I've been wanting to try The Corner Bar because the reviews are fantastic, the location is perfect and everyone seems to love what they ordered. I received great service, and the drinks were fine and it seemed like a date night destination with some more casual diners at the bar. Unfortunately, we all left feeling a little "meh" about the food. We personally ordered the Southern Fried Chicken Bites, side of waffle fries and Pork Belly sandwich and at the table was Fried Crab Fritters, Charcuterie Board, Seared Ahi Tuna Salad that we tried from our friends. We had a good spread of different things on the menu. My favorite thing was the Pork Belly Sandwich because I love my pork belly nice and fatty and juicy and tender which is what we received. But the majority said that it was TOO fatty (which may be absurd to me, but worth mentioning to you). My least favorite thing was the Fried Chicken Bites, just seemed a little over cooked to where the chicken was dry, we did not finish that entree and did not want to cause any trouble of sending it back. Overall, everyone ate their food but no one was in love with it and my guests would probably not return. If we come back it will definitely to do drinks because the service was great. read more

The Corner Bar - Fried Southern Chicken Bites - Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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I stopped by this place to meet a friend before a movie. The location is Perfect. It literally is a nice clean, quaint corner bar. They have a libations menu and a limited food menu! I had the BBQ BURGER with a sauce substitution! The original BBQ sauce for the burger is a beer based BBQ that I wanted to try but I couldn't due to a food allergy. They gave me a red pepper sauce instead! The wait staff was pleasant and knowledgeable about the food items! Not super creative on the creating custom alcohol drinks off the menu they tried and they were nice and accommodating! I would go again to try another dish I saw on the menu. read more

The Corner Bar - Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Great service, drinks & food! We stopped in before heading to our movie. Perfect little date night!

The Corner Bar is the best thing that has happened in Ayrsley to date. Originally a frozen yogurt shop, the space was somewhat recently remodeled into a picturesque neighborhood bar. It has become one of my favorite my go to places for happy hour or girls night out! Great beer, great service, and great food, along with outdoor seating, clean bathrooms, black & white movies, and a super chill vibe. Alan is the best! He always goes above and beyond. The food I had tonight was to die for...boneless fried chicken pieces with bacon jelly served on top of country gravy. Absolutely amazing! My friend ordered the Brussel sprouts and LOVED them (personally I wasn't a huge fan, but to be fair I hate brussel sprouts). On an awesome scale of 1-10, this place is easily a 10. Truly one of the best hidden gems in Charlotte! read more

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Perfectly named spot!! The corner bar is a great little spot to grab a small bite and have a big cocktail before hanging out in the Arsley area. Every bar tender knows how to put a solid drink together. The Irish Donkey is hands down my favorite drink. Pair it with either the waffle fries or the Brussel sprouts and you can't lose. read more

We had a group of 10 and they sat us right away. The food was amazing and the waiter was the BEST!!! The food is homemade, unique and delicious. One of the best meals I've ever eaten, it should be on Food Tour. read more

This is the best bar in the area..hands down. They have the BEST food of any bar I've been to. I would not expect this kind of quality when it comes to bar food. The atmosphere is great and the service is excellent. I was hesitant to write this review because I wanted to keep this place a secret. read more

5 stars to the place that has only 1 star but she shines brighter than Uranus on a cold winters' night read more

The Corner Bar - Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I got really bad food poisoning a few hours after eating here. I was up all night vomiting, and it's taken me a few days to recover. The food tasted really good which is why I'm not giving this place 1 star. I got a burger cooked medium with lettuce and tomatoes. Not sure if it was the uncooked meat or the raw veggies, but my friend who got the BBQ burger cooked medium well that didn't come with any raw veggies felt fine. I'm curious to find out if anyone else got food poisoning after eating here. read more

Really great food but limited menu. Brussels Sprouts and Chicken Grits are superb. Limited beers on tap but some good options. Trivia games with prizes at 7 pm - funny and difficult, and the exact answer isn't necessarily required as long as you're close. Friendly waitstaff. Very pleasant place to hang out in the Ayrsley Town Center area of Charlotte. read more

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Order one of everything that is on the menu! We did and we ate everything! There is nothing that is bad. Our server was hilarious and so accommodating. This will be our new "go to" when we come visit our son in Charlotte. He lives a mile away and said he will be frequenting this place as well! read more

The Corner Bar - Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I stumbled upon The Corner Bar as it was within walking distance from my hotel. It's a quaint little bar but a great spot to grab a drink and some dinner, they have two large TVs, and even offer trivia on certain nights. I was alone so I sat at the bar, but there were plenty of large tables and groups gathered. Service was great, the bartender promptly handed me a drink menu and took my order as soon as I sat down. I went with one of their signature cocktails, a Gin Wilder. They definitely don't skimp on the alcohol, this was plenty strong and refreshing (and it should be for $12). To eat I went with the Peach-Glazed Chicken and Grits. I was pleasantly surprised that the chicken was grilled, which is nice because I'm trying to make healthier eating choices. It was very tasty, though I felt like it was lacking some flavor and the portion size was smaller than I was expecting. I don't think I would come back unless I was staying in the Ayrsley area, but if you are- definitely check this place out. read more

I've been here a few times now and hosted a work happy hour here so I feel like I can properly review. I will say this, hosting an event here was amazing! The service was impeccable and the care they put into ensuring everything was great couldn't have been better. The food was really good. We had a cheese board (big hit), the fried chicken bites (my favorite), pork belly tacos (their pork belly was good), lettuce wraps, and the waffle fries. No one had anything bad to say about the food and pretty sure it was all gone in the end. Drinks were a big hit with my Co-workers. A lot of it tends to be whiskey/bourbon based and they are into that. I'm not so much, but the bar is fully stocked and they will attempt to make whatever want! The biggest thing for me that put them over the top to 5 stars was the service. As the organizer everything was made easy for me and that's super important. They rolled with a couple of quirks and never once lost their friendly vibe. The manager especially blew me away with his level of customer service and willingness to jump in and do EVERYTHING!! Highly recommend not only for an event but for a casual night out! read more

I've been here several times, but never tried the BBQ hamburger. This burger is one of the best burgers that I've ever had! It really goes well with a Tito's and tonic! read more

The Corner Bar - Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Hanging out with friends who recently moved to the area so decided to hang out with them in their neck of the woods. Or initial spot was booked for a corporate party and the bouncer recommended this spot and we had an awesome time. Being a brown spirits lover, you can never go wrong with a good Old Fashioned. Prepared very well and the bartender definitely knew how to make it well. Also decided to order the Sirloin Kabobs which I wish they came out with more qty wise because they were cooked extremely well. Literally ended up ordering another one and I was still hungry so ordered the Classic Burger. (I was being a that night ) If you're in the Ballantyne area, definitely check out this spot. Very cool spot for a group and the GM was very helpful in finding something that was good for Vegans (lettuce wrap). Would be nice if they would incorporate more vegan/gluten friendly since my friend had a hard thing finding something. Side note and nothing to do with the service/food just a weird conversation: A friend ordered the Classic Burger & the GM named the types of cheeses they had in stock and stated Provolone is the closest to America Cheese? WTH? Never heard that before but anyway moving ijs. read more

We had great service here and loved the vibe. Food was overpriced in our opinion. We split the Brussels sprouts, pork belly tacos, and Gouda cheese fries and each had a beer. Everything was decent but not outstanding. The Brussels sprouts were roasted and served with a sweeter sauce--like I said, it was good but not something I would crave. The pork belly was overcooked and tough but the arugula and onions were yummy and fresh. The Gouda fries were why we originally came here! They were ok and surprisingly needed to be salted. Despite a mediocre experience food-wise, I think we would still come back here. Like I said, the vibe and service are great. But this would not be my first recommendation for food in Arsley. read more

Cool little place for great (proper) cocktails... We had the burgers there and they were really good. Heads up, if you're looking to watch a game here they don't play sports... they play movies, and in black and white. read more

Can't say enough good things about the Corner Bar. Our group went for Happy Hour on a Wednesday. First off Alan, the manager, was THE BEST....so welcoming, friendly, attentive (but not smothering) and mostly a really good sport as we all had questions and were looking for suggestions etc... The staff was super and hard working. Never too busy to get you something you needed. We loved the vibe and everyone there at the other tables seemed to be having fun. Good energy. So many yummy plates of food going by and we all ordered something different and shared. LOVED the Brussels Sprouts. Mac & Cheese- YES! As for the drinks----lots of creative choices and all VERY GOOD. They actually put alcohol in them! Beer options were great too. Something for everyone. We will come back for dinner soon as those steaks and burgers looked so tempting! read more

We happened upon this place because the husband heard about it and he decided to check it out. If you know me, you gotta know I'm a sucker for a good sprout. Brussels, that is. I pretty much have to try them if I go to a place and they're on the menu. I saw some on the plate of another patron and it totally solidified my choice. Turns out, they caramelize them in this brown sugar glaze, put some bacon in there and the kicker is diced granny smith apples! I've never had sprouts with fruit in them, but it was an incredibly welcome surprise. The grit cakes were good, but I had to split the portion in half. After about 2 1/2, if you're the only one eating them, it's a LOT of grits. They toasted up great in the office toaster oven for breakfast, though! lol The husband got the Corner Bar burger and it was solid, but my favorite part of his meal was the fries. I often frequent the Chick-Fil-A because they're one of the few places that can get a good waffle fry done, but these were just as good as those. And they have a bourbon honey mustard that will knock your socks all the way off. I was very pleased with my drink selections. I got one of their specials with a tasty bourbon and the martini with espresso in it since I was sleepy. Hashtag old. The husband just got some Coppers and that was it. So, overall: the bartenders were both very nice. As soon as we sat at the bar, we were promptly greeted. They offered suggestions when we told them we were first timers. We had some fun chitchat, which is always a good time if you're sitting at a bar. If you bring a pooch, you gotta keep them outside. The restrooms were clean and fully stocked. The sanitation score was up to par. The bartender that picked the movies while we were there has awesome taste (Ocean's Eleven in black and white). We had a great time and we'll definitely be returning! I wish Ayrsley was this cool when we lived closer to it. read more

Honestly, this place is way beyond what I expected to find. My wife and I just decided to hop in for a few drinks the other day and now we can't stop swinging in EVERY TIME we take our dogs for a walk. Alan is phenomenal and makes it feel like home! Also, the drinks are amazing! read more

The food is tasty and the service is super friendly. I've only been twice and each time the service was extremely slow, which seemed to be because they were short staffed. Not a huge deal if you aren't on a schedule, though. I don't live near Ayrsley and don't think I'd go there just for food. But if you are in the area it's a great spot to try. read more

What a fun little place! Great burgers and beer and wonderful service. Alan was great to us with a spunky personality. He was greatly interacting with our group of drinkers and we enjoyed him. Thanks for the great experience Alan! read more

This place has not disappointed us YET! They have strong drinks and GREAT food. The pork belly sandwich is soooo good. read more

The Corner Bar - Pork belly sandwich - Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Fantastic yes-you-guessed-it Corner Bar located here in quaint Ayrsley! If you are tired of the Piedmont Social House scene like I am, definitely stop on over here for a unique experience. Honestly, I don't see how anyone can go wrong. Great drinks, great food. Dude.. Just make your way over here and stop playing corn hole or whatever that is called. I actually really enjoy that they don't have a drink menu. It forces conversation with the extremely knowledgeable bartenders for one and two.. You may end up trying something you never knew you loved. (Perk for me, they now have Riesling here) Despite not having a drink menu, they do have a small food menu. So far I have only had the Lettuce Wraps (which were actually really good) so I can't speak too extensively on the food but a fellow neighboring bar mate eased any apprehensions by letting me know that majority of the items are pretty good. After browsing some of the reviews, I think many would agree. Never had lettuce wraps that were beef but it was a really good! Side note: you know that this place is golden when they have a "regular" who visits often and doesn't even live locally! Come sit at the bar and I am sure one other person sitting there too is a regular. Pro Tip: Make sure you get Zane as your bartender. read more

Drove an hour to eat here after seeing so many reviews for the kabobs that aren't on the menu right now. Got the chicken bites-- they had good reviews too. Eh. They were mediocre. A little dry. Got the Mac n cheese- it was good, but not a $10 size portion. The portion at JackBeagles is much larger. The coke was awful. Flat. We asked for something else... he "worked on" the machine, tasted the coke, and gave us fresh drinks-- tasted just as bad. Got the cinnamon sugar pretzels for dessert. Pretty good; maybe a little overcooked. Nothing impressive. The bartender/server guy was nice... nothing outstanding. No desire to go back. read more

Service couldn't have been slower. And the server couldn't seem any less interested in taking care of us. Got a drink. Waited 15 minutes for him to come back and take our order, and decided to close out and go somewhere else. read more

I Love Love Love this place this is my third time here. Alan is awesome always remembers what I want to drink. Craig the chefs always knows how I like my burger. Everything is always cooked to perfection, great service I will definitely be back. Finally moved to this side of town, so this will be my new neighborhood upscale bar and grill :) read more

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It's a corner bar!! Right on the corner!! Lol. Small but quaint. Walk in and just grab and seat, someone will be there to help you soon. It was only 2 servers BUT they HANDLED it very well.. no lack really just a little patience and they were always on top of replenishing your "spirits". I will definitely be back. I'm not BIG on fruity drinks which I did get the "I walk the lime" but ended up just getting me a Hennessy and ginger. Strong drinks though!! read more

Great food! I recommend the brussels sprouts and the crabcakes as well as the buffalo cauliflower! These items were all amazing!

Awesome food and customer service! I was in town for business with a bunch of coworkers and we stopped into this bar several times for food and luckily caught Trivia Night! It was a great atmosphere and a really fun time! Keep doing what you guys are doing! read more

We are in town for the weekend and saw reviews about this place and it was awesome!! We had the bacon wrapped shrimp and the Mac and cheese and waffle fries and it was all delicious and came out fast. The Mules were great and they had a great bourbon selection. We will come back next time we are in Charlotte! read more

The Corner Bar - The bacon wrapped shrimp - Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Here on a business trip from the West Coast. Enjoyed a thunder storm last night and beautiful weather all day the next day. After meetings hit a local popular bar/ food location. Had low expectations but was pleasantly surprised with "Corner Bar" as they had high quality food and creative cocktails but over the top service. Alan was attentive and ahead of me. When I emptied my glass he had another prepared and delivered. Not to many locations nation wide are that polished. Thank you "Corner Bar", thank you Alan. read more

Atmosphere: Modern Rustic Food: We ordered the BBQ Corner Bar Burger. Definitely not worth $13. You could tell the fries were freezer burnt although they were hot. Service: ...still waiting... Summary: Perhaps this modern, rustic Corner Bar appeals to the millennial minded people who want to feel upscale and overpay for their food and "microbrews" (PBR or Shock Top). Maybe it was a slow night (Saturday Night in May) but I wouldn't consider coming back anytime soon. read more

Great new spot, food was on point and my favorite local IPA is on tap (hop drop). Top that off, great service from our waitress. Will definitely be back.. read more

The Corner Bar - Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The seating is minimal, but the drinks and service are great! Good for my husband and good drinks with a twist for me! Will definitely be back. read more

Super low key and chill bar. Food was small plates but good portions and very tasty. Atmosphere was welcoming and charming, with great bar service. Good beer selection and bar tender will make whatever you want. Would be an ideal spot for a date night or also just to go hang and watch the classic movie selection. read more

The Corner Bar - Everything in this is good. And by good I mean delicious - Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The service was great and also the drinks. The food was better than average bar food. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the Ayrsley area. read more

Wife and I decided to go here for dinner on are stop over in Charlotte on are way to Surfside beach because of the reviews we read on yelp and we made the right choice it's a really small cool place we got there about 5:00 before it got crowded so we easily got a table because the place is small but that's part of the cool vibe you get from the place . We order the waffle fries, pepper jack fried grit cakes, and the sirloin kabobs all were delicious, I had a local IPA called Juicy J it was really good(actually had 2) service was very friendly and everything is reasonably priced. Definitely would recommend! read more

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This is exactly what it is named: a corner bar! We actually went for dinner, because the YELP reviews were so phenomenal. The minute we walked in, we realized it was more of a bar. It was crowded and was noisy. The food menu was limited, but we gave it a shot. I had the peach glazed chicken. It came with grits that were somehow embedded in thick pieces of toast. Really decadent. And, though I rarely drink alcohol, I had a vodka drink with muddled strawberries and lime and jalapeños. It was spicy and the different flavors worked so well together. I shouldn't have gotten the second one, but I did. The first drink ALWAYS tastes the best! As we left, we both said that we wish there were a CORNER BAR in our neck of the woods. This is exactly what the Blakeney area is missing. Oh, the service was friendly and great. One final observation: this could be the site of a new sitcom, kind of like CHEERS. It's got a personality. If you haven't been, go check it out. What's not to like about a Corner Bar? read more

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Love this place. Perfect spot for food or a drink before or after a movie. The bartenders are on point and always serve correctly! I'm a big fan! read more