Charlotte has several distinctive neighborhood to explore, but Plaza Midwood is one of my favorites! It is full of great breweries, bars, and restaurants with a hipster-esque and local vibe. Plaza Midwood is just north of Uptown Charlotte with Central Avenue serving as the main launching off point. It is a very walkable neighborhood, taking about 25 minutes to get from one end of the neighborhood to the other.
Resident Culture Brewing Co.
Adventures & Ales Top Recommendations
Resident Culture Brewing Company: My favorite brewery in Charlotte! They have delicious beers, a fun atmosphere, and frequent food trucks.
Burial Beer: A fantastic taproom of the Asheville based brewery. They have a rooftop patio and some of the best beer in North Carolina.
Common Market: Deli, beer and wine shop, bar, and market—everything you need! Their breakfast sandwiches are particularly super delicious. It is a popular local hangout with laid-back vibes.
Legion Brewing: Another brewery option in Plaza with a nice patio and great bar snacks.
Workman’s Friend: Irish pub and restaurant with patio-style seating thanks to their garage door.
Whiskey Warehouse: A bar with a rooftop perfect when the weather is nice. On Sundays they’ve got great deals on mimosas and Bloody Marys!
Undercurrent Coffee: A cozy coffee shop with outdoor seating and a small food menu.
Charlotte Collective: Multiple small local vendors in one store.
Midwood Smokehouse: Award-winning BBQ! One of the most popular restaurants in the area.
Moo & Brew
Other Ideas: Food
Yafo Kitchen: Tasty Mediterranean counter-service restaurant, one of my favorite spots to grab food to-go from.
Moo & Brew: Burgers and beers with a nice patio. They’ve also got a Large Marge, a 20oz Bloody Mary that is essentially a meal in a glass.
Two Scoops Creamery: Local ice cream shop with a wide variety of flavors.
Soul Gastrolounge: Plaza’s fancier restaurant, be sure to make reservations! Downstairs they’ve also opened up Sister, an all-day cafe.
Snooze AM Eatery: The ever-popular brunch spot, expect a long wait but super tasty food! Pancake flights, multiple types of Benedicts, and creative twists on classic breakfast foods.
Fuel Pizza: A great spot for late night pizza! Quick, cheap, and tasty.
Zada Jane’s Corner Cafe: A homey spot for breakfast and brunch with a large menu to choose from and an outdoor patio. Eventually the space will also be a tasting room for Cavendish Brewing!
Cilantro Noodle: Vietnamese bowls!
Central Coffee: Your neighborhood coffee shop!
Legion Brewing
Other Ideas: Bars and Breweries
Pilot Brewing: A solid brewery with small-batch brews and a weekly Cask Ale.
Thirsty Beaver: A classic, tiny dive bar.
The Bohemian: A wine bar with cheese plates and sleek vibes.
Thomas Street Tavern: Another classic dive bar with a large outdoor patio and pool and ping-pong tables.
Stroke: A putt-putt and cocktail lounge.
Pour Taproom: A chain bar with pour your own beer and wine by the ounce.
Worth Noting
These two spots are technically in the Belmont neighborhood but they are still very close to Plaza Midwood and worth checking out!
Catawba Brewing: A wide variety of beers in a spacious taproom. They’ve also opened an in-house restaurant called Blue Fork!
White Duck Tacos: Super delicious tacos!
