Top 10 Breweries in Charlotte, NC

In no particular order, here are some of the best breweries in Charlotte, North Carolina!

Legion Brewing

Located on Commonwealth Ave, Legion Brewing has got some great atmosphere. With 13 different beers on tap, Legion has something that fits a lot of different taste palettes. Running on a motto friendship, Legion’s “goal is to be a constant uniting force of community and great beer here in Plaza Midwood and the greater Charlotte, NC area.” Check out their website here.

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Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery

A chain with locations all over the United States, this Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery is located on N. Tryon St. With six house made beers on tap, Rock Bottom’s restaurant also has an extensive food menu to boot. Join their rewards program to earn points towards future discounts to redeem when you reach certain milestones. Visit their website for more information.

Craft Tasting Room and Growler Shop

Part beer shop and part beer garden, Craft Tasting Room and Growler Shop combines the best of both worlds. In the tasting room you can grab a pint of one of the 36 rotating taps all locally made in North Carolina. In the growler shop, fill up one of two sized growlers (64 oz and 32 oz) with your beer of choice. The grocer part of the store also boasts the “best selection of bottled craft beer in the Crown Town”. To learn more about Craft Growler and Tasting Room check out their website.

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Heist Brewery

Heist Brewery really prides itself on its “twisted american cuisine and award winning hand crafted beers.” Located in the heart of NoDa, The Heist has a rustic feel and a spacious open floor plan. With two levels the brewery offers a “Belgian centric brewpub” feel. The Heist also offer Lunch, Dinner and Brunch options as well as a cocktail list to die for. Check out their website for more information.

Wooden Robot

Wooden Robot, located in Charlotte’s Southend, recently opened and has made a splash on the craft beer scene in charlotte. With co-owner Dan receiving a degree in Brewing and Distilling the beers at Wooden Robot intrigue the palette. Try out the 13 brews currently on tap with tasty treats from the Twisted Eats truck park outside.  Check out what else they're up to here.

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Sycamore Brewing

Located on Hawkins St. Sycamore Brewing company has an interesting layout. With half of the facility being the taproom, the other half is the production site, which can be viewed through large glass windows at the bar. With over 200 unique beers created since their beginnings in 2014, Sycamore rotates 28 taps constantly. Learn more about them here.

NoDa Brewing Company

NoDa Brewing is a chilll microbrewery with locations on Tryon St. and N. Davidson (although this location is temporarily closed). With the drive to brew only beers of the highest standards, every batch at NoDa is treated the same attention to detail. With over twenty six beers on tap at the Tryon location there is plenty to offer. Find out more information on their website. 

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Birdsong Brewing Co 4.6

Incepted in 2011 with a brand new taproom opening in 2015, Birdsong Brewing company was the brainchild of a few folks who who thought Charlotte was missing that neighborhood brewery. A place where people could stop by to top up their growlers with “super-fresh, unfiltered, American-style ale.” Check out their limited release line. Eat a peach Pale Ale is brewed with a whopping “400lbs of fresh handpicked Carolina peaches.” To learn more about Birdsong Brewery click here.

Sugar Creek Brewing

Sugar Creek Brewing Company is bringing Belgian-inspired beer to the Carolinas and beyond.” Describing their beer as “immensely satisfying and intensely drinkable” Sugar Creek has beers ranging from a Belgian Dubbel to a Biére de Garde. In the taproom they also offer tasty treats, and an expansive panini grill menu. Find out more here.

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Triple C Brewing Company

Scott, Sam, David and Tyler are the four brewers here at Triple C. With 12 beers currently on tap, Triple C also hosts a different food truck for each day of the week. Try out their deep smoked porter Eyes of the World on the seasonal menu, or maybe sip on a year rounder like the Light Rail Pale Ale. Check out their website for more information.

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