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As the southernmost stop in South End, New Bern Station is more than just a transit point—it’s the perfect location for a day (or night) of food, drinks, and fun. Step off the light rail and you’re immediately connected to the Rail Trail. Within just a few blocks of the station, you’ll find restaurants, breweries, bars, and hangout spots.

Eat & Drink:

  • Suffolk Punch: Suffolk Punch is a brewery/taphouse, restaurant, and coffee bar in one. Much like the entire concept itself, the brewery is innovative and experimental in its style and craft while still honoring tradition. The unique space features both a refined yet rustic indoor area and an expansive patio and outdoor bar. From lagers and IPAs to stouts and sours, you won’t regret having a taste—better yet, get a flight to try them all.
  • Stable Hand: Coffee, craft beer, natural wine, and pastry shop with an outdoor seating area
  • Penn Station East Coast Subs: Penn Station is a chain of restaurants specializing in what it calls "East Coast subs."
  • Mac’s Speed Shop: Local restaurant & bar chain serving BBQ, burgers, wings, Southern fare & more, plus numerous beers.
  • SouthBound: Buzzy haunt for tacos, chicharrones & other street food bites in a chill setting with a patio.
  • Catalú: A contemporary twist on classic Spanish tapas located in the heart of South End.
  • Triple C Brewing: Triple C has been crafting award-winning beers in South End since 2012! Their main taproom has a large outdoor sitting area next to their permanent food truck, Izzy's Wood Fired Kitchen. The brewery has live music every weekend, trivia on Monday, bike club on Tuesday, yoga on Wednesday, and run club on Thursday! They also host events in their barrel room, directly across the street from their main taproom.
  • The Waterman Fish Bar: The Waterman Fish Bar is a seafood joint and neighborhood grill. Set in a casual atmosphere with fantastic views from their rooftop bar “Topside”, they pride themselves on serving sustainable, domestic products. 
  • Swirl Dessert Bar: SWIRL is the world's first (and only) Made-to-Order Cupcake Shop. They offer a dozen frostings and enough toppings to keep the kids happy. They also offer fresh-baked cookies and an assortment of customizable ice cream treats guaranteed to bring a smile to the whole family.
  • Green Brother’s Juice Co.: Green Brothers Juice Company is a locally owned and operated company with cold pressed juice, grab and go small bites, acai bowls, and smoothies.
  • Spoons: Casual restaurant specializing in superfood smoothies such as signature and build-your-own bowls.
  • Bossy Beulah’s: Casual eatery serving up chicken sandwiches and other quick bites, plus beer, in a laid-back space.
  • Vicente: Bakery featuring fresh-baked pastries such as croissants, cruffins, cookies, and bread, plus breakfast sandwiches.
  • Yunta Cevicheria & Pisco Barra: Japanese and Peruvian cuisine is blended at Yunta, a cevicheria with a modern vibe brought to South End from the owners of Viva Chicken.
  • Poppy’s Bagels: Poppy’s serves fresh bagels, soups, and salads.
  • The Wine Loft: The Wine Loft is an upscale Wine Bar in the South End area of Charlotte. They offer a variety of wines by the glass and by the bottle, a full menu of small plates and desserts, craft cocktails and local beer selections. Wine tastings are offered weekly.

Shopping & Things to Do:The Music Yard: The Music Yard features both an intimate indoor space with self-pour beer and wine and a full bar, as well as a large outdoor, lawn-style concert venue open during warmer months. Enjoy a variety of genres in the boutique venue every week.

  • South End Exchange: Consignment shop offering a mix of furniture, home decor, and vintage rugs.
  • Be Your Own Person: BYOP is a vintage clothing store and gallery that encourages shoppers to embrace what makes them unique. This storefront is a shop and gallery, showcasing collector’s items from the owner’s personal collection. BYOP features screen printing, custom embroidery, accessories, memorabilia, and more!
  • Barry’s Charlotte: Fitness studio inside Atherton Mill known for treadmill and weight-focused workouts.
  • Madabolic: Gym offering strength training workouts that change daily, with coaches.
  • Core 704: Fitness studio offering group classes utilizing a reformer machine for strength and toning.