This beer bar is self serve and has plenty of options including wines, beers, seltzers, mixed cocktails, and sodas! Super easy to try a bunch of different types of drinks with different glassware to complement each one. We saw some popcorn for the kids, and a food truck outside, but did not partake. The property is very relaxing with indoor, outdoor, and loft seating! Will definitely be back! read more

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I really liked this place. Granted it's the first time I have gone to a soft serve place. But I loved it. Was able to taste several beers without committing that much and had a great time. The place is pretty big and a lot of open spaces. Food trucks outside. Just a good time all around. Definitely going back! read more

Ghosted me for not one but TWO events they reached out to me for and said I would be perfect. First was their recent Charlotte Bachelor series - I applied online and then they emailed me saying I was chosen and to reply if I was still interested. I replied and was super excited... then they ghosted me and never gave me a date. Then I applied for Charlotte Idol - my friend did it last season and all my friends were telling me to do it because I also sing. I've been paid for college shows and done plenty of performances - so not to toot my own horn but I know I can sing. They emailed me AGAIN for this event saying I was perfect and to send a photo and snippet of me singing and then they would email me next steps aka what date I would be. You guessed it I sent my photo and video and then crickets... ghosted AGAIN. This time I said enough and I replied to them via email after a few days and again NOTHING. Super humiliating and unprofessional to continually reach out to someone, get them excited, I told ALL OF MY FRIENDS, and then you don't give me dates. It's embarrassing I hate to admit but I want other people to know what I've experienced so the same disappointment doesn't happen to them. Luckily I have the best friends in the world and we all will be boycotting Open Tap after being frequent attendees especially for their events! read more

One of my fave spots to relax with friends or stop by after dinner. They do have great rotating food trucks available. Love all the choices of beer and wine on tap and the willingness to help if I don't know what to choose. Fantastic service! read more

OpenTap - Patio area - Beer Gardens Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Finally checked out OpenTap while meeting some friends on a Sunday afternoon. They had the football games on (audio throughout the venue) and nice places to hang out and enjoy the game or conversation. We ended up upstairs - which was extra credit every time you needed a drink refill, but worth it. The staff was super nice and explained how their system worked. Since it was Sunday-funday, I ended up starting with self-pour mimosas (they have juice out of taps as well) and then switching to beers after. read more

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I absolutely love this place because they don't allow pets! It's okay to be away from them for hour - trust me they will be just fine. Many are allergic to animals so I'm thrilled to enjoy a cold beverage and not be worried about sneezing or getting licked by a furry animal. I will be back again and again! read more

Convenient location and good beer selection. Be aware NO DOGS allowed. A rarity these days but found out Friday and Otis had to stay in the truck. read more

OpenTap - Otis - Beer Gardens Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This is such a great place to meet with friends and family alike! The environment was friendly and warm. We loved that the staff treated our 7 year old nephew like any other customer, letting him know about the glasses and where to get juice and water. The pineapple seltzer was delicious, and we loved the espresso martini on tap! The boys loved the little putting green outside, though I wish that area was enclosed like the front outdoor area. read more

Fun place with great ambiance and good music. We enjoyed the food from the food truck, wine choices and other beverages. The upstairs is cozy if you're with a group. read more

Love this place. Great people and lots to drink . Great food trucks and some free popcorn to help with the drinking. read more

OpenTap - Bar - Beer Gardens Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This was my worst experience at an establishment in my 5 years of living in Charlotte. I called ahead and explicitly clarified that my dog was registered as an emotional support animal. I was told that was fine. At the door, a second employee checked his ID and also said we were okay to go in. We sat outside on the cement patio, 20 feet from other guests, just to be extra respectful. My 25 lb hypoallergenic dog sat quietly at my feet. It was a hot weeknight, and most guests were inside, so the patio wasn't crowded. The manager, Cole, came out to say only service animals are allowed, and asked me to leave. No warning. No chance to finish my drink. I was kicked out in front of colleagues after being told twice that it was allowed. I mentioned I had called ahead and asked who I'd spoken to. The staff member next to the manager admitted it was him. To be clear: I don't have an issue with the policy. The issue is that it was miscommunicated twice by their own staff. I had taken only a few sips of my drink before being asked to leave. The manager comped it, but that doesn't undo how humiliating and poorly handled the situation was. There was no compromise offered. Even when we offered to move my dog to the public sidewalk, Cole said no. This was a complete failure in communication and basic decency. read more

Really weird, I had less than two glasses of the Rose that was $8 for a 5oz pour, and when I turned in my bracelet it was $26. I was provided no service, the cups looked dirty, and the bracelets they provided were extremely dingy. I purposely did not want to leave a tip because the service was poor, but was charged a 73% tipping fee. I don't know how they stay in business. read more

Interesting style of brewery where you pour your own beer. I wish the selection was better as they have a lot of your typical grocery store beers. The mixed drinks are terrible so stick with the beer. I will say their food trucks are pretty good. read more

The original concept of this place was to curate and offer regional craft beers and promote and support artisan breweries and offering a variety of those beers rotating them on a regular basis. Which initially was a great place to find and sample those beers. But unfortunately that initial concept dried up pretty quickly and they offer a limited grocery store variety of beers. Nothing new, unique or discoverable. Loud, expensive per ounce, while promoting tips for zero service. This place is best suited for folks with kids to let them run wild and have a couple average beers. Not really suitable for singles or adults who enjoy consuming quality brews and enjoying conversation. Nothing special but could be. read more

Absolutely love OpenTap. Great concept love the revolving food trucks that are available. The only thing I might suggest is if they could get more parking available as it is a very busy place. read more

Finally made it by OpenTap and it did not disappoint! South Charlotte has needed a family friendly spot like this for way too long. The whole place is a dream! The interior is so well designed and very modern - the indoor and outdoor furniture is all very comfortable. Such a great beer/wine selection as well as non-alcoholic options all on tap. The back area is fenced and has turf so it is awesome for kids. There is a self pour water machine with cups and lids too. There is a family bathroom with an adult and kids potty which was a huge hit with my 4 year old! They have a permanent food truck covered port which is an awesome touch - 5th Sin food truck was there yesterday and was phenomenal. They are putting the finishing touches on their shade garden which features more seating and a putting green. All around must visit spot for anyone - especially families! read more

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I love this place - it has a beautiful architectural features, a wide selection of drinks, including many non-alcoholic and lots of fun food trucks and the staff is great. read more

We went on Saturday,their second day of being open! The place was packed but is set up in a way that flows well! Tons of variety for beer, some wine and juice too! Even though it was busy, you somehow get that feeling of outdoors inside. Maybe it's the repurposed wood tables or the wood ceiling but it smells like the forest! Will definitely be going back, often! read more

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Great experience! Lots of options for beer and wines. The self service taps are very cool! We had lunch at the food truck outside and it was delicious. They had sooo many different beer/cider/seltzer options, it's perfect for groups with something for everyone Really fun atmosphere! read more

Pretty good finger foods, outstanding beer and atmosphere! The staff is friendly and helpful.

Love the concept of Open Tap. Pour as much or as little as you want. They always have a local food truck, listed on their website. A couple downsides: despite the outdoor space, dogs aren't allowed, and they don't accept Apple Pay. So bring your wallet, leave the pup at home, and enjoy some great beer. read more

Beers are okay, the music meh, atmosphere is mild. The tipping for "service " is ridiculous and the food trucks are hit or miss. Overall I'm never excited to go, but i love my wife, so we tolerate the kids running around and the keg issues. read more

Great selection of beers. Pricey - less than 5 beers with foam cost almost $50. Tables (2) not cleaned. Check out bloke couldn't have cared less when he asked how it was and I t stated the tables were dirty (sticky). He didn't even a knowledge me (that alone would have had me come back). Hey they want you to tip (15% min) but don't do anything to justify. I had hoped this would be a better experience as it looked the perfect place to grab a few brews. Obviously others love it so I am guessing that am in the minority. read more

It's loud, kids are running around everywhere, tap list is 95% beers you can get anywhere in town. It's set up to cater to the romper room crowd and boy does it feel like it most times. Maybe if you show up at 9pm you can sit around and enjoy a beer but I am sure the music is too loud then as well. Dog's not allowed inside or out. read more

I really enjoyed OpenTap at one time. I've been frequenting it since they opened. Great selection of wine, beer, mixed drinks and non-alcoholic. Food truck is always on point. However, last night we went around 6:15pm. They had live music. It was excessively loud inside and packed, the space isn't large. We knew aparty was also going on on the back patio and side room. So we went to the side area outside where it was sunnier, few people as it was hot. Saw a sign that said reserved for 4:30 party. It's 6:30 so we sat down just the 3 of us and were enjoying a nice drink and talking. Someone who worked there after about 10 minutes asked if we were a part of the party and if not we needed to move because they had reserved both areas and it needed to be open should they choose to come there. It was empty on this side. Mind you it was packed everywhere and you couldn't talk inside it's too loud. She said they had reserved it from 4:30-8:30. Needless to say we finished our drink as we walked inside and left after less than 20 minutes. We really were enjoying our time and planned on more drinks. We won't be back. Obviously their $200 for 4 hour reservation is more important than customer service and satisfaction. It's Friday, you should be able to have space and not allow reservations for 4 hours especially if it's not being used! Do better! read more

Aggressively mediocre. For the number of beers they have the list is very meh at best. I got two beers and one was flat and the other was insane amount of foam. It's really weird that you don't know what you're paying when you leave. Don't get me started on the 25% tip option considering the overhead is so low. Gimmicky. Once is enough. read more

Love the place. I've been many times. This time though my party was disturbed by an obnoxious, drunken woman who decided to come sit at my table without invitation and verbally abuse me til I repeatedly asked her to leave. I found out later that she was ownership and the staff was going to have to drive her home...they didn't act surprised when I told them about my experience upon my exit. I suppose some feel that when you own the place you can treat people any way that you choose...it's a new one for me!! read more

Incredible concept and a great time for a reasonable price. Well maintained venue with wide range of quality beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages. Hostesses were very nice and did a good job explaining how everything worked. This place is a MUST for anyone in Charlotte for the weekend! read more

OpenTap - Beer Gardens Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Pros: Nice enough atmosphere, nice enough patio areas, good for bringing kids to with some toys they can play with, a good food truck is always there. Cons: 1. The biggest beef I have is that you serve yourself the entire time, clear your own glasses, and then as you leave they ask you for a "20%/25%/15%" tip on a bin that you have to return your wristband in. I'm not against tipping by any means, but I'm not tipping what I tip a full-service waiter/waitress for an hour-long meal to someone who merely swipes my credit card and occasionally walks a cart of glasses to the kitchen. To me, that's not something you should tip for. That's something the owners should pay their workers for, but instead put the pressure on the patrons to subsidize their employees' paychecks for serving themselves. 2. The wine is extremely expensive ($2.39-$2.70 per oz) which for a 6oz pour is about $15 for mediocre glass of wine at best. 3. Sit on the astroturf patio for a few minutes and you're bound to smell a funk in the astroturf that is hard to describe. I've smelled it every time I'm there and it's like a pile of sweaty gym shorts rotting in an old locker. They try to deodorize the smell, but it's still there, which makes it even worse. All in all, we go there occasionally because it's 3 min from our house, and a decent spot for us to bring our kid and have a couple drinks on a patio, but we always end up paying way more than the experience is worth. read more

First time today . Cute place but pet peeve is when turning in your wrist band you drop it off in one of 3 receptacles . 15% -20%- 25% . Then you will be charge a tip accordingly , for a beer you served yourself. I'd rather them just charge more for each Oz. I should have choice to not leave a tip if I wish. And can't bring your dog outside.bummer . read more

Great concept. Nice layout. Amazing food truck. Will defiantly be going back. Got there at 4 in a Saturday. Lots of kids. Probably get there a little bit later next time. read more

Had a small party here great place to hang with friends and drink different types of adult beverages.

OpenTap did not disappoint! This is a great place to spend an evening with friends and family. They have great seating options--sometimes the upstairs can be full for private parties. Outdoor seating is nice--I do wish they had more tables. Many people start by sitting at the bar chairs outside before claiming a table others are leaving from. They have a variety of food trucks that come by which makes for a unique experience each time. They had a great variety of beer, wine, sodas, juice, and kombucha. It's easy to wash your glassware before refilling and to try out a drink before you pour a whole glass. You can cap out your ounce-age allowance and have to go to the front to renew it to get more. Once done, you can drop your bracelet (connected to your card) in a tip box and leave. I don't love this, as I don't feel the need to tip 15% when I poured all my own drinks (and not as well as an actual bartender would have) and had little interaction with staff. If you go to the front desk they will print you a receipt and you can tip that way. On all the drinks it tells you the price/oz and alcohol content along with a short description. My party sat outside in June and it was comfortable, but could do with some overhead fans just for some air circulation. Parking was great, it can fill up--but this place is just that popular. Loved it here, and will be returning! read more

OpenTap - Beer Gardens Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

It's a great concept but when we go out to enjoy a few beers it is not fun having kids run around crazy.

I thought the place was nice until they charged my credit card. I bought one 7 ounce glass of wine and was charged $20.68. I will never go back again because I don't drink beer. Beware if you aren't a beer drinker. I feel like I was Scammed!! read more

I've been to this place several times and it is super cute with a great selection of drinks! Just wanted to write a review to let anyone who was wondering, it is NOT dog friendly. Dogs are not allowed inside nor are they allowed anywhere on the property outside other than the parking lot we only found this out after driving all the way there and attempting to bring a dog. The girl at the register was super friendly and apologetic and gave us some coupons/free drink cards for next time! Overall would recommend just don't bring your dog :-) read more

We had such an amazing time! The decor is cute and it's very modern! First you come in, your ID is scanned and you're given a wrist band to be able to scan to pour your beer. The drinks are paid per ounce. They also have non alcoholic beverages and wines on tap. There were glass r r inserts so that you can change your beers very quickly if you wanted to taste another. Very reasonably priced and there's a food truck there every day so you can eat and drink. It's a family friendly atmosphere. We decided not to bring our children this time even though we will be back with them! We also purchased a 32oz growler to go. If you decide to come back and fill your growler again, they give you half off the fill! When you check out, you can either do it with a cashier or drop and go in a tip box, 15%, 20%, or 25%. My husband drank 25 ounces of beers and I drank a few ounces of non alcoholic, plus the growler. Overall? We spent $32 on EVERYTHING!We will definitely be returning! read more

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PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE re-think your music playlist. I seriously love coming here, but country music is all I hear. Open it up for more people to enjoy by mixing up the music a little. Your beer is great, and the concept is awesome, but the country music 24/7 keeps me from enjoying it. read more

What brewery/bar doesn't allow dogs inside or out? I've never heard of not allowing dogs because some aren't friendly and you allow kids?? Won't be back... read more

Great venue. Large variety of beer and wine selection, awesome food trucks, and neat atmosphere.