I recommend! I visit hopping on a Thursday for their special that they have between 5 and 7 PM . With any purchase from their tap room, you can receive two tacos from the taco truck. I visited with one of my girlfriends and we had a wonderful time trying different wines from their tap options, the wine selection is much smaller than the beer selection. They also have liquor for you to order at the bar as well and a few frozen drink options. I would visit again. read more

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This is a fun place with a great selection of beer and ciders, and a friendly staff. It's a cool setup, where you scan your card and receive a wristband to pour your drinks Pay as you drink- I got quite a few 3oz pours for $20 or so. Chill atmosphere and nice outside seating as well as an upstairs. The only thing we didn't like was the automatic 20% gratuity added- TWENTY percent!! Not really sure what we were tipping on as we were handed our wristbands and that was it? I could see tipping if you are getting a mixed drink at the bar and I'm a previous SI worker but this tip culture has gotten out of control. read more

Hoppin' Charlotte - Beer Bar Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Cool spot known for their giant self-pour beer wall. The spot is spacious and super clean. You're greeted at the front, you hand them a card, and in return are given a bracelet so you can get started. Then, when you find a beer you like, you just tap the bracelet and pour your own beer. I enjoyed my visit. read more

Hoppin' Charlotte - Beer wall - Beer Bar Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I don't know even what to say. Such unprofessionalism , imagine denying entry to seven people because one of your bartenders does not like one person in the whole party for situations that don't even involve the bartender lol. and then they tell us we cannot come into a public bar again bc the bartender doesn't like one person in our group....even though it's a SELF POUR establishment and she could easily act professional and not speak to the one person she has distaste for.... The managers said "you're all not allowed here because you ruined my friends night with your presence" be so fr.....even though we are all of age they charge our card BEFORE telling us that we cannot come in because one of the bartenders does not want one person in our party to be there . Wild. I'd like to speak to the OWNER. And a full refund. Don't give them your business. read more

I love Hoppin! I usually come on Tuesdays for Trivia and honestly have the best time! Parking can be a bit tough, but thats Charlotte for ya! When you check in with the front, they collect a card for a tab and provide you a tap bracelet for your pours! I always enjoy making my round thru the options down and upstairs! Yes, there is an upstairs! They have a cute patio/outside seating too for when the weather isn't unbearable (fall/winter time). Trivia starts at 7, and Hailey is an AMAZING host!! Some weeks are themed and others are just fun random knowledge! The staff is super nice and accommodating - whatever questions about the beer you have, they can answer!! If you havent been to Hoppin yet, pick a day to go (but pick Tuesdays for a little extra fun!) read more

Hoppin' Charlotte - Tuesday night trivia! - Beer Bar Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I was denied entry to the bar for absolutely no reason and I don't understand why. That is seven people that they denied money from in one single night. Seems like bad management to me. read more

Whenever I'm in Southend, I enjoy going to hoppin they have a wide variety of beers, wine and mimosas. Recently they added a blocker so that you can get shot and other drinks such as gummy bear or frozen lemonade with vodka. There's always live music and very outgoing atmosphere and dogs are welcome as well. They do offer food, in case you get hungry and the staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about the products. read more

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10/10 Recommend. The event space is amazing and VERY spacious. It allowed for a good amount of people without feeling crowded, and has both indoor and outdoor space options--but being indoors was a plus during the summer season to escape the heat. Space is also aesthetically pleasing and goes well with any party color scheme due to the neutral colors of the space furniture. Service was AMAZING. Ashley and Adam were my point of contacts either prior to or day of, and both helped me to plan and execute my event successfully. Response time was timely and I never lacked for information or access to info. Service during the event was super friendly and supportive, so my guests were comfortable and happy. Drinks were great and my guests LOVED the bar service. Overall, looking forward to hosting my next event with them. Amazing experience. read more

I went here with a friend on a Friday night. This place was nice and clean. When you arrive they give you a wrist band and you give the cashier a card for it to charge your drinks at the end of the night. This place is dog friendly. They have food trucks outside. They have a variety of 60 beers on tap that you pour yourself. They also have some wines and a full bar. The staff was friendly the space was nice and chill they have games for people to play. They have indoor and outdoor seating. This place is cool to come for a vibe or to just grab a drink and chill for a second. This is street parking available. It would be best to park in the parking garage and walk over.l to the place because parking can be limited. read more

Hoppin' Charlotte - Beers on tap - Beer Bar Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Stopped in for Mingo(music bingo) such a fun time. They have a nice amount of seating and a variety of beers 62 on tap!!! If you're up for a fun Wednesday night, come grab beer a cocktail or tacos from the food truck. Must try the shrimp tacos! read more

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This is a really cool space with lots of options! Great service! I definitely recommend!

Went here with a bunch of friends. It was a fun experience that they let you take beers from tap and use their bands to tap and create an account. They had bunch of local beers but they could Work more on their ambience. It was a little mundane. read more

Hoppin' Charlotte - Beer Bar Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Great concept! So you provide your credit card upon entry and they give you the keys to the taps! Dangerous indeed. The concept sounds great...but they the actual execution had some challenges. The wristband to activate the taps doesn't work well and the sometimes the keg is really foamy or running out so you have to get someone to take it off your bill. They were accommodating....but it wasn't as easy as I thought it would be. It won't keep me from coming back again! read more

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This place is legit. You check in and are given a wrist fob to try the dozens of wine and ale options. You scan the fob and you then pour your beverage of choice and are charged by the ounce. It keeps a running tab and allows you to keep track of it. Once done, you turn your fob back in and close out your tab. I highly recommend this place. The fruit ales are pretty on point. read more

Hoppin' Charlotte - Beer Bar Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The atmosphere at hoppin is one to beat. From the menu to the service you'll have an amazing experience. Jeff and Jacob are your go to guys. Jeff is the sweetest and offers the best experience and Jacob is your go to bartender and makes just about anything and everything he makes is simply the best. Found my new go to spot! read more

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Great event staff! We had our recognition event with Hoppin catered by KLoco. Such a chill environment, with friendly staff and catering crew. Taylor with Hoppin and Oscar with KLoco made things as smooth as possible for my team to enjoy our time! Will definitely use them both again in the future! read more

Always a good time . This was my first time on the weekend and the music was playing , games were on the tv and it was a nice crowd. I love the concept and just trying new stuff anddddd my bill is so cheap. Not a fan of the dog thing but so many Charlotte venue welcomes the furry people. read more

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I'm not a big beer drinker (honestly I don't like it) but Hoppin opened my eyes. This was my first time at Hoppin and I decided to come on their one year anniversary. The concept is pretty cool. You give them your id and a credit card when you arrive. They give you a wristband that controls the dispensers. You grab a glass and can choose from beer, wine or cider. Then when you're ready to go you return your wrist band and cash out. There is a penalty if you lose/don't return the band and an automatic gratuity charged to your card. You can also do a fast check out where you leave your wrist band in a bin and your card is charged and an automatic gratuity. The place was packed for the anniversary party. There was barely any place to sit and it was hard to maneuver around to the dispensers. There was also a private party upstairs that was roped off and you weren't able to get to some of the dispensers. I was never able to find the ciders but did try a kombucha and a fruit beer. I still had a fun time and actually found a beer I like!! I love Hoppin concept because I can actually try a bunch of beer and not have to pay an arm and a leg for something I don't like. I will def be back in the near future!!! Hoppin 1402 Winnifred St Charlotte, NC 28203 Saturday February 23, 2019 7:30pm read more

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I came here solely for Tacos Rico! I've honestly never been a huge fan of this place. There are sooo many better beer tap venues and Charlotte now, but I'll give them some respect for being the first. In my opinion, there's never a good selection of beer and there's not a ton a taps to choose from. read more

Bookmarked this location when they first opened and couldn't wait to come visit. The place was definitely one to remember... Parking is going to take some planning. As with any place in South End, parking on the street or catching an Uber/Lyft may be the best option. You can park on Bland St. and walk over if you're not able to find parking on any of the side streets that aren't private parking for the local residents. When we walked in, we were greeted by the young lady at the first register who asked if we'd been before and proceeded to thoroughly explain the concept once we told her that we were newbies. She was super pleasant! There was live music, as it was Friday evening. Weirdly enough, I couldn't really hear the music from the street... but once I got inside, it was super loud on the lower level... so if you go during the evening then be prepared to talk at an elevated level. When you first walk in, there is a nice wall to your right that has beer, but if you want something more subtle... there are selections around the corner. There were two gentlemen that were in the area were readily available to answer any questions or make suggestions, if you're unsure. I also appreciated the fact that they had Cranberry and Orange just available... because who said mimosas are just for breakfast?! There are two levels with an outside patio part. If you're wanting to find an intimate area to sit with a special person, then head upstairs. You can still hear the music, there is a wall of beer selections (fewer but still convenient so you don't have to walk downstairs) and there are nice cozy couches available for you to relax on. However, I did notice that if you were drinking wine, then you would have to go back downstairs to refill, as it's only beer upstairs (I could've missed it, so go see and let me know if I'm just blind). Lastly, THEY HAVE WIFI! There are a few places that "offer" wifi but it never works. The signal here was strong and the sign with the password was located at the bottom of the stairs. Overall, this was a nice addition to the beer scene in South End and because it's me doing the pouring, I had just the amount I wanted of two beer selections, for $4. Can't beat that! I will more than likely go back with friends that come in town to visit. read more

Hoppin' Charlotte - Walking in on a Friday night! - Beer Bar Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The atmosphere was very relaxed. Of course the main thing I liked was the fact that it's a self-serve bar. That way you don't have to wait when it's crowded to be served. The staff was very friendly, and informative. The only thing I dislike about this place, is a fact that they allow pets on the first floor. The customers play with these dogs, rub on them, pick them up and do everything that you can think of with a dog..... .then turn right around and head to the self-serve bar without washing their hands. I didn't get a chance to try any of the food from the food truck, but my friends did and they enjoyed it. read more

Hoppin' Charlotte - Nice chill spot. - Beer Bar Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Love this place! Great vibes & people! Jacob & Aspen was awesome! He was very attentive and helpful. read more

Hoppin' Charlotte - Creamy Jalapeños wings - Beer Bar Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Clean and very nice set up! Hosted a company holiday party here and the staff provided next level customer service and communication throughout the evening. Highly recommend this venue for any get together. My group had a blast and have already asked when we can go back. read more

First time here. Great selection of beers as well as Prosecco and wines for those none beer drinkers. Great atmosphere. Food truck outside is so good too. Games inside and very spacious. Staff is incredibly friendly. Con: It was a little tricky getting the beer to pour out, you have to hold the bracelet against the scanner, and not just tap it like it initially seems. Others were also having this struggle. But once you hold it you can pour the beer. It's a special balance of holding it and still trying to tilt your glass after opening the tap. Once you figure it out, you're good to go. read more

Hoppin' Charlotte - Beer Bar Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Good spot to watch some college football/basketball. the staff is always super pleasant and helpful.

So thanks to Pour Taproom being here in ATL, I am always on the hunt for self serve beer places wherever I go out of town. I came up to Charlotte for July 4th weekend and wanted to spend some time in Southend area. Found Hoppin on Google maps. Parked a block away and arrived. Checked in and see this place has 2 floors. This was Saturday evening, so a little on the noisy side. It has plenty of room and a back patio area with a food truck. Upstairs has beers on tap and a nice lounge set up. You can find a variety of beer to check out without getting bored. read more

Love this place. Enjoying IPAs, time honored brews, snacks and luscious wine choices. The service is amazing. We met the owner, his Dad and his Best Friend. They offered each group a tour and the layout is amazing. There are three areas: the main room, the loft area with sofas and dart boards; and the outside areas with a fire pit. You will love the chairs here they are super comfy. There are bistro table sets, group tables, sofa areas for intimate seating and numerous options underneath the stars. There are three massive TVs that feature different sporting events on eaxh one with close captioning. Did I mention the super cool wristband that allows you to drink as much as you want via self-pour from all the beer and wine selections then just pay when you leave? The technology is on point! read more

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5 stars for the idea! 3 stars for the cost, can get pricey. 1 star for added gratuity, 15% if u don't check out individually. Perhaps the wages are not adequate, I'm guessing..? It's Self serve, maybe we could get the gratuity/or discount? Overall, very cool and a MUST if u like beer or wine. read more

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What an amazing venue and idea. The staff was friendly, prices clear, fair and easy to understand. Venue was clean and very well kept. Numerous TVs to watch multiple games. Free cranberry and OJ juice stations, dogs allowed and a small amount of games. Wish there was somewhere like this at home. Ideas to improve are an easier to understand / signage about dirty glass return to avoid tables having dirty glasses sitting around and the risk of taking a dirty glass and the music played was very obnoxious rap. read more

SUCH A COOL CONCEPT! I came here on a Friday night with my bf and his cousins, and we got here exactly at prime time. You walk in and give your ID/credit card to the people at the front, and in exchange you get a wristband which tracks how much you pour. You pick out your own cup from the shelves of glasses. There are about 45 ish choices on the 1st level - supposedly there are more on the 2nd level, but we didn't go upstairs to check. I love love love how you can just pour a little bit to as much as you want. So, I'm not much of a beer drinker, but there were fruity beers/ales to choose from, and I think I fell in love. I stuck with a strawberry flavored beer for the night, and I would probably choose the same one next time. Anyways, the two downsides I experienced this rainy & gloomy Friday night, was that there weren't enough seats for people. A lot of people saved seats for others who weren't even inside the place (people who were still driving). The 2nd downside was that there was live music (which was great don't get me wrong), but it was SO LOUD. I mean I couldn't even hear myself talking let alone the group that I was with. I would definitely recommend them to turn the music down a bit and have a 'no saved seats' rule. Other than that, I'll be back in the summertime! read more

Fun place! Live music on the weekends. Food truck. Great place to hang with friends. Parking is the only challenge. read more

Hoppin' Charlotte - Looking into Hoppin from patio. - Beer Bar Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I only came here for a short time one weekend night. It was packed and there was a line out the door to get in. You get a wrist band and it tracks how much beer you pour, then you pay at the end. They have a large selection of beers to choose from. Nice atmosphere and set up. I would come back again. read more

I enjoyed the set-up at Hoppin'. There is a bit of a line and wait to get past the entry counter to check-in, but once you get past it was pretty easy to navigate. You check-in with your ID and credit card. They'll give you a band to scan that is attached to your card. You can attach multiple bands to one card. The upstairs and outside patio area were reserved for parties that evening, so we didn't get to spread out much. This made the main level quite packed. It wasn't too crowded, but definitely standing room only. Enjoyed the TVs and sports playing. Tried a lot of the beers until I found one I could commit to. They had a good selection. I loved the one I chose. Tasted a few wine selections and the reds were all good. They have quick check-out, so you can drop your wristband in the fish bowl and they'll charge your purchases and add a 15% gratuity. This made it easy to just walk out when we were done. read more

Super cute/relaxed environment where you pick your beer and pour it yourself using a fancy wristband. Lots of young business professionals drinking with buddies after work vibe. Parking wasn't too hard to find on the street across from here on the Thursday night we came. Initially when you enter, you talk to the worker at the counter, grt your wristband, and give them a credit card. You are then able to go inside and check everything out. Once you are ready to leave, you check out with the worker at the door before you head out. The staff are very friendly and willing to help no matter what your question is! There's also a food truck outside that we didn't check out, but will next time! Pro tip: there are comfy couches and a whole set of additional taps upstairs! read more

Such a cool concept. You pay by the ounce and there's tons of taps to choose from. You get a wristband that you scan to start the tap and you can pay at the end when you're finished drinking or drop the wristband for an increased gratuity into a bin so you don't have to wait in line. There were tons of board games there to pull from the shelf and play. There was also a food truck out back with delicious tacos. It was definitely a fun date night! read more

Hoppin' Charlotte - Beer Bar Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This place claims to be inclusive, "gender neutral", "Pets", "handicap" yet when I came to pick a bite to eat I was disinvited at the door saying my 8month old son (who was sleeping in his car seat ) baby was not allowed in. Go figure ! My whole family had to leave and find somewhere else to have lunch. Not a family friendly place. Big pass read more

Great trivia night ! Good beer, food, and company. Great atmosphere. Love the self service read more

Trivia night made me wet with excitement, the drinks were delicious, and Joey G brought energy to the night. The staff was making great drinks all night, and the vibes were on point read more

Hoppin is sweet. Aspen whips up the best drink. The vibes are immaculate. Love coming here for trivia! read more

Hoppin' Charlotte - Beer Bar Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I really enjoyed my first visit to Hoppin'. It's in a very walkable area of South End , and has more room on the inside than you would think. Here you can swipe your card for a wrist band that you can wear to get beer, wine, and I believe cocktails on tap. Once you get the hang of wear to wave your wrist band, you're all set. You are only charged by the ounce, so you can make it a 'personalized flight' experience if you like, or you can drink your faves. I appreciated the sufficient selection of ciders available. There choices available on both floors, but the space is all open. There are some smaller outdoor patios and darts upstairs. There is a turf lined patio downstairs. Definitely looking forward to going again, I imagine it's very busy on the weekends. Not so much on weekdays, which is perfect for me. read more

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