Neighborhood taproom permanently closes in NoDa Charlotte. Here’s what’s next.
Bulldog Taproom and Social, a bar known for its selection of craft beers, has quietly closed in Charlotte’s NoDa neighborhood.
The spot on North Davidson and East 36th streets was listed as “permanently closed” as of Monday, Nov. 17, though it’s unclear when the business officially shut its doors.
“We’ve consolidated BulldogCLT to a single home on Winnifred Street to deliver a better guest experience — tighter service, stronger events, and the same neighborhood energy,” a message posted on the restaurant’s website reads.
A comment posted to Nextdoor noted that Bulldog’s signage had been removed, and the windows were papered over, adding: “I saw two movers moving all the furniture out two weeks ago.”
CharlotteFive reached out to Bulldog Taproom/Social for more information, but didn’t immediately hear back.
A new restaurant, Kulture CLT, is slated to take over the now-shuttered space, Charlotte Business Journal and What Now Charlotte reported, citing a permit filed with the City of Charlotte.
Cliche Hospitality Group is behind the new eatery, which hopes to open by the new year, according to What Now Charlotte. Terrance Grant is listed as the CEO.
CharlotteFive reached out to Grant for more information and was awaiting a response.
Bulldog Taproom/Social expanded to NoDa back in 2023, taking over the 6,700-square-foot space once occupied by restaurant Room + Board, Charlotte Business Journal reported.
Customers could pick from a “wide selection of craft beers” in an updated space that blended elements of Bulldog and Room + Board, owner Rob Johnson told the outlet at the time.
“It’s just where you come to relax and have fun and have it become your new favorite bar,” Johnson added.
Less than a year later, Bulldog moved its original South End location to the Shops at The Winston on West Boulevard. That spot has since closed, however.
“The Bulldog staff and I are thrilled to go live this week at SE 2.0 at The Winston,” Johnson said in a statement at the time. “We brought over and enhanced everything folks love about our existing South End location and added other features that we know will be very popular as well.”
Now, the taproom at 1434 Winnifred St. is Bulldog’s only remaining location.
Bulldog Taproom + Social House
Location: 3228 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205 (permanently closed)
Location: 1434 Winnifred St, Charlotte, NC 28203
Instagram: @bulldogtaproom
This story was originally published November 17, 2025 at 11:31 AM.