Suffolk Punch opens doors on new taproom near Lake Norman. ‘It took us a minute’
A Charlotte-based brewery has expanded its footprint beyond the Queen City.
Suffolk Punch Brewing hosted guests at its new Birkdale Village taproom near Lake Norman at a soft opening Saturday, Dec. 13, an employee told CharlotteFive.
It’s the brewery’s third Charlotte-area location, joining existing taprooms in South End and SouthPark.
“Whether you’re stopping by for a quick beer, meeting friends for snacks, or settling in for a full hang, there’s truly something for everyone,” the brewery wrote in a recent Instagram post.
The Birkdale Village spot had faced some construction delays, and owners spent more than a year getting permit approvals from the City of Huntersville, The Charlotte Observer previously reported. The two-story building features a full-service bar downstairs, plus a rooftop bar with seating overlooking The Plaza.
“Our upstairs rooftop bar is an amazing place to enjoy a drink or meal while you overlook the ice skating rink and Birkdale’s bustling streets,” co-owner Seth Stidham told CharlotteFive.
The space will also have a patio, Stidham added. It’s still being worked on but will be fully enclosed and heated once finished.
“We couldn’t be more ready to serve all of our fans and we hope everyone will come out and see us soon!” he said.
As far as the menu, customers can expect:
- SPB’s flagship beers, seltzers and craft cocktails
- Bavarian-style pretzels
- Italian Piadine (folded flatbread sandwiches)
Cheese and meat boards are also on the menu alongside six varieties of crispy, 10-inch flatbreads, salads and other light bites.
Suffolk Punch Brewing - Birkdale is open Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m.-9p.m.; and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Joe Marusak contributed to this reporting.
Suffolk Punch Brewing
Location: 16912 Birkdale Commons Pkwy, Huntersville, NC 28078 (opening soon)
Location: 2911 Griffith St, Charlotte, NC 28203
Location: 4400 Sharon Rd Space G23D, Charlotte, NC 28211
Instagram: @suffolkpunchbirkdale
This story was originally published December 15, 2025 at 12:43 PM.