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Tucked between Uptown and the heart of South End with stunning views of the city and easy access to the Rail Trail, Carson Station is just a 6-minute walk from the Dowd YMCA and conveniently located near a variety of bars and restaurants.

Food & Drink

  • Craft Tasting Room: An expansive brew store, beer hall & relaxed parlor serving small plates & regional, artisanal suds.
  • Lincoln St. Kitchen + Cocktail: Seasonal small plates and inventive drinks in a cozy setting with a rooftop patio.
  • Let’s Meat Korean BBQ: Charlotte’s premier all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ experience that offers a diverse selection of premium, marinated meats that you can grill right at your table.
  • Seoul Food Meat Company: A rustic hangout for Korean-inspired BBQ eats paired with Asian craft beers & custom cocktails.
  • Hopfly Brewing: HopFly Brewing Company’s dog- and family-friendly taproom serves a balanced lineup of craft beers, from hoppy IPAs to crisp lagers—and of course their Blenders that have become a crowd favorite.
  • Culinary Dropout: At Culinary Dropout, raise your glass to friends coming together. A place where food and music are life. While you and your crew enjoy good food & drinks, a local band plays live for great vibes.
  • Toastique: Toastique is a boutique gourmet toast and juice bar offering a fresh, chic, rustic experience that perfectly transitions from early on-the-go breakfast to corporate lunch to post sweat session fuel up.
  • Dram & Draught: Dram & Draught opened in July of 2016 with the goal of being the best neighborhood bar possible with over 300 whiskeys from around the world, hand-crafted cocktails, draught beer from Raleigh and beyond, and wines from the old world and new.
  • Sixty Vines: Casual New American kitchen & wine bar offering bites & wines on tap in spacious, modern surrounds.
  • Uptown Yolk: Casual spot serving breakfast staples like chicken and waffles, plus beer and cocktails.

Shopping & Things to Do:

  • Dowd YMCA: Community-focused nonprofit established in 1844 with recreational programs & services for all ages.