Another one of my favorite watering holes in Charlotte. First experienced this joint at a recent beer festival. They weren't technically open, but the staff was on hand as well as the big boss (Rob) and their uber-friendly Bulldogs: No bark and all love.
The setup is like visiting your best friends converted garage. Almost a man-cave feeling going on here. They have a large bar area. Probably seats 30 people just at the bar alone. They also have a decent seating area just off the bars. They use whiskey barrels as tables and some simple metal stools.
With 24 beers or so on tap with varying degrees of ABV. I like how they have the beers listed in chalk on the wall. All the info that's important to me is included, such as ABV %, and and growler size and price. Just the basics, Ma'am.
What makes Bulldog's a great place to drink is all the beers they have to-go. Three or four big refrigerators packed with all varieties of beer line the walls. Unchilled beers and wines are also available if you prefer warmer drinks ;-)
Not to many drawbacks here. They have 3 restrooms: each with 1 stall (Men's, Women's, and either).
The parking lot is problematic. Way to packed to actually navigate. They are obviously trying to make spaces since the place is very popular. Makes for. Potential accident in my opinion.
All-in-all I give the setup a 5, selection a 4, staff a 4, and the variety of take home brews a 5. Parking and limited restrooms I'll lump together as a 3. That makes this a solid 4-Stars.