A New Girl’s Guide to Charlotte Breweries

October 21, 2022

Whether you’re new to town, new to breweries or just in search of the latest openings, we figured it was time for a refresh of our Scoop Girl’s Guide to Charlotte area breweries. We’ve touched on a few of our favorite newcomers and tried and true staples in this latest round-up.

New to Town Breweries

From Plaza Midwood to Monroe, there are a number of newly opened breweries worth adding to your ever-growing list. Don’t miss Gilde Brewery’s authentic beer hall feel, a new spot in Monroe in a historic building that once was a pharmacy, and more.

Hi-Wire Brewing – South End

Burial Beer Co. – Plaza Midwood

Midnight Mulligan Brewing – Wesley Heights

HopFly Brewing – South End

Gilde Brewery – Lower South End

Legion Brewing – West Morehead

Resident Culture Brewing Co. – South End

Southern Strain Brewing – Plaza Midwood

Bhramari Brewing – South End

Americana Beer Co. – Monroe

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Weathered Souls Brewing Co. – Opening Nov. 5 in South End at 255 Clanton Rd.

Best for New(ish) Casual Bites

When you need some elevated snacks to go with your beer, look no further than these Charlotte breweries. Resident Culture’s South End location offers tasty tacos all day, plus a coffee shop and breakfast tacos in the morning. At their Plaza Midwood location, The Dumpling Lady recently opened a permanent residency. Visitors to Triple C Brewing in South End can enjoy ever-evolving features from Izzy’s, while Wooden Robot’s Kre8 Gastropub boasts a wide array of sharables and a coffee bar.

Resident Culture – South End & Plaza Midwood

Triple C Brewing – South End

Protagonist Brewery & Pizza Kitchen – LoSo

Wooden Robot Brewery ft. Kre8 Gastropub – South End

Best for Full-Service Food

A number of Charlotte breweries offer a full-service dining experience, and menu options that rival the beer itself. Suffolk Punch is a popular spot for brunch, lunch and dinner, while Brewers is a go-to for pizza, wings and more.

The Suffolk Punch – South End

Brewers at 4001 Yancey – LoSo

Legion Brewing – SouthPark

Trolley Barn Fermentory – South End

Heist Brewery – NoDa

Best Breweries for a Girl’s Night Out

Sometimes a GNO is just what the doctor orders. These spots boast skyline views, DJs on the weekends, various drink options and an upscale feel perfect for catching up with the girls.

HopFly Brewing Company – South End

Resident Culture Brewing – South End

The Suffolk Punch – South End

Best Breweries for Non-Beer Drinkers

Not into beer? No problem. Try the different kombucha at Lenny Boy Brewing, cocktails at Suffolk Punch and Brewers at Yancey and rotting wine and cider options at Divine Barrel.

Lenny Boy Brewing Co. – South End

The Suffolk Punch – South End

Divine Barrel Brewing – NoDa

Brewers at 4001 Yancey – LoSo

Best Breweries with a View

No matter the view you’re looking for, these Charlotte spots have just the thing. Take in the skyline at Devil’s Logic, Midnight Mulligan, Trolley Barn, Heist Barrel Arts, Catawba Brewing and Fonta Flora. Or, opt for a driving range view at Middle James or lakefront brews at King Canary.

Devil’s Logic Brewing – Midtown

Midnight Mulligan Brewing – West End

Trolley Barn Fermentory – South End

Heist Barrel Arts – North End

Middle James Brewing Company – Pineville

Catawba Brewing – Plaza Midwood

Fonta Flora Brewery – Optimist Park

King Canary Brewing – Mooresville

Best Breweries for Festivals and Events

There’s no shortage of fun to be had at Charlotte’s breweries. These spots often host weekend long festivals, concerts, performances and more.

Olde Mecklenburg Brewery – South End

The Suffolk Punch – South End

Sycamore Brewing – South End

Divine Barrel Brewing – NoDa

Best Breweries to Catch Live Music

While many breweries have live music multiple days each week, these are some of our top picks of where to jam out. Triple C Brewing has a great outdoor stage along with a sprawling indoor space.

Triple C Brewing – South End

Sycamore Brewing – South End

Birdsong Brewing – NoDa

Heist Barrel Arts – North End

The Suffolk Punch – South End

Best Kid-friendly Breweries

It’s always great when the little ones can tag along too. Free Range Brewing offers a space just for them in their taproom, while others boast outdoor space perfect for running around.

Free Range Brewing – NoDa