night. Their motto is "Mind your P's and Q's" which I found amusing. I have only been in a few times so I can comment on if their patrons typically adhere to this code of conduct! Overall I think it is worth checking out if you've never been and maybe it will grab you and you will want to become a regular. Me personally it's a little out of the way to become a regular haunt located in between Plaza and NoDa but not walking distance from either. Also it's not that the service was ever unfriendly but I just didn't feel like it was my vibe. Still a cool bar though and I can see why other enjoy it.

0.5 mi•Uptown, First Ward

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The Cellar at Duckworth's

4.5(1.2k reviews)

•$$$

Cool find while in town for a conference! A speakeasy feel down the stairs as you enter Duckworths…read morewith hundreds of vottles of spirits. Super talented bartenders mixed great cocktails and they have some nice selections of beer on tap and wine. The space is tight and, if I'm being honest, the seating wasn't extremely comfortable, but the vibe in this place more than makes up for it Service, from Madison, was excellent. She knew tge menu and had great insights. She was crazy busy but took excellent care of us. The food was quite nice. Candied Bacon is a must. I had a perfectly cooked filet, we had a delicious short rib, and the Cone Trio. The trio was really tasty but the kitchen somehow forgot to put the tuna in one cone and it was only guacamole. Odd, but Madison took care of it right away and it was great. Would recommend 100% and definitely return.

Just order everything short rib. It was fantastic. Our favorite were the short rib dumplings- I…read morewould order it over and over. The truffle fries were just okay, skip the pork buns. The peach and ham flatbread was really good too. And the Jimador cocktail was delicious

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The Public House

3.5(169 reviews)

0.3 mi•Uptown

Slam bam pow - WOW! Food is great! That burger was fantastic and the Mac and cheese was amazing -…read moreand you should order the boneless chicken thighs with two sauces. Freaking delicious! Btw all Drinks are crafted from a great menu and the beer selection is as deep and broad as the Grand Canyon! The bar server that took care of us was fantastic, kudos to SAM!

My mom and I were in town for ChosenCon and staying nearby -- we wanted something light to eat…read morebefore heading back in for panels, and online this place said it had wine and charcuterie which we thought would be perfect. We came in at a time when it wasn't really busy, but it took forever for our server to come around. Ordered two glasses of red and the cheese plate only to be told after we received the wine that there was no charcuterie -- at all. Not a "need to substitute" or "we're missing one of the items" just completely 86ed. Despite being prominently featured at the top of the menu! Since we already had our wine, we had to order something else. I went with the cheese sticks, and my mom ordered a hamburger based on what the table next to us had. When she got her burger though, despite us ordering the same as the table next to us, it was a completely different burger. She ate it anyway and my cheese sticks were okay for pub food. But overall, a really disappointing experience based on what we expected. And we had to hunt down the server to pay so we could get back to the conference on time.

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Chicken Parm sandwich

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Charcuterie board.

The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery

4.0(884 reviews)

3.3 mi

I am glad this place was near my gate (D9) so I could grab breakfast, a coffee and work near an…read moreoutlet, while charging my devices. Standout server, Ashley, was fabulous and accommodated my request for iced coffee, even though it wasn't on the menu. Seeing her hustle and serve several tables, it was clear she goes out of her way to make customers happy. Loved her! Tables were clean and spacious and my breakfast sandwiches with egg, bacon and gouda was really tasty. It was a lot of food for one person, with the potatoes side too. A solid meal before flying home. I didn't try any of their brews because it was early and I was working...but next time!

I came here a few weeks ago for a team dinner and had a good time…read more There were about 15 of us total and they seated us inside at a long table. There's plenty of outdoor seating available as well but it was pretty hot that afternoon. We started with a couple large pretzels and a variety of beers- I just had a prosecco though, so if beer isn't your thing, there are alternative options. For my entree, I ordered the pastrami sandwich and Mac and cheese. Other common orders included the salmon, donner bowl, schnitzel and sausage sampler. The food came out quickly and we all ate in relative silence which is a good indication of satisfaction! @azfitfoodfun

0.8 mi•South End, Dilworth

Pecan Wood Smoked Pork Nachos

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Wooden Robot Brewery

4.5(432 reviews)

Brewery #439 Wooden…read moreRobot is a cool spot with a cool name and upon 1st glance from the outside just looks like a hip restaurant. Now they are part that too with a bunch of apps, wings, burgers, etc. I got my usual flight (theirs has 5 beers...wooohooo!) which consisted of a vanilla coffee blonde, a Mexican Lager, a Helles, an IPA and a hazy pale ale. All of them were really good with the hazy pale ale and the vanilla coffee blonde being my favorites. Cool art of the Wooden Robot could be found throughout the brewery. My only regret is that I didn't buy a t-shirt.

Love this place - I need to come here more often! I've been here a decent number of times over the…read moreyears and realized I have never had a less-than-awesome experience. I've come as a Charlotte newbie, then became the one showing the place off to visitors, and in between I'll show up for a trivia night here and there. Staff here is my personal favorite- everyone is kind but not pushy or bothersome. They know the bar and the food menu.. I have asked what to order and fully gone along with their suggestions. Zero regrets. This is also a wonderful place to take friends or family visiting from out of town. My parents moved down here with me; just across the border in SC, but absolutely loved it here when I took them. They're boring and picky, and Wooden Robot somehow was exactly what they were looking for.

Wooden Robot Brewery Taproom

Pops Leicht hit the spot

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Wooden Robot Brewery Main Entrance

Big Ben British Restaurant & Pub

3.4(321 reviews)

1.4 mi•Elizabeth

What a fun place! Loved all the decor and the vibe. Menu was a great mix of classic English dishes…read moreand some other interesting things. Loved the haddock sandwich I had, and the sweet potato fries were great too. My friend really liked the Tika wrap she ordered. Our waitress was nice and got us everything we needed.

This is a really cool spot with some great deals between the week. I've come to BBB a few times and…read morerealized this trios that I've never done a review. The staff are always pretty chill and attentive. Your glass never runs dry or rather at the bar, I've never sat away from the bar lol. The food here is pretty good too. I've had the wings, Chicken Pot Pie and this trip the Haddock Sandwich ALL really good. My work wife got a grilled chicken sandwich which was good too. Great spot overall and feels like an Irish pub and the decor to boot. The British Phone Booth always tend to get a lot of photo opts so check that out lol. Lots of tvs if you're trying to watch any games.

2.0 mi•Villa Heights, NoDa

Big Ben Patio

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The Degenerate

4.3(243 reviews)

I had an enjoyable experience. I ordered the NYC falafel which, although it could be a bit larger,…read morewas very good. The default side was fries and I asked if there were any substitutions. One was a small side Caesar salad which I got. I was disappointed in the continuing practice for restaurants to charge for small changes like this within informing the customer. Waitress was very nice, however and attentive. What is also quite unique about the restaurant was that you could order small 4 oz beers, just for tasting at $2-3 each. The place is quite large and must get incredibly noisy at times with the hard surfaces and multiple TVs. There is an option to sit directly at the bar or at tables.

The Degenerate is a cool, industrially designed space featuring great bites and drinks. What I love…read moremost is that the menu puts a unique spin on a lot of traditional, classic items. If you are looking for recommendations, I highly suggest trying: The Meatballs: A fantastic twist on a classic, served in a delicious lemon dill sauce instead of a typical marinara. The Sliders: Perfect pulled pork paired with fried green tomatoes and a tangy horseradish sauce. They also feature a highly creative and unique cocktail menu. Two of my personal standouts are the Beetle Juice, which incorporates fresh beet juice, and The Fishbone, which brilliantly highlights their house-made aquavit. Overall, it's a wonderful spot for a great atmosphere and an inventive menu!

Inside The Degenerate. Good vibes

Turkish Eggs

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Zachary G.

10 years ago

This place is not SUPPOSED to have a kitchen. It is not SUPPOSED to truly have a big choice of beer or top shelf spirits. It is the best PUB setting. No frills and no bullsh*t. A place "where everyone knows your name." May seem corny, but it is accurate. Christian along with the other attendants produce a great football safety at the center of the worldwide favorable French Quarter. The folks are real, as well as the beer is cold. Enough said. read more

Chris H.

12 years ago

Great place to watch games, enjoy some great beer in a fun environment.

Garrett G.

12 years ago

Best place to watch soccer in the QC. Period.

Poutses B.

15 years ago

Cozy and cool bar!

Eric T.

13 years ago

Awesome place

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