Locally-owned Midtown Tavern is a hidden gem

Produced in partnership with Midtown Tavern. 

Great food, prime location and low prices: Think no Charlotte restaurant has all three? Enter, Midtown Tavern.

If you’re not familiar with Midtown Tavern, it might be because the locally-owned restaurant and bar opened quietly in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, offering takeout only.

Flash forward: Today, the Uptown-adjacent space is open to guests and it’s definitely worth a spot in your rotation, especially during the season of outdoor concerts and sporting events.

We made our way to Midtown Tavern to get the full experience. Here’s a look at everything we tried.

The food

What to expect: Classic, American cuisine. The entire menu is homemade, so even the traditional bar fare has a fresh, unique taste.

• To eat, we tried a swath of Midtown Tavern’s best-selling appetizers and entrees.

The drinks

With two bars, Midtown Tavern has the drinks covered. Choose from a selection of specialty cocktails, local beers and wines.

If you’re into deal hunting, you’ll want to bookmark Midtown Tavern’s daily drink specials:

• Monday: 50% off all wine and $5 select whiskey.
• Tuesday: $5 select vodka. Also, kids eat free.
• Wednesday: $2 off all North Carolina beers.
• Thursday: $6 mixed drinks.
• Friday: $5 light bites and cocktails.
• Saturday: No deals, but there is a DJ.
• Sunday: $2 mimosas; $5 Bloody Marys.

The space

The address is 1500 East 3rd Street, just outside Uptown’s radius.

• What’s in it for you: It’s less than two miles from Uptown, making it a great place to stop before or after concerts and sporting events.

The deets: There’s a roomy indoor area, complete with booths and a large bar, plus two patios.

• One of the patios is completely covered, and the other has tables with umbrellas and a lounge area that connects to an indoor/outdoor bar.
• The restaurant has room to spread out. It’s a great place for large gatherings or parties, which you can reserve by calling ahead. 

Check out the menu and plan to stop by Midtown Tavern.