Pilot Brewing is at 1331 Central Avenue. They are a nano-brewery that specializes in small batch, experimental brewing.
Check their Facebook page or website for a full list of announcements and upcoming events. You can also reach them by calling 704-802-9260.
Upcoming Events
Trivia Night: Marvel Movies
Thursday, August 7, 2025
7 to 9 p.m.
Free

7th Anniversary Party
Saturday, August 9, 2025
10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Free to attend
There will be a guided tour of the brewery, free caricature drawings by Levar4art, a rock, paper, scissors tournament, a free comedy show, and more!
- Small batch beer releases
- 1:30 p.m.: Brewery tour
- 2:30 to 4 p.m.: Free caricatures by Levar4art
- 4 p.m.: Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament. Winner gets a $50 Pilot gift card
- 6 to 9 p.m.: Street food by Edwin’s Organix & Paco’s Street Cart
- 7 to 9 p.m.: Free comedy show
Billie’s Buddies Adoption Event
Saturday, August 16, 2025
2 to 5:30 p.m.
Free
Come meet some adorable and adoptable pups!
Trivia Night: The Office
Thursday, August 21, 2025
7 to 9 p.m.
Free
Hoppy Pup Day: Kal’s Pals Adoption Event
Saturday, August 23, 2025
1 to 4 p.m.
Free
Meet and greet with cute pups from Kal’s Pals and learn how to support this incredible animal rescue!
Recurring Events
Neighborhood Cleanup
Sunday, August 10, 2025
Sunday, September 21, 2025
Sunday, October 19, 2025
10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Free
Volunteers get free coffee from Charleston Coffee Roasters, free lunch from Yafo Kitchen, and 2 free beers at Pilot Brewing (or non-alcoholic option). All cleanup supplies are provided by Keep Charlotte Beautiful. No sign-ups required, just show up!
Teacher Appreciation Night
Mondays
2 to 9 p.m.
20% off tabs for teachers
Teachers, faculty and staff receive a 20% discount off your In-House Tab, including merchandise! (Does not apply to to-go items.)
Weekly Trivia
Thursdays (scheduled through December 18, 2025)
7 to 9 p.m.
Free
Improv Jam Night with House of Yes!
Select Fridays (see 2025 dates below)
7 to 9 p.m.
Free
RSVP here for a free raffle ticket
August 15, October 17, December 19
Participate in this improv jam by having fun with some short form games! All proceeds generated from raffle ticket sales will go to House of Yes to teach improv classes to underserved communities.
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