one of my all time favorite breweries. Solid lagers, IPAS, and off the wall sours! Was introduced to newgrass purely through beer but their food is excellent also. Cuban sandwich is a go to for me and theirs is the best i have ever had. The local pork loin is delicious. Chicken Caesar wrap is also really good. Light but filling. Love that they do weekly specials and keep the menu rotating. Service is always great and staff are welcoming and knowledgable of the beer and food menu read more

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First off, 10 years in the beer biz deserves a toast--cheers, Newgrass Brewing Co.! This downtown Shelby staple has beer, bites, and bold vibes to match. My boyfriend and I stopped in for a flight (because decisions are hard), and let me just say: A+ for beer names alone. I went with the Negative Flux Given sour and Tiny Bud Home Pilsner, and I'm still giggling about it. Bonus: both were legit delicious. He dove into the IPA lineup and gave it a thumbs-up across the board. The space is deceptively big--with a chill side patio, upstairs seating, and a roomy indoor area. The only thing that felt tiny was the bar seating (aka my natural habitat), but since it wasn't too crowded, we managed to snag two seats and felt like honorary employees eavesdropping on what seemed to be a staff meeting. Honestly, we loved the inside peek at brewery life. We grabbed the app sampler for a snack attack--you get three half-orders of any apps. The pretzels with "cheese" (pimento fire magic) were the MVP. The fried pickles were solid but didn't quite steal the spotlight. And the cheese curds? Light, flaky, and fried in a batter that gave off fish fry energy--in a surprisingly good way. Add in friendly faces, laid-back vibes, and great beer, and you've got a spot I'd absolutely frequent if I lived nearby. Shelby, you're lucky to have this gem. read more

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I want to update my review since it's been many years since my last. Since then, Newgrass has had many upgrades and changes, all of them very positive. I really enjoy the updated menu they rolled out not too long ago. The service is still always fantastic and there's a reason this place is still popular among locals. Newgrass is still one of my top recommendations to people visiting out of town and a wonderful gem in Shelby. read more

Don't let this place fool you. You can't see much from the outside by this is a local brewery with an entire setup inside. They offer a good variety of beers and they have live music. The good came out fast and I will say the fries were cooked very well. Crunchy and seasoned. The burger, despite that it had mayonnaise on it was very good. Cooked medium the way I indicated. The cheese curds were a great addition to the burger. The bartender was very nice. The live music was great. A cross between jewel and dido. @cailynkratzer please follow her for music. read more

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I've been to dozens of breweries over the years, some are good, some are lame... This place is AMAZING!! The Belgian Tripple is on point, and I've been to Belgium and had those beers. They have a great ESB and Sangria. The chicken tenders (sweet chili sauce) were out of this world good!! There is ample seating, dining room, upstairs and outside. The music is good, and at the right volume so you can still have a conversation. This place is a gem!! read more

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There are always new beers to try here and the sours are always unique! My go to is whatever sour they have or the Yallstars Lager and I have not been disappointed yet in the beer. The PB&J sour was great and their Orb Weilder were two notables! I enjoy their cheese curds and their chicken sammy. It's my go to. When they were crowded I was disappointed in my sandwich because the patty was the size of a chicken tender. Normally it's huge. I haven't had that problem since though. Their macaroni was AMAZING. It was almost like eating a ridiculously cheesy soup! read more

Excellent beer! Better than any of the beer we have had in Charlotte!! Definitely worth a drive.

Great food and service here. Had the Kolsch beer (perfect) and a bunch of apps that were spot on. The crispy Brussels sprouts were delicious and the pretzel with some to was really great. The only disappointment was the smash burger that wasn't really smashed - but the rest made up for it! read more

Great environment and good tasting beer. We will be back. My wife and I will be heading back real soon.

Free parking was available on the street behind the brewery. They opened up at 11AM Saturday with two to three people already there. The brewery was smaller than I expected it to be from the pictures. It didn't matter as the fruited sours were amazing. We got a basket of fries and waters to with the beers. Newgrass Brewing is one of my favorite breweries as the beer is accessible to many of us further south. This was definitely worth visiting. read more

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Located in a quaint little town with the Best sour beers hands down. They are lactose and so yummy.

Service here is great! You order at the counter and they bring it out to you. There are tables outside that are great for nice weather. I have always been a fan of the Newgrass sour but they surprisingly have some good IPA's that made picking a beer difficult. Definitely don't miss out on their fruity sour but it's definitely out of the box of what most people think is beer. We ate here and the curd burger was really good and so were the hot chicken tendies.... Be advised HOT have your beer at the ready! We also ordered the sliders and they were the only thing I wouldn't want to order again. Also the fries are great! Love this brewery! read more

They get points for beer and trivia. Especially enjoyed trivia! Pace is good and the moderator is perfect! He really is the reason for the 3 stars! The problems: They only have one line to order anything, thus don't be in any hurry. Also, don't want another beer anytime soon. Maybe have another checkout or a beer express lane. They would make more money. Brought my 83 year old "cool mom" for her knowledge of trivia, hoping for good food and fun. Our biggest complaint is the expensive grilled cheese was burnt, inedible and made mom sad! I will also say the fries were cold! Only one poor waitress that doesn't get tips! I understand that finding help is hard. I would not mind picking up my food if I had a beeper to notify me to pick my food up. read more

Newgrass Brewing - Burnt grilled cheese. The least burned is on top, they plated the really burnt one on the bottom. - Breweries Near Me - Shelby, North Carolina

This really is a great vibe kind of place, in great location in Shelby, NC which is up and coming. The location is right down the street from the Earl Scruggs Center (For you Youngsters Google it, well worth it lol), there are a lot of little shops like you would find in these up and coming small towns that are being revitalized, along with Farmers Markets, Bridges BBQ etc. In the opinion of my family (As I am not a Beer Drinker) this place has some very good beers to come and try out after you have visited some of the great things around the area and you just want to kick back and relax. They also have drinks for us non-beer drinkers. So come to Shelby and slow down and enjoy the day, weekend or vacation. read more

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Service horrible. Beer and food were absolutely not worth the wait. Staff was overwhelmed with a standard crowd. Kitchen and servers appeared to be chaotic during our 1 hour and 20 minute wait for our food. Staff had zero concept of serving people in the order that the orders were placed. Never again. read more

We love the food, beer, staff and the outdoor seating. The curry veggies bowl was delicious! Glad the food options have expanded.

Five stars for tap list and can availability; one star for swag availability. I was honestly a little worried to visit their location since their town/county haven't been super COVID safe, but Newgrass has signs on their door that masks are required. THANK YOU, Newgrass, for keeping your staff and your visitors safe! This spot was much smaller than I had expected - usually a place with the reputation of Newgrass has outgrown a venue like this, but they seem very at home here. It was welcoming and had plenty of seating inside and out. The food menu looked good but we weren't hungry. Maybe next time. I wish they did flights but luckily we were able to get half pours and we sampled a few other sips. After perusing the fridge, the three of us walked out with 20 cans. Woops. I also wish they had more "stuff" -- no stickers, very limited shirt selection (he said they only had a few available in medium, no other sizes available). Hopefully they'll remedy that and I can order something online. In the meantime, I'm stoked that they're finally distributing in Charleston, SC, so I don't have to drive to Shelby every time I want to try something new! Keep up the great work, friends! read more

The Aku Aku tiki beer was absolutely delicious! We also tried the have a day blueberry sour, which I wished was sweeter but if you like really sour sours you would probably like it. The staff was extremely friendly and knowledgeable about the drink selection and made recommendations/gave samples to taste. They have a lot of great lunch options including salads, sandwiches, wraps, soup, etc. I had the Turkey wrap which was tasty, although I wish there had been more cream cheese spread in it! Also on the menu it said it had carrots in it, but I didn't see any in mine. The house chips were delicious, served with ranch, and on the softer side. The outdoor seating was perfect for the Spring weather! read more

Newgrass Brewing - Have a day, Aku Aku tiki - Breweries Near Me - Shelby, North Carolina

Newgrass is my favorite brewery and any time I can swing by for a beer fresh on tap I'm going to take that opportunity! Tried a few new sours (those are my fave!) and grabbed lunch after a hike at Crowders. The fried cheese curds with taziki are my go to. They're lightly breaded and the taziki is so different with them but adds a lot of flavor. I got the PLT this time and it was messy but delicious. My husband got the fried California chicken sandwich and really enjoyed it. The fries were well seasoned and everything was so hot. read more

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Newgrass has turned the corner on how clean the place is and its ambiance. Still great beer and good food. Definitely recommend

Awesome place! Awesome place! If a guy named "Wolf" ever comes in definitely buy him a beer. Best night of my life. read more

What a awesome place! Came here on a suggestion and thankful we had the time to check it out. Had a flight and was amazed by the flavor of the beers. I have recently not found a lot I enjoy and these could be my new favorite. My favorites were the balloon head and the zero flux given. It's a bit of a drive for us to the brewery so thankfully they have some local drop offs where they have their beers. While we were there we got a small snack of their fries and beer cheese dip! It hit the spot. Also the fresh baked goods in the front case were getting a fresh shipment by a local lady who makes them and couldn't help but snag pecan bar which was delicious! Knowledgeable staff and friendly! Wish it was closer, they have a lot of live bands and specials daily! read more

Newgrass Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Shelby, North Carolina

If you've never been here before you will not know what to do if you want to order food. So much for guidance to new customers. There is no one to seat you and there is no sign to give directions. You can sit anywhere but most people come to eat or drink. Once you enter, walk through the main room to the counter across the room. There you will find a menu and you can order food. They have their beers on a monitor over the bar. You get a number to set on your table and they deliver your order. K & I stopped in here on a Friday night before seeing Edwin McCain at the Don Gibson Theater. We ordered the fish tacos which were OK. I liked that you have the choice of corn or flour tortillas. Tonight they had the rainbow trout which was quite tasty, could have been just a bit larger but an order is 3 tacos. It took about 20 minutes to get our food. We were a little nervous we would make it to the theater in time for the start of the show. We didn't order any beers since we drove from Charlotte and were in town to see a concert. They have live music on Fri, Sat & Sun. There is a chalk board that shows the upcoming shows. Even though their web site has a tab for events, there is nothing on there. Street parking only read more

Very good! I got the Cobb salad with trout plus the horseradish honey Dijon dressing with a side of fries. Flavors were great. I did not try any of the brews. The vibe is nice too, good chill music and dope atmosphere. Would definitely come back. read more

Newgrass Brewing - Dining area upstaira - Breweries Near Me - Shelby, North Carolina

No issues with the food but the service for carry outs is not where it needs to be. I tried calling for 30 mins and had to go and place the order in person. When I called inside the restaurant, I was not able to hear any phone ringing for someone to answer. They are missing opportunities for business. This has happened on multiple occasions. read more

Their beer is okay, nothing that sticks out. I did enjoy the Irish Nacho fries more than anything. The one biggest thing that was annoying was the loud shuffleboard and players on the second floor. Employees where very much unorganized and all over the place, service was a downside and not that fantastic. Tue: taco Tuesday Wed: Trivia $1 off winches and links Thur: $2 off growler fills Thur, Fri, Sat: Live bands Sunday: bingo & Mimosas read more

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Not just beer, y'all - their burgers are on point! The service and atmosphere are great. I really like the English Bitter, the other beers are just not quite my style. I would definitely come back, though read more

Newgrass Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Shelby, North Carolina

Located at the heart of downtown Shelby, Newgrass Brewing is making its mark (in a good way). Was able to check out Newgrass over the weekend and was super impressed. Really cool space, modern and warm and it seems like they have a really well thought out space and business plan. It was a holiday weekend so it wasn't that busy when I went. But they definitely have the tables and levels (2 levels!) to accommodate large crowds. There's a large stage for live music and events and, wait for it... a full kitchen! Charlotte breweries are definitely lacking in full kitchens and have gone the food truck route. Food is supposed to be rather good here, but I didn't try anything. I just had their Fiddler's Dream IPA. Decent beer, and it looks like they have a ton of seasonal and other offerings. They do offer other local beers here too. Nice to see all the breweries working together for a beertopia out there. Servers were nice and made sure we were happy. They even came by and asked if we needed another (since we didn't start a tab- one and one for me because I had been drinking all afternoon). Glad Shelby has a spot like this in their downtown area. read more

Newgrass Brewing - Great space! Upstairs too! - Breweries Near Me - Shelby, North Carolina

My wife and I visited Newgrass Brewing for the first time this past weekend and we were very disappointed. We ordered food and got our first beer. We decided to sit upstairs and it was very warm up there. Our beers were also not cold enough and our food took over 30 minutes to come out. My burger was cooked well but my wife's was way overdone. We have had many of Newgrass beers in cans and on draft in the Charlotte area and have never been disappointed. My wife and I were very let down and will probably not be back. There are way too many better breweries in our area, Newgrass you guys can do much better read more

The fries were off the charts. Also got the cheese curd chili burger, which was very good. Wish I could have added something else to it, whether it be some kind of sauce or something crunchy like onions, but nonetheless was really good. read more

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Great food, service, and vibes. Best ever burger and fries! The brews are the best around!

Great beer, great food and great service. What an amazing asset to have for the nice town of Shelby. I came on taco Tuesday, so I can't comment on much else on the menu. At $2 a piece I grabbed all 3 flavors available. All great! Paired perfectly with my "It Was A Good Day" IPA. I think I was told that was a limited release though, so don't expect it. A great Imperial/Double IPA. The fiddlers dream is a pretty great IPA as well. I talked to one of the brewers and he had all kinds of great creative ideas in the future. Then I find out they throw concerts here!!! I'd love to see some bluegrass here. They've had Larry Keel play. Acoustic Syndicate too. I don't know of another brewery in the Charlotte area that has pulled that quality of music. Will definitely be keeping my eye on future events and will try and stop back by soon if coming near the area. read more

A cool brewery in Shelby with enough food options for vegetarians. The atmosphere was laidback and the staff was very friendly.

Loved this place. Taproom was nice, trendy, and the beers on tap were out of this world. I had the Fudges if Woe, Astronaut Funeral, and Wroth and ruin, and all 3 were amazing. The food here is delicious too. Only thing i wish anout this brewery is that there was one in my neck of the wooda as its that good. I will definitely be returning here very soon. read more

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We stopped by here on our way through. So glad we did!! Beer is on point and great. My wife likes lighter beers and the witbier was the trick. Full of flavors but smooth and clean. I had the Fiddler's Dream and loved it. Nice flavored IPA. Food was very good as well. The fries are crispy, the pretzel was cooked perfectly (soft not hard) with a great cheese dip. The deviled eggs are as stated just like Grandma made. They are savory (not sweet which I do not like) and on point. Staff is very nice and friendly. I highly recommend this place and will be coming back!! read more

Some of the best sours have ever had. We found them through a neighbor and drive 45 minutes just to get their latest beer releases and beer on tap. read more

This place is for beer enthusiasts who are not afraid of very unique crafted beers. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. You can also buy your favorite beer here. Highly recommended for the connoisseur. read more

Newgrass Brewing - a can and a glass of orange juice - Breweries Near Me - Shelby, North Carolina

I do believe it's time to update my Newgrass review. Now that I have worked my way through their beer list a few times, I can honestly say that Lewis and Dustin truly make some excellent beer. One of my recent favorites was their Peach Kolsch - it was simply amazing! I do not like fruit beers but I couldn't get enough of this stuff. I'm also crushing on their Carolina Uncommon Rye Saison. These guys really try to keep things interesting for us beer nerds. The beers alone net 5 stars from me. A few weeks ago, the restaurant opened. Yes, there have been some growing pains and "rookie" mistakes (eg.sandy romaine), but there has never been any hesitation to make things right and keep the customer happy. Overall the food is very good. I love their spicy fried pickles with Tahini Sauce that can also contain little extra treats like banana peppers and jalapenos. The Spoiled Brat is great! It's from locally raised hogs that are fed the beer mash from the brewery! My favorite is the Fantastic Falafel! Holy crap! Great Falafel in Shelby? It's true! Four Stars on the food. Total rounded up to five. read more

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This is a top notch brewery, definitely exceeded my expectations. I was familiar with their fruity sour beers that are so delicious, but actually visiting the brewery was a great experience. Friendly staff, and I was pleasantly surprised with their food menu that has also vegetarian/vegan options. Definitely will be visiting soon. read more

Love trying all the breweries in the area, so next stop Newgrass! Loved the outdoor seating as it is nestled in a wide alley type breezeway with a game of corn hole on the side. As we entered, we noticed that there was an upstairs seating area, which was a nice touch, along with a dedicated area for music. The best I could tell, it appears most musical delights are enjoyed in the evening. We usually like to hang out at the bar, unfortunately this place is not really set up for that so we were a little bummed. I quickly reviewed the available beer enchantments and ordered. Lucky for us the weather was quite nice so we enjoyed our drink outside. While sitting, we struck up a conversation with another couple of which the male appeared to work at the brewery but not currently on duty. They suggested the falafel with mac cheese. This was a delight as we were unaware they served food. Taking their suggestion, we ordered the falafel. You order at the counter and receive a number. This way, once your food is ready, the staff will bring it to you. This is a plus, who wants to wait at a counter. Fell in love with this dish. I was quite impressed with the mac and cheese as it had both white and mild cheddar cheeses. Bursting with flavor, definitely a must have when coming here!! Street parking is ample; however not sure how it may be in the evening hours. This place is great for gathering a large group of friends or have a more intimate set up outside or tucked in one of the corners. Ambiance is definitely 5 stars! Food we ordered 5 stars, will need to return to try other delicious bites, and the beer 4 stars, nothing remarkable. I think all breweries should have bar seating as this allows for patrons to discuss beer with the staff and most of all I like discovering what makes a brewery/pub/bar different from others, as we all know, Charlotte has become a saturated craft scene. Side note: The male employee we met earlier took the time to clear a couple of tables and fix some of the outside seating before leaving with his girlfriend. Someone who takes pride in their job and where they work is always refreshing to see. KUDOS SIR! read more

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