Hef's Bar & Grill

Came here for Saint Patty's day weekend and it's off the hook!…read more Bagpipers Irish dancers I'm a slowly good people looking for a good time. This is the first Saint Patty's Day party here since they took over the old beer temple building on trade Street. I think everyone that lives in Matthews is here! Anyone who likes to have fun anyways. Good times good drinks great atmosphere good music! Only complaint is pendant light hanging in front of the TV blocking my view while I'm hoping Man City whips the snot out of West Ham. Check it out when you can! Cheers!

Had some time to kill before our room was ready, so we went to downtown matthews…read more Having never been here, was pleasantly surprised at the options. Chose Matthews Social House, which had a great environment. Bartender was great and attentive. Saturday afternoon with nice weather, a lot of people came in the front door and went to the back. Large area, to drink / socialize out back. (next time)

The pool room.

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Stumptown Station

4.0(43 reviews)

Place is great. Music is fantastic. 2 millers that is more expensive than a 12 pack ($15) is insane…read moretho. Want a cocktail it's your place but good price for cheap beer, it's not your place. Friendly staff and quick service. Cheers

Came here for a quick old fashion. They had many types to choose from. They had a few TVs available…read moreand also an upstairs area. The bartenders were cool!

Love music

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NYE... it's the best party in the area!!

Seaboard Brewing, Tap Room & Wine Bar

4.3(164 reviews)

1.9 mi

We had a great first visit at Seaboard! Love the atmosphere inside and out - seating options inside…read moreincluding larger tables in the back. Loved the deck seating out front and on the side. They have a beautiful and unique wine selection! They are a micro brewery so have lots of different beer options that are brewed there on site. They have a small food menu with things like charcuterie and also have $1 snack cups that are fun! The beer was great. The staff was very friendly and helpful! We decided to get pizza from The Exchange Depot next door and it was amazing. There was plenty of two hour parking on the street next to it which was great!

I come so many times I can't believe I haven't reviewed it!…read more Awesome place! Fancier than a dive bar but casual for a random meet with friends! Great first date spot for some drinks! Good beer and wine selection! EXCELLENT pizza! And they have cool events all the time!

The Janney Coupler

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Grace O'Malley's

3.8(203 reviews)

The food was good - we had a party of 7 and no issue getting in on Saturday night. The space is…read moreroomy and comfortable. The food came out faster than expected, but waitress was slow throughout. The table ordered: - Guinness and Jameson - corned beef poutine which seemed unique and my brother liked it. - wings - lots of orders of fish and chips. The tartar sauce was good. The slaw portion was small, but really good. The fish and fries were well cooked and tasty. Compared to Sir Edmond Halleys - I would choose here. The food IMO was better, the restaurant isn't as dark, the prices/portions were better, the parking. Situation/lighting is better and the location is in a walkable downtown type area where you can walk off your calories after you eat. Overall: A hidden gem and I will return.

As soon as we walked in this restaurant, I knew it was going to be wonderful. The atmosphere was…read moregreat. It was dimly lit, the wood was painted black, candles on the table. It just had such a great vibe, a true Irish Pub. I ordered the corned beef poutine, which was phenomenal. My husband ordered fish and chips and a Guinness beer and he said it was the best fish he's ever had in his life so we were super happy. Our waiter was Anthony and he was wonderful. He was so pleasant and helpful. He was always there when we needed him with a smile. The only complaint was the fish and chips comes in a basket with wax paper and the wax paper tears while you're eating, and my husband thinks he may have eaten a little bit of the wax paper. Next time he's going to ask for his fish and chips on a plate . I can't wait to go back!

Table and tv

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Steady Eddy's Pumphouse

4.5(55 reviews)

3.9 mi

I was searching for a place open late on a weekday where I could grab take-out food and saw this…read moreplaced listed. I must have passed-by this little place a million times during my commutes, but never stopped before. I am so glad I did this time! - The service and folks, including the customers, were very friendly, the atmosphere is unique and the food was very good! What a comfortable home-feel it had with something for everyone, both in food and nooks to set down and just chill, be it outside or in. I will be going back again!

My wife and I stumbled on the Pumphouse while checking out a musician we follow. Found the food to…read morebe excellent and we have been back nearly every week since. Excellent food, low key ambiance that feels cozy and great staff.

PBR tall boy on a perfect Saturday afternoon

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Friday evening Eddie's

Kristophers Bar & Restaurant

3.5(166 reviews)

1.9 mi

Absolutely never go to this establishment! They refused entry to me and my service dog. I am a…read more100% service-disabled combat veteran, and the manager, Matt Sigman, forced me, my service animal, and my friend to leave the premises. When I explicitly informed this manager that Copper is a professionally trained service animal, he stated: "I don't care, no animals allowed." Let's be clear: This isn't a "pet" policy issue. This is a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Federal law is not optional, and "not caring" isn't a legal defense. To make matters worse, when I contacted the owners, they dismissed my experience with empty excuses. They even had the nerve to claim their main business is "training dogs"--yet they clearly can't train their own staff on basic federal law or common decency. I am unable to function in society without my service dog. To be humiliated and kicked out of a restaurant for being disabled in service to this country is a disgrace. The ADA has been notified, and I am calling on the community to stand with veterans against this kind of discrimination. They have no business running a public establishment if they refuse to follow the law or respect those who served.

Kristophers... tsk, tsk, tsk…read more We have been going for some years now and always enjoyed the 2-for Tuesdays. Have not been in a couple months and decided to pick up a large??? pie for a friend's gathering last night. I run in to pick up and open to check. Hmmm... I see a medium pizza in a large box, with about half the toppings that's usually on it and more crust than normal. I get it, times are harder and food is getting costly, but changing what you serve your customers is not a way to keep them coming. I would have been willing to pay more for the pie if it would guarantee me the same, satisfying pie I had come to love from this place. Do better or don't do at all

Not sure what the bucket is for....Update--It was soapy water for wiping down bar!

Buffalo Wings - 1 Dozen - 1/2 Hot Honey, 1/2 Garlic Parmesan

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Mac's Speed Shop

3.5(345 reviews)

2.1 mi

I was just making a quick stop in having been to the location in South End. I know they're known…read morefor their smoked meat, but I opted for a burger tonight. The NC Western Burger. They call it a 1/2 pound burger and it is every bit of that. The burger itself was very juicy and full of flavor. I had a side of Mac n cheese. Some of the bits of it were a little over cooked, but pretty good overall. I might try a different side next time. I sat at the bar since I was by myself. I wish I'd gotten the bartenders name, but she provided the nicest service I've had in a while when eating out. Across the restaurant industry, prices have gone up making it more difficult to eat out. It's nice knowing that not all people in the service industry take their role for granted. It made my rare dining trip out worthwhile. Looking forward to going back out to Mac's next time I'm craving a big juicy burger.

We ordered almost everything to try. The ribs, chicken, brisket, and beef sausage were all good-…read morethe ribs were our favorite. We got the beans, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese, street corn, fried pickles and egg rolls as sides/starters. The fried pickles were soggy however it was a Door Dash order so that could have been the issue. The egg rolls were good. The mac and cheese and street corn were both good. The mashed potatoes were okay, but not great. We did not like the beans at all. Tried a bunch of sauces. They didn't come labeled so not sure what we liked. Would definitely go back for the ribs, egg rolls, and mac and cheese!

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Carolina Beer Temple

4.7(123 reviews)

1.8 mi

Carolina Beer Temple is a really fun spot. The bartenders are genuinely nice, which already puts it…read moreabove 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.

I'm not a big beer person so really only go to a brewery when some special event is going on. I…read morewent 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

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Jekyll and Hyde Taphouse Grill

3.6(533 reviews)

1.9 mi

Spent Saturday evening downtown Matthews with a friend and decided to give Jekyll and Hyde a second…read morechance. It's a cute restaurant with a patio and live music was playing the night I visited. We had a great waitress who was thoughtful and attentive. I ordered a plain burger and brussel sprouts. The burger was great this time around. The brussel sprouts were ok, more on the vinegar based side than I'm used too. Our waitress returned them and we got different sides. The broccolini was amazing. The fries were ok since some were not completely cooked. The burger in the photo doesn't look like much but it was 9 out 10 in my book.

Went to a concert in Charlotte and stayed in Matthews…read more When the concert ended at 9:30, out options in Matthews for a bite to eat was limited. We landed at J and H at 10:15 (open to 11). Was a little concerned because the bartender was not very attentive. After about 10 minutes she grabbed her purse and left. The other bartender stepped up and asked what we wanted. Everything changed! Laney was great, first with cocktails and then quickly getting us our food. Ordered the artichokes and was a little disappointed. The best I can say was they were okay. Little dry and could have used a sauce. Split a sandwich and was great. Overall nice environment, good food and service good (finally)

Inside December 14, 2022

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Jekyll's margarita

6 Grogs

3.7(3 reviews)

Super fun! Had a great time here with the hubby and friends! Drinks were good, and they had pinball…read moremachines, darts, and Nintendo switches with Mario kart! Would enjoy it if the music was a bit different, some of the songs were not up our alley(a bit more upbeat would be nice), but still had a fun time!

LOVE IT. Pretty new bar (owned by Seaboard) - opened about a month ago. The bar itself is a long,…read morebeautiful wood and makes the place smell wonderful. The bartender, "Tom or Tim or Timmy", was like a buddy from college. Super nice, very helpful, and eager to please. Prices are very reasonable. Sells Seaboard beer (delish), wine, cider, and liquor. Liquor is sold like they do in the UK, where you mix your drinks and you pay by the type of liquor with the mixers free. There is plenty of space but cozy feel. Huge TVs behind the bar. Couple of Golf video games, dart area and shuffleboard. No real food other than snacks (I.e., chips, nuts, etc.) so it is a "private club" but no charge. Look - if you need an awesome, convenient, fun hangout to have a few with friends - THIS is it.