Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    High Branch Brewing

    4.2 (50 reviews)
    ModerateBreweries
    Closed 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

    High Branch Brewing Photos

    You might also consider

    More like High Branch Brewing

    Recommended Reviews - High Branch 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

    the entrance to the building
    Stephanie J.

    My friend and I stopped here on our way to the Charlotte area. I tried two half pours since they do not offer flights, one was a pastry sour (I forgot the name) and the other was the promise ring (an IPA). Both beers were really good and so was the service.

    two glasses of beer on a table
    Jennifer D.

    Stopped in while in Concord, was super hard to find within the plaza! Turns out it's behind the antique mall and underneath. Garage doors were closed and it didn't look open! Anyway, large space inside with plenty of tables and seating. Bar area is small and only fits about 8 people. Tv on projection screen. Connected to a board game cafe. Service is decent and beer as well. Ordered the lager and Cryo IPA, both were tasty and prices competitive. Would stop here again but nothing overly trendy and hard to find!

    Cool brewery
    Kecia M.

    The new location is even better! Great location with great beverages! Inside/outside seating. Another brewery within walking distance. Food nearby. Also awesome antique mall, Gibson Mill Depot to spend some time and at.

    Taproom
    Keith S.

    This is a small brewery with some solid beer offerings. It's across the way from cabarrus brewing and up a flight of stairs. It's small and cozy, but the beer is great and the staff is friendly. They have a patio outside so you can enjoy your brew while you listen to the live music that is there on the weekends. There are also food trucks in the parking lot in case you get hungry. I had their hazy ipa called dislocated, if you like ipa beers then you should try it out. They also offer cans to go if you like what what you got on tap.

    Sarah H.

    This is a great brewery and I'm really excited to see them continue to grow. My boodle (husband) and I stopped in to High Branch because we wanted to try something new. The brewery is in an old mill that is attached to several other stores. They have a large deck off the front and plenty of parking nearby. I was hoping for more beer options at High Branch but was extremely satisfied with the IPA I ordered. It had great flavor, and I would definitely get it again. The decor inside is really nice and modern, and I like the overall atmosphere of the brewery. I'm looking forward to seeing more beer variety and going back in the near future!

    Ever changing menu.
    Noah M.

    A nice little brewery right beside the much larger Cabarrus brewery. We came out here for food truck Friday and met a friend. He said we should pop in early and grab a pint at his favorite concord brewery. Was a little confused on how to find it but once we parked in the main lot we saw the stairs and it was pretty easy from there. The beer here was exceptional. They really are putting in the work to make delicious craft beer. I was surprised by the taste of my IPA and had to give it a great score on Untappd. I heard they recently did some renovations so I'm not sure what it was like before but the inside was tastefully decorated. Plenty of seating including a somewhat covered patio with lights. They have local art dawning the walls with business cards so you can look up your new favorite artist. The staff were extremely kind and helpful and overall happy to see you there. They talked craft beer and it was good to see they had a connection to the community. Definitely will go back soon!!

    Abby L.

    I really liked this brewery. The environment was great and décor was cool. There is an indoor and outdoor patio space. The outdoor patio overlooks Cabarrus Brewery. You have to walk up a lot of stairs to get to the back area, which was ok by me. I was excited to try the beers and check out the scene. The service was good and the bartender was very nice. She let me try numerous samples until I finally decided on a flight (big surprise) that's what I get everywhere. They have some pretty delicious beers. I would come back just for the atmosphere because I enjoyed it so much. But the beers are good too!

    Assiduous
    Griffin T.

    This little local brewery may not get the acclaim of its larger neighbor Cabarrus Brewing, but they are killing it with their handcrafted masterpieces. I met a few friends here for food truck Friday and decided to try High Branch for the first time. I liked that High Branch wasn't nearly as busy as Cabarrus and I didn't have to stand in line. I had "Boys to the Bar" and it was extraordinary! It had a really crisp taste. Everything I tried here had great flavor. Also, the bartenders were extremely friendly and helpful when trying to decide on a beer and offered free samples to taste first. The seating options included outdoor tables on the deck with umbrellas and cool wooden furniture inside. Will definitely be back.

    Michael N.

    Nano brewing indeed! I guess, technically this is Concord's first Brewery as they beat Cabarrus by a couple of months! As most people mention if you're approaching from the side facing the road, go through the entrance that says "US Matress", go to the back of the building through a sliding wooden door and High Branch is on the right. If you're already at Cabarrus, you can look across the way and see the sign (walk across the lot and up one flight of stairs, then make a Louie). The high ceilings and exposed brick walls made me think this place would make an awesome loft apartment (or a Brewery). Admittedly I only tried one beer. Having read the descriptions, there was really only one I wanted to taste (two others I might have liked, had big black Xs through them on the menu). The Quick Learner Session IPA was solid but came across my palate as closer to a Farmhouse Hybrid - not bad, just different. The craft beer scene has finally landed in Concord!

    See all

    1 year ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Ana H.
    185
    317
    1588

    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

    1 year ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Maureen C.

    Maureen C.

    Thanks Christina!

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 1
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 months ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 10
    Thanks 0
    Love this 9
    Oh no 0

    2 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Joe C.
    1
    72
    226

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kecia M.
    2
    290
    1071

    4 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Maureen C.

    Maureen C.

    Thanks for coming to visit!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    4 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Maureen C.

    Maureen C.

    Thanks Keith!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jan M.
    83
    3
    0

    3 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    5 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Maureen C.

    Maureen C.

    Thanks for stopping in!

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of David T.
    4
    167
    192

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 1

    9 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Maureen C.

    Maureen C.

    Thank you, Noah!

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Abby L.
    705
    1257
    7441

    9 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Maureen C.

    Maureen C.

    Thanks Abby!

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Maureen C.

    Maureen C.

    Thanks for the kind words!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Maureen C.

    Maureen C.

    Thanks Michael!

    Helpful 9
    Thanks 0
    Love this 9
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Maureen C.

    Maureen C.

    Thanks for stopping in Beth!

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Maureen C.

    Maureen C.

    Thanks Lindsay!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Maureen C.

    Maureen C.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Maureen C.

    Maureen C.

    Thanks for the kind words and for stopping in!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Maureen C.

    Maureen C.

    Thanks Robert!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Seth R.
    122
    8
    2

    7 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Maureen C.

    Maureen C.

    Thanks so much Seth!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Maureen C.

    Maureen C.

    Thanks John! Appreciate the kind words!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Maureen C.

    Maureen C.

    Thanks for stopping by. So glad you enjoyed the beer!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Maureen C.

    Maureen C.

    We are sorry to hear about your experience and will look into it.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 1

    8 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Maureen C.

    Maureen C.

    Thanks Jimmy!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of James S.
    6
    380
    544

    9 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Maureen C.

    Maureen C.

    Thanks for stopping by James!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Jen c.
    63
    15
    3

    9 years ago

    Hands down, best Brewery in Concord/Charlotte area. You can tell how much they care about crating a great brew.

    Business owner information

    Photo of Maureen C.

    Maureen C.

    Thank you, Jen!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Maureen C.

    Maureen C.

    Thanks Caroline!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of John H.
    89
    42
    1

    9 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Maureen C.

    Maureen C.

    Thanks John!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Maureen C.

    Maureen C.

    Thanks Jessica!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Justin M.
    95
    11
    27

    10 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Maureen C.

    Maureen C.

    Thanks Justin!

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 1 of 2

    Ask the Community - High Branch Brewing

    Review Highlights - High Branch Brewing

    I tend to stick with their hazy ipa's but I don't think that I have had a bad beer here.

    Mentioned in 4 reviews

    Read more highlights

    Verify this business for free

    People searched for Breweries 709 times last month within 10 miles of this business.

    Verify this business

    Cabarrus Brewing Company

    Cabarrus Brewing Company

    (134 reviews)

    $$

    The brew hub of Cabarrus county, Cabarrus Brewing Co. is always a happening place! It's a great…read moreplace to meet up with large groups of friends or just as good for a date night. They have plenty of beer options that continues to change with the seasons, while keeping fan favs on the board. This visit was to try out their Cabarrus County's March Burger Madness entry that run the entire month of March. But they always have food on sight. You order at the bar and they send a text to your phone to pick up at the food window. Bartenders and staff have always been friendly and helpful. Add them to your social media watch list to keep up to date with what's happening!! They are always planning great events that are family friendly.

    Met up with friends here for a Bookclub meeting on a Saturday evening. I had a hard time finding…read moreit. There are no signs directing you to the back once you turn into the parking lot. In an effort to help someone else out, if you see Gianni Trattoria it's behind it. The door is not facing the parking lot but the back of Gianni Trattoria. Lots of group seating. Very loud. Good vibes. On one side is where you order your food on the other side is where you can order alcoholic drinks. My group was consistent with the food being okay, nothing exciting. They all really enjoyed their drinks. As there was no actual door I was chilled while there, it was a rainy and cool night. The rest of my group wasn't bothered though. I saw groups, families with kids and couples. Everyone appeared to be having a great time. This was a good spot for us to meet with our group of 6 people. It was easy to find seating that accommodated all of us.

    Southern Strain Brewing Company - Loved the band. Shout out to Dic and the Doses! The music was fire

    Southern Strain Brewing Company

    (64 reviews)

    $$

    Cozy and lively brewery with great food and unique brews! Service took a bit long but overall had a…read moregreat social experience with my team here. They had live music as well with a fantastic guitarist and harmonica player. 5/5 - Life's Gouda With Bacon - Star of the show in our dinner. I can see why this was award winning. The aioli and Gouda cheese gave this dish a unique taste profile! 5/5 Nach-Yo Dip for 2 - Crispy chips that tasted fresh. The best part was definitely the dip. It was savory, sweet, and had a perfect blend of ingredients that made it hard to stop eating. 2/5 - Southern Fried Chicken (not pictured) - mashed potatoes and collared greens were very tasty but the chicken was quite salty. I'd recommend lessening the strength or time of the brine but overall the chicken was still cooked well.

    The beer is fine, but the food here is mediocre. The options are limited and on the pricey side. We…read moregot the wings the last time, although they seemed overpriced we decided to try them anyway. When they came, they were so incredible small they barely had any meat on them, and for the price this seems unreasonable. On another visit we sat outside and got absolutely eaten alive with mosquitos the entire time. The waitress was aware and brought us some rosemary, which helped, but this also tells me that this is a known issue going unaddressed. The atmosphere here feels a bit cold on top of all this and albeit it's not a bad spot, there are many places that are a better spend of money than this one.

    Red Hill Brewery - Red Hill Brewing Company!

    Red Hill Brewery

    (17 reviews)

    $$

    As many have noted, it's a bit tricky finding the entrance but don't let that deter you from paying…read morea visit. The entrance is at the middle of the block, next to a centralized parking area. Just open the door by the Red Hill sign and go up that lengthy staircase. Once you reach the top of the steps the space just really opens up. The layout is great with lots of seating. It's big enough for indoor cornhole even! The beer: I tried two of theirs - The Murph IPA was a my favorite, followed by Pinky and the Brine, a watermelon Gose. I also had two of their guest beers from Railwalk Brewery - Patio Time, a Pina Colada Blonde and Hazed and Confused, a Hazy IPA clocking in at 8.5% ABV - they were decent but I far preferred Red Hill's own stuff. So why is there a picture of my bloody leg? Some dodo put a floor fan right in front of the bar where I tripped over it and cut my leg. No bueno. Only once I complained was it moved. I did shoot the owner an email - he responded right away, took it very seriously and promised to train his taproom staff how to better handle customer injuries. Cool place - solid beer - and hopefully no more fans on the floor to trip over - lol!

    This place is awesome! I had such a great time here. It is upstairs in an old building and there is…read morea back entrance and a hidden front entrance through the ice cream shop. I guess there is parking in the back that I did not know of, so I parked on the street. The beers on tap are unique and delicious. I had Pinky and the Brine, which is a nice gose. They have games indoors, so you can play inside and keep cool. It's a great space. It's large and roomy. The staff is pleasant and knowledgeable.

    Buzzed Viking Brewing Company

    Buzzed Viking Brewing Company

    (183 reviews)

    $$

    We dropped in here after a day at the Caroline Renaissance Festival. We had heard a lot about it…read moreand wanted to try it. We decided on the their appetizer sampler just to get a feel for their food, and it wasn't a great feel. The wings were burnt, Maybe that's their "style" but it didn't work. They were so dry. The shrooms had too much breading and were also overcooked, thought at least not burnt. The mozzarella sticks were actually decent. The pretzels was good, but some awful beer cheese. I had two of their IPA's and I did enjoy those. Unfortunately not someplace I'd go back to unless someone assured me it was better

    With a name like the Buzzed Viking Brewing Company... a descendant of hearty axe wielding…read morefjordlings like me cannot refuse the opportunity to stop and check it out while passing through the area. Indeed, if the cold North runs through you veins, you'll find house beer and mead aplenty to wet your whistle in an atmosphere that while housed in a modern shopping center, is still somehow appropos. Unfortunately, I had driving to do, so alcohol wasn't in the cards, but the menu appealed to us. We needed some comfort food, so we ended up with an appetizer sampler that included a baked pretzel, jalapeno poppers (instead of the fried ravioli that I guess they were out of), buffalo wings, and mozz sticks. We also got a pizza from the current specials, the spicy hawaiin. We like pineapple on pizza, and definitely prefer pepperoni to ham, and this also included jalapenos... so it sounded right up our alley. FYI, there are no waiters, you simply order at the bar, and they give you a numbered buzzer to pick up your food when ready. I greatly prefer this way of doing things honestly. For the food, honestly... a mixed bag, hence the one star off. The pretzel was great, probably the best of the bunch. Jalapeno poppers were nice and large, good flavor balance of cream cheese and jalapeno. Mozz sticks were mozz sticks. We didn't care for the wings. For one, they weren't tossed in the buffalo sauce, it was just poured over the top, and they also were a tad dry... maybe fried too long. The pizza was a letdown, especially since other reviews were so complimentary of it. The slices were very floppy, it maybe could have used a couple minutes more. The cheese had a nice flavor, but the sauce was not either of our preference. Could have used more pineapple, less jalapeno to balance the bites. Overall, we didn't finish it, and didn't take the leftovers for later. It could just be our personal tastes, so go and decide for yourself. Outside of food, it was trivia night, and people were having a great time. We would have taken part if we were staying longer. I think if I lived in the area, I would still come here, and just figure out what food items are the ones to get and which ones aren't. Great atmosphere, friendly bartender and people.

    Pharr Mill Brewery - One Sip Wonder Hazy NE IPA. Delicious!

    Pharr Mill Brewery

    (41 reviews)

    $$

    I'm on a quest to go to every Brewery in North Carolina and I rarely share them on Yelp, but I was…read morethoroughly impressed with this one. I was in Concord for an event and hadn't been here so I wanted to check it out. The bartender was super friendly and very knowledgeable about the beer zone tap. I chose the Shifty hazy IPA and was very impressed. It was honestly one of the best hazy ipas I've ever had. I was disappointed that they did not have it in cans or I would have taken them home. If you're in Concord definitely swing by and check out this place.

    We have been wanting to try this brewery for a while - BBQ AND BEER is a great combination! The…read morefood is very good, and I'll definitely be back to try their ribs (they were out when we visited) While the food and beer were great, there were a couple things that kept me from a 5 star review. 1. There was music bingo Sunday afternoons, which sounds fun. But - the DJ had the music so loud that I'm pretty sure people a block over could have participated with no trouble. I like listening to good music, but when you're literally yelling at the people next to you, it's not a great experience. 2. My pet peeve - no changing table in the men's restroom. There's room for it, and Dads should be able to bring their kids out without worrying where they'll be able to change a diaper. I don't know if there was one in the women's restroom, but any place that's open to families should have a changing table available.

    Armored Cow Brewing - My hazy ipa

    Armored Cow Brewing

    (117 reviews)

    $$

    University City

    I came here for the first time over the weekend. I saw they were advertising their annual spelling…read morebee, so that paired with the chance to try someplace new was a no brainer! It's not in my usual neighborhood hangout but easy to get to and in a good area by the university. Plenty of parking in the lot and they had a tamale food truck on site when I arrived. I ordered a soft drink from the bar and sat at a high top. It's a large open space inside and they have a good amount of patio seating too. There was a chess club going on and then later in the evening they hosted music bingo, so they definitely have a good lineup of regular activities going on. The bee was fun, a little short, but it's always interesting to learn new words, meet new people etc. I ordered some birria tacos from the food truck and enjoyed those. Overall it was a pleasant time. Not sure if I would make my way out here regularly but could be nice to add to the mix every now and then. @azfitfoodfun

    There's always plenty of parking, which makes visiting easy and stress-free. The beer selection is…read moregreat, with lots of options to choose from. One of the things I love most is how dog-friendly it is. On one visit, they even hosted a shelter event with adoptable dogs - very heartwarming to see. It really adds to the welcoming, community-focused feeling. The space itself is another big plus--there's plenty of room to spread out, and the large tables make it comfortable for groups without feeling crowded. They always have a food truck on-site, which is a nice touch. Each time I've gone, it's been Hot Tamale, which I do enjoy, but it would be great to see a bit more variety in the food truck rotation. Overall, it's a laid-back, spacious, and inviting brewery with good beer and a great atmosphere. Definitely worth checking out!

    High Branch Brewing - breweries - Updated May 2026

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