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Resident Culture Brewing shuts down South End taproom
Resident Culture Brewing has closed its South End taproom, the Charlotte-based business announced Monday on Instagram.
"This account — and this location — are now closed to the public — but our appreciation is forever and the magic you brought to it remains," the post read.
Why it matters: One of Charlotte's most beloved breweries, the South End location was once a major nightlife draw in one of Charlotte's fastest-growing neighborhoods, but closures like this signal challenges in the cooling craft beer market.
What they're saying:"The decision was not made lightly, and it comes with deep appreciation for everyone who made South End possible — from our dedicated team to every guest who walked through our doors," co-owners Phillip and Amanda McLamb shared in a statement to Axios.
"We are immensely appreciative of the amazing Resident Culture team members who have joined us for nearly four years of collective effort and great learnings," the statement continues.
Flashback: The McLambs opened Resident Culture South End in 2022 on West Bland Street.
The original Plaza Midwood taproom opened in 2017 and expanded to The Market at 7th Street in Uptown in the summer of 2023.
Between the lines: The South End taproom positioned itself as more than a brewery. It had its own coffee bar (Killer Coffee — also now closed), craft cocktails, rotating food concepts (from breakfast tacos to barbecue), and, especially early on, a weekend scene that often felt more like a club, with moody lights, live DJs and a young party crowd.
