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Motorsports complex (NASCAR, Speedway Christmas) · 5555 Concord Pkwy S, Concord

Things to do near Charlotte Motor Speedway

Where to eat, drink and hang out before and after a show or game at Charlotte Motor Speedway, from Concord and University City.

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TodayFriday, November 6

1 event
Fri6Nov

Today · 6 PM · Music

Live Cuban music Fridays at Havana Carolina

Free live music on Friday evenings at Havana Carolina Restaurant & Bar in downtown Concord, weekly through December 18.

Havana Carolina Restaurant & Bar · ConcordFree

ThursdayThursday, November 12

1 event

Before and after: food and drinks nearby

Brewery

Armored Cow Brewing

Brewery taproom with regular and gluten-free beers. It hosts trivia on Thursdays at 7 PM and a run club on Tuesdays at 6:30 PM, and leashed dogs are welcome.

8821 JW Clay Blvd, Suite 1 · University City

Açaí bowl café

Palm Berries

Family-run açaí bowl shop with specialty and build-your-own açaí and pitaya bowls plus smoothies it calls Blends. Dine-in, takeout and delivery.

9325 JW Clay Blvd Ste 211 · University City

Brewery

High Branch Brewing Co. (Concord)

Family-friendly brewery and tap room at Gibson Mill in Concord, with the Norway Hill Room available for private events.

305 McGill Ave NW #100 · Gibson Mill

Brewpub

Cabarrus Brewing Co.

Local brewery and brewpub at Gibson Mill that brews its core beers on site and serves pub food from its kitchen. It hosts public events listed on its calendar.

329 McGill Ave NW · Gibson Mill

Brewery

Southern Strain Brewing Co. (Concord)

Brewery with a large taproom, indoor and outdoor seating, onsite food, draft cocktails and an event space. It holds a Sunday jazz brunch.

165 Brumley Avenue Northeast · Downtown Concord

Food hall

Gibson Mill Market Food Hall

Food hall with multiple vendors and a craft beer bar inside a redeveloped historic mill that also holds The Depot antique mall and two breweries. A free kids' craft is held at the Food Hall every Friday.

325 McGill Ave. NW · Gibson Mill

Arcade bar

The Basement Arcade Bar

Retro arcade bar in downtown Concord with free-play 1980s and 1990s arcade games and pinball, craft beer and a full bar. Admission is $10 for 21+ and $5 under 21 ($5 for everyone Tuesday through Thursday); family-friendly until 8pm, 21+ after.

14 Union St S · Downtown Concord

Diner

Crack of Dawn Diner

Breakfast and lunch diner in Concord with online ordering for pickup or delivery.

156 Green Street SW · Concord

Brunch restaurant

44 Mills Kitchen & Tap

Modern Southern restaurant named for Cabarrus County's 44 textile mills. It serves brunch daily from 10 AM.

6189 Bayfield Pkwy · Concord (Afton Ridge)

Breakfast restaurant

The Sweet Spot

Concord breakfast restaurant that serves breakfast seven days a week and offers catering and private events.

10050 Edison Square Dr NW · Concord

Comfort food restaurant

Village Corner Comfort Kitchen & Bar

Southern-inspired comfort food restaurant that serves breakfast all day, along with dishes such as chicken and waffles and shrimp and grits.

360 Exchange St NW, Suite 102 · Concord

Free entry

Cuban restaurant and bar

Havana Carolina

Cuban restaurant and bar serving traditional Cuban dishes in downtown Concord. A local Latin band plays every Friday and Saturday evening with free admission.

11 Union Street South, Suite #108 · Downtown Concord

Good to know

  • Race weekends bring heavy traffic on I-85; leave early.
  • Downtown Concord's restaurants and breweries are about 15 minutes away.
  • Charlotte Motor Speedway is at 5555 Concord Pkwy S, Concord. Check the venue's own site for show times and bag policy.

FAQ

Where can I eat or drink near Charlotte Motor Speedway?

Armored Cow Brewing (University City), Palm Berries (University City), High Branch Brewing Co. (Concord) (Gibson Mill), Cabarrus Brewing Co. (Gibson Mill), Southern Strain Brewing Co. (Concord) (Downtown Concord), and 12 more on this page.

What's on at Charlotte Motor Speedway this week?

We don't have this week's shows listed yet. See the venue's own calendar: https://www.charlottemotorspeedway.com/

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