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Old Town Public House {OTPH}
21314 Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031, United States
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Old Town Public House {OTPH}
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Ch
Review №1

Best damn Dirty Chai Latte you’ll ever have! Not only that, but you’ll also find that this place has more character than a Quentin Tarantino set, and the staff provides great customer service. Top notch mom-n-pop joint!

Jo
Review №2

We happened upon this little tap/bottle coffee shop while enjoying the greenway in Davidson. Aly our bartender was amazing and super friendly. Loved the vibe of this place, historic and quaint. Coffee is available, food near by and music some nights. Dog friendly.

Em
Review №3

An amazing local option for coffee and beer! Ambiance inside is really nice and is a good study/work spot during the day and at night musicians and bands play which makes for a really fun social atmosphere. Baristas and bartenders are always super friendly. Definitely a spot you dont want to miss out on!!

Ju
Review №4

I love OTPH! It has such a good atmosphere and the staff is super kind and helpful! They have events all the time, too — from Tuesday trivia to excellent live music. I’m so happy to live so close to one of my favorite spots in town!

Ge
Review №5

Awesome local joint serving beer and wine in the evening and coffee in the AM. They have a breakfast food truck most Saturdays and live entertainment every night! Eeyore had a blast too!

Ma
Review №6

Great place. I love the Bourbon Vanilla Chai as an iced tea.

Mi
Review №7

LOVE THIS PLACE!!! There is no better place to hang out with friends or alone in the LKN area. They have tons of games to play and even have some notebooks to doodle in and creative things to do while you hang out. They have an awesome selection of local craft beer, wines, craft teas and coffees. They have some prepackaged snacks and you can order food and eat it there, but they do not serve food. They do have food trucks often that are good, but it just depends on what time you go. Bring your own food. They dont care. Come hang out with friends and listen to live music almost every night here. We love this place.

KJ
Review №8

A new favorite! Bar tender is truly one of the best and the live music they bring in is killer!

Ja
Review №9

Great spot. Prices are fantastic and with the outside space and live music, its the spot in Cornelius

Je
Review №10

One of my favorite places to come and hang out with friends. The beer selection is great, the atmosphere is great, the staff is great! Theyre dog friendly and Im always recognized when I come in by the bartenders. Always my first suggestion for something to do in the area. They always have a good variety of food trucks and music!

Mi
Review №11

OTPH is a great environment on old town main street USA. Part Irish pub part coffee house with 1930’s exterior facade building and stained wood old time bar. The owner is a great guy dies a lit in the community. Folks that work with him are all fun and great at what they do.

Me
Review №12

Cool environment in downtown Cornelius! Great beer selection and Erik and Paul are the best!

Sa
Review №13

Love the local vibe! Love the Thursday night karaoke!

An
Review №14

OTPH is like a second home with super friendly staff, great ambiance and love the local bands they host. They have great drinks too! I love going there for a hot chocolate on cold mornings and always find a friend to chat with. Love having places like this close to home 🤗

Mi
Review №15

My one experience here was not great. The single person staff that was on duty at the time was not very friendly or attentive to customers.

ke
Review №16

If you’re looking for a great local, casual hangout that serves great local brews and features some of the best local bands, you have to check this place out. I’ve been frequenting OTPH for the past 5 years and love the vibe. Popular among the locals too. I highly recommend!

Ve
Review №17

Great atmosphere. Craft bar at its core. Ever changing menu and options but also providing wine and coffee. Everyone is welcome and you will always see a wide variety of people. Ownership is very friendly and community involved. Suggest anyone in the area try out OTPH for their next night out including weeknights with different themes like trivia night.

Da
Review №18

Great atmosphere, very personable owners and excellent tap selection. Only expect it to get better when they start filling growlers and offering flights. Keep doing what youre doing! Ellie knows good beer!

Ge
Review №19

Really nice place to meet with friends and family. Very friendly and charming team! Coffee was so good. Recommend this place to anyone!

J
Review №20

Love jazz music was a hit!

Sa
Review №21

Quaint neighborhood bar! They have great baristas as well! Love the breakfast food truck that is parked there Saturday mornings!

Ro
Review №22

Rotating selection of good beer, good coffee. Nice space - no blaring televisions!

jo
Review №23

Amazing spot! Love the selection and the atmosphere.

An
Review №24

Great place to unwind alone or hangout with friends or make a new friends.

Sh
Review №25

Old Town Public House is exactly what this town needed. Their staff is always friendly and helpful. Their bar is always clean. They have a great selection of beer, wine, cider, and hard seltzer. The atmosphere is laid back and usually full of smiling friendly faces. You can tell this is definitely a community oriented bar. Thanks for bring the best range and quality of live music to cornelius.

El
Review №26

Another great latte at OTPH, this time with vanilla and cardamon. I love the vibe here in the mornings and afternoon. People come here to meet and work and hang out, and its never too loud. Perfect everything.

Br
Review №27

Good spot for a beer, coffee, wine and occasionally live music. The beer selection is pretty good; lots of craft options.Its a pretty small space so be prepared to standing when there is live music.They bring food trucks in some nights as well.My wife and I enjoyed both trips here as it allowed a nice atmosphere to talk over beer and a latte--rarely do you see places offer both!

Jo
Review №28

Great place, good entertainment, awsome beer and beautiful ladies!!!

Sh
Review №29

Love the OTPH! They make the best cappuccinos and have a great selection of coffee and tea!! Staff is so nice and the interior is so cool. It is always nice to support a local small business.

Ca
Review №30

A great mid-day pick me up on a Thursday! Awesome atmosphere, super nice workers, and they had an awesome food truck. Definitely a go-back for coworkers and I!

Na
Review №31

Great place, lot of fun. Love the coffee and beer. Would rate 5 stars, but the music during the day is terrible. I live right around the corner, and different times I’ve been there, the music is sad and depressing because the barista gets to choose it. Please change that.

Ro
Review №32

Local home town flavor.

La
Review №33

Nice little pub! Good music venue, its always clean and tidy, staff is friendly and helpful. Only complaint is that with big shows it does get crowded and very, very hot. Its nice during the day too as a space to meet up or work, plus theres good coffee 😉

Gr
Review №34

Best place for morning jolt! My favorite is the Skim Chai, and IMHO, OTPH makes the best chai - better than Starbucks!

Ka
Review №35

Great place to relax with a coffee or a beer. Monday nights Alex organizes a relaxed run club (we run about 3 miles and each person goes at their own pace) and we meet back at OTPH after for a drink. They also serve coffee during the day, check it out if youre looking for a quiet place to work. Most evenings they have live music and weekends youll find a food truck parked out front.

Mi
Review №36

Hands down the best kept secret of downtown Cornelius! Eric, Brenna, Sam, Alex and the whole staff are a few of the many reasons why OTPH is my go-to spot for good beers and good times!

Jo
Review №37

Always a great time here.Employees - Always been a great friendly local vibe and they have great people working here. Kenny is a legend and will be able to get you the right beer for your liking.Environment/Facility - Relaxing atmosphere with good vibes for a local craft brew house. Couches, tables, chairs, stools and bar seating is all available and easy to have a section for you and your friends. Facility is clean and has art vibes to it.Price - Fair pricing and great service.Recommend - Yes. But dont take my seat :) And dont forget to close the front door behind you ;)

fr
Review №38

Place is awesome!!! Went in for a cup of coffee and catchup with work and 4 cups later and 3 hours later I had finished everything and had the best and most fun conversations ever! First time here and definitely not the last

Ja
Review №39

Its a top notch local spot. Great variety of local food trucks and a good selection of brews. Also theres coffee!

Tr
Review №40

This is not just another tap room. This is great place to meet folks just to meet up in the morning and have coffee. I want to personally thank Case for allowing the LKNSB group meet there Wednesday mornings to help us grow our businesses. I own Mosquito Hunters and meeting clients there has been invaluable. The atmosphere is awesome and its a really cool old building in the heart of Cornelius. Case is a great owner with a strong commitment to community.

Ma
Review №41

Great location and our group of woman business owners ( NAWBO) met there around 6pm and were able to have a great conversation. Enjoyed the informal real atmosphere at that time of day, a couple of kids and dogs fitting right into the relaxed feel and starting up conversations between tables. Took too long to order from the food truck and it had closed by the time I went out - but the food looked great

Ni
Review №42

Great draft/craft beer selections, excellent place to see a wide variety of live music. Pro quality sound someone. The owner obviously knows the music business and cares about who he puts on his stage. I highly recommend OTPH.

Th
Review №43

Cold beer (good selection of draft and cans/bottles), live music, friendly staff, and they are dog friendly. Wish they had a food truck more often, but there is good Italian and Asian within walking distance, and you can bring food in.

Bu
Review №44

Great beer, great live music, great staff, and great vibe! Has a good variety of local/regional artists most nights with a good selection of interesting beers and wine. The staff is very friendly, and you feel at home the moment you walk in the door. Great place to gather or just hang out and catch some tunes. Highly recommended!

Sp
Review №45

One of the coolest places to hang out in Lake Norman area. They always have great music and craft beer on tap. It is a great place to meet up with friends any day of the week. They have some food to snack on but you can get delivery food brought in too. They also have a wall of bottles to create a mixed 6pack for the road. Typically have live music Wed-Sat. Highly recommend!

Er
Review №46

OTPH is a solid 5 star micro live music venue... when the music is not too loud. The acoustics of the place are great until the sound hits a certain point and then it is deafening. Ive seen three live shows here and loved the first two, but last night the music drove me out in 5 minutes. I dont want to take anything away from OTPH, but I do want to make management aware that you will lose patrons if you do not keep your bands in check. I would have said something last night... but it was too loud to talk. Hopefully, this is not a trend. Otherwise, a solid 5 star venue.

Te
Review №47

Excellant place for good music and beer. Great atmosphere! Great meeting place

Fr
Review №48

My wife and I just moved here and stopped in to check it out. We loved it. Wasnt loud, our server was great, coffee was good and prices very good. We are a little older but fit right in. Our kind of place. I would have given it a 5 but wish they had sugar free flavorings for the coffee and ODOULS for us non-alcoholic drinkers. Will return many times. Thanks for the welcome.

ca
Review №49

Great coffee during the day and a great beer selection for the afternoon/night time. What more could you ask for? Extremely friendly staff as well. If you havent been, youre missing out

Za
Review №50

Constantly rotating tap of local brews at a great price, great coffee in the morning, and tons of events to check out to boot. The atmosphere is great, and theyre dog friendly! If you see Jack, be sure to say hi, and if you dont know who that is, youll learn quick enough.

Je
Review №51

Adorable little spot in downtown Cornelius

Ad
Review №52

Great drinks and great location. Unfortunately the music was so loud that I couldnt talk to my friends. It also had my tinnitus screaming at me after we left.

Br
Review №53

Was just there last night. Its a great place to go and have a good time with friends, enjoy some good music, good beer, and good conversation. Will definitely be back sometime! Hopefully soon!

Ha
Review №54

Very neat place. Looks like just a place for a beer but its much more. Open early in the morning for coffees and networking through beers late in the evening, you can stop by most anytime.

Aa
Review №55

Do you remember the old motto of the show Cheers? The place where everyone knows your name? In todays bar scene that is almost unheard of. People hop between three or four bars a night, while the bars themselves do little to discourage this, and take their customers like a frat boy takes shots: in small doses that you wont remember later. Old Town Public House isnt like that. It has all of the energy, fun, good vibes, and most especially FANTASTIC BEER of any quality bottle shop. What makes it different is that it also feels like the place where the staff will remember who you are, and what you like to drink, and will do their best to help put good beer in the hands of their great customers. Its the kind of place where you feel like you can keep coming back night after night, with something new always on draft, and someone familiar on the stool next to you. Old Town Public House is the new school of bottle shop, taking the best aspects of ye olde neighborhood local, and the high energy and high variety the craft beer scene demands. Definitely worth stopping by

Ka
Review №56

This is nice little cozy coffee shop/tap room. Its got a nice atmosphere and the staff is very friendly. They have non-dairy milk alternatives for coffee as well, which is a huge plus.

Ri
Review №57

Think coffee house with 12 taps, other craft beer and wine (and coffee). Chill and cool atmosphere.

NC
Review №58

OTPH is the kind of place that makes you feel welcome. It has a comfortable atmosphere. The staff is awesome. And the owner is a great guy. As a long time member of the Cornelius community, I am happy to see OTPH as a part of our community!

Th
Review №59

Such a cute little bar!

Ch
Review №60

This is the perfect, chill spot to bring good friends and make new ones. If you want to feel more connected to your community, this is the place - a local pub, owned by locals, serving local beers and wines to local patrons surrounded by local art and listening to local musicians. No wonder OTPH has so many loyal patrons. Youll be one soon!

Da
Review №61

Amazing atmosphere, never waited on a drink. The music on friday night was great. Will be back for sure!

Ma
Review №62

Great coffee shop for morning meetings and a great place for a beer and live music in the evening.

Na
Review №63

Great coffee and pastries, I see that they have lots of different beers some local some not

Sc
Review №64

Always a great selection on tap as well as in the cooler. The rustic feel and a come in, relax and enjoy place. Service always amazing.

Ka
Review №65

Excellent food, friendly, casual atmosphere. Great music too!

Co
Review №66

A small venue, but they play good music and have live performances often. Cool vibe

Er
Review №67

Great pub with a rotating selection of local beers in addition to other options. Live music most nights. Best trivia show night in town on Tuesdays.

Al
Review №68

Tasty beer, kind service, comfy atmosphere. Some of the live music can be a little loud at times, especially considering there were about 10 guests when we were there. About 2 years after my first review we stopped in for coffee today. Delicious!

Sh
Review №69

Loved it! Quaint place, great service and the jazz band was excellent! Highly recommend

Ry
Review №70

OTPH has a great feel. The bartenders are very friendly, and the craft beer selection is great. They also have trivia nights where you can earn gift cards and other giveaway items. 5 stars!

Co
Review №71

Ive visited prior and the service was good but the coffee was mediocre. This time around the service and coffee were both mediocre, I wont be ordering any coffee from here again. I may try something on draft at a different time in hopes for a better experience.

Ja
Review №72

Very good service. Friendly bar tender. Beer selection is on the lower side but not bad. Good place to hang out.

Au
Review №73

Cozy lounge...cool vibe with awesome craft beer. Has live music on the weekend. Manager and staff are really nice! They do not sell food but you can bring your own.

Ci
Review №74

This is a nice little neighborhood bar. My husband gets different dark beers. I get kombucha. We enjoy the food trucks that come there. Like the bartenders.

Je
Review №75

Great live music. Wish they had food trucks every night. With our schedule we have to multi task, dinner and entertainment at once.

Ma
Review №76

Good bar/coffee shop. Nice atmosphere with a friendly staff. Good beer selection in bottles and in tap. Usually has a host of food trucks that rotate through for food.

Je
Review №77

This place is warm and welcoming, just walking in the door makes you feel like you are getting a virtual hug. The power of community converges here and Im so glad this pub is in my hometown! Old Town Cornelius is the place to be!

Je
Review №78

Tiny little place in Cornelius thats within walking distance to lots of other places. Its kinda on the main drag. My friend really likes it. I just thought it was ok. No liquor drinks. Just beer and wine. A lot of the beers were in cans in a refrigerated case and you just grab one out of the box and bring it to the bartender who....wait for it...opens it and pours it into a glass for you. (I mean, honestly, I can do that at home and not have to pay someone to do it for me.) I had a glass of Chardonnay (mehh quality, if you catch my drift) which was definitely overpriced ($10). Supposed to be oak barrel aged but I definitely didnt get the taste notes. The night we went they had a jazz band playing. Im not a fan of jazz but a lot of people are so I definitely cant fault a place for that kind of thing. I had one beer - a sour - that was ok. Overall, it wasnt a terrible place to go. Its just a little dive bar. The only hang up I have about the place is that so many beers are in that fridge that the customer has to grab themselves. I dunno. Maybe its their schtick but at the end of the night almost $30 seemed a bit steep for 4 beverages - 2 of which were basically self-serve. I might go back. Not a place Id make a go-to hang out, personally.

Am
Review №79

The vibe at this place is off the chain, it never disappoints. Good people. Great beer and music. My kind of pub!

Re
Review №80

Probably my favorite place to go! They have a great, cozy atmosphere that does well in the afternoon for coffee and at night when the bar opens. If you have a chance, check out the live music!

Wi
Review №81

A cool place to hang out get a beer or wine and listen to some live jams.

sh
Review №82

Great beer selection. Awesome atmosphere. Great place to hang out have a drink and listen to some great local music

Ri
Review №83

Amazing coffee, beer, and staff!

Ad
Review №84

Old Town Public House is my go-to spot in the LKN area for great beer and awesome conversation. The staff and environment are exceptional. They always have really great live music too.

Sc
Review №85

My wifes favorite coffee is from here. Vanilla and cartiman. Also Sunday bloody Mary bar with food truck is great. Nice friendly people working here and cozy and warm inside.

Ch
Review №86

Stopped by with my wife tonight and they had an awesome band Irrashional playing. Super pleasant surprise how much fun we had.

Al
Review №87

Black Powder flat white easily the best coffee I’ve had in a while.

Mi
Review №88

A nice hangout spot with a large selection of craft beer

Je
Review №89

History says great spot, tonight at 8pm it’s a nursery with 4 under 3 years old with 3 pups- 3 ring circus.

Pa
Review №90

Love this place, great coffee, near infinite beer choices and outstanding staff! Events every night of the week and a variety of great food trucks.

Te
Review №91

Great place to unwind. Music is always good. Need to try the charcoal teasuposed to help with hang overs. Oh and they serve coffee in the am.

D
Review №92

Very nice atmosphere, casual crowd, good beer, amazing service

Ma
Review №93

Great local atmosphere, great beers, always a different selection on tap. Really dig that they change it up. Also cant forget the excellent selection of live music everytime i visit. Great little spot

Al
Review №94

The drink selection and entertainment has really improved here. This place is becoming pretty popular and is a fun place to hang out. Live entertainment, food, drinks, and board games. Casual local hangout.

Ja
Review №95

Nice and above nice, simple rustic layout, timber chairs and tables that are comfortable and well spaced, good spot to meet or work, good coffee, good food selection, space and well positioned and the service is chatty as well as discreet. Lovely

Ku
Review №96

Nice place to hang out and grab a couple craft beers. It seems like they have something going on every night. Plus they have Blockus, which is an amazing and simple board game that can be played while drinking beer and listening to music.

Me
Review №97

Atmosphere is great. Food truck is an added bonus and music was good. Nice night out.

Pu
Review №98

Good music fun games pretty people. Love this town!

Mi
Review №99

Love this place - good selection of local beers, and live music

Ph
Review №100

Great place for a drink and good conversations! Everything is reasonably priced, so it wont kill your budget. They consistantly have great events and bands.

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  • Address:21314 Catawba Ave, Cornelius, NC 28031, United States
  • Site:http://drinklivemusic.com/
  • Phone:+1 980-288-4418
Categories
  • Beer store
  • Bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Live music bar
  • Wine bar
  • Wine store
Working hours
  • Monday:7AM–1PM
  • Tuesday:Closed
  • Wednesday:7AM–1PM
  • Thursday:7AM–1PM
  • Friday:7AM–1PM
  • Saturday:7AM–1PM
  • Sunday:7AM–1PM
Service options
  • Takeout:Yes
  • Dine-in:Yes
Highlights
  • Bar games:Yes
  • Fast service:Yes
  • Great beer selection:Yes
  • Great wine list:Yes
  • Live music:Yes
  • Live performances:Yes
  • Trivia night:Yes
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible entrance:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom:Yes
  • Wheelchair accessible seating:Yes
Offerings
  • Alcohol:Yes
  • Beer:Yes
  • Wine:Yes
Dining options
  • Outside food allowed:Yes
  • Seating:Yes
Amenities
  • Restroom:Yes
  • Wi-Fi:Yes
Atmosphere
  • Casual:Yes
  • Cozy:Yes
Crowd
  • Groups:Yes
  • Tourists:Yes
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