Birdsong is the best! Seriously. The Charlotte beer scene is great, but Birdsong is the greatest of the greats. Especially this time of year (fall) when the St. Tubers and Mexicali are plentiful. The staff are friendly. (I'm happy to call a few friends, in fact!) The beers are great. And, while I miss their original tap room, the new spot is great, too. Outdoor seating is nice. The entire place is pet friendly.
Grab a beer, a bowl of peanuts and settle in! You're going to want to stay for a while.