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Tavern 51

3.4 (45 reviews)
Open • 3:00 pm - 1:00 am (Next day)

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What's the vibe?
Moderate noise
Divey
Casual
Happy hour specials

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6 wing Teriyaki wings
Chasity A.

Let's start with Tavern 51 is not your typical bar. I came out last night to have a few drinks and I must say my purpose was served. I ordered a Liquid Marijuana and the bar server was very cool. The drink was serving just as I expected. Now let's get into this menu. The owner name is Leo and was very welcoming. The menu had a variety of selections from fried rice, chicken wings, wraps and etc. What took the cake for me is that they even sell seafood bags and the crab legs was well worth it. The food has flavor baby and when I say flavor Lee put love into preparing these seafood bags. I live up the street from shake shake seafood but I'm sorry the Tavern 51 will be my new seafood spot. It's located next to a smoke shop and planet fitness how did I miss out on this place.

Jerk chicken wrap
Ryan L.

Decent little dive spot. Pool tables, sports, a few things on draft. Ordered the jerk chicken wrap, which surpassed expectations - very good seasoning. Girlfriend had a chicken sandwich. Nothing amazing but wouldn't be against going back

Delicious! Egg rolls and grilled shrimp appetizer!
Rosie O.

You have to be kidding me! Like are you serious? I'm so mad! How did I live in Charlotte all this time and not know about this hidden gem! This is literally the absolute best Chinese in Charlotte. I was super skeptical! But the jutebox and dive bar feel is awesome! Really cool place! Super surprised to see that they have Chinese on the menu! And it was so delicious!!! Please do yourself the favor and make this your new local spot! Bartender was super nice! Food was prompt fresh and just delicious! Delicious! Deliciously delicious!

a woman sitting at a bar with a can of soda
Victoria M.

Tavern 51 is not your typical bar. The owners are Asian and they serve the type of China's food that you would typically have to drive across town for in the old grocery parking lot of your hometown. The bartenders are great and always now how to make you feel welcome! My personal favorite is Melina, she is gem. They do not carry much wine and the beer selection is slim. On Friday and Saturdays they have a live DJ that's pretty good. They have one pool table so if you want to play get there early. This is defiantly a hidden gem that I would recommend.

Happy hour combo- honey mustard/lemon pepper
Allie U.

Happy hour combos/seafood specials are on point. The bartender was so friendly, and the boyfriend and I enjoyed the laid back atmosphere. The menu has a little bit of everything, including a lot of Chinese dishes. Our order of wings stole the show. We were hoping to get some lemon pepper wet style wings, but turns out their lemon pepper flavor is a dry rub. Either way you do LP it's delicious! Anyways, We asked if we could get the honey mustard flavored wings with the LP dry rub sprinkled on top. No problems with ordering a special request. Flavor game changer! What a genius mash up.. should have thought of this a long time ago. These smelled so good the bartender said that's next on her list to try.

Denisha T.

One night my boyfriend & i decided to try it out & we had such a good time! First & for most I just wanna say, there was only 1 waitress/bartender working & she was the absolute BEST waitress/bartender I've ever seen! I couldn't wait to leave my tip for her!! Food came out in less than 15 min! My wings were EXCELLENT fries & egg roll was the bomb! We went on a Friday night, they even had a DJ playing music. Did I mention cheap drinks? Just a really good vibe I can't wait to go back!

Delicious crab legs... A surprise find at a sports bar!

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I've been here countless times. Bartenders are amazing, but the food is even better. Love this place.

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4 years ago

They have people in there that are dishonest . They overcharge you for drinks if they see you are under the influence. Food is okay

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7 years ago

Good food. Great staff and really good drink specials. Fun atmosphere and good music. Check out the nachos

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6 years ago

Great people great food. I got the chicken caesar wrap and it was very good. Would definitely come back

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This place looks so ugly.It smells like very bad. The food items are not tasty.just for drinks and spending a while is OK

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Found this place after searching for chicken tenders in Charlotte. Well, the chicken tenders were…read morefine, but the wings are where it's at. This is not a place that you come to for the ambience, but if you want solid wings, you're in the right place. They have an abundance of flavors, the classic sauces and all the sides you can imagine. I really liked that you could get a half order on the sides too. The ladies serving were working hard, but you didn't wait for anything. I would say, if you're coming here for a game, I'd get there early - there's not a ton of seats.

I met some friends at DD Peckers for a fun night of storytelling, laughter, drinks, and wings. It…read morewas a seven-stars-out-of-five experience. Out of the four of us, I was the only one who hadn't been here before. It's a long-standing, no-frills wing shack/sports-bar hybrid in south Charlotte that's built a loyal following around one thing: serious wings. There are other things on the menu--but unless you want an appetizer or something alongside your wings, ignore them--the wings are the main event. Their website claims 25 flavors, and if you order more than one set of five, you can sample more than one. I went with ten wings: mild Buffalo and lemon pepper. Everyone recommended the lemon pepper wings. These are not a dry rub; they're a wet, glossy toss--and they are OUTSTANDING. I'm hooked. The Buffalo wings were on par with the best versions of the classic style. They provide celery sticks with blue cheese or ranch dressing--I chose blue cheese--and it was a great accompaniment. We also had their Spicy Onion Rings as an appetizer before we ordered the wings. The onion itself brings natural sweetness and mild sharpness (especially when hot), while the batter/coating is where the personality lives: savory, slightly salty, and well-seasoned. DD Peckers' spicy onion rings are essentially a classic crispy onion ring elevated with a peppery seasoning--where the heat enhances the onion's natural sweetness rather than overpowering it. They have a great selection of craft beers and ciders and offer a full bar. Most of us had Olde Mecklenburg Brewery Copper, a local Charlotte beer. I had two bottles of Bold Rock Hard Apple Cider, which paired well with both the onion rings and the wings, along with a glass of Olde Mecklenburg Copper in between. Our waitress was attentive, fun, and efficient. She kept everything moving seamlessly, and all of our needs were met exceptionally. We all tipped her well. The food and drink here are quite a bargain--especially considering how iconic this restaurant is and how delicious their wings are. A great night with friends, good drinks, and incredible wings--what could be better?

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Tavern 51 - divebars - Updated July 2026

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