Located in Charlotte's industrial West End neighborhood, Blue Blaze Brewing is a classic American brewery that offers traditional ales and craft beers with a local twist. The three distinct styles of classic beers offered at this brewery are – Yellow Blazer Kolsch, a mild German ale with a crisp and sweet flavor, along with a subtle undertone of spice, Blue Blaze Altbier is a light and crisp malt beer created by combining two variants of the classic German Altbier, and Black Blaze Milk Stout, a dark and creamy English malt with subdued hints of chocolate and coffee. All the beers at this local brewery are created fresh using locally-sourced ingredients.
The Milestone Club has been a mecca for rock, punk, new wave, metal and other underground music scenes since it opened in 1969. It specializes in showcasing local and regional artists, alongside the more prominent national bands. Recently it came under new youthful management and has since reappeared on the Charlotte music scene by revamping the interior and experimenting with new genres. By creating an interactive website with nightly photo exchanges and merchandise information, the club has expanded its reach and boasts a very loyal fan member base. Be sure to stop by for a wild night out!
This venue couldn't be more aptly named, because besides being a snug, warm and intimate place, it is also a great place to stop and rest after a hard day at work. And to go with the maritime theme, this place also features some really cool pirate motifs on the walls. Besides this, the Snug Harbor also boasts excellent live music performances, a fully-equipped bar, as well as a nice outdoor patio that offers you a space to chill out at, in case you need to get away from the loud music.
JackBeagle is known for providing a comfortable space to settle in with a group of friends for a night food, drinks and fun. This spot is located in prime real estate in Charlotte's up-and-coming NoDa neighborhood and serves up a wide range of beer in addition to freshly prepped foods, such as signature burgers, hot dogs and a side of mac n cheese, for those who feel like eating like a kid again. JackBeagle is also a can't-miss destination for brunch.
Located in a quaint neighbourhood of Noda, Free Range Brewing is hip brewery making a name for itself. The place is owned and managed by brothers Jeff and Jason Alexander, who have an undying devotion for spirit production. The place has a homely vibe with old plastic chairs, a long bar, vintage tables which take you back in time. They have a small room for private functions and they also organise yoga classes every Thursday. They also have a special kids section with board games and chalkboard to keep the young ones occupied while you enjoy your beer.