On a visit to the Charlotte/Kannapolis/Concord area to visit all of the NASCAR Team…read moreGarages/Headquarters, we stopped into Old Armor Beer Company while exploring downtown Kannapolis. Our visit here was on a Thursday evening in July. We have been to this area several times, but never visited Old Armor until this trip. Typically, we find ourselves here in the mornings when it is not open. However, since we already had dinner and were looking for something else to do downtown at night, we stopped in for a drink. It appeared to be one of the few businesses open around 10 PM. As stated, this is located in the heart of downtown Kannapolis. There is street parking nearby, as well as parking garages. I do not believe Old Armor has their own dedicated parking lot. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that this establishment is dog friendly! We had our dog with us, and were happy that he could come inside and join us. This was actually part of the reason we chose to visit here, since we could bring him inside with us. We actually saw a few other dogs in the building when we first got there. The ambiance here was quite lively during our visit. It was line dancing night, so the entire front of the place was cleared out and full of dancers both young and old. There were a lot of patrons when we visited, but not so many that it was overcrowded. It was darker with some accent lighting and disco balls, which perfectly fit the vibe for the evening. To the left of the front door was an area with tables and chairs for those not dancing. There were also some cocktail tables around, along with more tables in the rear, and outdoor seating. This is a large space, and would have plenty of room for any size party coming in. Several TVs that were playing various sporting events hung around the perimeter. The bar was located near the middle of the establishment. Due to the dancing, we took our beers outside and enjoyed them in the outdoor seating. It was a nice night, and the outdoor space is a good setup. There was a satellite bar setup out there, but it was not in operation the night we visited. The wait staff at the bar were very friendly and helpful when we were ordering. We were able to sample any of the beers on tap before committing to a glass. I ended up ordering the Red Leg Corn Lager, and my fiancé ordered the Mango Tango Bravo. I personally had never had a corn lager before, but it was nice and crisp, and something I really enjoyed! Something I really admired about this business was their commitment to the armed forces, police, fire, and other essential responders and personnel. They had a pay-it-forward board for them, along with nods to those groups in both the theming and the beer imagery. We very much enjoyed our first visit to Old Armor. The beers were good, the staff were friendly, the atmosphere was exciting and the patrons of the place were all very nice. This is a great spot in the heart of Kannapolis to enjoy a drink and take in the atmosphere of downtown. We will definitely be returning on our future trips to the area!

We were in Kannapolis and stopped in for drinks and some food. Old Armor is a large taproom with…read moreindoor and outdoor seating. There was a beard competition in process when we arrived, so it was a but chaotic walking in because it was being held near the front entrance. Most of our group had the Charlotte Hornets Stinger Ale - $3 a can, but they had a large variety of beers. They are focused on honoring honor veterans and first responders , which is evident throughout place. They are located across from Kannapolis Cannon Ballers Atrium Health field. We ordered some food, which was a bit confusing at first. There is a kiosk in the corner, you place and pay for your order and you receive a text when it is ready. We split a Protein Bowl, which was better than we anticipated. It was packed with rice, lettuce and beans. It also had a significant amount grilled chicken drizzled with avocado lime crema. Everything was good and definitely worth stopping in.

As many have noted, it's a bit tricky finding the entrance but don't let that deter you from paying…read morea visit. The entrance is at the middle of the block, next to a centralized parking area. Just open the door by the Red Hill sign and go up that lengthy staircase. Once you reach the top of the steps the space just really opens up. The layout is great with lots of seating. It's big enough for indoor cornhole even! The beer: I tried two of theirs - The Murph IPA was a my favorite, followed by Pinky and the Brine, a watermelon Gose. I also had two of their guest beers from Railwalk Brewery - Patio Time, a Pina Colada Blonde and Hazed and Confused, a Hazy IPA clocking in at 8.5% ABV - they were decent but I far preferred Red Hill's own stuff. So why is there a picture of my bloody leg? Some dodo put a floor fan right in front of the bar where I tripped over it and cut my leg. No bueno. Only once I complained was it moved. I did shoot the owner an email - he responded right away, took it very seriously and promised to train his taproom staff how to better handle customer injuries. Cool place - solid beer - and hopefully no more fans on the floor to trip over - lol!

This place is awesome! I had such a great time here. It is upstairs in an old building and there is…read morea back entrance and a hidden front entrance through the ice cream shop. I guess there is parking in the back that I did not know of, so I parked on the street. The beers on tap are unique and delicious. I had Pinky and the Brine, which is a nice gose. They have games indoors, so you can play inside and keep cool. It's a great space. It's large and roomy. The staff is pleasant and knowledgeable.

Came here for a private work event. Hors d'oeuvres were good and the space was perfect for the…read moreevent!

3*= A OK Always…read morepassed by here by never stopped in. Changed that last night. Mostly order and pick up at the bar but was a little confused being new here. You even buss you your table which is fine but a lot of them needed cleaning. I took a wet wipe and wiped a table off. Ordered a salad. It was ok. I'll order pizza next time. Old Fashioned was decent but pricey for the amount. Hubby liked his appetizer but thought the gyro feel flat with a hard to eat bread. There were patrons outside and a couple of groups inside. There were a few TVs and music playing. I would come back for the pizza and cider.

King Canary is my favorite place to go when I'm at home visiting my parents in Davidson. I ask to…read morego there every single time! It is just so cute in there and they have such a great array of beers and cocktails. The staff is always nice and great at helping you figure out what you might want to drink. Always willing to give out samples of something if you're unsure. The strawberry margarita was absolutely delicious. I usually get their French 75 and it is also amazing. The food is from Marlee Jean's Raw Bar which partnered with King Canary. They change up the menu pretty regularly I think. The poke bowl was perfect! It was listed under small plates but it is definitely a full meal. We also got the potato wedges with everything bagel seasoning dipped in aioli. So. Good. If you're ever in the Davidson area this place is such a must!

Cool little place. I would have given it five stars if it had food. My first time going and the…read morefood truck was a no show. Sort of a bummer. Good beer, clever beer names to go with theme. I'll definitely be back. Some of my favorite breweries have had permanent food trucks set up out front. Might be something to look in to. Cheers

I was nearly done with work, it's time to wind down. I stopped at NoDa in the early afternoon to…read morefind the place pretty deserted. I was able to order a beer and find a quiet place to take one last work call before it was time to fight the traffic getting home. NoDa was peaceful, the beer was excellent and as much as I wanted one of those delicious looking pizzas, Mrs. K. was cooking a steak for dinner this evening. NoDa has a large parking lot, a variety of beers and large seating areas both inside and out. This is truly a five star brewpub. [Review 580 of 2026 - 4670 in North Carolina - 25761 overall]

Visited this location for an event I was attending. When I arrived though, they had no clue the…read moreevent was going on but thankfully the instructor of the event arrived right beside me and we got it all squared away. The event was great. We were in a small room towards the back of the space. This space is very open with plenty of tables to sit at and enjoy some drinks. Lots of games to choose from. Lots of beer options, wine and other cocktails to choose from. Everyone was super friendly and efficient. They have an outdoor space as well with patio seating and a yard for kids to play at. I love that they have a parking lot so no need to pay for parking or fight for some street parking as well. Been back twice and have always had a great time.

Camp North End has grown a lot since I first visited around the time they opened. This growth has…read morebrought a lot more visitors and these visitors usually are looking for somewhere they can grab a cold drink. Luckily for them there are plenty of good options, one of which is The Free Range Bar! Free Range Brewing is one of the older Charlotte breweries that has been around since 2015 during the height of the craft beer craze. Due to their years of fostering a community, it is no surprise to me that they were able to open up a satellite tap room years later. This second location is smack dab in Camp Northend surrounded by plenty of patio seats outside, and featuring a quaint little barroom inside. This smaller tap room has a more intimate setting. The people working there are friendly and they have a variety of beers to try along with other beverages if beer isn't your thing. While I don't think this is a replacement for the original, it does a good job paying homage, and provides great beer options for Camp Northend. If you enjoy it here and haven't visited their OG brewery then consider this your intro and go check it out!

I'm giving them a round up 4, primarily for really great service! I stopped in on Sat at 9pm and…read morethey were pretty quiet/empty except for a couple other small parties. I enjoyed perusing their bottle and can offering a of beer/wine. I looked at their cocktail menu and settled on a French 75 - I don't even like gin that much but the prosecco offsets it enough! The bartender was great- patient, friendly and just the epitome of quality service! My drink was not crisp cold the way I like and when I asked for ice she told me they don't have any. Not a big deal, but still kind of weird to me. I got a single sauv blanc can and a bottle of pet nat rose to go to bring to a gathering later, and the bartender (I wish I had caught her name) said the bottle used to be available by the glass and was really good! I asked for a small bag to help me carry everything and again they didn't have anything. Definitely smaller, maybe nitpicky things on my end, but I do want to highlight that the service/hospitality here is top notch.

Next up in my brewery visiting to find a new trivia spot was Birdsong. Nice location and great…read moreservice. The trivia goes hard here so that could be good or bad depending on how competitive you are at trivia and on how seriously you take it. Beers were good but no food or food trucks the night we were here. I enjoyed the feel of this brewery more than most of the other ones I have been to lately.

It's nice to get good drinks with an open patio vibe. I loved the food truck that was here.read more

What a great lil find in a place I didn't expect to have a brewery, let alone a good one!…read more The location is a repurposed firehouse, which I just love, and has ample inside, outside patio, and bar seating. Staff were very friendly, especially the bartender who assisted me in making qualified suggestions and was just social, engaging, and nice. Did a flight and all the beers were solid and true to style; appreciated the price-point for the flt was reasonable and not inflated like a lot of other breweries have done recently. Well worth a stop if you're in the area or just passing through!

The running club had taken over the front deck area as their road race selected Uwharrie as the…read morefinish line. Inside, pretty quiet and I was able to set up my laptop at a table and connect to their wifi. Uwharrie does not have a kitchen and they not have a food truck this evening, so my "dinner" was a bag of really good potato chips. While enjoying my first Albemarle Light, a family with two kids arrived and they had brought some Jersey Mike's with them. So that's always an idea. It's a big space, inside and out. They have a dozen or so taps with their own beers. A good variety including IPAs, Marzen, Stout, Doppelbock, Gose and more. My beers were absolutely excellent. [Review 2112 of 2024 - 3781 in North Carolina - 23131 overall]