I love a place that lives their motto. "drink good beer, do good things"…read more The place: wide open with plenty of seating inside and out. I feel even if it's packed, there's still ample room to not feel like sardines. The food: delicious in all of their offerings. Fries were perfectly crisp and not oily. The hummus was well balanced and tasty. The beer: my initial only reason to visit. But tasting their offerings had me sold and ready to give them all my money. So here's why they live their motto. The cans we bought started leaking, we went back and asked if the leakage was a problem. They asked a few questions and profusely apologized and gave us two six packs of their beer with no charge. I tried to pay but they refused. They could have just said "sorry to hear" and sent us on our way but they made us whole. Plus, their code of conduct is awesome and should be a standard for all businesses. We're fans forever. Not only of their food and beer, but their values. Thank y'all so much!!

What a cool place! The service was super friendly and the vibe was very cool…read more We ordered a flight, a FLVR! NA mango dragon fruit sour, hummus, and fries. My love was excited to get his fix of Good Morning Vietnam, a coffee-vanilla blonde ale, that was annoyingly delicious. He tried several others and was pleased with the offerings. I was so in love with the FLAVR sour that I just had some shipped to my house. The food offerings were delicious and came out fast. The fries were piping hot and perfectly salted. I couldn't stop going for them. The hummus was delicious and served with crunchy soft pita chips and cucumber slices. It was a perfect snack. We may have to go back one more time before we head back to Texas. And we did! We came back at noon for coffee and snacks during a lunch break. The coffee was perfect and the food was delicious! Glad we made it back within 24 hours.

The food here is actually super good for a bar spot! I have tried the pizza, burger and blt and all…read moregreat, the fries are my favorite. When you sit down there is a QR code to order your food and they text you when it's ready. They have napkins, salt pepper, sauces and everything available to you when you go to pick up your food. I love how it's dog friendly. The beers come in 2 sizes and they have liquor drinks upstairs. They do not have everything though so be sure if you're looking for a certain drink you are aware. Love the live music as well.

A gorgeous 2-story, open-spaced brewery located in Charlotte! I went on a late Saturday afternoon…read moreand this place was popping with college game day fans. Despite the crowd, it was quick to get drinks at any of their bars (under 5 min wait in line). Unfortunately, I also wanted food and that wait was extremely long. You can order food on their app or at one of the registers on the 1st floor. The cashier ringing me up quoted me 45 minutes before taking my order. It ended up being 70 minutes. I ordered a chicken Caesar wrap and it came with a side. I picked fries. They text you when the food is ready to be picked up. The wrap and fries were average and definitely not worth the wait. My friend got their pretzel sticks appetizer. Her food was delicious. All the employees were in good spirits! The brewery is indoors and outdoors with tables sprinkled throughout. After 20 minutes of searching, we found a table inside. I would try this place again simply for their pretzel sticks, but would make sure it's not during a busy game day if I'm super hungry.

Fantastic spot. I had some visitors in from Japan and they really wanted to go to the SouthPark…read moreMall to get some shopping done. We popped in here for a mid-shopping break. They have a pretty good variety of beers. I wish they had more dark beer options. We didn't get any food. But the setting is great. Wide open community type seating. Great breeze when the doors are all open. Nice little playground nearby for the kids. The service was fast and friendly. We got a few samples and our server even recommended some things to taste. Recommended!

Someone finally capitalized on the brilliant idea of opening a brewery in SouthPark Mall, and the…read moreresults are so impressive you'll wonder why this wasn't a thing 5 years ago. Set in a fun, airy space next to the mall's outdoor plaza, Suffolk Punch serves up delicious beers, terrific cocktails and tasty grub that makes it a great destination for just about any occasion. In between mall errands, grab a table or a barstool and dive into a Hot Chicken Sammy or Pepperoni Flatbread, paired with a flavorful Joyride IPA, Daydream Lager or another brew from their extensive selection. The menu also has shareable apps, salads and burgers, along with a wide variety of wines and cocktails. Service has been excellent on all our visits, and there's ample seating inside and out. The huge covered patio can get a little steamy in the summer, but is a joy in cooler weather. And the younger kids can burn off their energy on the adjacent playground while you and your spouse tip back a few drinks. Suffolk Punch is the best addition to SouthPark in years, and will give even the most reluctant shopper a new reason to hit the mall.

Cool spot in Plaza Midwood to grab drinks and food…read more Lots of indoor and outdoor seating, a rooftop bar, a bottle shop, food truck in back, and it's walkable to lots of other bars and restaurants so you can easily get a change of scenery. There is also a small parking lot in front of the building with free parking.

Aesthetic: Relaxed brewery in the heart of Plaza Midwood…read more What to try: Beer Service: Excellent Parking: Some plaza, some street Rating: 5/5, very nice brewery with an extensive menu of beers, ciders, cocktails, and mocktails. I loved the Bees knees mocktail and my husband loved the Drowning in misery by our own design beer. I will definitely be back again to try more of the menu!

Visited this past Saturday and was absolutely floored. First, the hospitality was amazing. E had…read morethe attention of the bartender, or server and the taproom manager. They could not have been more attentive and accommodating. The beer is S-tier good. Both the selections brewed on site and the ones imported from Hanover. They had 3 different Bocks on. I love German styles, but malty is my wheelhouse and they had it more than covered. The Eisbock and Weizenbock were particularly amazing, but I drank around the board and didn't find a stinker. The food, which was largely trad Deustch dishes, was equally fantastic. They have few American dishes for less daring palates. On the same weekend, i hit nearly every other brewery in Loso and Gastonia. Gilde wins by a large margin in terms of beer and food quality. The next best classic Euro themed brewery in NC is Lesser Known in Greensboro. If you like German and Czech styles, these 2 have you covered. I plan to return to Gilde at the end of this month for their 500 year anniversary party. To the German leadership team, thanks for taking a chance on NC. The team over here is doing an amazing job.

Updated Review (2026):…read more We've been coming to Gilde since they opened their doors in 2022. When we first began coming, they served delicious authentic German food. Unfortunately, they've changed their menu a dozen times and have removed our favorites from the menu (the original braised pork (they changed it over time, but the original was amazing) and the goulash) :( They have slowly evolved their menu into bar food to cater to the party-going crowd as their street has become more trafficked -- which now means a greater likelihood of having to succumb to the paid parking garage. We're big fans of their beers and did a brewery tour & tasting when Gilde was at its peak. Their beers are the reason I at least give them 2 stars: the pale wheat and red rooster are especially delicious. We even spent our NYE 2025 there and did the stein-holding competition. We've tried new things on the menu, desperate to give them more tries... but we keep ending up disappointed. For example, the steak sandwich is not a steak sandwich, but rather a kebab. We've driven the 40 min drive to go there and show up and then they are closed for a private event (with no notice on their social media). We have also brought friends there and have waited an hour for a server. Last Mother's Day, we showed up for dinner at 7:45 p.m (sure, that's a tad late.. but we left our home at 7) and were told the kitchen was already closed. This Mother's Day, we waited 45 minutes, with no updates or warnings, to be seen by a server. When we tried to place our order, we were told that we couldn't yet place our food order and that we had to order drinks separately because their kitchen was slammed. I'm no expert, but why not still accept customer's orders and speed up the kitchen by bulk-cooking? Can't multiple brats be made at once? Or larger portions of sauerkraut or bacon? Also, only a third of the tables were taken.. so that sounds like some poor kitchen capacity. When we were finally served our food (still took awhile even after putting in the food order), they had served my husbands meal 10 min before mine and then I was served mine.. and it turns out they still had forgotten about our daughter's French toast and had to START it. The disorganization or perhaps just lack of effort/care has gotten ridiculous. So disappointed at the way our favorite restaurant went downhill!

Love going here for the live music! Their deck is perfection! They are also dog friendly!! I really…read moreliked seeing Greg Lilley and my husband likes the River Rats Bluegrass band! Especially enjoy it when Cousins Maine Lobster truck is there!!

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

Tuesday is Mug Day--bring your own mug (any size, so bring a big one to get more bang for your…read morebuck!) and they'll fill it with any beer on tap for $6! There's free street parking or a pay lot in front of the brewery. If you park in the pay lot, (before you pay on the app) go inside and see the bartender and they either provide a promo code or a parking pass you put on your dashboard to validate your parking.

Visited Sugar Creek Brewing during the LoSo Block Party on a Saturday, and this one had a personal…read moretwist for us. A few years ago, my husband and I watched a beer documentary that followed beer professionals pursuing their Master Cicerone Certification (basically a PhD in beer), and Sugar Creek's owner was one of the people featured. So it felt pretty cool to finally visit the brewery in person and try the beer after seeing his story on screen. When we arrived, it was sprinkling outside, so we decided to duck in and grab a beer while waiting for the rain to pass. Because of the block party setup, beers were served in plastic cups, totally understandable since people were free to roam outside with drinks. My husband went for the Big O IPA, which Sugar Creek is known for, and I ordered the Big O Hazy IPA. Both beers were excellent, bright, flavorful, and super drinkable. I can definitely see why this beer has put the brewery on the map. The vibe of the place was great, inviting from the outside in, with cool decor that felt personal and unique to Sugar Creek. There was a bit of a line to order at the bar, but nothing too bad. Staff were friendly, and the space had a nice energy without feeling chaotic. We didn't eat while we were there (already had a meal beforehand), but we saw other tables getting charcuterie boards and gyros, and they looked so good, definitely something we'll try on our next visit. Overall, we had a great first experience. The beer was fantastic, the space was fun and comfortable, and there's something extra meaningful about enjoying a drink from a place whose story you've followed. Can't wait to come back and try the food next time!

Great local brewery with lots of offer!…read more We picked up food from the Cook Out across the street, parked for free in the nearby deck, and came over with our infant daughter. It was pretty empty when we arrived but started picking up once the Panthers game started. Musicians arrived and were setting up for live music as well. There's a good variety of drink options, Lost Worlds brews to wines to N/A, along with a few shelf-stable snacks. And it's BYOF, so you can pick up from any of the restaurants in the area or even the Trader Joe's. I love the global décor, and when we went in early January, it was still decked out for the holidays. I came across an event schedule in the bathroom, and looks like there's something going on most evenings - from trivia to run clubs to dog nights. Plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors makes it perfect for a group and casual hang outs!

The dark lager was amazing!! (Goseck black lager) Probably one of the best I've ever had.read more