McKenzie's Guidebook
Breweries
Charlotte has a phenomenal craft brewery scene. We take pride in our craft beers
Great scene in the heart of South End. Excellent beers and nice to hang out on the patio in nice weather
66 locals recommend
Wooden Robot Brewery
1440 S Tryon StGreat scene in the heart of South End. Excellent beers and nice to hang out on the patio in nice weather
Jason and I love coming here because it’s so close to the property. Great for dinner and for brunch too
8 locals recommend
Midnight Mulligan Brewing
2215 Thrift RoadJason and I love coming here because it’s so close to the property. Great for dinner and for brunch too
Really close to the property. They brew their own seltzers and you can take cans to go as well.
10 locals recommend
Summit Seltzer
2215 Thrift RdReally close to the property. They brew their own seltzers and you can take cans to go as well.
For our dog people, this is a fun option to bring your dog and have them socialize with other pups while you enjoy your brews.
23 locals recommend
Lucky Dog Bark & Brew
2220 Thrift RdFor our dog people, this is a fun option to bring your dog and have them socialize with other pups while you enjoy your brews.
NoDa Brewing Company
150 West 32nd StreetGreat brewery with excellent beers
Special little brewery in Plaza Midwood, known for the Juicy Jay IPA, excellent New England IPA
77 locals recommend
Legion Brewing
1906 Commonwealth AveSpecial little brewery in Plaza Midwood, known for the Juicy Jay IPA, excellent New England IPA
I love Lenny Boy!! Dog friendly brewery with good beers and they make their own Kombucha! Best Kombucha! They hold fun events and games weekly, so check out their FB page for more details
23 locals recommend
Lenny Boy
3000 S Tryon StI love Lenny Boy!! Dog friendly brewery with good beers and they make their own Kombucha! Best Kombucha! They hold fun events and games weekly, so check out their FB page for more details
Classic German Beer Garden. We love coming here with groups of people and enjoy a good Pilsner. Very family friendly
165 locals recommend
Old Mecklenburg Brewery
4150 Yancey RdClassic German Beer Garden. We love coming here with groups of people and enjoy a good Pilsner. Very family friendly
Excellent brewery and restaurant in one place. You have 4 breweries brewed in one place with an excellent kitchen. Pair a beer with their pizza
20 locals recommend
Brewers at 4001 Yancey
4001-A Yancey RdExcellent brewery and restaurant in one place. You have 4 breweries brewed in one place with an excellent kitchen. Pair a beer with their pizza
Special local bar with craft beers on draft and bottle shop for just about any type of beer you need. Enjoy a Charcuterie board and some beers in South End
36 locals recommend
Craft Tasting Room and Growler Shop
1320 S Church StSpecial local bar with craft beers on draft and bottle shop for just about any type of beer you need. Enjoy a Charcuterie board and some beers in South End
Food scene
Superica
101 W Worthington AveFancy Tex-Mex Mexican food. Margaritas are very good here.
If you’re looking for excellent cocktails with a nice dinner make your way uptown to Sea Level. Their own Mixologist makes these unique cocktails. I recommend the NY Melting Sour. Sea Level uses locally sourced food here in the Carolinas. I recommend either Shrimp and Grits or Paella for dinner. Can’t go wrong
30 locals recommend
Sea Level NC
129 E 5th StIf you’re looking for excellent cocktails with a nice dinner make your way uptown to Sea Level. Their own Mixologist makes these unique cocktails. I recommend the NY Melting Sour. Sea Level uses locally sourced food here in the Carolinas. I recommend either Shrimp and Grits or Paella for dinner. Can’t go wrong
Three words: Fancy Fried Chicken.
Fancy southern comfort food and cocktails found here at Haberdish in the cute neighborhood in NoDa! Mac and cheese and Banana pudding for dessert!
110 locals recommend
Haberdish
3106 N Davidson StThree words: Fancy Fried Chicken.
Fancy southern comfort food and cocktails found here at Haberdish in the cute neighborhood in NoDa! Mac and cheese and Banana pudding for dessert!
When one restaurant cooks Sushi and Burgers under one roof. And if you’re feeling extra adventurous you try their Burgushi: Burger Sushi. The cheese burger Burgushi literally tastes like a McDonalds Big Mac. This place has it all for options for just about anyone. And their milk shakes are the best. There is always a long line so make sure you put your name in and walk around South Park Mall to help kill time
64 locals recommend
The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar
4310 Sharon RdWhen one restaurant cooks Sushi and Burgers under one roof. And if you’re feeling extra adventurous you try their Burgushi: Burger Sushi. The cheese burger Burgushi literally tastes like a McDonalds Big Mac. This place has it all for options for just about anyone. And their milk shakes are the best. There is always a long line so make sure you put your name in and walk around South Park Mall to help kill time
Roof top Restaurant and bar, Excellent dining uptown with views of the skyline. Located on top of Hyatt Place. Parking is by the hotel and you take the elevator to the top. Come here around Sunset for beautiful views!
155 locals recommend
Fahrenheit Charlotte
222 S Caldwell StRoof top Restaurant and bar, Excellent dining uptown with views of the skyline. Located on top of Hyatt Place. Parking is by the hotel and you take the elevator to the top. Come here around Sunset for beautiful views!
Midwood Smokehouse
1401 Central AveBest BBQ in Charlotte.
Pinky’s is about 8 minutes from the house and made it on Diners Drive Ins and Dives for its American Food. Burgers and French fries are great here
134 locals recommend
Pinky's Westside Grill
9818 Gilead RdPinky’s is about 8 minutes from the house and made it on Diners Drive Ins and Dives for its American Food. Burgers and French fries are great here
Excellent Italian food, located in Midtown. Get the Penne Al vodka or lasagna. You won’t regret it. In my opinion best Italian in Charlotte
45 locals recommend
Mama Ricotta's
601 S Kings DrExcellent Italian food, located in Midtown. Get the Penne Al vodka or lasagna. You won’t regret it. In my opinion best Italian in Charlotte
Best sushi in town!!!! Relatively priced for sushi and they have unique rolls. Love coming here
19 locals recommend
Ru San's
2440 Park RdBest sushi in town!!!! Relatively priced for sushi and they have unique rolls. Love coming here
Neighborhoods
South End is a fun bar and good scene all walkable in Charlotte!! The light rail runs through South End all the way up to Uptown and south to Pineville. You will find many breweries and Bars and Restaurants in South End and it is fun to walk along the light rail to different parts of South End.
208 locals recommend
South End
South End is a fun bar and good scene all walkable in Charlotte!! The light rail runs through South End all the way up to Uptown and south to Pineville. You will find many breweries and Bars and Restaurants in South End and it is fun to walk along the light rail to different parts of South End.
Cute neighborhood north of Uptown. NoDa comes from “North Davidson” which is the street name that runs right through NoDa. This artsy and cute district has unique tastes and shops and is fun to walk around and explore the fun art on the buildings. Many good restaurants and bars are found here and if you have time, catch a show at the Neighborhood Theater
355 locals recommend
NoDa
Cute neighborhood north of Uptown. NoDa comes from “North Davidson” which is the street name that runs right through NoDa. This artsy and cute district has unique tastes and shops and is fun to walk around and explore the fun art on the buildings. Many good restaurants and bars are found here and if you have time, catch a show at the Neighborhood Theater
Plaza midwood is a neighborhood east of Uptown with classic bars and restaurants. It is constantly evolving and has unique shops and breweries and bars you can walk to. I recommend checking out Thirsty Beaver Saloon and Thomas Street Tavern for late night drinks
183 locals recommend
Plaza Midwood
Plaza midwood is a neighborhood east of Uptown with classic bars and restaurants. It is constantly evolving and has unique shops and breweries and bars you can walk to. I recommend checking out Thirsty Beaver Saloon and Thomas Street Tavern for late night drinks
Centrally located inside interstate 277. Uptown is the heart of Charlotte where most of the financial industry is located. You will have your nice restaurants and fancy cocktail bars in Uptown. The Bank of America stadium is home to the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC and is also located uptown. Spectrum Center home to the Charlotte Hornets and other events to the area
176 locals recommend
Charlotte center city
Centrally located inside interstate 277. Uptown is the heart of Charlotte where most of the financial industry is located. You will have your nice restaurants and fancy cocktail bars in Uptown. The Bank of America stadium is home to the Carolina Panthers and Charlotte FC and is also located uptown. Spectrum Center home to the Charlotte Hornets and other events to the area
Sightseeing
Home to Charlotte FC ⚽️ and Carolina Panthers 🏈 if you’re in town and able to attend one of these events please do so! Fun atmosphere in Uptown Charlotte
375 locals recommend
Bank Of America Stadium
Home to Charlotte FC ⚽️ and Carolina Panthers 🏈 if you’re in town and able to attend one of these events please do so! Fun atmosphere in Uptown Charlotte
Come here for a Hornets 🏀 game or catch a concert here in Uptown Charlotte
245 locals recommend
Spectrum Center
333 E Trade StCome here for a Hornets 🏀 game or catch a concert here in Uptown Charlotte
If you’re looking for a nice park in the heart of Charlotte this is the place to be. Nice walking the Sugar Creek Greenway. You can take it from freedom Park all the way to Midtown. Excellent for fresh air in the city when you just want to be outside
338 locals recommend
Freedom Park
1908 East BlvdIf you’re looking for a nice park in the heart of Charlotte this is the place to be. Nice walking the Sugar Creek Greenway. You can take it from freedom Park all the way to Midtown. Excellent for fresh air in the city when you just want to be outside
Optimist hall is a market place. Including food stalls and a couple restaurant and a brewery onsite. They have some cute shops. Fun place to spend the afternoon
194 locals recommend
Optimist Hall
1115 N Brevard StOptimist hall is a market place. Including food stalls and a couple restaurant and a brewery onsite. They have some cute shops. Fun place to spend the afternoon
Want a little bit of outdoors but in relative driving distance? Crowders Mountain is about 30 minutes from the house, 2 mile steep incline or take the stairs up to the top and overlook and 2 miles down with some side trails. You will get a good workout in this hike with some good views. If the day is clear you can see Uptown Charlotte from the top
118 locals recommend
Crowders Mountain State Park
522 Park Office LnWant a little bit of outdoors but in relative driving distance? Crowders Mountain is about 30 minutes from the house, 2 mile steep incline or take the stairs up to the top and overlook and 2 miles down with some side trails. You will get a good workout in this hike with some good views. If the day is clear you can see Uptown Charlotte from the top
Traveler advice
Getting around
Getting around CLT
Having your own car is easiest to get around the city but if you are planning on having a few drinks, Uber and Lyft are your friends and can take you just about anywhere you need
Don't miss
White Water Center
About 15 minutes from the house. Spend the day here from kayaking to white water rafting to stand up paddling board and ending the evening with River Jam live music at the amphitheater. You will feel like you’re from the city but within city distance.