Charlotte Beer Garden

What Charlotte Beer Garden does

Charlotte Beer Garden is a single-location, full-service restaurant and bar operating at 1300 S Tryon St in Charlotte, North Carolina's South End neighborhood. The venue spans three levels — first floor, second floor, and a rooftop with city views — and operates extended hours (11am-2am Monday-Saturday; 10am-2am Sunday). Its core offering centers on a claimed "world's largest draft beer selection" of over 400 taps spanning local, rare, and international labels, complemented by a scratch-made kitchen serving elevated pub fare (appetizers, pizzas, burgers, sandwiches, salads, poutines, entrees), a curated craft cocktail and specialty mule program, a broad wine list (with bottles ranging to Dom Perignon at $300), and weekend brunch and weekday lunch menus.

The business model is a hybrid of consumer dining, private event hosting, gift card sales, and digital ordering. Food and beverage transactions form the primary revenue stream, with pay-as-you-go unit pricing across menu items (appetizers $8-$16, pizzas $14-$17, burgers $5-$15, entrees $15-$25, cocktails $11-$15, wine $8-$44 by the glass). Private events — corporate happy hours, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, and full venue buyouts — accommodate 20 to 500+ guests across four unique spaces, with custom food and drink packages quoted per engagement. Gift cards are sold in any denomination, and online ordering and table reservations run through the ToastTab platform. There is no proprietary technology stack; the underlying "platform" is the physical venue, the supplier relationships supporting 400+ taps, and third-party integrations (ToastTab for ordering/reservations; Tap In Menus for beer list display).

Charlotte Beer Garden operates as a concept under Hibernian Hospitality Group, a diversified hospitality operator whose portfolio includes Raleigh Beer Garden, Morgan Street Food Hall, multiple cocktail bars, and speakeasies. The venue targets local residents, tourists, corporate event planners, and craft beer enthusiasts, with go-to-market executed through its website, search/directories, reservation and online ordering platforms, and event-driven programming such as World Cup match coverage.

Name

Charlotte Beer Garden

Legal name

Charlotte Beer Garden

Website

https://charlottebeergarden.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Charlotte Beer Garden is a single-location, three-level restaurant and bar in Charlotte, NC's South End offering 400+ draft beers, scratch-made pub fare, craft cocktails, and private event hosting for 20-500+ guests, operated under Hibernian Hospitality Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Casual Dining Restaurant & Bar

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810)

akta.pro primary industry

Craft Beer Bars & Taprooms (THAFAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pubs & Gastropubs (CRANACAB), Neighborhood & Sports Bars (THAFAEAA)

Keywords

• Craft beer pub
• Beer garden restaurant
• Private event venue
• Rooftop bar dining
• Pub fare restaurant

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Food and Beverage Sales: Primary revenue stream from food and beverage sales including appetizers, entrees, pizzas, salads, burgers, craft cocktails, wine, and over 400 draft beers. Lunch, brunch, and dinner service available daily.
2. Private Event Hosting: Revenue from venue rentals for private events including corporate happy hours, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, and full venue buyouts. Custom food and drink packages quoted based on group size and requirements.
3. Gift Card Sales: Gift cards sold in any denomination, redeemable for food, drinks, and merchandise at the restaurant location.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Charlotte Beer Garden is a three-level brick-and-mortar restaurant and beer garden in Charlotte's South End that serves scratch-made pub fare alongside the world's largest draft beer selection of over 400 taps, complemented by a craft cocktail program, curated wines, and weekend brunch. The venue also hosts private events for 20 to 500+ guests across four unique spaces with custom menus and A/V support, and supports takeaway and delivery through ToastTab online ordering.

Product overview

Charlotte Beer Garden is a three-level beer garden and restaurant offering the world's largest draft beer selection with over 400 beers on tap, complemented by scratch-made pub fare, a full craft cocktail program, and extensive wine selections. The venue operates as a unified hospitality experience combining dining, drinking, and entertainment across multiple floors including a rooftop. Additional services include private event hosting (20-500+ guests), online ordering via Toast Tab, table reservations, and gift cards. The venue is operated by Hibernian Hospitality Group, with related venues including Raleigh Beer Garden and multiple other bars and restaurants in the Charlotte and Raleigh areas.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Dining Restaurant & Scratch-Made Pub Fare Three-level beer garden restaurant offering scratch-made pub fare including appetizers (pretzels, wings, fried shrimp, tuna wontons, mac & cheese bites), pizzas, salads, poutines, gourmet burgers and sandwiches, and entrees such as filet medallions and fried shrimp platters, with dedicated lunch (Mon-Fri 11am-3pm) and brunch (Sat-Sun 10am-2pm) menus. Targeted at casual diners, local residents, and visitors to Charlotte's South End neighborhood.
• Draft Beer Selection (400+ Taps) On-premise draft beer program featuring over 400 beers on tap with local favorites, rare finds, and international classics, marketed as the world's largest draft beer selection. Targeted at craft beer enthusiasts, social diners, and tourists seeking variety.
• Craft Cocktail & Wine Program Full bar program featuring signature craft cocktails (e.g., CBG Chocolate Martini, Irish Sangria, Peachy Palmer), specialty mules, classic cocktails (Old Fashioned, Manhattan, Negroni), and a curated wine list across sparkling, white, red, and premium bottles including Dom Perignon. Targeted at bar guests and diners seeking elevated drink experiences.
• Private Events & Venue Rental Private event hosting service offering four unique venue spaces across three levels (including a rooftop with city views), accommodating groups of 10-400+ guests with custom food and drink packages, dedicated events staff, and A/V support for corporate outings, rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, and full venue buyouts. Targeted at companies, organizations, and individuals planning private gatherings.
• Online Ordering for Takeaway & Delivery ToastTab-powered online ordering platform allowing customers to place orders for pickup or local delivery. Targeted at local consumers seeking off-premise consumption.
• Table Reservations ToastTab-powered table reservation system with special accommodations for game days, recommended for parties of six or more. Targeted at diners planning visits in advance.
• Gift Cards Digital and in-person gift cards sold in any denomination, redeemable for food, drinks, and merchandise at the Charlotte Beer Garden location. Targeted at gift-givers and regular patrons.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Hibernian Hospitality GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company and concept creator for Charlotte Beer Garden. Hibernian Hospitality Group operates a portfolio of hospitality venues including other beer gardens, food halls, cocktail bars, and speakeasies. Charlotte Beer Garden is presented as 'A Concept By' Hibernian Hospitality.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Raleigh Beer Garden: Sibling concept under Hibernian Hospitality Group with the exact same beer-garden model in Raleigh, NC. Offers extended draft beer selection and scratch-made pub fare, making it the most direct functional and operational peer.
• Hibernian Pub: Flagship Hibernian Hospitality Group venue operating as a traditional pub with Irish roots. Comparable as a sibling concept targeting the same Charlotte-area drinker with similar food/drink offerings.
• World of Beer: Beer-centric chain with extensive draft selection and gastropub-style menu. Direct competitor in the "rotating large beer list + elevated pub food" category, though distributed across many locations.
• Flying Saucer Draught Emporium: Chain focusing on large draft beer selection (often 80+ taps) with food and a beer-club loyalty program. Comparable in the "beer destination" positioning with curated tap lists and gastropub fare.

Broad incumbents

• Yard House: National chain known for an unusually large draft beer list (often 100+ taps) paired with elevated American pub fare. Comparable as a larger, scaled incumbent with the same core proposition of beer selection + scratch kitchen.

Regional players

• The Olde Mecklenburg Brewery: Charlotte-based craft brewery with a large taproom and beer garden. Comparable as a regional Charlotte competitor offering expansive beer selection and on-premise dining, though its primary product is its own-brewed beer.
• Sycamore Brewing: Charlotte craft brewery with a sizable taproom and outdoor space. Comparable as a local Charlotte player competing for the same craft beer-drinking demographic, with overlapping food/event offerings.
• Haberdish: Charlotte gastropub in the NoDa neighborhood serving elevated Southern pub fare with craft cocktails and curated beer. Comparable as a high-end neighborhood gastropub targeting the same upscale-casual dining occasion.

Others

• Hopshots Mini Golf: Sibling Hibernian Hospitality concept combining a beer-focused bar with mini golf. Comparable as a sister brand within the same parent portfolio, sharing supply chain and operational know-how.
• Morgan Street Food Hall: Sibling Hibernian Hospitality food hall concept in Raleigh featuring multiple vendors and bars. Comparable as a same-parent operator showing the platform's ability to operate diverse, multi-vendor food and beverage formats.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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