As someone who moved here from the Bay Area and is still finding my favorite outdoor spaces in…read moreCharlotte, I'm always on the lookout for places that offer a little peace and beauty in the middle of a busy day. The McGill Rose Garden absolutely delivered on that. This is truly a beautiful venue--lush flowers everywhere, winding walk paths, and plenty of places to sit quietly and just take it all in. It's the kind of space where you can slow down, clear your head, and quite literally stop and smell the roses. I found it to be a wonderful spot for reflection, a casual stroll, or simply enjoying nature without needing to leave the city. One of the things I especially appreciated is that you can enhance the experience with a visit to the wine bar onsite, Rosie's Wine Garden, where you can grab a coffee, cocktail, or glass of wine and then wander the grounds at your own pace. It adds a relaxed, almost European feel to the whole experience. A quick heads-up: parking can be a bit tricky, as the entrance is off a busy street, so just take your time and be patient when pulling in. Once you're there, though, it's well worth the effort. Bottom line: If you're looking for a small but charming botanical-style garden in Charlotte--a quiet place to reset, reflect, and enjoy the outdoors--this is a lovely little gem. For me, it checked all the boxes and has become a welcome respite in the middle of a busy day.

Talk about a hidden gem! This was a great place to get coffee, wine and/or a snack and hang out for…read morea while. Rosie's Coffee and Wine is adjacent and service there was super friendly and fast. There is indoor seating there, but the gardens have little twists and turns and different areas to sit, too. When we visited it wasn't too busy, so we had our choice of tables. There was a birthday or bachelorette type of party in another part of the garden.

What a cool spot. We went on Dec 23 and unfortunately there was no food truck. But, the atmosphere…read moreis amazing. Bartender was awesome. And, the beer selection is 2nd to none in the area! We chatted up several other customers and all were so friendly. Cannot wait to return when they have a food truck.

Such a cool little spot, with a very nice selection of beers on tap! They have 20 taps, all of…read morewhich are dedicated to great craft beer, most of it from regional NC/SC breweries. They also have a nice selection of bottles and cans, both on the shelf and in the cooler, which you can drink on premises or take to go. The bartender was friendly and attentive, and while they don't serve food, I'm told that they do often have food trucks. Definitely a spot that I look forward to revisiting.

Staff was great and informative. Cute little place with wines and spirits. I loved the bourbon…read morewhiskey.

Good people running the show. It's very small and personal. The whiskey is pretty good too. They'll…read moretake you back and show you the labeling and bottling and the whole thing. The tasting is a good deal too. They give you a lot of wine and liquor.

I had the chicken sandwich. It tasted Like it was cooked…read moreelsewhere( probably reheated in the microwave) It was grill chicken strips good flavor but messy. They had a stone pizza oven but I had recently had pizza so I was looking to change it up. I had 1 beer, an IPA; OK but nothing to knock your socks off. Quick lunch and a beer did the trick! I was the only customer there mid week.

Smaller venue with high tops, bar and outdoor seating. Parking is plentiful. Bathrooms are gender…read moreneutral and clean. Staff was personable and attentive. Tried all they had in two flights. Even styles that are not in my wheel house there was not a bad beer in the place. .

Tasha was the best! Super knowledgeable on all the beer and such a great personality!read more

I love this place! It is one of my go-to's for all sorts of occasions - work lunch, friends/family…read morein town, girls night stop, bar crawl, etc. The food is also top notch. I have loved every single thing I've gotten. And service is always friendly and fairly speedy. It's an extremely well rounded establishment that really can accommodate anyone's vibe.

String bean is a super cool spot where they butcher their own meat and sell their own wine. You can…read morepick your own bottle and have them open it for your table to drink in store. I got the bistro burger and it was okay but the burger was super salty for some reason. The friends were really good I wish they were just a bit crispier. Overall the service was friendly and quick and the place is very cute. You can also sit outside by the fire. Would recommend

The String Bean is a cool butcher market/deli. You can go by fresh cuts for later or you can go as…read morea guest to enjoy the food. I've been a few times and the staff has always been polite. The food is good as well, but you HAVE to carve out 1.5-2hrs each sitting. The food prep has been extremely slow every time and nothing on the menu is that complex. Things may have changed since the last time I went, but that's the only thing that prevents me from visiting again.

What a gem of a brewery in South End! Huge space with lots of outdoor space! Like 12 beers and…read moreplenty to choose from light to IPA. I enjoy a delicious hazy IPA--hazy pitch. No food but you can bring your own food.

My sister and I came here for an event: Cirque Du Fehr. This place is a big open space, perfect for…read morea variety of events. The whole place was decorated with a Halloween theme, and the dancers were placed in the middle of the establishment with plenty of seats surrounding the "stage". Although they offer free parking, parking is scarce. TIP: DO NOT PARK AT THE APARTMENT COMPLEX BECAUSE THE TOWER MAKES ROUNDS OFTEN. There is plenty of street parking and paying in their app is easy, just scan the QR code. Loads of wine and draft cider alongside non-alcoholic options. Outside food is welcome, just no outside drinks. TIP: Benny Ferrovia's pizzeria is right next door! Brewery also offers rental options for any event. All the staff was friendly and encouraged tasting beverages.

Nice little place located in the strip center by Lowes Home Improvement. The place is kinda small…read morewith half of it being a bar area, and the other half being cans/bottles sold for either on premises consumption or to go. They also do growler fills There is a decent selection considering how small the place is. The beer seemed to be served in the appropriate glassware, and they had a wide variety of styles represented. Too often small places like this, with less than 15-20 taps, will have nothing but IPA's and AAL's on tap. The service was good, the staff was friendly and attentive despite the place being very busy. the Bartender seemed to really know his stuff about the beer. Overall, this is a nice little place to stop in if you are in the area, particularly on Tuesdays when they have $4 pints.

Quaint place to enjoy a great brew and find some hidden gems. They have great regular prices not to…read moremention $4 dollar beer Tuesdays and $4 wine Thursdays! Looking for that exclusive brew, definitely try here as they have tons of selections. Reasonable prices for both beer and wine selections. They often have live music as well. Not to mention, alcoholic ice cream (great combo) and kegs to go! Shared parking with other businesses. Have a couple of pints of craft beer and get Indian, Mexican or a pizza for dinner. All in all, a great location with great beer, good people, and food.

Casey always takes EXCELLENT care of me, he ordered my wine for me when I missed seeing an email…read moreregarding the case wine sale. That's what I call AMAZING customer service!!!!! I HIGHLY recommend O'Darby's at Riverchase! Casey knows what taking care of clients is all about.

Large selection very competitive prices helpful people who were kind and informative. They offer…read morealternative choices. If you can't find the exact product you're looking for the place is big and easy to find things a beautifully laid out store.

If you're looking for a great craft beer store/taproom Kit's in Pineville has a large variety of…read morecraft beer to go and local brews on tap. Service is friendly and if you're from Ohio you'll love the Cleveland Indians deco. Moderate noise level with local clientele. If there's something you're looking for just ask...the Staff is knowledgeable and helpful. The taproom is so clean they even post when tap lines are cleaned and replaced! And there's plenty of Indoor and Outdoor seating.

I found myself in Pineville recently having dinner, and after our dinner while walking along the…read morestreets of the charming downtown, we stumbled across Kits. It looked cozy and inviting and we were fancying a night cap, so in we went. As their name implies they are located by the train tracks and specialize in craft beer as both a bottle shop and a tap room. They have a large number of rotating taps with a variety of different beers. Inside they have a number of games along with couches and a variety of comfy seating. We pulled up a stool at the bar which was also pretty full. It definitely feels like a regular neighborhood hangout. The servers had a lot of great recommendations from their tap list and clearly enjoy what they do. It is definitely first and foremost dedicated to craft beer so if it isn't your thing it may not be your favorite place. Me myself I enjoyed my time and if I lived in the area I would likely stop in regularly. If you find yourself in the area I recommend stopping in to check out their draft list. Even if you don't find your favorite beer you'll have friendly service and some nice people watching.