Do you like beer? I mean not in the casual, crack open a bottle on a hot day way. I mean do you really like beer? Because VBGB has is an they will sell it to you in a mug as big as your head (if you want).\n\nI must applaud that they do their best both to cover the spectrum of beer types, having at least a few wheats, ales, lagers and darks on tap at all times, but also to represent the local breweries. The house brew is by Four Friends and along with a few other FF offerings they have OMB, and Red Oak on the regular. Prices average around 5-7 for a Mittel which I imagine is a pint but feels so much more gratifying in a hearty glass mug. Most of their beers come in both a smaller and larger serving as well, with the exception of some of the high gravity business.\n\nThe food is surprisingly good. Sure, its pretty standard bar fare (burgers, chicken wings, onion rings and the like) but its not phoned in. They use Dinosaur BBQ sauce which is near and dear to my heart and taste buds, but the clear winner is the soft pretzel with cheese. So freakin' delicious. I want to be eating one right now.\n\nYou can't talk about VBGB without mentioning the patio.  They claim it's the biggest in CLT and if it isn't it's sure close.  There are plenty a picnic table & umbrella to sit under while you sip or sup and if you like a little sport with your brew they have cornhole boards and ladderball sets. You can even bring your furry friend. Add to that windows in to the bar so you don't have to go back in to refuel and you have to say they really know how to play the patio game.\n\nI like VBGB. I like it a lot, plain and simple and I'm fairly sure they have guaranteed that no one is going to spend their whole paycheck on 3 beers at a show again.