1. Hi-Wire Brewing

    0

    Charlotte, NC

    Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Hi-Wire Brewing

    4.2 (59 reviews)
    Open • 2:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Loading...

    Request pricing & availability

    You can now request a quote from this business directly from Yelp

    Hi-Wire Brewing Photos

    HI-WIRE BREWING ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

    Recommended Reviews - Hi-Wire Brewing

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Hi-Wire Brewing, Charlotte
    Bruce K.

    Mrs. K. said that she was feeling "stir crazy" and suggested that we pop out for a drink. So we landed here at Hi-Wire in South End which hadn't quite started with the after work crowd on this week day. Plenty of seating and lots of other things going on including corn hole, pinball machines and a "kick ball billiards" setup. We ordered drinks, sat and watched a bit. Because Hi-Wire is snacks only and you can bring your own food (not drinks!), there were a couple of dogs inside and on the patio which was very cool. My cold Kölsch was delicious and crisp, Mrs. K. enjoyed her beverage and after a bit, I popped next store and got slices from Benny Ferrovia's for dinner. A couple of hours enjoying being out and about, this was very pleasant and I will have to return for a few more - they have a range of beers and they all sound tasty! [Review 2222 and 100th Charlotte review of 2024 - 3839 in North Carolina - 23240 overall]

    Derek N.

    Hi-Wire was a fun, hip, and upbeat brewery! It was very modern, and fits the city of Charlotte very well! Even for the standards of a brewery, they have a huge selection of beers, and their staff is very knowledgeable of all their brews. The bartender gave me an excellent recommendation for a beer that I was looking for, and even provided me a sample of it before I purchased it. The ambiance was a lot of fun as well, and even though I went by myself, it seems like a great place to stop in and hang out with friends. Overall, I'd definitely recommend Hi-Wire!

    Jennifer E.

    Attended the "Cirque du Biere: A spooky Aerial show" here and was impressed at hoe big it actually was inside. I didnt know what to expect but was pleasantly surprised to see lots of seating and plenty of space to walk around also. They have two bars. Main one as soon as you walk in and a smaller second one closer to the back of the building. They have outside patio seating as well and on a Friday evening they had two food trucks out in the front. This is located next to Benny Fravellos so of course slice of pizza is a MUST when visiting this location. Overall, everyone was super friendly and efficient. Th3 bartenders were friendly and gave great recommendations. Wouldn't mind coming back if in the area. I saw they have lot of cool games to play also. They do have a small parking lot in front of their establishment but if you come during peak days and time, good luck! There is side street parking nearby also but you do have to pay.

    Selfie
    Deedrah B.

    Solid spot for drinks and hanging out with friends! I came here fora round with some friends and we had a great time. Walked ver from the climbing gym and it was not crowded or busy on a Thursday around 8pm. We got some seasonal specialty drinks and sat at a high top. Saw some other parties ordering Benny's pizza and it was definitely tempting. The server was friendly and the vibes her were very laid back and relaxe. I would recommend !

    Tiara B.

    This is hands down one of our favorite breweries in the Charlotte area! Since we had plans to come down here my friend gave me a gift card as it was a place on my list that I needed to try. The staff is so sweet and we came here three times during our short time within Charlotte. There are lots of options to choose from with a wide range of abv based on your beer type preference. The space is huge and family friendly as well. We had quite a few IPAS and we were enjoying each others company as getting well to know the brewery manager Katie that we never took pictures of our beers lol. When you're having a great time, sometimes we forget to grab pics of the drinks!

    Side bar
    Julie P.

    Great space, fun atmosphere and good beer! This place is a great addition to South End. We love coming here because of the open layout and all the different beverage options - there really is something for everyone. They also allow outside food, and have all the neighboring restaurants available to check out. I love their low-pitch and their 10w-40 variations!

    Margarita with candy + dirty Shirley
    Vanessa D.

    Came here for a wedding rehearsal. Such an amazing venue. The place was busy. First time there. Service was Hanson. They gave a full bar. Really love this spot. Highly recommend if in Charlotte

    Pink Lemonade Beer
    Hannah C.

    Hi-Wire is one of the newer breweries to the South End area but has definitely made its mark! I love the open concept space with lots of big tables, great for groups! They have a ton of free games including connect four, corn hole, and a GIANT soccer version of pool!! The service was quick and everyone was friendly. There was lots of parking in the back as well as indoor and outdoor seating. I got the pink lemonade beer after trying a few recommendations from the bartender, and it was great!! I appreciated the assistance and loved the selection. I will definitely be going back again to try some more options!

    Ashley E.

    I'm not writing home about this place, but I'm not writing it off just yet. I've been here a few times, even sat up at the bar, and I must say the service and staff are just mediocre. There have been times where I've seen multiple staff behind the bar and only one person pouring beer with a line of like 10-15 people. I've also sat at the bar with an empty drink for 5-10 mins before being checked on or asked if I want another. I've also never had an overly nice or excited person, which is always nice when you're not sure what you want and need some pointers. I like recommendations of beer when I go to breweries I'm not as familiar with and I feel like no one I've asked there has ever been very helpful on suggestions. Although, the staff and service aren't up there in my book, I do love the vibe they are trying to give off (great music) and diverse crowd of people they try to draw in with the very full events calendar. They have everything from dog portraits to run club to game night to aerial performances to cheese & beer pairings to silent discos... the list gos on and on, so when I say there is something for everybody, THERE IS SOMETHING FOR EVERYBODY! Here's a quick hit on "the other stuff"... Bathrooms are clean. Lots of merch. Water is located on the left side of the bar. FREE PARKING. Ample seating, both indoors and outdoors making it great for all size groups. Love the bright colors and decor. Seats feel cheap and like I might break them (lol). The beer is just ok (in my opinion). I mean if you're in the area, or see a cool event they are hosting, definitely stop in! It's worth a try... and who knows maybe your staff and service experience will be better than mine has. I'll be back and hopefully my future experiences allow me to update my review with more stars!

    Football pool table
    John H.

    Ever since I drove by this location, I've been waiting for them to finish construction and open up. Finally got to check out the new place to meet a friend for a couple beers after a long week of work. Full confession: big fan of hi-wire. Still remember when they started in Asheville and were a lean operation. I'm glad they branched out and have a location in Charlotte. Space! There's so much space, it is great. I think the competitive market for breweries in Charlotte have really fine tuned the taproom equation. Lots of tables and seating... different areas and a lot of things to do in a large space = a good time. I think I was initially drawn to the large soccer/pool table. I'm sure it's fun to pass the time while enjoying a delicious creation that the brewers made. Going to show my age and say that their menu with the large letters can been EASILY seen from near and far. I'm sure this really helps the people manning the bar serve people more quickly if they know what they want ahead of time and not having to squint and see beer names is super helpful. There's another "overflow" bar that probably opens when they are packed, but it's good that they've thought ahead and make the space as useful as possible. My only ding would be the area... yes it has parking, but the parking is shared my neighbor in businesses so I can't imagine what it's like trying to park. The photo diagrams on the bar showing where to park is helpful, but somehow I feel like a lot of people have been towed or the neighboring apartment complexes have complained about the business parking. Either way, parking is just a luxury now a days with Charlotte- probably not an issue if you can walk here, but for those of us that don't live in a trendy part of the city, parking will probably remain a factor when deciding where to go hang out.

    Stephanie J.

    Hi-Wire is based out of Asheville and is expanding like crazy. This Charlotte location is nice and spacious. My go-to beers are the High-Pitch Mosaic IPA and West Coast IPA. Before you leave check out the merchandise and beer to take home. Cheers!

    Emilie W.

    I really enjoyed this brewery! I loved all the open spaces and the outside area where I enjoyed my light beer. The staff was really friendly and I would highly recommend this place if you are in the area!

    Menu

    See all

    7 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Bruce K.
    2433
    26430
    78825

    2 years ago

    Helpful 6
    Thanks 1
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    1 month ago

    Great brews and service. Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating! Wide selection of beers!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 months ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Shanda C.

    Shanda C.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 1
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Derek N.
    17
    533
    5556

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 1
    Love this 4
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jamie H.
    2
    59
    100

    1 year ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Nino R.
    327
    2747
    1606

    3 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of John H.
    380
    1772
    1865

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Shanda C.

    Shanda C.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 1
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 9
    Thanks 1
    Love this 8
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 9
    Thanks 0
    Love this 9
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Shanda C.

    Shanda C.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Liz H.
    57
    21
    27

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    1 year ago

    Nice place but freezing cold, would recommend wearing long pants and a winter coat inside even in the summer.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of T H.
    0
    111
    11

    2 years ago

    STELLAR service tonight for my friend's bday, fun games, great drinks!!! Can hardly wait to go back!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    3 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Shanda C.

    Shanda C.

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Shanda C.

    Shanda C.

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 2

    Ask the Community - Hi-Wire Brewing

    Is there parking at the brewery?

    Yes, there is a parking lot at this location!

    Don’t See Your Question? Ask Away!

    Review Highlights - Hi-Wire Brewing

    “Been a fan of Hi-Wire from my many trips to Asheville so I was stoked when I saw they were coming to Charlotte.”

    Mentioned in 14 reviews

    Read more highlights

    Sycamore Brewing - New brewery!  Come check it out.  It used to be a mechanic shop.  Awesome brews.

    Sycamore Brewing

    4.0(423 reviews)
    0.3 mi•South End, Dilworth
    •$$

    The food here is actually super good for a bar spot! I have tried the pizza, burger and blt and all…read moregreat, the fries are my favorite. When you sit down there is a QR code to order your food and they text you when it's ready. They have napkins, salt pepper, sauces and everything available to you when you go to pick up your food. I love how it's dog friendly. The beers come in 2 sizes and they have liquor drinks upstairs. They do not have everything though so be sure if you're looking for a certain drink you are aware. Love the live music as well.

    A gorgeous 2-story, open-spaced brewery located in Charlotte! I went on a late Saturday afternoon…read moreand this place was popping with college game day fans. Despite the crowd, it was quick to get drinks at any of their bars (under 5 min wait in line). Unfortunately, I also wanted food and that wait was extremely long. You can order food on their app or at one of the registers on the 1st floor. The cashier ringing me up quoted me 45 minutes before taking my order. It ended up being 70 minutes. I ordered a chicken Caesar wrap and it came with a side. I picked fries. They text you when the food is ready to be picked up. The wrap and fries were average and definitely not worth the wait. My friend got their pretzel sticks appetizer. Her food was delicious. All the employees were in good spirits! The brewery is indoors and outdoors with tables sprinkled throughout. After 20 minutes of searching, we found a table inside. I would try this place again simply for their pretzel sticks, but would make sure it's not during a busy game day if I'm super hungry.

    Photos
    Sycamore Brewing
    Sycamore Brewing - Touring the brews!

    Touring the brews!

    Sycamore Brewing - Incredible service, very nice owners & staff.  They say welcome!  Winchester Esb is wonderful, love the south mtn cream stout.

    See all

    Incredible service, very nice owners & staff. They say welcome! Winchester Esb is wonderful, love the south mtn cream stout.

    Mac's Speed Shop

    Mac's Speed Shop

    3.9(738 reviews)
    0.6 mi•South End, Dilworth
    •$$

    Kendall was a great server. can't wait to come back and see her again. The food was fantastic and…read moream so happy we decided to come and eat. I am definitely going to tell everyone about it!

    I stopped in for a late dinner and ate at the bar. I started with a pint of the $4 Thursday special…read moreUncle Slams Lager. For dinner, I ordered the pulled pork combo and had my two usual sides when at a BBQ place: Mac n Cheese and BBQ baked beans. The large combo was just about $2 more than the regular sized one and was enough for 2 meals yet I managed to eat it all in one sitting. Hmm, imagine that. The pulled pork was plentiful and delicious and served with no sauce. This was perfect so one could choose how to have it. There's 4 sauces on the counter to try including Carolina specialties. It was was nice to try a variety. The BBQ baked beans were prepared with the North Carolina vinegar based sauce which is surprisingly tasty. I enjoyed this side. For the pork, I loved both of the Carolina sauces on it as well as plain. The Mac n Cheese was also good as the texture was just like I make in a casserole style and very tasty and complemented the rest of the meal very well. While at the bar I watched the Thursday Night Football game between the Steelers and the Browns (Browns won!) during my solo visit. I found there's a few of these Mac's Speed Shops around so it's nice to have location options when in Charlotte and it is a great value. If ever in this area, I'll look them up again.

    Photos
    Mac's Speed Shop - Inside Mac's Speed Shop - South End

    Inside Mac's Speed Shop - South End

    Mac's Speed Shop - Hush puppies

    Hush puppies

    Mac's Speed Shop - Mule

    See all

    Mule

    Charlotte Beer Garden - Cider for the win

    Charlotte Beer Garden

    3.8(349 reviews)
    0.8 mi•South End, Dilworth
    •$$

    i don't get to try different beer gardens a lot especially due to being broke…read morelol but i'm at this beer garden and they have 3 floors of space with a roof. food i tried the fried pork belly's and the pork pieces are so good and the hot sauce with a basket of fries is hitting so good. worth a drop in and see where the night takes you if your in charlotte the pilsners are also very nice to go with this tasty hot food. #worthatry

    I had a really disappointing experience here. As I was going to show the bouncer my ID, I briefly…read moretripped. I had been drinking, but I was completely coherent, able to communicate normally, and was not slurring my words, falling over, or behaving disorderly. Despite this, the bouncer immediately assumed I was too intoxicated to enter and refused me entry. What really bothered me was the way the situation was handled. The bouncer grabbed my arm and physically escorted me away from the entrance in a way that felt unnecessarily aggressive and humiliating. I understand that bouncers have a responsibility to make judgment calls about intoxication and safety and I have no issue with being denied entry if they genuinely believe someone is too intoxicated. There is, however, a respectful way to handle these situations. What made the experience even more upsetting was what he said to my friend afterward. He told him that they "don't allow people like her in here." I understand he may have been referring to my level of intoxication, but that wording was extremely inappropriate. As someone who is half Asian, I found the comment particularly concerning and it honestly felt discriminatory regardless of what his intent was. I left feeling extremely uncomfortable and embarrassed by the way I was treated. Being denied entry is one thing, being treated disrespectfully and spoken about in that way is another. Unfortunately based on this experience I would not feel comfortable returning.

    Photos
    Charlotte Beer Garden - Lots of Taps

    Lots of Taps

    Charlotte Beer Garden - Classic Poutine

    Classic Poutine

    Charlotte Beer Garden - Craft beer

    See all

    Craft beer

    Wooden Robot Brewery - @mastercard1842

    Wooden Robot Brewery

    4.5(435 reviews)
    0.6 mi•South End, Dilworth
    •$$

    Love this place - I need to come here more often! I've been here a decent number of times over the…read moreyears and realized I have never had a less-than-awesome experience. I've come as a Charlotte newbie, then became the one showing the place off to visitors, and in between I'll show up for a trivia night here and there. Staff here is my personal favorite- everyone is kind but not pushy or bothersome. They know the bar and the food menu.. I have asked what to order and fully gone along with their suggestions. Zero regrets. This is also a wonderful place to take friends or family visiting from out of town. My parents moved down here with me; just across the border in SC, but absolutely loved it here when I took them. They're boring and picky, and Wooden Robot somehow was exactly what they were looking for.

    Brewery #439 Wooden…read moreRobot is a cool spot with a cool name and upon 1st glance from the outside just looks like a hip restaurant. Now they are part that too with a bunch of apps, wings, burgers, etc. I got my usual flight (theirs has 5 beers...wooohooo!) which consisted of a vanilla coffee blonde, a Mexican Lager, a Helles, an IPA and a hazy pale ale. All of them were really good with the hazy pale ale and the vanilla coffee blonde being my favorites. Cool art of the Wooden Robot could be found throughout the brewery. My only regret is that I didn't buy a t-shirt.

    Photos
    Wooden Robot Brewery - Wooden Robot Brewery Taproom

    Wooden Robot Brewery Taproom

    Wooden Robot Brewery - Pops Leicht hit the spot

    Pops Leicht hit the spot

    Wooden Robot Brewery - Wooden Robot Brewery  Main Entrance

    See all

    Wooden Robot Brewery Main Entrance

    Hi-Wire Brewing - brewpubs - Updated October 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...