A staple in Charlotte food culture. Tattooed waitresses and cigarette smoke mixed with artery-clogging, inexpensive and satisfying food.
You'll have to leave your monocle at home for this one.
Service is uncharacteristically good for a venue of this type. When the gent who's wiping down tables asks you if you need another beer on his way back to the kitchen, you know the working culture is positive.
The Beer list offers a good mixture. With options ranging from Schlitz for $1 and Bud Light tall-boys for $2, to Shock Top, Yuengling and Guinness on tap. Check the chalk board for specials and special beers.
The crowd ranges from middle-aged bankers to college kids and bearded beatniks.
If you're looking for the a cold, cheap beer and the best fried pickles in town, The Penguin is your place.