Explore and Pour

Get Your Pass, Fill Your Glass

Cabarrus County’s Explore & Pour trail features 15 regional craft beverage locales. Sign up for your free mobile pass and experience our breweries, wineries, bottle shops, cidery, distillery and more. Plus, check in at each location to earn points that you can redeem for prizes, like hats, bottle openers and T-shirts.

Click “Learn More” below to view all participating locations and “Sign Up Now” to get started. Cheers!

How the Mobile Pass Works

Beer Lovers Start Here

When it comes to craft beverages in Cabarrus County, there’s a story with every sip. Our distillery, breweries and wineries reflect the region’s rich history and vibrant community. They remind us what makes North Carolina great. Throughout the county, you’ll find breweries featuring expertly crafted beers and eclectic bottle shops that satisfy every taste, from ales to porters and beyond.

If you’re a beer lover, head to Concord, where Buzzed Viking, Cabarrus Brewing Company, High Branch Brewing and Southern Strain Brewing Company are creating their own distinctive craft brews. Hangouts like Local Bottle Shop, Gaelic Alley Irish Pub and Lil Robert’s Place also serve up a wide selection. In Harrisburg, try Percent Tap House and Vortex Bottle Shop for Carolina craft flavor. Old Armor is an essential beer stop in downtown Kannapolis, and Old Well (inside the restaurant 73 & Main) is a must-visit if you’re looking for micro brews in Mount Pleasant.

Where to Find Wine

Maybe you’re more into sauvignon than stout. No worries: Our area’s wineries welcome you to try the fruit of their vines. Many offer tasting rooms to sample their varietals, as well as comfy seating areas — inside and out — so you can lounge with a glass of your new favorite wine.

Dover Vineyards in Concord offers an irresistible combination of homegrown wine and fresh produce. The owners of Dover Vineyard also operate a farm, so visitors can shop locally grown veggies, fruits and flowers. And in Midland, check out Rocky River Vineyards, a family-owned vineyard that loves a celebration. Check their event calendar to find the next festival, open house or campout! They also serve seasonal wine slushies that are not to be missed.

Stops for Spirits and Cider

There’s more than just beer and wine on this tasting tour. Whether you’re a whiskey connoisseur who’s interested in the aging process or someone who prefers a fruity cider in a fun atmosphere, check out and check in at these stops.

At Southern Grace Distilleries in Mount Pleasant, you can sample award-winning spirits in a highly unusual location: a former prison. Take the Behind Bars tour or do a deep dive into the distilling process with the Bourbon Experience. In downtown Kannapolis at Tipsy Hare Ciderworks, cider fans can enjoy a variety of fresh flavors inside the county’s first craft cidery. Or grab your drink to go and wander through the West Ave District in Kannapolis.