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Thirsty Beaver Saloon

Bar · Belmont ·

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Beloved Plaza Midwood honky‑tonk that refused to sell to developers and became a city icon. Celebrated by Condé Nast Traveler and local writers; expect cheap drinks, a packed jukebox, and stories.

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Beloved honky-tonk dive bar, iconic for refusing developers

dive bar

cheap drinks

pool table

pbr tall boys

friendly bartender

live music

jukebox

neighborhood bar

Featured in Eater

Featured in Conde Nast Traveler

1225 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204 Get directions

$10–20

Restroom

Accepts reservations

Cozy

Trendy

Good for groups

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Beloved honky-tonk dive bar, iconic for refusing developers

dive bar

cheap drinks

pool table

pbr tall boys

friendly bartender

live music

jukebox

neighborhood bar

Featured in Eater

Featured in Conde Nast Traveler

1225 Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28204 Get directions

$10–20

Restroom

Accepts reservations

Cozy

Trendy

Good for groups

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