Directory
The brewery district, taproom by taproom
The blocks that started Charlotte's beer economy — plus the cocktail rooms that pick up when the taprooms quiet down.
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Sycamore Brewing
LoSo (Lower South End) · Tryon Street
An ipa-forward brewery taproom anchoring the LoSo (Lower South End) stretch of South End's brewery row.
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Wooden Robot Brewery
Camden Road · Hawkins Street
An ipa-forward brewery taproom anchoring the Camden Road stretch of South End's brewery row.
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Triple C Brewing Company
Tremont · Winona Street
An ipa-forward brewery taproom anchoring the Tremont stretch of South End's brewery row.
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Unknown Brewing Company
Atherton · West Summit Avenue
An ipa-forward brewery taproom anchoring the Atherton stretch of South End's brewery row.
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Lenny Boy Brewing Co.
Sedgefield Edge · Bland Street
An ipa-forward brewery taproom anchoring the Sedgefield Edge stretch of South End's brewery row.
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Sugar Creek Brewing Company
Wilmore Edge · Park Avenue
An ipa-forward brewery taproom anchoring the Wilmore Edge stretch of South End's brewery row.
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The Resident Culture Brewing Co.
New Bern · Doggett Street
An ipa-forward brewery taproom anchoring the New Bern stretch of South End's brewery row.
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Legion Brewing South End
Design District · Worthington Avenue
An ipa-forward brewery taproom anchoring the Design District stretch of South End's brewery row.
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Suffolk Punch Brewing
Rail Trail Core · Tremont Avenue
An ipa-forward brewery taproom anchoring the Rail Trail Core stretch of South End's brewery row.
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Protagonist Beer
LoSo (Lower South End) · Iverson Way
An ipa-forward brewery taproom anchoring the LoSo (Lower South End) stretch of South End's brewery row.
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Blue Blaze Brewing Company
Camden Road · Griffith Street
An ipa-forward brewery taproom anchoring the Camden Road stretch of South End's brewery row.
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NoDa Brewing Company South End
Tremont · Rampart Street
An ipa-forward brewery taproom anchoring the Tremont stretch of South End's brewery row.
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Wooden Robot Barrel House
Atherton · Distribution Street
An ipa-forward brewery taproom anchoring the Atherton stretch of South End's brewery row.
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Petty Thieves Brewing Company
Sedgefield Edge · South Boulevard
An ipa-forward brewery taproom anchoring the Sedgefield Edge stretch of South End's brewery row.
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Free Range Brewing Annex
Wilmore Edge · Camden Road
An ipa-forward brewery taproom anchoring the Wilmore Edge stretch of South End's brewery row.
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D9 Brewing Company
New Bern · Tryon Street
An ipa-forward brewery taproom anchoring the New Bern stretch of South End's brewery row.
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Southern Range Brewing
Design District · Hawkins Street
An ipa-forward brewery taproom anchoring the Design District stretch of South End's brewery row.
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Heist Brewery South End
Rail Trail Core · Winona Street
An ipa-forward brewery taproom anchoring the Rail Trail Core stretch of South End's brewery row.
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Divine Barrel Brewing
LoSo (Lower South End) · West Summit Avenue
An ipa-forward brewery taproom anchoring the LoSo (Lower South End) stretch of South End's brewery row.
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Catawba Brewing South End
Camden Road · Bland Street
An ipa-forward brewery taproom anchoring the Camden Road stretch of South End's brewery row.
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The Crunkleton South End
Atherton · Tryon Street
A craft cocktail room on Tryon Street for the Atherton crowd looking to slow the night down.
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Idlewild South
Sedgefield Edge · Hawkins Street
A craft cocktail room on Hawkins Street for the Sedgefield Edge crowd looking to slow the night down.
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VBGB Beer Hall & Garden
Wilmore Edge · Winona Street
A craft cocktail room on Winona Street for the Wilmore Edge crowd looking to slow the night down.
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Hyde Brewing Rooftop
New Bern · West Summit Avenue
A craft cocktail room on West Summit Avenue for the New Bern crowd looking to slow the night down.
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Truist Field Rooftop Bar
Design District · Bland Street
A craft cocktail room on Bland Street for the Design District crowd looking to slow the night down.
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Merchant & Trade
Rail Trail Core · Park Avenue
A craft cocktail room on Park Avenue for the Rail Trail Core crowd looking to slow the night down.
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The Punch Room South End
LoSo (Lower South End) · Doggett Street
A craft cocktail room on Doggett Street for the LoSo (Lower South End) crowd looking to slow the night down.
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Superica Bar
Camden Road · Worthington Avenue
A craft cocktail room on Worthington Avenue for the Camden Road crowd looking to slow the night down.
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Wine Vault South End
Tremont · Tremont Avenue
A craft cocktail room on Tremont Avenue for the Tremont crowd looking to slow the night down.
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Trade & Tryon Lounge
Atherton · Iverson Way
A craft cocktail room on Iverson Way for the Atherton crowd looking to slow the night down.
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Questions & Answers
- How many breweries are in South End Charlotte?
South End holds the densest concentration of taprooms in the city, clustered along the Rail Trail and the mill blocks off South Boulevard. This directory covers the taprooms and cocktail rooms worth the walk.
Source: Charlotte Rail Trail — Charlotte Center City Partners
- Are South End breweries dog-friendly?
Most taproom patios welcome leashed dogs, and several keep water bowls out year-round. Indoor policies vary by room and by whether food is served on site, so check before you commit on a hot afternoon.
Source: NC Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission — permitted breweries
- Can you walk between South End breweries?
Yes. The Rail Trail links most of the taproom cluster on foot, and the Blue Line covers the longer hops between the Design District and LoSo without a car.
- When are South End taprooms busiest?
Thursday through Saturday evenings and any warm Sunday afternoon. Weekday afternoons are the easiest window for a table on a patio.
Source: NC Alcoholic Beverage Control Commission — permitted breweries
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South End Restaurants
The district's dining map, from patios to chef-driven rooms.
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South End Nightlife
Cocktail rooms, rooftops, live music, and the late blocks.
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The Charlotte Rail Trail
The district's spine — art, access points, and the blocks it created.
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Things to Do in South End
A month-by-month calendar and the district's standing attractions.
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