The best bars & nightlife in Iredell County

Southern Distilling Company is reviving North Carolina’s whiskey roots with bourbon, rye, and more slow-sip worthy bottles, from cask strength and bottled-in-bond to the Double Shot Bourbon Cream Liqueur. Take a behind-the-scenes tour, sample the Southern Star lineup, then choose your new weeknight pour.

From the Statesville newsletter, October 11, 2026

Slide into The Crooked Shelf Books & Brews when you want a quiet win and a good read. Shelves to browse, a café for that pick‑me‑up, and a proper glass of wine, plus clubs that make weeknights feel less like chores and more like you-time.

From the Statesville newsletter, October 14, 2026

With 70 self-pour taps across the main level and a rooftop, Overflow lets you sample beer, wine, ciders, seltzers, and even coffee while catching live music, grabbing bites from food trucks or nearby LangTree spots via QR code, and settling in by the fire pits. Big rooftop screens keep the game on without the fuss.

From the Lake Norman newsletter, September 21, 2026

The Cedar Stump Pub - Statesville keeps it simple and solid with a full bar, a legit beer list, and live music that keeps the night rolling. Cozy vibe, zero pretense, just the kind of neighborhood pub you actually want to hang out in.

From the Statesville newsletter, October 6, 2026

Born from a small-batch brewery, Red Buffalo Bar and Grille nails the sweet spot between cold pints, proper cocktails, and hearty comfort food. Swing by with the crew to catch the game or just unwind, it’s the kind of laid-back spot that quickly becomes your go-to.

From the Statesville newsletter, October 17, 2026

When your week needs a soundtrack, 202 North Main Live Music, Cocktails and Bourbon Bar is the move, bringing a warm, brick-and-wood vibe with local talent worth sticking around for. Sip craft cocktails, bourbons, martinis, single malt scotch, or wine by the glass or bottle.

From the Lake Norman newsletter, September 27, 2026

Marty’s Pub & Grill is that no-fuss local spot for wings by the handful or the hundred, big party pies, and burgers that actually hit the spot. Whether you grab it from Statesville or order from Mooresville, it’s clutch for an easy weeknight dinner or a lazy Sunday spread.

From the Statesville newsletter, October 24, 2026

Whether you're wine-curious or beer-devoted, Bottles and Taps in Troutman nails the curated-by-humans vibe with stellar craft pours and snacky bites inside the historic Old Pharmacy building. Swing by this week for regular live music, rotating food trucks, and their Cork Dork wine club if you want to geek out a little.

From the Lake Norman newsletter, October 3, 2026

Born in a garage and now a downtown staple, Red Buffalo Brewing Company pours fresh-ingredient craft beer that swings from classic to experimental, with weekly live music and two outdoor hang spots. Feeling peckish? Their Bar & Grille just down the street handles comfort food and legit cocktails.

From the Statesville newsletter, October 27, 2026

Whether you’re in the mood to linger over a glass, split a bottle with friends, or sample a flight, The Barrel keeps it easy and unfussy with a curated wine lineup, craft beers, and regular live music. Make it your midweek reset or a low-key weekend hang.

From the Lake Norman newsletter, October 6, 2026

D'Laney's is your hometown sports bar for classic American eats done right, from shareable appetizers to fresh salads and stacked sandwiches. Round up the crew this week for easygoing vibes, cold drinks, and a no-cook night that makes weeknights feel like a win.

From the Statesville newsletter, October 20, 2026