The best bars & nightlife in Union County

3 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Nightlife · 3 places · showing the latest additions first

Whether you’re team sweet, dry, or somewhere in between, Treehouse Vineyards pours by the glass or bottle, offers complimentary…

301 Bay St (Monroe)

Whether you’re team sweet, dry, or somewhere in between, Treehouse Vineyards pours by the glass or bottle, offers complimentary preference-based tastings, and yes, actual treehouses you can rent. Check their events for live music and dance nights, then claim your perch and call it your new weekend ritual.

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Whether you’re chasing a tasty coffee, something sweet, or a cocktail that actually hits the spot, Stella-Rye Pub, Cafe & Lounge serves it…

1507 Waxhaw Indian Trail Rd Building 2 (Indian Trail)

Whether you’re chasing a tasty coffee, something sweet, or a cocktail that actually hits the spot, Stella-Rye Pub, Cafe & Lounge serves it up with karaoke, live music, paint-and-sip nights and patio vibes. Planning a get-together? They’ve got a full-service mobile bar and in-house event pros.

From the Union County newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Neighborhood sports bar and grill offering a casual setting, quick bites, and TVs.

15080 Idlewild Rd Suite J (Matthews)

Neighborhood sports bar and grill offering a casual setting, quick bites, and TVs.

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