39 Best Craft Breweries in Charlotte

“Taking your kids to a brewery sounds like a parenting choice you'd only make if you were actively trying to get judged by the internet. But honestly? This place is a total lifesaver. Even if your children are currently vibrating at a frequency that shatters glass and running around like they’ve been fueled entirely by Pixy Stix, the staff here somehow makes it a pleasant experience. They didn't even flinch when my youngest tried to befriend a potted plant. The food was fantastic, the beer was exactly what I needed to survive the aforementioned Pixy Stix energy, and the whole experience was top-notch. 10/10, would highly recommend to any parent looking to drink a great beer while their offspring are safely distracted.“

“This brewery is fantastic! Everyone is so nice,the selection is amazing, the beers are delicious! The back patio is adorable“

“Love the CLT Crew! Manager Katy is a BOSS!“

“Big fan of the Trivia Thursday they have, I never miss a week! Plus, the beer selections are awesome!“

“Great place highly recommend!!“

“One of the gems in the Nodahood. There seems to be always something going on, the bartenders are great and the beers are cheaper then else where. What else can you ask for?“

“Love the Ginger Ale I bought at Publix in Alabama!“

“Thanks probably one of the nicest breweries in Charlotte. It feels way more than a club or a study than one of those industrial designed breweries.Its truly a third place, but with beer instead of coffee. Great live music event as well . Petty Thieves is one of those places that I would recommend checking out when visiting Charlotte.“

“AC/BC is a great place to get a taste of different types of special brew some beer have a unique German taste. Enjoy the atmosphere with friends and family getting together. Grab a bite to eat from the different rotating food trucks that are parked outside on the premises and wash it down with a nice cold brew 🍺. The owner of AC/BC is a great and proud American Veteran who served his country with honors both in peacetime and in combat. You should come in and buy him a beer for his service. Better yet, come in and support his business and celebrate his commitment to the United States of America.“

“I am a wedding and event planner and was planning a 1 year birthday party for Sunday, August 16. The venue was originally an outdoor event under a tent and when the heat index was scheduled to be above 100 degrees, I knew we needed to pivot.

I reached out to Keo through Eventective on Friday, August 14 and he informed me that they had availability for the event space for the exact times we needed for the birthday party.

We were able to book the space and contact all the vendors and guests of the change in venue and everyone had a great time! Once I get photos of the event, I'll update this review with those photos!

Thank you Keo and thank you Madison (the lovely bartender who was working the taproom) for assisting us with all our needs and making the birthday party a success!“

“Large beer selection. Fun events.“

“I visited Lost Worlds Brewery Charlotte today for the first time, really nice place! Also totally wheelchair accessible both inside and outside.
Peter at the bar was very nice and helped me select a beer.
I went outside to enjoy a cigar with my beer, so beautiful out there overlooking the Greenway.
I'll now be a regular there!!“

“If you have not been to Southern Tier Brewing yet you really should check it out. The seating situation alone is great. You can sit outside, inside, or in this cool in between space where they open up these big doors. They even have a little fenced in dog area which is awesome if you are bringing your pup.
They have a rotating menu and rotating drinks which keeps it fun. And even though it is a brewery they have beer, wine, cocktails, ciders, all of it. I have tried the spirit flight, cocktails, ciders, and honestly have not had a single bad thing yet food or drink wise.
The staff is always friendly and always ready to give you recommendations so ask them, they know their stuff. It can get busy and a little loud at times but even then the service stays great. Overall just good vibes every time I go. Highly recommend.“

“The vibes here are always so good. The drinks are amazing too but I think it’s just a little bit of the vibe of a lot more than a few of them and the food was good and I was just a bit of an idiot this was a good idea and a good one to start off the week off right in the first week and I hope it goes smoothly.“

“Hey, Good (People of) Charlotte, you got a great thing here with Triple C, and if you've slept on it, rectify that. There's a not-subtle stoner vibe present, what with the Grateful Dead(ish) logo. Breweries and stoner vibes go well together. See: Ocelot Brewing near Dulles and Widowmaker Brewing up in Braintree, MA. Service is quick and friendly. Beers tried included one of the better Japanese rice lagers out there, Kei Truck, and their Golden Boy blonde ale. The on-site food truck, Izzy's, is absolutely on point.“

“I went with a friend from out of town nice local spot environment“

“Great palace hang out and have a beer and food.“

“Vaulted Oak is Simply the best!“

“We had an amazing networking event last night! The atmosphere at Protagonist was perfect for our event they had a full AV system which was incredibly helpful. The staff was so accommodating and welcoming. Our guests had a great time! We’ll definitely be back!“

“Great outdoor band box with lawn seating. Bring your kids, your furry kids, a blanket or a chair.“

“Stopped for a lunch just off the interstate. Loved the beers and the food! But Cassie was the icing on the cake. She recommended all great things and gave us a great respite on our work day. We’ll be back!“

“Best brewery in Charlotte, great beers. Seltzers and non alcoholic waters, friendly staff …. Over great people, great experience“

“Certainly the best brewery in the Carolinas, and one of the top in the USA IMHO. The entire staff at Burial House of Relics is always super on point and does an amazing job making guests feel welcome. Their knowledge of beer is amongst the best and their recommendations are always awesome!“

“My Husband and I made the drive down from Burke County to Attend an Oyster Roast and met some really nice folks. Live music was good and even met a few friendly Dogs. We will definitely come back with a few of our Rescued Dogs.“

“Love the art and music events hosted here. Their stage and sound are top notch and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable re:drink selection 🍻“

“Memory is a little fuzzy, hah! Kevin kept us entertained with light conversation and his knowledge. Had their current stout and a lite and crisp IPA. Good stuff. I took a can of their flagship IPA back to my room as well. I recommend swinging by here after a meal.“

“We stopped in for midday lunch and everything was great. The fish& chips was perfectly fried, not too heavy and the fish was fresh. Beer cheese nachos and chicken artichoke flatbread were good too. We enjoyed a beer flight too.“

“Quick lunch bite… Friendly and attentive bartender… Great environment… Might just end up back there tonight.“

“Very cool place to hang out. Right on a light rail stop also.“

“un buen sitio para compartir con personas especiales y un agradable ambiente además excelente atención“

“Excellent drinks are good the vibe is awesome!!!“

“We had the BEST Mothers Day Brunch today.. the place was packed.. BUT the service was excellent, food was delicious and the vibe was warm and welcoming. Thank you for a great time. I can't wait to return!“

“Morally bankrupt and disloyal to employees. Will never be back. It might as well just be another condo.“

“My group and I came down to Charlotte for a Pride bar crawl. The Local was our second stop and easily one of my favorites. Drinks were yummy. Vibes weee good. Cedric, with security, was amazing. It must have been a full moon because there were so many folks out, acting up and being unusually aggressive. Cedric made our whole experience 10x better. I’ve never felt more safe at an Uptown spot. Thank you CEDRIC and The Local for being a fav along the crawl route!!!“

“Sadly, the pretzel was OVERly salty.“

“I like the environment and the vibe!“

“We had lunch there today for the first time. The service was outstanding. Our server was so friendly and informative about the menu. We sat on the inside but the outdoor patio looked like a great option as well. Everything was very clean. We had the ribeye sandwich and the jalapeño popper bacon grilled cheese sandwich. They were both excellent but… That grilled cheese! If you go there, you’ve got to order that. It was out of this world good and just the right amount of spicy.“

“Great great selection of microbrew beers....Not much of a bar area though.... but adequate tables and chairs in the downstairs bar area. No soft drinks served at the bar. I think people were going upstairs to order food, you can't order food from the bar either.“