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| - So I had this weird feeling of de ja vu when I walked into this place, only because I think I've been to this location before (when it was something else) GASP! Either way, I think Growler USA is definitely a cool spot - it is a little more convenient if you live in the Ballantyne/Pineville area, but the shopping center is right off of 485 and worth driving to.
So this shopping center has gotten WAY more busy since the last time I visited... there are plenty of spaces, it just felt like there was a lot of traffic going in and out. Once you do find a space, it's a short walk and you are in beer heaven. Taps on the right side behind a long bar, tables and high-tops on the left side. A couple of lower tables can seat larger groups (6) or so, but I think the tables can also get pushed together.
Rotating beer list (of course).... our server was good about telling you which ones they were out of, but there's got to be a more efficient system than paper copy menus... it is fun playing a little "beer roulette" only it's not as fun when the beer you wanted is actually gone (sad face).
We actually had dinner here.. there's a good amount of pub food on the menu. I ended up getting the mini corn dogs and the chicken parm sammich with tots. Everything came out solid.. nothing too memorable, but food is good while having all the kinds of beers they offer here. They do offer flights, that come in this wireframe flight holder - I just wanted a big glass of beer instead of 6 tiny ones and having to decide on 6 beers is a little more time consuming that just throwing one dart at the menu.
Our server was super accommodating and also very interactive as far as just making the whole experienced a little less formal/robot: "I am here to serve you" and more "come in, have a drink, and I'll be your friend" type vibe - which I totally like.
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