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    Protagonist Beer

    4.1 (130 reviews)
    ModeratePizza, Beer Bar, Brewpubs
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    PROTAGONIST BEER ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Outdoor seating
    Happy hour specials
    Good for kids

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    Gimli Oatmeal Stout (left) and the Queen Charlotte Pilsner (right).
    Candace R.

    Visited Protagonist during the LoSo Block Party (on Saturday) and had a great time soaking up the vibes. The space is big and inviting, and the moment we walked in, it smelled like amazing pizza. We had already eaten before arriving, but the scent alone convinced us to come back next time and try the food. My husband ordered the Queen Charlotte Pilsner, which was crisp, light, and had a nice hop kick. I went with the Gimli Oatmeal Stout, which was roasty, smooth, and totally enjoyable. The beers were served in plastic cups, but considering the Block Party crowd and people walking around with drinks, it made sense. We sat outside under the awning and enjoyed the cooler, cloudy weather. Plenty of seating, good energy, and even TVs outside, which was a nice touch. The overall atmosphere was relaxed and lively, lots of people enjoying themselves without it feeling too packed. We'll definitely be back and next time, we're grabbing that pizza too!

    Lando Calrissian Slice
    Gregory B.

    Friendly staff, solid beer, great pizza. The slices are big, about double your normal fast food pizza slice. A little cold, but I think I saw the "it's ready" text a few minutes late. Regardless, still great.

    Tommy Callahan Pizza
    Ian N.

    Tommy Callahan (4/5): Pretty typical meat lovers pizza. The crust was decent, and I liked the heavy corn meal texture. Homer Simpson (3/5): Waay too much rosemary on the chicken. Other than that, it was a pretty decent BBQ chicken pizza. *Fun, Ohio State bar! RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this)

    Jane Goodall
    Ashley F.

    I can't believe I haven't reviewed Protagonist before! I lowkey love this brewery. They have some tasty beer and huge delicious pizza! Me and my bf came for a weekday dinner and had a blast. They allow doggos so we brought our good boy with us and he was able to hang with us outside at the tables. The area is so spacious and shaded. We ordered the Lando Calrissian and it was sublime and huge!!! We ate most of it there but had about 2 slices to take home and we definitely finished that the next day. The pizza was just as yummy reheated in the oven too! We also ordered the Jane Goodall dessert and it was HUGE. It was definitely for more than 2 people. It was very tasty, it's like their version of monkey bread. Highly recommend. I also loved the pineapple mango cider I had. Very light and refreshing. We will be back ASAP!

    Chelsea D.

    This is definitely a bengals fan friendly bar lol great time! Pizza was great! Servers were very helpful! I will return for game day with the ladies!

    Friday lunch special!
    Lauren K.

    The Friday Lunch special ($15) comes with a MASSIVE slice of pizza, solid sized salad (two options - I went with Cesar) and one drink. I chose a beer because I happened to have the day off. However, you could also choose a non-alcoholic bev like kombucha too! It is the perfect spot to bring family or friends from out of town for lunch before heading out for the rest of the afternoon. Staff was uh-mazing as usual! For my NJ transplants who might get this pizza reference - it's about the size of a boardwalk slice, think Sawmill in Seaside. Crispy thin (but not too thin) crust.

    Bob Marley (20")
    Michelle F.

    Grabbed a pizza and mocktails as we headed into the city to watch the sun go down and see the fireworks light up the sky all over the city. The service was amazing and my glittery mocktail cosmo hit the spot on such a hot day. Everything was wonderful, thank you for serving us so we didn't have to cook on 4th of July!

    Hummus
    Nishi S.

    Being a vegan was worried if there is anything we could have but glad to find some vegan options here. Food was good and ambience is amazing.

    Maleficent Cocktail (front, purple drink)
    Catherine F.

    I ordered the Maleficent cocktail, which was refreshing and delicious. Additionally, I like how they host various themed events such as trivia. It's a great place to hang out at any afternoon, since they have a patio and the weather is getting warmer!

    Raquel S.

    Pros - more than just beer, street parking and a private lot, ample indoor and outdoor seating, close to other fun places, great lunch special on Thursday and Friday Cons - pizza is good (not amazing like I was hoping), hmmm that's the only con I can think of The pretzel was really good (so good that now I want to try making homemade pretzels). The pizza was fine. I'm not a beer drinker but my friend enjoyed his beer. You can order a 6 oz glass, 8 oz glass, or bottle of wine and the prices are pretty reasonable. The bottle is the most economical ($15 for a bottle of Pinot Grigio!)

    Patio
    Kevin C.

    Well... What a delight! Just needed a night out with a friend and wanted some beer. Thought we would try this new (to us) brewery. The beer was excellent. I tried the Hank, the Meryl, and the Dolly: all excellent. We tried the pizza of the month, which was the Dell Griffith. The pizza crust was excellent; overall, the pizza was good. I thought that the depth of flavor was a little lacking: the cheese sauce, and the macaroni and the chicken were not super flavorful; the sauce was the most flavorful thing on the pie. The atmosphere at this place was awesome. The first floor has a lot of space to sit and hang out, the second floor loft has some arcade games and has more great spaces to hang out or to host an event, it looks like they have a private dining room for events, and the patio is excellent to eat drink and hang out with your pets. The bartender was awesome and was very personable. The music selection was the perfect vibe. All in all, a great night out.

    Cheese Pizza
    Mike T.

    Amazing brewery/foodie spot where you can enjoy delicious beers and outstanding pizza. If you're with a group and feeling hungry, get the Harambe, a mash up of Monkey Bread with cheesy and dipping sauce. This place had a great outdoor space too for warmer days. Everything is served at the counter with buzzers. This was my second or third time, and definitely not my last!

    Pepperoni pizza
    Will W.

    So we have been going here for a few years and I have never written a review. We were at Protagonist the other day and I just have to say it is such a fun and well run facility. The pizza is solid folks. I mean it is very good. The atmosphere is great for families...we took our new puppy...no problem! Beer is very good. I mean for a southern day in the Fall hanging outside with great food and beer what could you ask for!

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    Great vibe, beer is good and reasonably priced, pizza is on the more expensive size but it large and filling. Would recommend!

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    The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery - Entrance to OMB's Beer Garden

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    4.0(875 reviews)
    0.1 mi
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    I am glad this place was near my gate (D9) so I could grab breakfast, a coffee and work near an…read moreoutlet, while charging my devices. Standout server, Ashley, was fabulous and accommodated my request for iced coffee, even though it wasn't on the menu. Seeing her hustle and serve several tables, it was clear she goes out of her way to make customers happy. Loved her! Tables were clean and spacious and my breakfast sandwiches with egg, bacon and gouda was really tasty. It was a lot of food for one person, with the potatoes side too. A solid meal before flying home. I didn't try any of their brews because it was early and I was working...but next time!

    Discovered a great German style Biergarten when visiting Charlotte, The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery…read morewhere the staff are welcoming, attentive and knowledgeable on the beer and food selections. The German biers are some of the best I've tried. Both the Cooper altbier and Hornets Nest were excellent while their porter was a little too heavy for me. There's a full bar for the non beer drinkers . OMB features a huge selection of food items including German classics like pork schnitzel, wursts and the Bavarian or classic Jumbo pretzels. I'd recommend the sampler plate with the Jalapeño Cheddar Bratwurst as one choice ( you get three) and Jumbo Pretzel with Cooper Bier cheese & Düsseldorf mustard. The sides, such as their German potato salad, red cabbage and sauerkraut are very good. In addition theres a good selection of sandwiches, burgers, salads to choose from. The outside venue is amazing with ample outside seating featuring a fire pit, corn hole ( collect bags at the bar), children's playground and a water station for pets. Overall a great place to grab a beer and enjoy some authentic German style food at reasonable pricing. In addition OMB features private rooms for special events. One note parking could be problematic when it gets busy on weekends or special occasions but if you're willing to walk you'll find parking somewhere .

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    Copper Altbier with selections from our Brauhaus Menu

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    Gilde Brewery - The Dark Hen

    Gilde Brewery

    4.0(125 reviews)
    0.6 mi
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    Visited this past Saturday and was absolutely floored. First, the hospitality was amazing. E had…read morethe attention of the bartender, or server and the taproom manager. They could not have been more attentive and accommodating. The beer is S-tier good. Both the selections brewed on site and the ones imported from Hanover. They had 3 different Bocks on. I love German styles, but malty is my wheelhouse and they had it more than covered. The Eisbock and Weizenbock were particularly amazing, but I drank around the board and didn't find a stinker. The food, which was largely trad Deustch dishes, was equally fantastic. They have few American dishes for less daring palates. On the same weekend, i hit nearly every other brewery in Loso and Gastonia. Gilde wins by a large margin in terms of beer and food quality. The next best classic Euro themed brewery in NC is Lesser Known in Greensboro. If you like German and Czech styles, these 2 have you covered. I plan to return to Gilde at the end of this month for their 500 year anniversary party. To the German leadership team, thanks for taking a chance on NC. The team over here is doing an amazing job.

    Updated Review (2026):…read more We've been coming to Gilde since they opened their doors in 2022. When we first began coming, they served delicious authentic German food. Unfortunately, they've changed their menu a dozen times and have removed our favorites from the menu (the original braised pork (they changed it over time, but the original was amazing) and the goulash) :( They have slowly evolved their menu into bar food to cater to the party-going crowd as their street has become more trafficked -- which now means a greater likelihood of having to succumb to the paid parking garage. We're big fans of their beers and did a brewery tour & tasting when Gilde was at its peak. Their beers are the reason I at least give them 2 stars: the pale wheat and red rooster are especially delicious. We even spent our NYE 2025 there and did the stein-holding competition. We've tried new things on the menu, desperate to give them more tries... but we keep ending up disappointed. For example, the steak sandwich is not a steak sandwich, but rather a kebab. We've driven the 40 min drive to go there and show up and then they are closed for a private event (with no notice on their social media). We have also brought friends there and have waited an hour for a server. Last Mother's Day, we showed up for dinner at 7:45 p.m (sure, that's a tad late.. but we left our home at 7) and were told the kitchen was already closed. This Mother's Day, we waited 45 minutes, with no updates or warnings, to be seen by a server. When we tried to place our order, we were told that we couldn't yet place our food order and that we had to order drinks separately because their kitchen was slammed. I'm no expert, but why not still accept customer's orders and speed up the kitchen by bulk-cooking? Can't multiple brats be made at once? Or larger portions of sauerkraut or bacon? Also, only a third of the tables were taken.. so that sounds like some poor kitchen capacity. When we were finally served our food (still took awhile even after putting in the food order), they had served my husbands meal 10 min before mine and then I was served mine.. and it turns out they still had forgotten about our daughter's French toast and had to START it. The disorganization or perhaps just lack of effort/care has gotten ridiculous. So disappointed at the way our favorite restaurant went downhill!

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    Gilde Brewery - Leberkäse Sliders: Seared leberkäse sliders topped with sauerkraut, pickles, and mustard cream. Served with mini-Kaiser rolls.

    Leberkäse Sliders: Seared leberkäse sliders topped with sauerkraut, pickles, and mustard cream. Served with mini-Kaiser rolls.

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    Dom's Dive Bar

    Dom's Dive Bar

    4.4(13 reviews)
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    Popped into Dom's the other night thanks to Offline--because without it, I honestly don't think I…read morewould've known this place even existed. It's tucked away in a strip mall off South Boulevard next to Goldie's (a spot I know well), but Dom's definitely flies under the radar. We stopped in for drinks and apps and were pleasantly surprised. Solid happy hour specials, reasonably priced food, and exactly the kind of bar food you want late at night--no frills, satisfying, and hits the spot. The drink selection was decent, and with it being the holidays, they even had some festive cocktails. The one I ordered was actually really good. We didn't stay long since this was more of a pre-dinner pit stop, but it left a good impression. Casual, affordable, and easygoing--definitely a spot I'll be back to when I'm in the mood for a low-key neighborhood bar vibe.

    I came across "Dom's Dive Bar" because they have great reviews on Yelp. Trust me it DID NOT…read moreDISAPPOINT. We sat at the bar and were greeted by Brittany! She was AWESOME! She was extremely attentive and truly went above and beyond with her outstanding service and personality. We had some questions about the menu and Carlos came to talk to us. He was also AWESOME! I can't say enough wonderful things about them both. The atmosphere is comfortable and has a very "hometown bar feel". I hate I don't live in Charlotte anymore. They would have to ban me because I would be in there so much! We ordered the duck fat pretzel bites with the queso and they were drool worthy. Not pictured we also got a flatbread as well. Great experience and we will definitely be back!!

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    Lenny Boy Brewing - The Beauty Boost event

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    4.4(184 reviews)
    1.2 mi
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    I checked out Lenny Boy Brewing Co. for their Food Truck Friday, and it was a whole vibe…read more They had a great mix of food trucks that night--Crave Caribbean, a taco truck, and a cheesesteak truck--so options were solid. We ordered oxtails with rice, mac & cheese, greens, and yams (yes, a full plate), plus chicken tenders and fries, and a chicken Philly with fries. Everything was flavorful and well worth trying. The oxtail plate ran about $37 (around $48 total), which is expected--oxtails aren't cheap. Now, I'm not a beer drinker, but the experience still delivered. The bartender was top-tier--she took the time to explain their sours and kombucha options (which is a fermented tea) and gave great recommendations. That made all the difference. The drinks were reasonably priced, too. The space itself? Really nice. Good indoor ambiance, plus outdoor seating that makes it perfect for a laid-back Friday evening. And the best part--every Friday features different food trucks, so it's never the same experience twice. Overall, 9/10. The only reason it's not a full 10 is because beer isn't my thing--but even still, I had a great time. If you're looking for good food, solid drinks, and a relaxed South End atmosphere, this is definitely a spot to check out

    Kombucha brewery and beer! Love that. Literally the best kombucha I've ever had. They have a huge…read moreback room which houses cool events. Staff has always been kind and the vibes are relaxed. Nice outdoor space too. The food looks awesome and great prices.

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    Lenny Boy Brewing
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    HopFly Brewing Company

    HopFly Brewing Company

    4.4(50 reviews)
    2.7 mi

    I didn't really like HopFly. I went there because I heard that they had a few great sour drinks,…read morebut I wasn't really impressed when I looked at their beer list. I did end up getting one (1) of their sours, and it was alright, but nothing special. In addition, I went on a weekday night, so it's not really fair to compare it to a weekend night type of vibe, but nevertheless, the vibe was kind of lame, and I didn't love the ambiance. I will say that the bartender was very nice, and I could see how HopFly might be a fun place to go on the weekends. Overall, HopFly wasn't terrible, but considering all the other bars and breweries in the area, it might be a while before I come back.

    Hopfly Brewing in Charlotte lived up to expectations. I've been picking up their beers locally at…read moreBestway in Greensboro (which easily has the best beer selection in town), so visiting the brewery in person was a must, and it did not disappoint. The space has a great vibe with a spacious patio and an open air feel inside. It's also very dog friendly, with pups welcome both inside and out, which adds to the laid-back community vibe. Staff were welcoming and knowledgeable, which made the whole experience even better. The beer is outstanding. Hopfly has one of the best hazy IPA lineups I've come across. I did a flight of hazy's I hadn't tried before, and each one impressed more than the last. For those who aren't into beer, there's something for everyone. Cocktails, seltzers, ciders, wine, and even non-alcoholic options are all on the menu. It's a versatile spot that works whether you're coming with beer-loving friends or someone looking for other choices. Parking is decent. They have a lot in back, though it can fill up on busy days. Even if it does, there's street parking within a short walk. Overall, Hopfly is a standout brewery worth making the trip for. Relaxed, fun, and packed with flavor.

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