I was in Charlotte for work recently and a local kindly recommended the The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery. I had spent more than half a day on planes and was looking for a place with fresh air and cold beer where I could stretch out and catch up on my laptop.
I was blown away at what a pleasure Mecklenburg was. The taproom has a series of doors that open to the outside and the space itself is modern, clean, and comfortable. Large communal tables allow for a casual atmosphere and the service, in particular, was truly top notch. I started with the house Hefeweizen and the beer was cold and one of the best I've had.
As I sat and sipped my way through a couple pints, I saw some delicious looking plates coming out of the kitchen. I eventually decided to try the pretzel as an appetizer and one of their local sausages. I can highly recommend both! The sausage was flavorful and spicy, sauerkraut clearly homemade and very well balanced, and the roll was a perfect accompaniment.
I ended up spending a few hours in the late afternoon at Olde Mecklenburg and after a few outstanding beers and a great meal it is absolutely on my short list for the next time I visit!