This place is the best! We had the pulled pork, pretzel, and a guava cider. Service is friendly. You order at the counter. Ambiance is casual. read more

VBGB Beer Hall and Garden - Schedule of events for the month. - Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

We stopped in to VBGB for some beers and food before a concert in Charlotte. I'm so glad we did! They have an excellent selection of beers, ciders, and THC drinks. There is really something for everyone! The bartender was super nice and allowed me to sample beers to find one that I really liked. I ended up ordering an Irish red. The show we attended was at The Underground and their beer selection and bar staff were both abysmal. I highly recommend that you visit VBGB before ever setting foot in The Underground. Our entire group ordered food and every single thing we ordered was amazing! The woman at the counter who took our food order was super nice and helpful. She made recommendations and did not disappoint. There is a huge amount of both indoor and outdoor seating. This is definitely the place to be! The bartender even validated our parking!! Absolutely amazing because at that point the beer paid for itself. Anytime you're in the area you should totally stop in for a beer and/or food and get your parking validated. read more

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We stopped here before the Seether Daughtry concert. Come to find out we could have parked there instead of across the street, and saved our self $20. They tried to get our money back from the company with parking but couldn't since we paid cash. But they tried They had an extensive beer menu with prices you would expect, not the jacked up prices inside the venue. They had a great array of bar food. I had a burger and fries and everything was great. The beer was super cold and the bartenders were all fun and engaging. read more

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Bar is great but I can't stand their monthly text messages from their crummy automated marketing software that keeps saying they miss me and I should come back to try their "Dasani water bottle". Seriously? read more

Excellent place to go when seeing someone at a nearby venue. Plenty of drinks and the giant pretzel comes with lots of cheese.

This is pretty much the only worthwhile place to go for drinks and/or food in the vicinity before attending a show and one of the venues. Chill place with good service and seating. Good beer options and the although the food menu is fairly small the items are still good. Of course, be prepared to pay for parking but that shouldn't be a surprise since this is at a show venue. read more

I had a fantastic time at this locations that's right in the middle of the NC music factory! I was delighted by the food and their prices. When my chicken bites came out and there was like 20 - WOW! All of those for $10, I'm so for that. I felt like I got my bang for my buck. The ranch was obviously homemade and deliciously herby and creamy. We loved the pretzel but the beer cheese was just alright. The service was quick and polite. Always someone around to pick up empty glasses and trash. The vibes were chill and fun. Lots of doggies around and the volleyball court over on the side was a fun plus. read more

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Char- grilled wings and a side of tater tots. I was satisfied. The wings were charred with a spicy BBQ sauce. I loved the fact that they were moist and not dried out The tater tots were soft on the inside and crunchy on the outside. I dunked them in a side of buffalo sauce. #VGBG food has come a very long way. I'll return to try other items. Try the Blackberry Cider while there. #GratuityAdded #charlottesgotalot #MusicFactory #CLTBeerGarden #clteats #foodiesofclt #cltfoodies #MukbangCLT # #exploreclt #eatdrinkclt #KaraokeWay #tots #charlottefood #leapyear #Eclipse24 #grabandgoCLT #cltfoodie #foodie #OfflineCLT #keeppounding #charlotteeats #eatdrinkclt #charlottefoodscene #cltfoodbloggers #chargrilled # #charlottefoodies #cltagenda read more

VBGB Beer Hall and Garden - Charred grilled wings with spicy BBQ sauce - Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Great service, great food, great environment, AND they validate parking?? I'm kicking myself for all the times I've been to shows at Fillmore or the Underground and didn't visit this place. Won't be making that mistake again! We grabbed a bite to eat to eat before a show and was pleasantly surprised by how good everything was. And honestly, it was reasonably priced. I figured given the location, they would charge a premium for the convenience and lack of many other options nearby, but that didn't seem to be the case. The lady who took our order was very nice and even made a point to ask if we needed to validate parking, which was an unexpected perk of our visit. She gave us a code after we paid for the food and after putting that in the link from mobile parking, it was $0. The food nearly paid for itself at that point. I'd much rather have something to show for the $11 aside from just parking my car in a lot for a few hours. So that alone will keep me coming back. But the food was actually really good too! We split everything just because I didn't feel like eating a lot before a packed show. Even with splitting it there was more than enough for both of us to leave full. Both the burger and totchos we ordered were perfection. Lots of flavor and no skimping on the toppings. My photos honestly do it zero justice so just trust me on this one. I was too hungry to care about pictures at the time. The pretzel bun holds up well to the cheesy goodness of the burger and the tots were loaded with cheese, jalapeños, and all things good. I would visit again just for the food. While we waited for food, we sat at the bar which had started to fill up with people grabbing a drink before the show and many others that seemed to be coming to play volleyball outside. I didn't get a good look at that setup but it seemed pretty legit, if you're looking to drink and play volleyball. The bartenders who served us were great and kept our drinks coming. We had a couple a piece before the show and stopped back in afterwards to hang out with friends until the bar closed. The whole time, the staff kept my water full and kept tabs on my friends' beer orders. Before the show, I couldn't make up my mind on a drink so one of the guys came up with something tasty based off my preferences. Not sure what exactly it was but it was good. The following bartender even tracked him down to make my second drink the same. All offered great service. The music is loud, which is obviously to be expected. But if you're looking to chat without screaming, you might want to sit outside. There's plenty of seating and even when it was busy, there seemed to be plenty of staff to manage it. There even seemed to be an enclosed outdoor space with a window to the bar, but I didn't get a good look at it. Bathrooms were clean. Really, not sure what else to say other than I enjoyed my visit(s) here and would absolutely make a stop again when I'm in the area. read more

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VBGB is a solid choice in the music factory. There are options for everyone due to the full bar and the food options are pretty decent for a bar. The line can look very intimidating but the bar line does move quickly. My favorite is to find a bench at the bar to people watch and chat with the friendly bartenders. Anywhere that I can get a frozen drink, I'll be happy. read more

(From June 2023) After the Logic concert, I stopped in here as I debated whether to lyft/uber back to the hotel or walk back. It was Saturday night and a bit packed. Ordering a PBR beer up front, I noticed that it's mainly a beer bar with plenty of options on tap and pitchers are available. Inside has plenty of seating with tables and the bar area. There's also a food kiosk to order items. The menu is a bit limited during concert days with only basket items and sides. There's a more expansive menu during less busier days. I didn't try any of the food but the totchos and sandwiches leaving the kitchen smelled awesome. Outside seating is available as well with some activities and music sometimes. Saw some people getting into a competitive game of cornhole and it's dog friendly as well. Not a bad spot to spend the day after a show if you want to kick back with a beer. read more

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Was next door waiting in line to see Marilyn Manson. Came inside to take a leak and get a PBR. Very cool bar. I loved the restroom sign about not caring about gender, just wash your hands. The urinals have a spot for your beer. Sand volleyball courts and I heard Dokken playing. This place is great! B Nelson, Seattle Wa. read more

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Neat little place to eat before a concert. Huge beer selection. I'm not a beer fan - had a slushy wine. Good enough. Not bad, not special, but I'd order it again. They're apparently famous for the Pretzel - it is truly a great buy! Soft & tasty. Mac & cheese - not so much. I would not order this at all. Instead of cheesy, it's oily. See my pic. Everyone at our table was unimpressed. Tots were crispy. Ranch dressing was good. Boneless wings overcooked. Honey bbq pulled pork sandwich was good. read more

VBGB Beer Hall and Garden - I wouldn't call this Mac & cheese bc cheese is woefully missing - Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I stopped by VBGB for a day out and was blown away by the atmosphere and the beer selection. I tried the pumpkin pie amber ale, and it was exactly what I was hoping for! The flavors were warm and rich, with just the right amount of spice that made it perfect for fall. The outdoor beer garden vibe is amazing, and the space is really well set up for groups or just hanging out. Friendly staff, awesome brews, and great vibes--definitely recommend if you're in the area! read more

I've been here a handful of times. The atmosphere is great no matter where you sit. It's a good spot for beers and elevated bar bites!

Came here to pregame before hitting the club. It was chill and I had to totachos with brisket and they were tasty. This facility also validates parking deck tickets with the purchase of anything. read more

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I love beer, and good entertainment, so naturally I visit VBGB when I go to the music factory. They staff is friendly, the place is clean and the they have a great selection of beer. There are corn hole boards, ping pong tables, giant connect 4, and several beach volleyball courts there with a covered outdoor area in back. The food is excellent, I highly recommend the soft pretzel with beer cheese. They also validate parking with a purchase, so there's really no good reason to not visit here if you are in the area or going to a concert nearby. read more

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Cool vibes and and good food! Came here last night with some friends and really liked it! They have a large selection of beers and ciders on tap! Plus, their food menu had some interesting options. I ordered a Greek chicken sandwich. It was super tender and really flavorful. For $8 I thought it was fairly priced but was bummed that it didn't come with a side. I also ordered the giant pretzel. It was good, but I thought it would be larger, more for sharing, but I could've finished the whole thing myself. The line for beer also moved pretty slowly since one side of the bar is inside and the other is outside. The bar tenders had to keep track of managing both sides. The vibes of VBGB really stand out. They have a few volleyball courts with sand and tons of outdoor games including connect 4, ping pong, a chalk board, and corn hole. This will be a GREAT summer spot! Food: 4.5/5 Service: 4/5 Vibes: 5/5 read more

VBGB Beer Hall and Garden - Fries - Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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So glad i choose to come here before a concert! They have open seating inside and outside with a lot of activities (trivia/ volleyball / ping pong/ corn hole)! The tater tots and chicken was good, the staff was friendly and gave great recommendation! Will be back! read more

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True story...Went to a bar and ended up watching several beach volleyball league games! Great vibe for a Monday! The offer a wide range of local microbrews on tap. I opted for a Birdsong Jalapeño Pale Ale which truly hit the spot on a hot afternoon. Service was great with the perfect pour They have a small kitchen that serves appetizers. We had the tater tot nachos which were just ok & the fried pickles which were better. Although they have ample indoor dining space, we opted for a picnic table outside. Watching beach volleyball outside felt like we were...at the beach read more

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I came here to eat on July 10th with my husband for our regular date weekend. They make you pay for parking and say you will be refunded after you eat there. I was not refunded for the $11.99 parking. I will no longer be going to place that you have to pay to park, when there is no parking garage. I will be reporting these extra charges that restaurants have been charging to the NCDOR! This can no longer be tolerated! The food was not all that, but the outside sitting area is very nice. read more

VBGB Beer Hall and Garden - Parking charges - Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Cool place to hit up before a concert at Skyla. Lotta beer selection. Indoor and outdoor with volleyball, ping pong , picnic benches . Clean restrooms. Nice menu read more

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We were attending a concert at The Underground next door and had some time to spare. We saw this venue beside it and went on over. I loved the vibe. They have really comfy bar seats and great drinks and food. Our bartender was great, too! I ordered the grilled chicken skewers and a pretzel with beer cheese. Both were excellent and so reasonable. If I was local this would definitely be a spot that I frequented. Bathrooms were clean and the place had inside and outside seating. read more

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Really good pretzel and beer cheese. The whole menu looked good. Outdoor patio and places to sit inside. Pay to park but the validate. Food came out quickly. Service was friendly. read more

VBGB Beer Hall and Garden - Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Mostly worth it for the parking. The food is decent, but the service is slow, so I wouldn't recommend unless you have over an hour to kill.

VBGB is a great place to hang with friends or family. There's tons of tables for large parties. They even have games like corn hole, connect four, and ping pong. The parking on the street is free and the parking in the deck is validated with a voucher. FYI if there's a concert you may have a more difficult time parking! The food is reasonably priced and tastes great. I really enjoyed my flight for $12. As for food, I got the pretzel and beer cheese. The pretzel is super soft and very filling. We had a fun time watching Volleyball rec teams play. They have teams competing on Sunday and Tuesday evenings. Although I'm sure they play other nights too! Overall a great experience and can't wait to go back! read more

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I've been coming to this place ever since they opened years ago! It's always a great time and vibe when I go. It had been a while since I came, and I will say A LOT has changed down in NC music factory. They gave away with the big open parking lot they used to have across the street, and now there is a parking deck. If you do find parking spots in front of VBGB, you do have to pay for parking, BUT they will validate parking once you buy something. I went on a Saturday night around 8 pm, and I was surprised to find it fairly empty. I remember when it used to be super packed no matter what time of day or night you went. I still enjoyed the peaceful of it and enjoyed it not being crowded at all. It was raining also so maybe that's why it was empty also. Ordered their loaded tots. They were pretty good. Loaded with pork, corn, sour cream, the whole works. It was delicious and would def order again. They do have an outside patio, but unfortunately, it was not heated, so after a few rounds of Connect 4, we decided to migrate back inside. Overall, this is definitely a chill spot if you're looking for some place to go for a couple of drinks. Def. A favorite and will still go. read more

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Such a cool spot! It was so hot out today but the back patio is nice and shaded so it wasn't as bad. Loved that we could bring our dog and they had water bowls available and a spout. The frosé was so good and my husband and I split a burger and the pretzel which were both delicious. We were a little nervous at first since the parking was saying $20 but you get validated parking with a purchase inside so definitely worth checking out! read more

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VBGB has been one of my go to spots for years because it's the prime location for shows, located right beside The Fillmore, The Underground and Uptown Amphitheater. . . Last night we went to see a Motley Crue cover band and hit up this place for some pregaming, we got some seats pulled up right at the bar and ordered some drinks and shots, the bartenders were on point and very fast. I also love the ice rail lining the bar to keep drinks cold. . . The inside is huge with a kitchen that brings the flavor out with foods ranging from sandwiches and burgers to pretzels and salads. Outside patio area is very big with tons of seating, and also has a lot of volleyball courts! This place is the perfect spot to hang with friends and unwind. read more

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VBGB is a pretty cool spot to come hang out and chill with friends. They have an outdoor area, bar, and games area in addition to regular tables and TVs. It's a pretty great place for all ages to come hang out! In terms of food, I was honestly pretty disappointed. For the pricing, portion sizes are small. The menu makes everything sound like it'd be amazing, but the burgers are just mediocre. I tried the Beer Cheeseburger and VBGB BBQ burger. The BBQ burger was definitely better. My Beer Cheeseburger tasted incredibly bland and was very small. It comes with a pretzel bun which doesn't taste as good as their gourmet pretzel (this appetizer is actually pretty good with the cheese dip). The cheese had melted and almost slid completely off my burger- I had to use a spoon and scoop it back onto my burger. I honestly couldn't taste any of the sauce on the burger. VBGB BBQ burger was actually good though, but nothing impressive or something I'd go out of the way for. Service is also pretty slow. We waited quite awhile for our food even though there was only one other group there as well. Overall, I'd come here to drink and chill with friends while watching sports or playing board games, but I wouldn't come for the food. It's too expensive for how mediocre it is and the size. Appetizers may be worth munching on, but I wouldn't come here expecting a fulfilling dinner. read more

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OK...this may be more personal than objective? I'm not a fan of beer (martinis and hard liquor are more my thing); and not really into beer dives. Given that, there's no way I was going to love it here. Despite the high ratings by others, I just wasn't thrilled to be here. Same as the time before (this was only my 2nd time here). The place gets way too packed, way too loud, and overall, I find it a bit obnoxious. This time, I opted to order food (not Cider, like last time)...and the line was quite slow moving. Then I had to repeat my order 3X because the cashier couldn't hear me (again, way too loud here). The food choices are pretty basic (beer foods?), so I just decided to go with their Boneless Chicken Bites (Honey with BBQ Sauce) and their Chips (no Fries?!?). Again, didn't love it...at all. In fact, I wished I ordered something from 8.2.0 next door the whole time I was there. :( I totally get that if you ARE a beer fan, chances are you'll at least like it here. Unfortunately, just not my thing. read more

VBGB Beer Hall and Garden - Chips, Chicken Bites - Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This place was the perfect spot to bring my friends to for a lunch. The staff was incredibly helpful and fast, the food was really good and the drinks were spot on. My friend got the nitro stout and it was rich and creamy/chocolaty. It was paid Parking so you have to prove you paid to park upon entrance though read more

VBGB Beer Hall and Garden - Tots and hamburger - Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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LOVED VBGB!! So let me start by saying I didn't even know this place existed!! Me and a few people were at "Camp North End" and someone recommended we come here to eat afterwards. This place was AMAZING! They had music playing when you first walk in along with TVs playing in the background- everyone looking like they were having a great time. Outside, people were playing volley ball (I believe - I'm writing this review late). There were picnic tables outside that would seat large groups accommodating the current climate of social distancing. I ended up ordering the Beyond burger and I tried a few of the fries. The food ?? AMAZING. This place just offered an overall GREAT VIBE! The only thing I would say is that parking can be scarce depending on when you go. We had to look for parking on the street - but this place was totally worth it. It's also other places on the same strip that was the "turn up" pre Covid days from what I'm told. Overall, this place was a WHOLE VIBE- I highly recommend!! read more

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Cool easy spot to hang out ! They have great outside and inside dining making it very covid friendly! The menu is not super large but the focus is the beer and the food they do serve is very tasty. Nice spot to go after a concert or show it just a chill spot to hang out. You can even bring your favorite board games to play! Also there are many things to do outside including volleyball. A nice group spot to check out! read more

This is a pretty interesting place. I have never been here before or in this area. So with that said, I am assuming pre-COVID that this entire area was a busy/booming area. It seemed to me as if there were other bars that were attached even with an outdoor venue that was closed. Fast forward to the review I am writing about. You pull up and find a place around that has plenty of parking. Locate don the outside of the building were, I think six beach volleyball courts. This was absolutely booming and packed for my entire stay there. We did sit outside and got to watch everyone play volleyball, which was fun. To get drinks you can go inside or get it from a pass-through window. The bartenders were friendly, fast, and efficient. We did order food, which you have to go inside to order. The food taker person was efficient, and very patient while we ordered food. We ordered the pretzel, tried the vegan/plant-based bratwurst, fried pickles, chips, and salad. In regards to the food, the salad, fried pickles and chips were good. I have eaten a few bratwursts previously. Was it horrible, nope. Was it good, that would be a far stretch for me to even say that. I think it was decent at best. I thought if it was on the menu, it was different, I was going to give it a try. I think the biggest issue with it was that they use a regular type of hot dog bun on there instead of the type of bun that should be used for that meal. Overall the atmosphere was enjoyable, service was great, but the food was nothing to write home about. Do I hate it, no, but I certainly am not in complete drop-dead love with this place either. read more

Came in w/some fellow QC YE's as we were walking by and already on the verge of heatstroke, so the AC, food action, and cold brews were a welcome reprieve! It is counter service for food and open seating. They had a Jazz Hands Basket Special since a Jazz Fest was happening next door. I got the spinach, feta chicken brat w/kraut, beer cheese & sweet honey bbq w:a side of latkes and had zero regrets! The bar top is where it's at here! I wish I had thought to ask our bartender's name because he was so on point I wanted to hug him on multiple occasions! First off, he brought us ice cold waters w/o asking, and even replaced the water when a water swiping ninja walked off w/one our party's H2Os! He also made a solid beer rec and made my fellow diners some awesome drinks! I was IN LOVE w/the "ice strip" they had for you to put your beer or drink on to keep it ice cold! Also, the prices were fairly reasonable, especially considering the location in the Music Factory! read more

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Fun atmosphere. Food service was quick and the fries were delicious. The sweet potato fries come in 2 options. I opted for salty over sweet but I'm sure they were both good. You have to check out the volleyball courts attached and even get a game going. 4v4 teams are set up through the year. read more

VBGB Beer Hall and Garden - Grilled cheese and sweet potato fries - Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

My brother-in-law introduced me to this bar several years before I moved to the Charlotte area and it's grown a big place in my heart! This isn't a super classy bar or a super divey bar... it's a good feel, people bar! If the sand volleyball, giant sized games and music doesn't pull you in, the staff and great beer selection will! The food is really good and definitely a step up from regular bar food. I've had about everything on the menu so I won't bore you with reviewing every item on the menu, but I can share some of my favorite! Their beer cheese is on point, don't just get it with the pretzel, try it with the fried pickles or something else... it's too good not to! Their gourmet grilled cheese is one of my favorite sandwiches... I mean how can you resist anything on a pretzel bun anyways?! Speaking of pretzels, theirs is one of my favorites in the city. May not take the #1 place, but pretty close! The Wango Tango wings are where it's at if you're looking to get saucy! The totchos (nachos, but with tots) are a MUST! Beware since they are located in the music factory, there are lots of events and because they get slammed sometimes they put up a Special Events Menu... so don't be too disappointed if you come on a night when there's a concert, they probably won't have their full menu. On the flip side, they do have specials on Fridays at lunch (maybe on Saturdays and sundays, but not for sure). One time they had this Bruschetta Melt... it was on a pretzel bun so you can only imagine how delicious it sounds and was!! So keep your eyes open for some yummy surprises! As far as drinks, this is definitely more of a beer bar than another else. Yes, they have liquor and wine... but their beer selection is where it's at! They rotate their beers pretty frequently so don't be surprised if you get something you absolutely love one week and come back the next and it's not there... it's happens to the best of us and you'll have another soon enough! Lots of local beers, gotta rep drinking local in NC! I'm lucky to now work right across the street so I may frequent this place a little more than I should, but I can't say I'm upset about it! Definitely check it out if you're looking for a new chill spot or somewhere to grab a beer before your concert in the music factory! You can thank me later! read more

VBGB Beer Hall and Garden - Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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The food was very average, I got the pretzel burger and it was super well done. Great atmosphere if you want to watch volley ball. read more

I came to VGBG on a random Saturday afternoon with my fiancé about a month ago. It was chilly yet warm that day, so my fiancé and I grabbed a drink and sat outside while we played jumbo Connect 4. The place was pretty empty at the time we visited which was perfect for us since we were able to play Connect 4 continuously without anyone bothering us. We wanted to snack on something while we waited and asked for fries, but sad times...they don't serve fries. However, since I was starting to get hungry, we were there for only about an hour and then left. Great drink prices and great drink selection. I would be back! read more