Cowbell Burger & Whiskey Bar

I arrived in Charlotte transporting a FEDEX trailer enroute to Atlanta. The Pilot Truck stop, albeit small, is only a short uber ride to downtown. Since I got in late, I was glad to find a pub that stayed open past the witching hour.  Cowbell Burger and Whiskey Bar – it was like walking into a time warp 40 years back.

Like the percussion instrument, the pub was rocking that night with awesome 80s hair band videos playing on MTV.  Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers followed by Steve Nicks – Stop Draggin’ My Heart Around. 

The quintessential open-faced beef patty with melted Swiss cheese, sautéed mushrooms, caramelized onions, brown gravy over grilled sourdough bread was soaked in flavors.

The burger was paired with loaded garlic fries with lemon aioli and they were to die for.