Stu’s Barrel House

With so many breweries popping up, it's nice to have a bar dedicated to inventive cocktails without the strict dress code! (And with slightly lower prices than a fancy cocktail can run Uptown.) I loved their Winter menu. A few friends of mine enjoyed their tequila infused drinks, while I really loved my Toasted Coconut Coffee: it has subtle hints of coconut with Charlotte's local Pure Intentions Coffee Cold Brew, coconut cream, cinnamon and clove syrup, and Nikolai Vodka. I was super impressed with the taste and that it didn't taste like straight up vodka (which some of the fancy cocktails can sometimes do) but also didn't taste like just mixers. Their menu is only a few pages but spans wide enough and creatively enough that everyone in your party will find something they like.The space is great, lots of room, tables and chairs outside and inside, and a small bar area with a few TVs for those that still want to catch some sports games while sipping from a Martini glass. On nice days, they open the side garage door so you feel like you're sitting outside but have all the comforts of being inside.Service was great. Someone made sure to come by and check on us often, yet not too over-bearingly.

This place has good music on weekends and I think even does karaoke. The bartender is super nice and carries a good conversation. She helped me pick a good wine to drink when I was opting out of the cocktails. The drinks are pretty expensive, but are of good quality. So, I other words, you get what you pay for. It's a nice place and I would definitely be back.

Stus is a neat little concept that's a great addition to the NoDa neighborhood. A place that doesn't totally revolve around craft beer but still has some solid choices if you still want some. The bartenders can really mix up some stiff drinks here and make them taste down right amazing! Don't miss their brunch cocktails! I really like the vibe here that Stus gives off. A really open concept that's borderline club but still a neighborhood bar at heart. The ambience is very chill with a mix of inside and outside seating. They have patios to the left and directly in front of the bar. On a perfect evening when the temperatures are right they crank open the roll up windows and it feels like you are drinking right in the middle of everything that's happening in NoDa. Come and relax and hang out with some friends or grab a seat and people watch as everyone goes by Stus! A relatively new place that is etching it's print into the artsy distric of Charlotte!

Stu's is a great addition to the neighborhood of Noda. My Fiancé and I were walking by and saw a new bar. We decided to check it out. I am so glad we went in. They have a decent list of beers with all different styles. But what was the best is their cocktails. They were amazing! We got the death by chocolate and the Snow White's Dead. The death by chocolate had great flavor as I could taste every flavor and ingredient that they put in, the chocolate made it a great drink! The Snow White's Dead also was amazing and strong! The staff is very friendly and helpful when trying to decide what cocktail to get. They have a ton of different kinds too.It looks like when it is warmer out they will have outdoor seating with an open space to go in and out of the bar. The bar also has plugs and usb ports for those that need charging. It is very casual here and would be a great time to grab a drink and hang out. I cannot wait to go back and try other cocktails!

The drinks here are just fabulous. Love the combo of the relatively casual atmosphere with elevated craft cocktails. Don't expect this to be somewhere you will get a drink super fast, unless you just want a draft or bottle beer, but the wait is well worth it!

Went into this bar the other night for a drink and it was pretty good. The space is open and tasteful. There was a DJ that night playing some good music, but it wasn't too loud, which was nice. My husband and I ordered PBR, which was $3 for a tall boy. I didn't get to look at the prices for the other beers though. The cocktail menu was on the table and those ranged from $9-$12. There were a few drinks with lavender which I definitely want to go back and try! The bartenders were nice and attentive. The spot has a great outside patio for larger groups! There is a dart board inside too. Overall, it is a good place to stop for a drink or spend the evening on the patio watching people walk by in the neighborhood. Enjoyed our visit!

Best drinks I've had in awhile! Presentation is so pretty for each drink. Highly recommend! Cool spot right outside to play corn hole too!

Drinks made naturally with honey rather than simple syrup, real lime. Best margarita ever! Thank you Lena.

Unicorn Tears is the best cocktail in all of Charlotte and I have lived here for 10+ years

I absolutely can not believe all the good reviews here!! I have come to this place twice now and both times we have left because we have not received service!! We have gone up to the bar, looked through all of the beverage menus, decided on what we wanted and then just ended up leaving because no one even acknowledges that we are there. It's crazy!! Last night the bartender was at the end of the bar talking to a friend the entire time. She only came over to ask us if we were ready when we were gathering our purses and standing up to leave. We sat there and were ignored for so long. By that point it's over, you lost us. Do yourself a favor and skip this place. Jack Beagles and Billy Jack's are the way to go. They both have excellent service and delicious food. It's sad because this place seems like it would be cool and the cocktails look like they would be delicious if you could ever get someone to even take your order.