Charlotte

Hickory Tavern has made a reputation for being one of Charlotte's best known sports bars. "We are the home town bar," said Thom Perez. "As a matter of fact we were recently runner up in ESPN's best sports bar in North America competition." "They tip you good because they're here for four hours at a time, they're good. They bring in good business," said server Brandi Stegall, whose salary depends on fans' tips. People live their lives off of the spectators of the sports, for those people it is vital that the sports be in session.


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