Do you love cold drinks? Do you love arcades?…read moreDo you want to feel like you're in 1984? Well if you said yes to all those things and you happen to be in Downtown Concord then the Basement is a must stop. Serving local brews and all the arcade games from the past at the original .25 cents. Its a time machine I hope stays in Concord for years to come.

Great to play the games we grew up on. My hand was killing me after! I thought by videos I saw it…read morewas bigger hit there are plenty of games. The drink holder stands are a nice touch.

We wanted to like this place because it was quirky and a hippie vibe but the smell of old moldy…read morecarpet and furniture mixed with the smell of weed is just not something that makes us want to hangout long. Beer options were ok with some drafts but the most uncomfortable thing was with this girl I think named Genine. She came on to me and my girlfriend and clearly intoxicated and definitely being over served. She was covered in tacky tattoos and I would say at least mid 50s if not 60 and just obliterated. Some men seemed to attempt to hang around her but the whole time it was just very inappropriate and uncomfortable. Not sure if this is how they allow things here but we will not be back. The place is just too weird and dirty. I know that some obviously like it but not a place to just pick out for date night. No food available.

Really cool vibes at this small local bar. The bar at the thrift store next door is worth a visit…read moreif LRP isn't open. Right now there is a lot of construction on the main road, so it's a lot easier just to park out back. Live music some nights, good beers every night they are open. Friendly staff and a good crowd. No complaints, give it a shot if you're in the area.

Soooo Good! I've visited twice and I'm sure I will visit again soon. They have a delicious burrata…read moreand strawberry appetizer. The crispy chicken sandwich has unlocked a new craving! The collard greens and fries are perfect sides. The short rib sandwich is outstanding. They have delicious cocktails and a huge selection of beer & wine. I tried a sunset sangria and it was absolutely refreshing! The desserts are good too. I've had the sticky cake with vanilla bean ice cream and all I can say is that I was tempted to order a second helping! The ambience is nice, not too noisy(although it's usually full of diners) it's rustic yet upscale with high tops, booths and tables. Nice for a date night, ladies night or large group. They also have outdoor dining with lovely umbrella covered tables. The service was great! Our servers were attentive and checked on us several times during our meal to make sure we were enjoying our experience.

Chase as the new mgr is a great change. We loved him as the bartender…read more There are new servers there now who try really hard. One suggestion is to make sure you hear all of the order so as to not make a mistake. I was served pork and not the roasted chicken dinner. For someone who doesn't eat pork that was disheartening. But thankfully Chase understood and apologized and took care of that portion of the bill. I'm not sure when we will be back.

We dropped in here after a day at the Caroline Renaissance Festival. We had heard a lot about it…read moreand wanted to try it. We decided on the their appetizer sampler just to get a feel for their food, and it wasn't a great feel. The wings were burnt, Maybe that's their "style" but it didn't work. They were so dry. The shrooms had too much breading and were also overcooked, thought at least not burnt. The mozzarella sticks were actually decent. The pretzels was good, but some awful beer cheese. I had two of their IPA's and I did enjoy those. Unfortunately not someplace I'd go back to unless someone assured me it was better

With a name like the Buzzed Viking Brewing Company... a descendant of hearty axe wielding…read morefjordlings like me cannot refuse the opportunity to stop and check it out while passing through the area. Indeed, if the cold North runs through you veins, you'll find house beer and mead aplenty to wet your whistle in an atmosphere that while housed in a modern shopping center, is still somehow appropos. Unfortunately, I had driving to do, so alcohol wasn't in the cards, but the menu appealed to us. We needed some comfort food, so we ended up with an appetizer sampler that included a baked pretzel, jalapeno poppers (instead of the fried ravioli that I guess they were out of), buffalo wings, and mozz sticks. We also got a pizza from the current specials, the spicy hawaiin. We like pineapple on pizza, and definitely prefer pepperoni to ham, and this also included jalapenos... so it sounded right up our alley. FYI, there are no waiters, you simply order at the bar, and they give you a numbered buzzer to pick up your food when ready. I greatly prefer this way of doing things honestly. For the food, honestly... a mixed bag, hence the one star off. The pretzel was great, probably the best of the bunch. Jalapeno poppers were nice and large, good flavor balance of cream cheese and jalapeno. Mozz sticks were mozz sticks. We didn't care for the wings. For one, they weren't tossed in the buffalo sauce, it was just poured over the top, and they also were a tad dry... maybe fried too long. The pizza was a letdown, especially since other reviews were so complimentary of it. The slices were very floppy, it maybe could have used a couple minutes more. The cheese had a nice flavor, but the sauce was not either of our preference. Could have used more pineapple, less jalapeno to balance the bites. Overall, we didn't finish it, and didn't take the leftovers for later. It could just be our personal tastes, so go and decide for yourself. Outside of food, it was trivia night, and people were having a great time. We would have taken part if we were staying longer. I think if I lived in the area, I would still come here, and just figure out what food items are the ones to get and which ones aren't. Great atmosphere, friendly bartender and people.

We have just got to be honest about our visits to Kannapolis and Concord establishments and…read moreunfortunately this place deserves more of a no stars. First it's Smoky. The smell of cigarette smoke overtakes the whole experience. Next are the racist regulars. Just in our short visit we heard the N word at least 17 times. Next are the drama lovers. A few women there seemed to thrive off of starting drama even with very few patrons there. We get it, it's a bar, it's a pool hall, it's a hole in the wall. There were a couple nice people there but the clientele were just not very representative of what the town of Kannapolis is thriving to be.

It doesn't get much more hole-in-the-wall awesome than this solid local beer bar. The owner is…read moresolid gold, the people are familiar and colorful as all hell, and you're bound to leave either best friends with everyone there or in a bar fight over a girl. But probably the first one.

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.

Met up with friends here for a Bookclub meeting on a Saturday evening. I had a hard time finding…read moreit. There are no signs directing you to the back once you turn into the parking lot. In an effort to help someone else out, if you see Gianni Trattoria it's behind it. The door is not facing the parking lot but the back of Gianni Trattoria. Lots of group seating. Very loud. Good vibes. On one side is where you order your food on the other side is where you can order alcoholic drinks. My group was consistent with the food being okay, nothing exciting. They all really enjoyed their drinks. As there was no actual door I was chilled while there, it was a rainy and cool night. The rest of my group wasn't bothered though. I saw groups, families with kids and couples. Everyone appeared to be having a great time. This was a good spot for us to meet with our group of 6 people. It was easy to find seating that accommodated all of us.

The brew hub of Cabarrus county, Cabarrus Brewing Co. is always a happening place! It's a great…read moreplace to meet up with large groups of friends or just as good for a date night. They have plenty of beer options that continues to change with the seasons, while keeping fan favs on the board. This visit was to try out their Cabarrus County's March Burger Madness entry that run the entire month of March. But they always have food on sight. You order at the bar and they send a text to your phone to pick up at the food window. Bartenders and staff have always been friendly and helpful. Add them to your social media watch list to keep up to date with what's happening!! They are always planning great events that are family friendly.

What a wonderful neighborhood hangout! It's truly a modern day "Cheers"…read more Kenzie is such a great bartender and never fails to make you feel welcome. The prices are a lot less expensive with a great selection and specials. They don't serve food but they also don't care if you bring it with you. They have a lot of tv screens for sporting events and you can always find a regular hanging out. Love this place! Cheers!

Food was excellent, the warmth & character were superb. It's a night I shall forever remember. The…read moreservice was top notch considering he was ill. But they are always like that.