Carolina Beer Temple is a really fun spot. The bartenders are genuinely nice, which already puts it above a lot of bars. I love strying new beers, and the selection is always changing. If you end up having such a great time that you hang late, they don't rush you out or blast "Closing Time" to make things awkward. They're chill and let you finish up at your own pace. The food trucks are hit or miss--sometimes absolutely amazing, sometimes not great--but there's always something happening. There are five businesses inside, so it never feels boring. They host comedy nights, live bands, karaoke, Pokémon events, and board game days/nights, which gives it a cool community vibe. My singular complaint would be when the daylight changes to evening, these awful too-white bright lights come on that make you feel like you need sunglasses and ruin the cozy vibe. They did add some warmer lights around the garage door, but I wish they would change the color of those really bright ones that come on at night. Overall, it's a fun, relaxed place to hang out. read more

I'm not a big beer person so really only go to a brewery when some special event is going on. I went on a Monday night for a free comedy night. I really enjoyed it and apparently they do this Monday night comedy often. They had a food truck on site which was great because who wants to drink and not have food around lol read more

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Great drinks at the Back Corner, their cocktail lounge in the back of this multi-faceted experience. The beer hall is up front, there's a cannabis dispensary, and a cocktail lounge. The bar tender was very pleasant and someone even brought us a water bowl for our pup. Also spaces for people to play board games, and apparently they have frequent events for D&D and other games. Live music at times also. Great experience and we love that it's dog friendly. Today's food truck was El Jarocho and the burritos and tacos were fantastic!! read more

Carolina Beer Temple - Summer cocktail menu - Beer Bar Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

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This is a great brewery all around. Very spacious. Has a mini game shop inside, ice cream, cocktail bar Several pinball machines Run club meets, free wrestling events, live music performances, excellent beer selection. Different food trucks daily Really has it all!! I go all the time! read more

A very interesting beer bar where you can buy a wide variety of beers to take away - the selection is overwhelming. There's also a large selection of draft beers. They have beers from all over the world. The bar is clean, the tables aren't sticky. The staff is friendly, and they show sports broadcasts. read more

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Fun hangout spot in Matthews with SO many beer options. The menu is available via a QR code and in Untappd for their draft selection. They also have a huge selection of exciting and different beers in coolers in the back as well as stacked high on shelves. We had fun sipping beers and looking at all the cool beers available. No surprise, we found a few to buy and take home. Wine selection was good and they even had Meade. Very good wine options in stock to buy and take, with reasonable pricing. Oops, bought and took some of that home too. Food options included several good trucks. We happened to go when the makers market was spread alongside the street next to the beer temple. There are several good shops in traditional storefronts next door as well. Great place to hang out inside or outside, meet friends, and shop- for drinks or fun! read more

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New to the area - as a craft beer fan, this place was everything and more! Trevor behind the was super knowledgeable, the regulars at the bar were welcoming, and the selection was second to none. They had a good amount of local offerings, some fun one off's from outside the market breweries and killer Belgian imports that are really hard to find. If you are a beer fan, this is the place to be! They will be moving to their new location in mid Feb 2025 and I'm stoked to see the bigger space! read more

Carolina Beer Temple - Featured brewery Friday: Fonta Flora's Old Blush, Barrel Aged Sour with Muscadine grapes - Beer Bar Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

The spot was really cool and they had so many options. I don't drink so I grabbed a THC seltzer that they had. I love that they had two different options of milligrams. This is also a great spot to go if you love a good brew. They had so many options on tap. read more

Carolina Beer Temple - Beer Bar Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

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Beer selection and ambience are both worth it. Live music and food trucks add to the whole experience. A definite go-to!

The setting is perfect - their seating outside is in the sun or the shade, so you have your choice! There is also plenty of seats from which to choose as well as the amount of alcohol they offer. The rosé from the can wasn't the best but their other drinks were tasty. Definitely recommend! read more

Carolina Beer Temple - The patio area; the rosé from a can; a cider - Beer Bar Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

Great service, broad and deep selection on tap and available to go. Nice to see families and even pets. read more

Carolina Beer Temple - Beer Bar Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

Nice environment and good selection of draft beers. They don't serve any food, but they allow you to bring food from the surrounding restaurants. Good place to relax and enjoy a beer! read more

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Really nice venue with expansive outdoor area great fir al fresco experience. Good variety in the food menu. Good selection of local brews. Waitstaff was very helpful and friendly First time there and was treated like an honored guest. read more

What an abfab little beer find in Matthews! Not only do they have some pretty awesome stuff on draught (they had a 2013 Vicaris when I was there on Sat!), but they offer lots of local brews as well. They also have beer by the bottle or can and though it isn't a big space, they have a surprisingly robust selection! They don't serve any food, but they work w/the Pizza Exchange Depot (which is delicious!) who will deliver pizza to you here at no additional charge, which is such a great concept! The staff here know their beers and I was lucky enough to be there when they opened some great (and rare) bottles and gave out samples to those of us who were the barflies for the night. I had come in ready to get caught up on some reading while enjoying some beers on tap, but ended up having an evening full of great conversation with fellow beer enthusiasts! I also really loved that they let you "try before you buy" with anything they have on tap. I was glad I did with one of their pricier offerings as it did not taste like I thought it would and was thankful to not to have purchased. I like that they offer 8oz, 12oz, and 16oz sizes so you can decide how you want to enjoy each brew and how much of it you want to enjoy! They also do an excellent job of serving each respective beer in its appropriate glassware (and no, this is not snobbish or pretentious, it actually does make a difference as each glass is made for particular styles to accentuate and amplify each style accordingly). To say I was pleasantly surprised and impressed would be an understatement. read more

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Excellent spot in downtown matthews! Staff is friendly and super quick with helping get what you need, owner is friendly also and doesn't pass on a chance to speak with you. They always have live music and great beer, and not to mention they have fundraisers from time to time! The outside patio is a great spot to grab a beer with friends and watch downtown come alive, def one of my favorite patios. Highly recommend read more

Carolina Beer Temple is a bit of a disappoint. It has recently located to a smaller location. There is a small but diverse beer selection for both on-site and take home. read more

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Cool and convenient little bottle shop in Matthews. I've only recently started frequenting them as they're the host of a Tuesday night run group. Rain or (hopefully) shine we run out at 6:45 every week hitting the nearby green way trail. Upon our return we take to the libations. In addition to bottles and cans on the shelf, there are plenty more in the coolers and lots on tap. To consume anything from the shelf or cooler on site there is apparently an additional consumption tax required from the business. Kind of inconvenient and of course, not the business's fault. Just let them know if you're planning to bring your four pack to your table and crack it open with the boys. There is no food service and a limited supply of small snacks - including some alcoholic ice cream?! They even have a "pay-it-forward" board where apparently you can buy a beer for someone, write your name and theirs and when they come in they can claim the beer you bought them later. Not sure if that's exactly how it works? But neat in theory. Despite no food service you can always order from one of the many local joints and walk to pick it up. There are also menus on the tables for a pizza place that will delivery to you here. All in all, it's not a bad spot. I'm not much on the beer scene anymore these days so I must admit I'm only ever by here for the run group. I sometimes get the impression that the staff doesn't care for those of us that aren't drinkers and just hang out, ask for water and use the facilities. read more

European soccer Mecca and good beer vibes! Loved the setting and service. Called in delivery pizza. Love this place!! read more

Carolina Beer Temple - Front area - Beer Bar Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

Solid place for an afternoon beer and to watch soccer for a spell. Great patio area as well. It's a laid back vibe.

Owner and staff were all chill and knowledgeable. Clean spot where their glassware was spotless. Taps vary daily or hourly depending on the the popularity of the pour. No food is served but is welcome. Outside and inside seating. Crowlers,growlers and cans togo ,oh my. read more

Carolina Beer Temple - Taps and tvs - Beer Bar Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

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Great beer selection on draft, bottle and cans! Also a fun place to hit up a local food truck and hang out with family and friends!

Matthews finally has beer! Well, not really-i'm sure you could find a beer somewhere in Matthews, but the Carolina Beer Temple makes a cool place to hang, try some local brews, and have an altogether great time if you are a beer connoisseur. Located right off Main Street in the same block where the town hall/library and other shops are, the place is a great addition to the shops around downtown Matthews. There were a couple of outdoor tables with umbrellas which will be perfect for hot summer nights, but when I visited the weather was not quite cooperating (rain). It gave a us a chance to hang out inside though. You can sit at some high tops, lounge on the couch, or sit at the bar, but you still get a nice relaxing atmosphere in order to taste some pretty kick ass brews. I'm not sure how many they have on tap, but the menu is a good selection. The back half of the store has shelves and racks of growlers, 20oz bottles, and six packs of beer. So come in, enjoy something off the tap, or come get your beer to enjoy from your home. Rob the bar tender was super friendly and made an effort to learn your name. He checked us out via iPad and my receipt was emailed to me (horray for saving some trees!). read more

Carolina Beer Temple - Straffe Hendrick Belgian Triple Ale and the light rail pale ale - Beer Bar Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

While taking an afternoon trip to see what Sea Board was about, my wife and I were shocked to see that Matthews was a really fun looking place to visit. We decided to take a walk and saw a little ray of light, from which I can only assume was beamed down from heaven. It lit up the Carolina Beer Temple sign and goosebumps shot through me. It was like Indiana Jones held the Staff of Ra up and it pointed to CBT instead of the lost ark. Inside was something better than the lost ark - it was a shop with some tables, chairs and couches surrounded by racks of craft beers and a bar with local craft brew on tap. I was sampled some sours so I could decide which nectar to sip, and my wife did the same for some ales. We sat on the couch and played a board game with my kid, relaxed and chatted with the barkeep. A magical place that I highly recommend if you like beer! read more

Carolina Beer Temple - Beer Bar Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

I visited this business on multiple occasions. They always have some type of beer that I have never tried. Very knowledgeable about the selections. Prices are good. The to-go options for cans and bottles are good as well. read more

Nice craft beer bar and bottle shop nestled in downtown Matthews, NC! Nice patio seating and family friendly environment. Every time we come whether just to pick up to go or enjoy a beer on the premises, they're always super friendly and take care of their people! There are 26 rotating taps so they're bound to have something you like! The bottle shop has beers you won't find in the grocery stores. read more

Carolina Beer Temple - Side patio - Beer Bar Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

Sam and Scott the manager are so esy to talk to and offer great recommendations based off you taste. I love this local bar and I'm never disappointed! You can purchase growlers, bottles and packs to take home too! They recently moved their location to where Temple Mojo used to be in February 2020. Check this place out and bring a friend! read more

Great customer service ! Nice place to hangout. A lot of different options for beer and non beer drinkers. read more

Tbh it's been years since I was hereafter but I really enjoyed it. Moving back to Matthews I will go back

Great atmosphere and customer service. A relaxing quaint place to grab a beer with friends.

Cozy little spot in Matthews to try a new brew whether you grab and go or sit and sip. Stopped in with my brother to check out the selection and ended up having a couple of beers. I had The Prayer from Burial Brewing that I enjoyed. Brother tried a sour that he really liked and another type of beer on his 2nd round. They have a decent mix of local brews and from all over the country (categorized East and West Coast). Kind of has a coffee shop vibe with the seating. You can order takeout/delivery from nearby restaurants. Beer prices are slightly higher than grocery store ($1-2) but I would expect it from a niche shop like this. read more

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Great selection of beers. Very knowledgeable staff. Was great assisting me in finding the right beverage for me. We will definitely return. read more

Carolina Beer Temple - Beer Bar Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

Oh yes they did open a new beer shop right next to the wine shop in Downtown Matthews! Yay! Carolina beer temple has a huge selection of bottled beers from around the world. Some are available from their beer cooler, so I imagine you can stay to enjoy it there if you like. There are also maybe a dozen beers on draft - from unique imports to our local QC/NC breweries. They offer all the drafts in a small-medium-or-large size, which is good if you'd like to create your own sampler. Inside there are some tables, chairs, a couch and seating at the bar - there's also a small patio with 4-5 tables if the weather is nice. The owners are very friendly and happy to chat and help you make your choice. I do hope they decide to extend their hours, I think 9pm closing time is too early for the weekend! read more

My complaint is that the manager doesn't step in when his customers yell at people passing by on the street with whom they disagree.

Went in on a Wednesday night. We were the only customers in the place. Staff was really helpful in recommendations and service was awesome.

Not that I'm an avid Matthews goer, but.....FINALLY! A place to score some local draught (and select bottles) of local/craft beer in the area. Bottle shops seem to be popping up around Crown Town as of late and I say the more the merrier. Spreading the love of a good brewskie is just what the doctor ordered.....for everywhere. Glad to see Carolina Beer Temple on the scene and doing things rather well. The interior is rather cozy. Plenty of cushy seats, giant stools for the bar, "temple-y" decor, and some of the cleanest shelving/stocking I've seen to date. Move aside, Total Wine. I love the giant throne that they have along the far wall. Makes me feel like a king or something. The owners are cool dudes with an equally cool and dude-ish story. Get to know them. They're great to chat with. Local draughts abound -- Four Friends, NoDa, Birdsong, OMB, etc. Hopefully some Free Range and Ass Clown beers will make their way down their way, too. Excited to see these guys grow and keep the beer flowing for the Matthews area! read more

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My husband and I were invited here by some friends to unwind the day after Thanksgiving. It's about a 30 min drive from our place but we are always game to try a new place. My husband doesn't drink beer but he found a delicious root beer in the cooler that he was pleased with. I selected a seasonal IPA from the menu and then went back to the cooler and picked out a green apple lambic that hit the spot! They let you, and encourage you, to phone in food orders from anywhere you want. Our friends ordered pizza to be delivered and we got Thai Taste from around the corner. Go check it out! Pretty cozy and there is a TV there, too, which probably has a game on most nights. read more

Carolina Beer Temple - They have lots of cider and lambic choices too. - Beer Bar Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

Part of the Beer-muda triangle along with sister sites Seaboard and Temple Mojo, this is the location that started it all. The atmosphere is much quieter than the other 2 sites and allows for cozy conversations inside or outside under large umbrellas. There is a cooler section for can and bottle purchases in addition to racks of beer, mead and cider from around the world. No Seaboard brews here but if you love stouts youre in the right place. Pull up a chair and make some new friends. read more

Carolina Beer Temple - Never a day goes by wothout a stout! - Beer Bar Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

One of my favorite craft beer bottle shops sits in the heart of downtown Matthews, just off Trade St., and mere steps from Town Hall. Carolina Beer Temple offers a wide and unique assortment of local and regional craft brews on its crowded shelves, along with a strong selection of local beers on tap. It feels like an antique bookshop, with brews instead of bindings. There's a small bar with a TV, tables inside and out, and exceptionally friendly service. Wine drinkers can slip into the neighboring Black Chicken Wine Cellar and share an outdoor table with their favorite beer nerd. Definitely worth a visit. read more

Having just moved to Matthews I was super happy to find this place. They have around 20 beers on tap with a great variety. The staff is always great and do a great job of explaining the beers. It is a very chill environment with couches and board games if you enjoy them. They also have a small patio out front if you want to enjoy the weather (not in the summer as the south is ridiculously hot). They have 6 or 7 menus from nearby restaurants that will deliver food to you there. When your done enjoying your draft beer you can pick from the great variety of beer to take home. They have a great selection from singles to 6 packs. If your in the area please check this place out. read more

Great little bottle shop located in downtown Matthews. They have a few beers on tap as well as a large selection of cans and bottles for purchase. Atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. A great place to come and relax with friends while trying out some new brews. read more

Carolina Beer Temple - Beer Bar Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina