Stumptown Station

Stumptown Stations is a sort of elevated neighborhood bar. They put an emphasis on quality cocktails and the place is adorned with comfortable leather seating, but it is by no means stuffy. They have several TVs making it a great place for game day, and they also have live music on the weekend nights. You can belly up to the bar to watch football and chat with the bartender, or you can head up to the loft floor above if you want want a little more intimate experience. They really do offer a lot here. Also for what it's worth my girlfriend is a big espresso martini fan and claims the one she had here is among the best in the Charlotte area.

My partner came with his friend and had a really horrible time reason being they were made to feel uncomfortable and unwanted by staff I'm not sure if it was because they didn't like that my partner is young or part of the LGTQ community They were talked rudely too by a Male staff member I've worked in restaurants my whole life I know customers hospitality and being rude and disrespectful to a costumer due to age or they way they present themselves is not a good business strategy it's sad because this bar as wonderful drinks but I and my partner and friends don't feel welcomed and that's a shame

Authentic classic bar in the middle of beautiful downtown Matthews. If you want a night out with well crafted drinks and locals having a blast. The live music is fantastic at least this night the musician was wonderful. Loved the music atmosphere and drinks! I'd say is a spot you must visit at least once If you live in Charlotte. Also, perfect for a first date night drink or nightcap... or to meet new people also. The service is fast and friendly.Lovely time will be back.

Excellent staff and place. Really cool spot downtown with a few outside tables as well as a really nice inside area and bar, they have an upstairs with shuffleboard for any gamers out there. One of my go-to spots, highly recommend

The cinnamon old fashioned with Woodford Double Oaked is a game changer. Fernando and Kaylee are the best -- strongly recommend if you're looking for a quality cocktail.

Stumptown Station is a private bar (cocktail, wine, beer) located in Matthews, NC (around 15 miles Southeast of Charlotte, NC). Since it is a private club, there is a fee of $5 per year (or VIP at $30 per year, which comes with own engraved glass / mug). The membership of $5 allows each person to bring up to 4 guests (only 1 entry allowed). The space itself is located in a 2 level brownstone building.There are several options on the menus, but I really like Mules, so I decided to try their Matthews Market Mule (made with NC Vodka, NC Ginger Ale, Fresh Lime with Stumptown Seasonal Pick). At the time, mine was apple cider / cinnamon. NOM NOM NOM!!At the time of visit, there was a live DJ and then some Bingo. Definitely a fun atmosphere.ENJOY!!

This is a perfect example of what a local bar should be, as it is a located in a storefront on trade street that harkens back to days of old, but once you walk inside, you are greeted and treated like family in a very genuine and authentic way that is hard to find at most places large or small these days.The owner/bartender Brandon welcomed me with open arms and even though there was a decent crowd at the bar, he took the time to explain the concept of the bar to me, (private membership which included filling out info on an iPad along with a $5 membership fee that was simply added to the tab) including letting me know all about the local spirits and beers they carried. He also shared a few anecdotes about the various spirits which was a nice touch and really added to the down home feel of the place. At no time did I feel like an outcast, as both the staff and the bar patrons were friendly from the start and made me feel right at home even though it was my first time there.The Matthews market mule that I ordered was without a doubt the best take on a Moscow mule that I have ever had, as the local Salamander vodka paired with the cinnamon and apple that was added to the drink made took it to a completely different level than the standard Moscow mule as the flavors complemented each other so well and the drink didn't have the heavy ginger beer taste that is so typical of most Moscow mules that I have tried across Charlotte.In closing, I just want to say that this is the kind of place that I wish was closer to me as I would totally be a regular if it was. Also would be cool if they served food, but they do allow you to bring in food from the local places, but not the same as a one stop shop. Small nit picky things to be sure as the positives far outweigh these minor issues and these things definitely don't keep Stumptown Station from joining the exclude five star club, as this place is a keeper no doubt about it!

Showed up and had 2 drinks, a tequila spritzer and a single Noda Hop drop and Roll. We had an open tab, they handed us the card back, and that was that. Now, we did leave without speaking to the bartender to officially "close the tab." In scenarios like that, it's usual for the establishment to close the tab with a 20-25% tip, which would have been fair.They tipped themselves $30 on a $20 tab. They gave themselves an over 100% tip on our tab. We're Matthews locals. We love this community. This bar will not be getting our service again, they completely took advantage of us. Very disappointed to be treated like that by a local bar.Again, I get it's customary for open tabs at the end of the night to tip themselves well, I'm fine with that. To tip themselves over 100% of the tab total is absurd and predatory. Never again.

I also had a bad experience here. I was made felt unwelcome and unwanted. Was having a good with my girlfriend, but the bartenders were very stand offish and had a bad attitude. I won't be back, there are many other better options in Matthews.

After repeated attempts to book a birthday party online, I was never contacted. Seems they do not need the business.