Matthews & Mint Hill

Carolina Beer Temple

Matthews' beloved craft beer taproom, freshly reopened in a bigger space at Ames Station with a heavy local-tap list and constant food trucks.

  • Breweries
  • Nightlife
Age policy variesBar/taproom — minors' admission varies by venue and hour; check before bringing under-21s.

Hours & practicals

Hours (fall)
Mon-Wed 2pm-10pm; Thu-Sat 12pm-11pm; Sun 12pm-8pm
Address
215 N Ames St, Suite 1000, Matthews, NC 28105
From your base
Sorts every list here by walk time.

The take

It doesn't brew — it curates, which is the harder job — and by its own telling that curation earned a Best Bar in North Carolina nod for 2026. With the taps always rotating, there's no wrong night to walk in.

Questions people ask

Is there food?

Yes — through a rotating food truck schedule rather than a kitchen.

Is there anything for someone not drinking beer?

Yes — there is a dedicated wine menu.

Check in

Your passport…

Sources

The neighborhood

The 5 things this place connects to in the guide's map of the town — one step out, and nothing beyond it.

See Carolina Beer Temple on the wiki, with every connection listedArriving in Matthews & Mint Hill? The first-hour guide