On a visit to the Charlotte/Kannapolis/Concord area to visit all of the NASCAR Team…read moreGarages/Headquarters, we stopped into Old Armor Beer Company while exploring downtown Kannapolis. Our visit here was on a Thursday evening in July. We have been to this area several times, but never visited Old Armor until this trip. Typically, we find ourselves here in the mornings when it is not open. However, since we already had dinner and were looking for something else to do downtown at night, we stopped in for a drink. It appeared to be one of the few businesses open around 10 PM. As stated, this is located in the heart of downtown Kannapolis. There is street parking nearby, as well as parking garages. I do not believe Old Armor has their own dedicated parking lot. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that this establishment is dog friendly! We had our dog with us, and were happy that he could come inside and join us. This was actually part of the reason we chose to visit here, since we could bring him inside with us. We actually saw a few other dogs in the building when we first got there. The ambiance here was quite lively during our visit. It was line dancing night, so the entire front of the place was cleared out and full of dancers both young and old. There were a lot of patrons when we visited, but not so many that it was overcrowded. It was darker with some accent lighting and disco balls, which perfectly fit the vibe for the evening. To the left of the front door was an area with tables and chairs for those not dancing. There were also some cocktail tables around, along with more tables in the rear, and outdoor seating. This is a large space, and would have plenty of room for any size party coming in. Several TVs that were playing various sporting events hung around the perimeter. The bar was located near the middle of the establishment. Due to the dancing, we took our beers outside and enjoyed them in the outdoor seating. It was a nice night, and the outdoor space is a good setup. There was a satellite bar setup out there, but it was not in operation the night we visited. The wait staff at the bar were very friendly and helpful when we were ordering. We were able to sample any of the beers on tap before committing to a glass. I ended up ordering the Red Leg Corn Lager, and my fiancé ordered the Mango Tango Bravo. I personally had never had a corn lager before, but it was nice and crisp, and something I really enjoyed! Something I really admired about this business was their commitment to the armed forces, police, fire, and other essential responders and personnel. They had a pay-it-forward board for them, along with nods to those groups in both the theming and the beer imagery. We very much enjoyed our first visit to Old Armor. The beers were good, the staff were friendly, the atmosphere was exciting and the patrons of the place were all very nice. This is a great spot in the heart of Kannapolis to enjoy a drink and take in the atmosphere of downtown. We will definitely be returning on our future trips to the area!

We were in Kannapolis and stopped in for drinks and some food. Old Armor is a large taproom with…read moreindoor and outdoor seating. There was a beard competition in process when we arrived, so it was a but chaotic walking in because it was being held near the front entrance. Most of our group had the Charlotte Hornets Stinger Ale - $3 a can, but they had a large variety of beers. They are focused on honoring honor veterans and first responders , which is evident throughout place. They are located across from Kannapolis Cannon Ballers Atrium Health field. We ordered some food, which was a bit confusing at first. There is a kiosk in the corner, you place and pay for your order and you receive a text when it is ready. We split a Protein Bowl, which was better than we anticipated. It was packed with rice, lettuce and beans. It also had a significant amount grilled chicken drizzled with avocado lime crema. Everything was good and definitely worth stopping in.

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.

New place for me pretty busy on a Friday night, but they got us in recently quickly. The service…read morewas very good. A little loud, but that's to be expected in a restaurant bar on Friday night. Even with that they got us a corner table so I could hear being that I'm hard of hearing. I got the shrimp and grits, which were very good. I'll give them a B+ a little spicier than usual, but it wasn't a sausage. It was the sauce, not bad, but if you are spice and verse, it might be enough to make a difference. My girlfriend was eating simple, chicken, and broccoli, which was actually was extremely well cooked and flavorful. Great experience we will definitely be back

Chase as the new mgr is a great change. We loved him as the bartender…read more There are new servers there now who try really hard. One suggestion is to make sure you hear all of the order so as to not make a mistake. I was served pork and not the roasted chicken dinner. For someone who doesn't eat pork that was disheartening. But thankfully Chase understood and apologized and took care of that portion of the bill. I'm not sure when we will be back.

We wanted to like this place because it was quirky and a hippie vibe but the smell of old moldy…read morecarpet and furniture mixed with the smell of weed is just not something that makes us want to hangout long. Beer options were ok with some drafts but the most uncomfortable thing was with this girl I think named Genine. She came on to me and my girlfriend and clearly intoxicated and definitely being over served. She was covered in tacky tattoos and I would say at least mid 50s if not 60 and just obliterated. Some men seemed to attempt to hang around her but the whole time it was just very inappropriate and uncomfortable. Not sure if this is how they allow things here but we will not be back. The place is just too weird and dirty. I know that some obviously like it but not a place to just pick out for date night. No food available.

Really cool vibes at this small local bar. The bar at the thrift store next door is worth a visit…read moreif LRP isn't open. Right now there is a lot of construction on the main road, so it's a lot easier just to park out back. Live music some nights, good beers every night they are open. Friendly staff and a good crowd. No complaints, give it a shot if you're in the area.

The George Clinton Mural was on the side of the Towel City Tavern building, so since I was already…read morethere, I decided to have lunch. Towel City Tavern has two floors and is connected to the baseball stadium. Only the first floor was open during my visit. The Cabarrus Brewing Co. serving tanks are what you see as you enter. If you order a beer, it will be fresh as it comes directly from the tanks, as it is brewed on site. The restaurant's name pays homage to the city's textile roots and the towels made at the mills. The restaurant design also incorporated the town's history with Cannon Mills. The restaurant has an industrial feel with the open kitchen, high ceilings, concrete floors, exposed brickwork and steel structures. The tables were crafted from a 160-year-old tree that fell on the mill property. There were garage doors that likely opened during the games. They offer a $10 lunch special that includes a drink, side and entree. The $10 menu had a lot to select from: sandwiches, wraps, salads, wings, and a burger. I went with the All-American burger and fries. My burger was a good size, cooked to order and tasted great. The fries were really good, too. Service was great and attentive too. I was even offered a tea to go. My waiter got me in and out of the restaurant fast so I could get to the Music Hall of Fame on time. I did stop at the mural again on my way back to the car. Parking was free in the street spots and no time limits. Although I am not sure about the rules on game days/nights. With my favorite mural on the building, I have a feeling I will be back again to try more menu items and maybe see a ballgame too.

The location and atmosphere is great, yet the food was average. It is connected to the…read morecannonballers stadium. While there are no baseball games, the views of field and people enjoying the stadium are great. The service was slow but ok. We went for lunch to try out there specials. I got the pulled chicken sandwich with a side of sweet potato mash. The sandwich needed a lot of barbecue sauce as the chicken did not have any seasoning. The sweet potato mash was good.

Service was absolutely top notch. My husband and I felt like…read moreOprah and Stedman. My only complaint was our hostess sat us at a table between two big noisy groups while litetallly 3 steps away on the other side were empty booths. Convenient for the staff - yes. But the bumpy of people getting up especially the one with kids was absolutely annoying. Food was good.

My wife and I have had the pleasure of eating here twice now and both times we were not…read moredisappointed. We got the crazy ribs which were phenomenal, slightly crispy yet melt in your mouth tender, they were perfectly cooked. The steaks were excellent as well, can't go wrong with a chargrilled steak. The NY strip was perfectly trimmed, the only fat left on it was like butter. The ambiance is very soothing and elegant but not to the point where you'd feel uncomfortable eating here with your kids. Overall another good experience.

Do you love cold drinks? Do you love arcades?…read moreDo you want to feel like you're in 1984? Well if you said yes to all those things and you happen to be in Downtown Concord then the Basement is a must stop. Serving local brews and all the arcade games from the past at the original .25 cents. Its a time machine I hope stays in Concord for years to come.

Disorganized when it comes to people traveling out of state I drove here 30 mins to stay for 5…read morebecause we couldnt buy drinks for ids?

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.