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    The Basement Arcade Bar

    4.6 (55 reviews)
    Closed 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Michael N.

    For a bit of respite during an absolutely grueling day of brewery hopping (he-he-wink-wink) we decided to duck in here and play some games. Size wise - not too big, not too small - could easily get crowded. This place is considered a private club, so you pay a $1 lifetime membership fee and simply check in with your phone number for future visits. The layout is well done - to your right is a small bar that offers liquor drinks and has a variety of craft beers. We had Sycamore tall boys for $6 each. The left wall is mostly pinball machines and the right side arcade games. Pinballs are 50 cents for 3 balls and most arcade games are 25 cents. All the pinball machines appear to be new and the selection is pretty primo - love me some Walking Dead and Batman! Probably the coolest game was this miniature hockey game - kind of like Fussball but hockey - so amazingly fun and fast paced. I was actually surprised how long we played on $10 in quarters!! Pretty cool place!!!

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    Daniel P.

    Visiting Concord Friday afternoon and managed get in a bit of pinballery. Nice place directly on the beaten path which is great since I'm not from around here. Service bar on the right as you come in, games everywhere else... a dozen or so 50-cent pinballs up the left side before quarter video games take over. More video down the center and a couple more are sideways-ed in on the opposite wall. Also got some bleacher seats in back and a couple hi-tops to lean against and chat away from the games. Bar serves cocktails and beer (both market and local craft) to adults at reasonable prices, minors are restricted to soft drinks and get the boot by 9:00pm. I'm not a big fan of pre-adolescents running around because I have difficulty determining if they are squeaking in terror or delight but arcades like this provide novices a safe place to practice lurking in dimly lit venues on the fringes of polite society.

    Fastbreak pinball from The Basement now in my home!
    Matt H.

    Love this place. First time I ever got to play the Ice Cold Beer game. Ended up tracking one down myself! Friendly staff, great beer selection and GREAT PINBALL! Cant recommend enough. Even bought a pinball machine from the owner!

    Not a CRAAAZY license, but my high score on Crazy Taxi right now.

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    Love this place!! I can go there and play the Metallica game non stop. Staff is friendly and the beer selection is on point.

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    $1 yearly membership fee, decently priced drinks, and retro arcade at retro prices. So much fun!! Highly recommend this place.

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    I really enjoyed all the pinball machines, which quite a few brought back memories for me growing up and playing pinball.

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    Smooth Bar & Lounge

    Smooth Bar & Lounge

    3.9(19 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    If you're looking for a place to sit, relax, and enjoy a relaxing evening, this would generally be…read morea great option. My wife, mother, and I came out on a Saturday night expecting a nice dinner, but there was a private event that had most of the bar closed and seemed to be getting most of the wait staff's attention. Unfortunately, this was not communicated in advance. I wish they had posted something on their social media pages so guests could plan accordingly. While the atmosphere was still pleasant, the overall experience felt a bit lackluster due to limited availability and service.

    Outside is very unassuming. The inside though, very vivacious, open, and sultry. Its a whole…read moreexperience. There's a plethora of seating including a few intimate reserved areas for special occasions. I also appreciate the open patio which has its own unique vibe. I just tried the HH bites. I ordered the Jerk Chicken Eggrolls. They were bland and had absolutely no flavor or seasoning. I was very disappointed but hungry. Another party also ordered all 3 eggrolls but they were burned and had hair in them. She sent them back and her claim was disputed by both the manager and bartender. The fact that the burned Eggrolls were not replaced without a triple check shocked me. I was flabbergasted. Based on that interaction she proclaimed she wouldn't return nor would I. I was disappointed in that interaction. I was going to order the lamb and pasta but decided against it.

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    Buzzed Viking Brewing Company

    Buzzed Viking Brewing Company

    4.4(182 reviews)
    3.4 mi
    $$

    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.

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    Michael Waltrip Taproom - The Bobby Ray.   MW dust, you gotta try it. Love the little fry basket the fries are served in.

    Michael Waltrip Taproom

    3.9(74 reviews)
    7.8 mi

    Went with friends to spend the day at Concord Mills to do a little shopping. We decided to try out…read moreMW's Taproom since the mall closed at 6pm. The restaurant was a ghost town on a Sunday evening. Maybe everyone is still eating Thanksgiving leftovers? Since there were 3 of us, we opted for an order of 3 tenders, 3 sliders, and 3 fry flavors. It was definitely enough for us to all share. The tenders were nice and crispy and the sweet chili sauce was good. I picked the Green Flag slider with bacon and pickles, very tasty. The little burger was cooked perfectly. For the fries we went with beer cheese and bacon, MW dusted, and Cajun. The Cajun were the best of the 3. The MW dust is a little on the sweet side which I didn't mind because I was dipping mine in the leftover sweet chili sauce. I was hoping to be able to pick tots as one of the 3 options but it was fries or tots, no mixing. I was also a little disappointed that the entrees options did not come with any sides. Since they were dead, the hostess was also our server. She was sweet. She answered all of our questions with ease. She didn't check back as much as I would have preferred for refills and the check but it wasn't a terrible wait. I think I was just ready to hit the road for the long ride home. They have a serious number of TVs for a sports bar so I'm sure if you are a football fan, you'll be able to watch your game, or better yet, a NASCAR race once the season starts back in February. Overall, decent bar food with plenty of TVs for sports spectators.

    I was pleasantly surprised, this exceeded my expectations based on visits to similarly marketed…read morerace car driver owned restaurants nearby. We went on a Tuesday evening when they have $2 off their Michael Waltrip beer and a kids eat free promotion. Everything was very clean. The servers were appropriately dressed (other driver owned restaurants may lack this) and helpful. They have good beer on tap that I believe is brewed there. My husband loved his burger. My sauced tenders were good. I liked the bacon cheese fries and the dusted fries. Know that sides are extra with the exception of kids meals. We will be back.

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    The Full Moon Oyster Bar - Crab stuffed oysters

    The Full Moon Oyster Bar

    4.0(388 reviews)
    4.6 mi
    $$

    The food at this place is amazing. The scallops were delicious…read more Service is always attentive and friendly. Like the decor of the place. Make you feel that you're near the ocean.

    Its Not glitz and glam but its good amd fresh. My oyster Bae (BFF) had a hankering for some…read moreOysters. I was down as I just came back from the DMV. its a cute spot without side seats. That has me but at 105° it was too hot. So, we got the cute fisherman's isle seats in the back. She's 5' so bar height seats are uncomfortable and akwars for her. I wasnt a fan of the layout. I think they wasted space. We tried their char-grilled, grilled crab cake, and she had several if the Oysters; DDD, Pink Moon and Baybreeze being her favorite. The house Oysters were not. I tried the char and they're good. Decent profile but they're cooked so it make sense. Not New Orleans style char but good flavor. The crab cake was delicious. For the price it was huge. I was impressed. I loved the flavor. It has a lot of filler but the seasoning took me out. Now, they provide a yummy German potato salad that I thought was really good. Its warmed up seasoned chunky potato with no flair. The coleslaw was trash though. It looks beautifully seasoned but its vinegar based and lacks flavor depth. They do change the menu frequently. I got a chance to see a few others plates and was very impressed. There are a few other items I would love to try. Our waitress wasn't the best but the shucker and bus boy were both great. Very friendly and energetic. Definitely not an upscale establishment as jeans and a tee are perfect. I would definitely come back!

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