I love, love, love a dive bar so the fact that the Thirsty Beaver has decline several multi-million…read moredollar real estate developer offers to buy their land makes me over the moon about them! Service and vibes have always been great. Seen great bands here, had awesome conversations, and just reading the wall signs is a treat but not for the sensitive. Affordable drinks and great vibes what else could you ask for!!!!!

A dive bar of dive bars, the Thirsty Beaver is the place to go for cheap beer and cheap drinks in…read morePlaza Midwood. It's quite the hangout complete with jukebox full of classic old tunes. Full of character and charm where you can hangout and no one cares. Yes, this is the spot where Mick Jagger popped in when the Rolling Stones tour passed through Charlotte and he was either not recognized or people truly didn't care. Parking is a serious PITA. We pregamed across the street at Moo & Brew, leaving the car there before coming here.

Tommy's Pub is a total hidden gem located in a shopping center along Eastway Drive! They are an…read moreIrish Pub and can pour a great Guinness to back it up. While I'm told they do have traditional Irish bands come in, they host a wide variety of events and musical acts from Punk Rock Night, to EDM DJs, to bingo nights, they welcome all sorts and find a wide variety of ways to have a good time! I came in on a weekend day after running some errands in the area and looking for a nice cool place to relax and have a beer. There was a good crowd of locals who all seemed to know one another as well as the bartender, but despite not being a regular I felt right at home. Both the bartenders and the patrons were very friendly and the atmosphere was enjoyable. I wish I lived closer because I could easily see myself becoming a regular. If you're looking for an unpretentious place to sit and enjoy some adult beverages then look no further.

Unpretentious little bar that is very welcoming and lots of interesting people…read more Love it!

I LOVE A DIVE BAR!!! Super cute, $2.50 Modelitos, snacks,…read moreTVs, couches, good cocktails. Enjoyed our time at The Ugly.

No frills relatively inexpensive sister property to Idlewild. We came here after joining the…read moreIdlewild wait list. Just got a white claw, cookie and old fashioned. Nothing fancy or extravagant but it was nice to have somewhere to hang out before the cocktail bar. The cookie was really good! Probably wouldn't come here as the sun attraction but it's a decent starter spot.

Walked into tilt on Thursday afternoon & had the pleasure to have been attended by Michael Dean. He…read morewas friendly, welcoming and very engaged in our attendance. Drinks were good and fairly priced. I will say that the only thing better then the drink was his hospitality. Thank you Michael! We will be back!

This place very much served its purpose. We stopped in for a last stop on a night out before…read morereturning to the hotel across the street. The bartenders were nice & efficient. We enjoyed playing Jenga here. Drinks options were pretty standard. A DJ started playing halfway through our time there so I imagine it gets quite feisty there, so definitely worth popping in if you're in the area. If you're not looking for a more divey place to end/continue your night, probably not the spot for you but I think if you know what it is it's a nice option.

We dropped in at Snug Harbor after our dinner party, and it did not disappoint. It felt like we…read morebrought the energy--what started as a nearly empty venue turned lively (okay, packed out in our minds) within an hour. The DJ was super chill and open to requests, keeping the vibe going all night. We partied until we couldn't anymore. Definitely a great end to the night!

Everything there is amazing here especially the people. Hands down one of my favorite places to go.read more

One of the things that I love about this bar is you never know what you're going to get. You can…read moreshow up and the place be packed with a band playing or it could be just you and a few others. Bands are usually local and you might even know a member. The drinks are strong and cheap and there is a nice variety. I like going here before AND after a show at Ovens or a Checkers game. The ring game on the deck can keep (me) entertained for a hot minute and pool and darts is a nice competitive change. I also noticed this time there, that there is a photobooth next to the bar. I'll check that out the next time I'm there.

Service (Kasey) and price for spirits are great. One of the few places you can go play pool or…read moredance or listen to a great band play any night of the week.

2Buck is ur quintessential dive bar w/the crowds, staff, interior, patio, and prkg to give it the…read morestreet cred it doesn't need. Part pool hall, part country bar, part Plaza watering hole this place is def an acquired taste but once u get the hankerin' it's all u'll ever crave when you're in Plaza and the Beaver is overcrowded. Bar staff here is zero fuchs but fabulous w/pours that would cost u dbl elsewhere...the PBR is coldAF on draft, the HighLife is in cans and the whole pickles are bodega level delicious! They don't serve food but they often have a food truck in the lot. Come for the cheap drinks, people-watching, great patio sittin' (if it's not hot or raining) and Cards Against Humanity level Jenga then stay for the women's restroom line (cuz there always is one). But seriously, GTFO when it's last call; the staff wants to goTFH... Oh and understand the assignment...don't bring the Finance/DoucheBro or Woo Gurl crowd here...let them keep the bars on Central...k, cool? Cu there!

I went last Saturday night to the location on Monroe rd and had 5 PBR over about 2hr. $2 each on…read moredraft. I paid my 11 dollars and change on a credit card and asked for change from a $20 and left $4 on the bar as a tip and walked home. Today I see a charge for $25. I will dispute it as soon as it posts. I will not be back.

This place absolutely nails the Irish pub vibe in the best way possible. The atmosphere is warm,…read morelively, and inviting, and the bar area is especially great. Having the open roof adds such a cool touch and makes it a fun spot to hang out. The espresso martinis are killer and definitely worth ordering. And the fries with aioli? Easily one of my favorite parts of the meal, they are impossible to stop eating. Overall, it's a great spot for drinks, good food, and a fun pub atmosphere. I'll definitely be back.

My husband and I visited The Workman's Friend for dinner, an Irish pub in Charlotte, for the first…read moretime at the end of August and had a fantastic experience. It was fairly busy, but we walked in without a reservation and were seated indoors right away. We ordered two Guinnesses, the Mussels appetizer (with garlic bread), and split the Fish & Chips plate. Everything was incredible. The cod was perfectly beer-battered, the hand-cut chips were crisp and hearty, and the green peas and tartar sauce rounded it out beautifully. The mussels and garlic bread were also delicious (even ordered a second garlic bread). I would 100% order both dishes again. Our server was also friendly, attentive, and gave honest, helpful recommendations. Prices felt fair for the quality, and the overall experience hit all the right notes. We've already recommended it to friends and will definitely be back. A cozy, welcoming spot for comfort food done right.