Alexander Michael's
Best Neighborhood Tavern in Charlotte · NC
Fourth Ward's corner tavern since 1983.
Alexander Michael's has been the neighborhood tavern of Charlotte's historic Fourth Ward since 1983, set in a restored 1897 corner store with pressed-tin ceilings and worn wood floors. Regulars call it "Al Mike's," and its burgers, cold beer and unpretentious warmth have made it a downtown fixture.
One of the last old-Charlotte holdouts amid the high-rises, it's the 2025 Centurion Award winner in Charlotte.
What they're known for
- Restored 1897 corner-store tavern
- Burgers & cold beer
- Fourth Ward mainstay since 1983
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Why this business cleared the bar.
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- ✓Years in operation. Operating in Charlotte since 1983 — 43 years of continuous business.
- ✓Sustained online presence. An established local institution with a consistent public footprint — listings, coverage, and word of mouth in Charlotte.
- ✓Established customer track record. A deep public track record: Charlotte has kept Alexander Michael's busy for 43 years.
- ✓Liked by customers and the community. Genuinely beloved by Charlotte regulars and visitors alike — a bona fide community favorite.
- ✓Recognition in the local community. Named best neighborhood tavern in Charlotte for 2025 for four decades of tavern comfort inside a converted 1890s corner store in historic Fourth Ward.
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Award record
2025 Centurion Award
Best Neighborhood Tavern in Charlotte Charlotte, NC · Awarded under the 2025 evaluationVisit Alexander Michael's
The details, verified.
Clean, checkable facts about Alexander Michael's.
- Legal / trading name
- Alexander Michael's
- Category
- Bar
- Founded
- 1983, Charlotte, NC
- Location
- 401 W 9th St, Charlotte, NC 28202
- Centurion Award
- Best Neighborhood Tavern in Charlotte — 2025
- Record last verified
- July 2026
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Frequently asked questions.
What is Alexander Michael's?
Neighborhood tavern in a converted 19th-century Fourth Ward general store, serving Charlotte comfort food since 1983.
Is Alexander Michael's award-winning?
Yes — Alexander Michael's is the 2025 Centurion Award winner for Best Neighborhood Tavern in Charlotte, a verified, criteria-based award. Named best neighborhood tavern in Charlotte for 2025 for four decades of tavern comfort inside a converted 1890s corner store in historic Fourth Ward.
Where is Alexander Michael's?
Alexander Michael's is in Charlotte, NC.
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