Bartender was distracted with getting chips for a child behind the bar. We planned on ordering food…read moreuntil we saw ungloved hands preparing a sandwich while a child was standing a foot away. Won't be back.

Great prices and the pizza was delicious looking forward to when he outdoors area will be openread more

Not pretty, but it's a dive bar. Very country had me wary,but everything was cool. No food. Nice…read moreloud jukebox. Lotsa little cuties streamed in about karaoke time,with their big dumb boyfriends!

came in after walkies looking to rehydrate because, well, you know... water and fruits... okay, ice…read morecubes and pineapple juice and coconut rum - like a rocks colada instead of blended. man o' man it's so good and this other feller is laughing because I drained it like a guy who is about gonna die of thirst (because pretty much yeah, I was) nice little hole in the ground establishment, walk down from street level and there's some games: pin- and skee-balls, two pools, and some other stuff but mainly it's the best basement I've been in in a long time. barkeep is from the real north and understands why Chicago in the 80s and afternoon coffee under the three suns a little further west.

Loved this place! Felt like a bar in Plaza Midwood or NoDa but it's in downtown concord. Good…read morecrowd, lots of fun games. Shockingly good bourbon selection (Stagg, EC18, Willett, Blantons Gold). We played skeeball, pop a shot and darts. It's a bit tight in there (people kept walking through our darts game which was odd) but that's really the only "negative". Right next door to awesome pizza place too. I'd definitely come back!

Small bar with big personality. I went last week during their Christmas pop up and it was a lot of…read morefun. The holiday drinks were delicious and the crowd was friendly. The little bar games are a great touch. I don't live in the area but if I did I would be a regular here. Loved it!

Solid wing and beer spot in Belmont. Here's why:…read more - Menu has something for everybody! Lots of options - Good food, wings are delicious - Good beer selection - Prices are great for the portion sizes - Staff is always friendly - Free & easy parking in the town lot across the street - Bar seating, table seating and a room with pool tables - Plenty of TVs

Lively environment, fast service, good food. The hostess walked past us a few times before…read moreacknowledging us standing at the door. Then after several trips back and forth, she walked up and just said ....follow me. Never greeted us. Our server Grace was a lot friendlier. She took our orders, brought out drinks immediately, delivered warm food and checked on us often. You can't ask for more than that. That's customer service and you're tipped well when you offer good customer service.

Nina's one of a kind, fast and easy, to talk to Great dive bar with trivia, pool tables and live…read moremusic. It's a group of regulars that are always there and willing to help out any way they can.

I love, love, love a dive bar so the fact that the Thirsty Beaver has decline several multi-million…read moredollar real estate developer offers to buy their land makes me over the moon about them! Service and vibes have always been great. Seen great bands here, had awesome conversations, and just reading the wall signs is a treat but not for the sensitive. Affordable drinks and great vibes what else could you ask for!!!!!

A dive bar of dive bars, the Thirsty Beaver is the place to go for cheap beer and cheap drinks in…read morePlaza Midwood. It's quite the hangout complete with jukebox full of classic old tunes. Full of character and charm where you can hangout and no one cares. Yes, this is the spot where Mick Jagger popped in when the Rolling Stones tour passed through Charlotte and he was either not recognized or people truly didn't care. Parking is a serious PITA. We pregamed across the street at Moo & Brew, leaving the car there before coming here.

10/10 recommend. Great games at a decent price, good decor, better vibes. Lily provided awesome…read moreservice.

This bar gets a lot of talk, but I honestly don't see the appeal. The crowd is mostly younger,…read morewhich is fine, but the energy feels weird--like everyone's trying to make something happen, but nothing ever does. The music isn't too loud, so you can hold a conversation, but it still somehow feels lifeless. Not much going on inside besides people standing around looking bored. But the real problem? The police are ALWAYS there. Every night out turns into a waiting game--how long before the blue lights pull up? It kills the whole mood. You can't relax, and it honestly feels more like a sting operation than a night out. Mediocre drinks, uncomfortable atmosphere, and too much drama for a place that's supposed to be "lowkey." Hard pass.

I was a loyal Dive Bar patron for a few months--after moving home from college, I was elated to see…read morethat Hickory finally had a good nightlife option. I recommended Dive Bar to all of my friends, and always mentioned how safe, affordable, and fun their business is. Tonight, a friend from college and I were excited to go to the Dive Bar--I hyped up the experience to her astronomically and assured her that it would be the best bar she'd ever been to (bonus points for the arcade games!). Sadly, upon entering, my friend was turned away for having a "fake ID." Her ID is in no way facetious--it is up to date, came straight from the DMV, and boasts the same birth date on her birth certificate. It is also the permanent plastic copy, not the temporary paper one from last year! Instead of trying to scan it or even electing to consult a police officer on the corner right outside the door, she was turned away, leading us to find another bar to give our business to for the night. Her ID is vertical, but this is because she renewed her license prior to its expiration on her 21st birthday--since she wasn't 21 yet and didn't want to risk having an expired license to wait and get a horizontal copy, she was given a vertical (but STILL VALID) driver's license. I am incredibly disappointed with our experience tonight, and will sadly have to rescind my doting on the Dive Bar in all future conversations regarding Hickory nightlife. Ridiculous!

The Lafayette is a breath of fresh air in Uptown Shelby. I decided to visit and become a member…read moreover the Thanksgiving Holiday break. Annual membership is $5 and allows you to bring one guest 21 and over. Everyone is carded here no matter your age, so don't be offended. When you first walk in there are 3 pool tables - two are coin op (there is a change machine) and the "Pro" table is rent by the hour. At the back are three dart boards and the restrooms. Five taps which were heavy on OMB (not a fave) and a moderate selection of canned beer. Was happy to see Hazy Little Thing and Guinness. I just kind of went with the flow my first visit and never really saw a price menu to compare draft vs. can; I believe cans were about $5 each. The Lafayette also offers a cocktail menu to members. Pretty cool hangout. No rowdy people, just chill ones. Not sure if the beer prices will work for or against them - only time will tell. And of course I'll be back, I'm a member now after all....

A great little spot with fantastic staff and a laid back atmosphere. Good drink prices, pool tables…read moreand darts. You can't beat it. This spot is just what Shelby needed to add some flavor to small town night nightlife.