Bulldog Beer and Wine has gotten a makeover in Dilworth

Bulldog Beer and Wine has gotten a makeover.

Now known as Bulldog Dilworth, the shop has started selling liquor in

addition to its traditional craft beer and wine offerings, owner Rob

Johnson told the Observer.

Bulldog also has added bar room, Johnson said. The interior was

painted throughout, and the back patio got new tables and a new fence.

Bulldog now feels more like a cozy speakeasy than a basement or man

cave, he added. Since it’s now considered a private club, customers

are required to buy memberships for $1 per year at the door.

Already, about 450 customers have signed up, Johnson said. Bulldog

will be matching the membership dues paid and donating the funds to

Carolina Paws.

The plan is to have live music on the weekends in the renovated space, he said.

Bulldog, which opened in Dilworth in 2009, opened a second location in

South End in late 2015. Johnson said he’s considering opening a third

Bulldog location someday.

“This seems to be a thirsty city. People work hard and play hard,” he said.

This story first ran at CharlotteObserver.com.

Photos: Courtesy of Bulldog Beer & Wine

This story was originally published January 31, 2018 at 12:32 AM with the headline "Bulldog Beer and Wine has gotten a makeover in Dilworth."