My wife and I stumbled on the Pumphouse while checking out a musician we follow. Found the food to be excellent and we have been back nearly every week since. Excellent food, low key ambiance that feels cozy and great staff. read more

The food and drinks were solid--nothing overly fancy, but definitely well-made and satisfying. Portions were generous, and there was a good variety on the menu so everyone can find something they like. The vibe really stands out the most though; it has that casual, comfortable energy that makes you want to stay longer than you planned. The service is also fabulous read more

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Service was fine but food was awful. Mac and cheese was old and all of the cheese had been absorbed by the noodles. The hot dog was burned. Don't believe the picks you see online. Sorry. read more

Yup! I'm back here. Although I am one for consistency and it usually bothers me when there is constant turnover, I must say I am never disappointed when it comes to this place and satisfying my crave to disregard slim hips! The food here is just good, fun, greasy diner type delicious. Crispiest onion rings I have ever had. They have gone up on the prices a bit (but who hasn't). They have this cool food truck style kitchen right there at the bar. Small space, so live music is usually just a solo artist. Downstairs is a cozy den type setting. Nice for sipping wine or bourbon, while chatting up with close friends. Outside patio is nice, with tall top tables and backyard is mostly used for corn hole competitions. Regulars are very serious about the game. Not sure what your definition of "steady" is, but mine is keep satisfying, never change, and always keep em' coming back. Y'all nailed it! read more

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We went just before sunset and the patio and view was gorgeous. Drinks and food was also great. read more

Steady Eddy's Pumphouse - Having a couple of cocktails before dinner. - Lounges Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

Steady Eddy's is such a hidden gem in the town of Matthews! My friend and I stopped by on a Saturday midday after a morning roller skating sesh at the local skating rink. My friend had a hard time choosing what she wanted to order but she eventually settled on the 6 piece wings flavored in Dragon's breath (the hottest sauce they have!) and Mac n cheese. I ordered a Philly cheesesteak with Mac and cheese. Everything was delicious especially the Mac n Cheese. I still think about it days, weeks later. Drinks come in a can with a plastic cup filled with ice. The place is small with only a few tables on the inside, which makes it cozy and laid back. Our server was very friendly and attentive. Would recommend and I'll definitely be back next time I'm in the area. In fact, I brought my husband here a few weeks after my first visit and he also gave them 5s. read more

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Small crowd the day after Christmas. I met my wife and youngest daughter, Katy, for lunch. I got a Bold Rock while I waited for them to arrive. We started with fried zucchini app. With horseradish sauce. This portion took quite a while to be served and the zucchini was still cold or at best room temperature even though the bread was fried. The temperature was a turn off for my wife and daughter which left most of the pile for me to eat. Tough start! For entrees Katy ordered a Turkey on croissant with fries, my wife got a chicken sandwich with fries and I ordered the meatloaf sandwich special with fried onions, mozzarella cheese and pickles with onion rings. My wife and daughter enjoyed their sandwiches but the fries were small portion. Usually Eddie's serves a larger portions that is borderline "too much", but on this occasion there was less than usual. My meal was great and the onion rings were enough to share with my wife and daughter. It appeared a newish cook was being trained which somewhat explains the lapses in portion and quality of the zucchini. "Steady Eddy's " is usually spot on, so I will consider this a "blip" on the many times we have ate here and will continue to frequent Eddie's for weekday lunches. Thanks! read more

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Cool spot. The food was delicious. The people were nice. The basement lounge area was fun. I will say that the Gut Grenade burger was definitely quite enjoyable and it absolutely lived up to its name. read more

Really great place to hangout and lots of things to do. The food was decent but the service was amazing. Will definitely be back.

Great service. Great value. Outdoor and indoor seating. Games, tvs. Something for all.

Terrible service but the wings were so yummy it made up for it. Prices were also high. For my 15 pieces of lettuce it was like $10 or something crazy. Overall, food is still so good. read more

Delicious wing sauces!!! we got the mixture of mango Sriracha and Dragon's Breath mixed together. Just enough sweet and just enough spice! Great service as well!!! read more

Came and watched a ball game here. Food was very good. Very casual dive bar vibe. Would recommend

Great place, everyone is friendly and the food was great. They have more space than you would think. You should stop by and check it out

I honestly believe the higher ratings are solely based on the camaraderie of the staff and the patrons mixed. This is definitely a dive and nothing more. There are no available draft beers only cans or bottle with the option served in a plastic cup. No frosted/cold glass shenanigans.You walk in immediately to a few tables, the bar, and open grill concept. In this instance the open kitchen was a God send because it solidified for me that I will not be back. I noticed our waitress eating a sandwich, clearing glasses and trash from tables, work the register, go into the restroom to toss her hair, and handle her phone along with others without EVER washing her hands and still serve food. I saw the cook wear the same pair of gloves to high five a customer, handle cellphone, and cook food on the grill. She NEVER changed them. All the food was very salty and pretty much inedible. Ordered two pump house burgers with onion rings, beer mac n cheese, and zucchini fries. The final nail in the coffin was the little baby bird like feather found fried into my zucchini fries. Maybe this was an off day. read more

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After a week in touristy Myrtle Beach, this local haunt was just what we needed. Prompt, attentive, knowledgeable service - great wings (Black Magic & Garlic Parmesan) and Beer Mac & Cheese - happy to get a local beer (Wicked Weed Pernicious) but wish it could've been on tap instead of a can. Will definitely return if in the area! read more

Only 1 server for the entire place and she also served as bartender. Cuban was tasty but skip the cole slaw on the side. Mushroom Swiss burger looked good but fell apart fast. Onion rings were good but nothing special for bar food. Hot dog and fries were also good but not for $12+. Mich ultra was cold...Pernicious in a can was cool at best. Won't take a second trip here. read more

On a quiet unassuming road in Matthews you may stumble upon a gravel parking lot that is home to Steady Eddy's Pumphouse, a charming family restaurant and neighborhood pub. The inside is small and feels like you are in a remote cabin but behind the main bar there are three large TVs for any sports viewing and there is a whole outdoor patio area where I am told they often have live music. I came in on a Tuesday so it was a relatively quiet night but the bar was full of regulars and I was promptly greeted upon entry. The food is for the most part your standard bar fair featuring a number of sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, and your favorite sides like Mac n cheese. My date has always raved about their Cuban sandwich claiming it is one of the best in the Charlotte area. Me personally I was in the mood for a burger. The double patty burger was juicy and the Mac and cheese was extra cheesy. From the charm to the food Steady Eddy's now has a special place in my heart. I will for sure be returning next time I am in the Matthews area. read more

Excellent everything. Best burgers (smash) best mac n cheese and coldest beer! Loved this little place!! Will go back every time we are in the area!! Wish they had an additional location 5 star every thing. read more

Go if you don't know! The best. Hometown place with cheap beers and excellent food. Steady Eddy's will become your regular spot and for good reason. read more

Best burgers!!! Just moved to the neighborhood and so glad we stopped in. We will definitely be back.

Talk about a blast from the past...this watering hole is so cool, and the food is ok as well. We didn't drink since we were on the bikes but still, for a small place, this place had the goods. Went on a Monday and they had 2 for 1 Hot Dogs for the special; for Tuesdays, there's a taco special but I'm not sure that is is. Had chili added to mine but I don't know how much more they added to the check. 4/5 Hot Dog $6.99 Monday 2 for 1, plus chili on top which I didn't know what it was since I didn't pay. The hot dog was a bit over done. Onion rings were par fried from supplier. They were just that...so so. 3/5 Pot Stickers $7.99 were deep fried and not as the name says...pot stickers which is done on a hot skillet and steamed to cook. They should correct the menu to say fried dumplings instead but maybe most people that go here wouldn't know the difference. They have a really cook downstairs part which includes an Atari game console which that alone is a 5 star add! I can imagine have some great drinks and gaming with your friends. Overall service was friendly and welcoming...would definitely return. read more

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Good fun time with my son! what I would call the locals dive bar no frills, great service and really good food!

My folks and I would drive by this place many times while I visited and it was always busy on weekends and some weeknights, prior to the pandemic. I heard the owner named the bar after his dog, which was pretty neat. Because we have been looking for places closer to Charlotte that make tasty Buffalo style wings, we decided to try Steady Eddy's. We called in an order to go and the gal on the phone seemed very nice. She said the order would take about 20 minutes. The parking for this place is minimal, but the bar itself is a small joint. I didn't go inside as I went with my dad to grab the order and only one of us needed to pick up the food. It smelled good when we got it in the back of the car and drove home. The sauce was good, but it kind of felt like the wings were missing something. Maybe it's because the skin wasn't a little crisp like some other places I've had, but I wasn't sure this was going to be the new wing place I had to buy from when I was in town. I'd maybe try other things on their menu in the future. The titles and descriptions for other food items are clever and fun. read more

Great place and very friendly. Food was awesome and we enjoyed our wings. Local fun hangout!

Very small place. Parking is dangerous pulling out. Small grill area has decent bar food however if they have people eating, food can take a while. Unfortunately they have jacked up the menu price's. It's now $17.00 for a cheeseburger. Crazy price increase for a little corner bar. We will find some where else to eat. read more

Best wings I've ever had, great Blue cheese too. Still crispy when picked up to go. Large drums and flappers A+++ read more

Steady Eddy's Pumphouse - Best wings, Hot Buffalo and Garlic Parm - Lounges Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

This is an unassuming, no-frills place with delicious burgers and fries and ice cold beer (including craft choices for us beer snobs). It Great service from the friendly staff and clearly a neighborhood favorite. Check out the lower level! read more

Talk about a hidden gem! This place is amazing. My family has been here a dozen times since finding it and we have never had bad service or food. read more

Steady Eddy's Pumphouse - Upstairs area. - Lounges Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

Don't judge a book by it's cover. This dive/biker bar looking place is legit, a diamond in the rough. Yes, back in the day it used to be a biker bar, but when the current owner took this place over 3 years ago, he transformed the place. The first floor is this cute "cabin-like" feel, where you listen to blues music over the jukebox. There is the bar and flattop, which is behind the bar so you can watch the cook do their thing (and let me tell you, they have GREAT food, but I'll get to that in a minute). There are no draft beers, but they have a good variety of domestic and a few crafts, and a full bar. But please, don't be ordering some fancy drink with weird shit it in... it's still a dive bar. Next, the basement. You can get there by taking the stairs to the left of the bar, and has couches and oversized comfy chairs. There you'll find some poker machines and fun, nostalgic board games. This leads into the patio where they hold corn hole tournaments every Thursday and Sunday, and have live music Friday and Saturday nights. The patio is DOG FRIENDLY, so feel free to bring your fur babies! Back to the food and staff. The food here is GREAT. It's bar food done right. The burgers are all DOUBLE fresh Angus patties made to order, juicy and on point. My personal fav, the jumbo wings are lightly breaded (just enough to hold the sauce on), and the variety of sauces are all stellar. Their cuban, Philly cheesesteak, and other sandwiches are also very popular. My favorite appetizer is the fried zucchini. Made to order, they cut up an entire zucchini and cover it with a light dredge and House of Autry, letting the zucchini shine and not be overly breaded. Steady's staff are awesome people. There is just a bartender (who doubles as a server) and a cook, and they work their butts off. A second bartender comes in during the evenings Th-Sun to help with volume. The staff is friendly, attentive and hold good conversation. I 100% recommend checking them out if you haven't already. Just as a side note, if it's super busy in there OR if you come in with a large party, please be patient. Like I mentioned above there are 2 people working and the flattop is only so big, so it might take a little while to get your food. So, come in and relax and don't be in a hurry. Trust me, it's worth it. read more

Great little local place! Went early with my husband and son. We all loved our food! My son ate his whole adult size burger;) he said it was a 10 out of 10! Will def go back when the weather is warmer to enjoy the back outside area! read more

We stopped in for lunch on Sunday and this place exceeded our expectations. The mushroom Swiss burger and onion rings were awesome and went well with a Miller genuine draft. We will definitely be back! read more

Steady Eddy's Pumphouse - Lounges Near Me - Matthews, North Carolina

Beware the cook was taking out the trash when I arrived. she came in and washed the gloves she was wearing instead of putting on a new pair!

We stopped by Steady Eddy's while looking for another joint in Matthews. The other place was closed - another story for another day! So, decided to stop by here and grab a bite. Got the burger and Cuban sandwich with fries and Mac and cheese. OMG! The Mac and cheese was the ult! I wish I had taken a big tub of it to go. The Cuban was great - crispy, yummy! Husband likes the heat so used some of their hot sauce to dunk it in. The fries were hot, fresh and crispy! The burger was good and the service was great too! But, it's 5 hours later and am still thinking about that Mac and Cheese! Now, need to find out when they have live music and go back for a delicious meal of comfort food! read more

Best watering hole in the area!! Great food and even better people. This bar has a basement with cozy chairs and tvs and there is also a large patio area outback. Don't sleep on this place, check them out. read more

Great food , amazing chicken wings! Fun little neighborhood dive bar . Jukebox and live music.

Outstanding service, food quality and ambience. The corn fritters are the best I've had. Chad pays attention to detail. Kudos! Will be back. Live music Fri/Sat 7-10pm. read more

Fantastic! Best wings in Charlotte, Matthews, and all Union County! Staff is Friendly and always fun ! If you do not check this place out you are missing out. Run, do not walk! read more

Food was great at this local neighborhood bar/restaurant with friendly staff. The Cuban sandwich is a favorite with French fries or onion rings. read more

Stopped in after seeing great reviews. We weren't sure when we drove up - it really is a hole in the wall. But the food is great and staff is friendly. Don't miss the Cuban - really tasty. The mac and cheese is some of the best we've ever had - we would come back just for that. My son enjoyed his burger - it's huge. Fries are nice and crispy. Prices are very fair - it's a good deal for the money. My only wish is that they had served my glass of wine in a glass and not a plastic cup. We will go back. read more