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Molly MacPherson’s: Take One July 26th, 2010 Posted by Hunter Wilson
So there is a new hang out spot in Uptown that I like a lot. It is called Molly MacPhersons Scottish Pub & Grill. It has been open for a little while now but I wanted to check it out a few times on different nights to get a feel for the place.
First let me give you some background info. This venue has been through a couple of different concepts over the years. The two most recent were Twist and then some sports bar place I can’t even remember the name of exactly (it wasn’t around long).
Twist was years ago. This was before the EpiCentre and NC Music Factory. Before nightclubs like Suite and Butter. Twist back in the day was a hot spot nightclub hang out. Their downfall in my opinion was the layout of the main bar. It was situated in the middle of the main room, drastically cutting into their space and functionality of the bar to service the room adequately.
The second concept at this location was a sports bar. The layout was fine but a block away from their location was Stool Pigeons which already had the sports bar following in Forth Ward Neighborhood. I think it was just too hard to compete with that.
Now, here comes Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub. I am not too sure of any other truly ‘Scottish’ pubs in Charlotte (maybe Sir Edmond Halley’s behind Park Road Shopping Center).
Molly’s comes to town at a great time in my opinion. I think people are looking for something else other than EpiCenter, something more low-key. Molly’s is perfect for that. Very friendly and welcoming to everyone.
Known for their single-malt Scotch collection, Molly’s is a chain started in Georgia (locations in Savannah and Richmond Hill). The pub has a great history which you can read about on their menu. I won’t spoil it and let you read about it on your own!
Anyhow, all and all, this place rocks. It has a great layout, great staff, comfortable and laid back atmosphere. I can’t wait to try their Shepard’s Pie.
Molly’s is open 7 days a week from 11am to close.
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Hunter Wilson
Owner, CarolinaNightlife.com1 PostsCharles is the Executive Director of Carolina Nightlife and very involved in the nightlife industry in NC and SC. He has been working with venues of all sizes, different brands and products, and countless events across NC and SC for over 8 years.
