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Come join the fiesta today from 12–9pm at OTPH!
We’ve got live music all day on the patio, local vendors, games, piñatas, drink specials, and all the Cinco de Mayo vibes you need! 🎉🎶🛍️🎯🪅🍻

Cerveza 🍺, Margarita 🍹, and a Shot 🥃

We’re not waiting for Monday... the party starts NOW.
Live music, cold drinks, and all the festive energy you need to kick off the weekend right!

Pull up and let’s make it an epic weekend to remember.
¡Vámonos!

Come hang in Old Town for Tawba Walk! ✨ We’re serving up Tawba-Ritas and Cornelius Upside Down Cakes for just $9 each! 🍹🍰
Catch live music inside with the Tim Cook Band or grab yours to-go and dive into all the festivities! 🎶

Our back patio just got the VIP treatment... freshly groomed and ready to party. Come hang out this weekend with a cold one and good vibes all around. 🤙🍻

Patio season is officially here, and Erika’s got your next cocktail covered! ☀️🍹

Come soak up the sunshine with a cold beer or a refreshing drink in hand—plus regular live music to keep the vibes going.

Who would you love to see perform out on the OTPH patio this season? Drop some names below!
#OTPH #PatioVibes #LiveMusicCornelius #OldTownPub #CommunityOnTap

🔥 Killer Weekend at OTPH 🔥

🎸 Uptown Jones kicks off the weekend with high-energy rock & roll covers! 🗓️ Friday, April 5 | 7:30-10:30 PM

🎶 The MidNight Ramberz bringing classic rock, blues, & original tunes to the patio! 🗓️ Saturday, April 5 | 3-6 PM

🔥 The Sage Fire Band brings the heat with country & classic rock vibes! 🗓️ Saturday, April 5 | 7:30-10:30 PM

🌟 Learn Music Showcase featuring talented young artists from OTC! 🗓️ Sunday, April 6 | 12-4 PM

🎸 Old Town Blues Jam — feel the groove! 🗓️ Sunday, April 6 | 4-7 PM

Get to the pub and take advantage of this killer combo of entertainment 🕺, spirits 🍹, and spring weather 😎.

An UNSTOPPABLE force 💥 of entertainment is headed your way this weekend at OTPH !

👊 Friday, March 28: Justin Mintun Band is taking over at 8 PM with a mix of pop, rock, and country delivered with vocal prowess that will blow you away 🧨

👊 Saturday, March 29: D7 Band will be launching 🚀from the OTPH Patio and cranking out the greatest hits from today AND yesterday.

After the sun goes down the intensity will turn up with a funky blues party inside the pub with Union Groove from 8-11 PM 🕺💃🏻

👊 Sunday, March 30: Tommy Keys will deliver a Sunday Piano Showcase with classic hits from Elton John and Billy Joel that will close out the weekend end on a high note! 🎹

So many reason to discover why “Pub Life is Best Life” at OTPH 🍻

🚨 Tonight, Kris Atom takes the stage at OTPH in Old Town, and he’s not just playing music - he’s perfecting the art of the jam!

From the jam band 🎸favs of Phish and Grateful Dead to classic rock, country, pop, and more, Kris is weaving together a musical tapestry guaranteed to keep you locked in all night✌️

📍Where: OTPH in Old Town
⏰ When: 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
🍻 What: Vibes of course

Invite a friend, order your favorite beer or cocktail, and get lost in a sonic daydream. This is what pub life is all about and it’s waiting for you tonight 🤜🤛

It’s an absolutely perfect day to post up on the OTPH patio—sunshine on your face ☀️, cold drinks in hand 🍺🥃, and Dao Thai Food Trucks serving up the tasty eats out front 🍜.

Starting at 4PM we’ve got Kris Atom & Chris Benson (of The Grateful Dudes) out on the patio stage bringing you the best in jam band hits, top-notch bluegrass pickin’, and a little country soul 🎶

Grab your crew, bring the pups 🐾, and get ready to toss a few bags on our fresh new cornhole boards 🎯

It’s the kinda afternoon that just hits right. See you soon!

Go ahead and start warming up those vocal cords cause ⚡️KARAOKE⚡️ is back tonight at OTPH!

Whether you’re rocking the latest hits or reliving the glory days this is your moment to bring the energy and shine🌟

🗓️ THURSDAY MARCH 20 (9p-12a)

🎤 What to expect:

•A killer playlist — Daniel, your excellent host, has everything from today’s hits to throwback bangers that will never die🔥

•Craft beer and cocktails with the best bartenders to keep you in the groove 🍻🍸

•A stage full of energy — the OTPH crowd’s ready to cheer you on! 🎤👏

•No pressure, just pure fun — sing however you want or don’t sing at all and just enjoy the show and the stellar vibes 😄

See you at your favorite local pub 🍺 TONIGHT! 🤜🤛

🍀 The St. Paddy’s celebrations aren’t over yet! 🌈💛We’ve been partying all weekend long, and today is the actual day we’ve all been waiting for – St. Patrick’s Day! 🥳 Pub Life just won’t stop at OTPH so the pints are gonna keep flowing 🍻BUT WAIT THERE’S MORE…

Tonight, we’ve got an amazing Open Mic event 🎤 with featured artist 33RPM! 🎶 Come expecting some incredible performances and maybe even take the stage yourself 👀

The fun isn’t over yet so get to the pub tonight for one more party with live music, drinks, and great vibes. Sláinte! 🇮🇪☘️

Come get your Paddy on! 🍀🎉❤️
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The patio’s open, the food trucks are fired up, the green beer is pouring, and the live music is rockin’! 🍻🎶🔥
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We’re partying strong ‘til 10PM, so grab your crew and get down here—let’s keep the St. Paddy’s vibes going! 🍀🍻🎸🎊

☘️ We've been waiting for the week of St. Paddy’s Day, and we’re ready for some shenanigans & stout-filled fun! 🍻🎶 Get your shamrock & roll on at OTPH with a week packed full of live music, trivia, bingo, and more! 🎸

🔥 Lineup Highlights:
🍀 St. Paddy’s Weekend Block Party (March 15-16) – Live bands, good vibes, and all the green beer you can handle!
🎶 Open Mic, Funky Blues, Radio Payphone, and more leading up to the BIG weekend!

Tag your crew, wear your green, and let’s party like the Irish! 🍺💚 #OTPH #StPaddysShenanigans #ShamrockAndRoll #LiveMusic #GoodTimes #Publife

First round’s poured. 🥃 Come grab an Old Fashioned and settle in—live entertainment all weekend, great drinks always. See you tonight!

🎤 🎶 Get ready to belt it out this Thursday at Old Town Public House!🍻 Join us for a fun-filled Karaoke Night - your chance to shine on stage, sip on drinks, and sing your heart out!🍺🎵 Don’t miss the fun - see you there! 🎤 #karaokenight #Publife #OTPH

Another week of amazing entertainment at OTPH! 🎶🍻 From Open Mic Night to Jazz, Trivia, Karaoke, and live music all weekend long, we’ve got something for everyone. Don’t miss out on the fun—mark your calendars and we’ll see you here! ⁠#OTPH #OldTownCornelius #LiveMusic #Trivia #Karaoke #SundayFunday

🎨 Live art every Tuesday! Watch local @oldtowncornelius artist Justin Christenbery create a masterpiece Tues from 5-7 PM at OTPH. Grab a drink & enjoy the magic! 🍻✨ #LiveArt #OTPH #Publife #OTC

🎶 This Week at Old Town Public House! 🍻✨

Join us for a week packed with great music, fun games, and good vibes! 🎤🎸🧠

📅 Weekly Lineup:
🎶 Monday: Open Mic Night – Show off your talent! 🎙️
🧠 Tuesday: Trivia Night – Grab your crew & test your knowledge! 🤓
🎸 Weekend: Live music from incredible bands! Stay tuned for the lineup! 🎶
🎷 Sunday: Blues Jam – Feel the rhythm & unwind with us! 🎵

Tag your friends & let’s make it a week to remember! 🍻 #OTPH #LiveMusic #TriviaNight #OpenMic #BluesJam

🔥 Funk overload! Bullfrog Moon is absolutely crushin' it tonight! 🎸🎶 The vibe? Unmatched. 🤯✨

Live art & cold drinks! 🎨🍻 Catch local artist Justin Christenbery painting at OTPH every Tuesday from 5-7 PM. Grab a drink, hang out, and watch the magic happen! 🖌️ #OTPH #PubLife #OTC #Brewnelius #SupportLocalArt

🍻 What Do You Know About Pub Life? 🍻

We’ve all heard of a “public house,” but what does it really mean to gather around a pint in a place that feels like home? In our latest blog, we dive into the rich history of pubs—places where communities were built, stories were shared, and where memorable moments were made.

Ready to discover why Pub Life = Best Life? 🥳 Read more about this fascinating philosophy on our latest blog post.
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Meet Aundra! 🍸✨ Our amazing bartender serving up great drinks and even better vibes at Old Town Public House! Stop by tonight and let her mix up your new favorite cocktail. 🍹💛 #OTPH #MeetTheTeam #CraftedWithCare #PubLife #OTC #Brewnelius

Another epic Open Mic Night! Great music, great vibes — wish you were here! Don't miss next Monday at 7PM 🍻🎸

Big news, art lovers and #pubgoers: the insanely talented Justin Christenbery 🎨—whose masterpieces have graced OTPH’s walls for nearly a decade—is taking things up a notch. Starting this Tuesday (and every Tuesday), you’ll find Justin doing his thing live from 5-7pm.

Think bold energy ⚡, waves of creativity 🌊 (literally), and vibes that are equal parts powerful and chill. Come hang, chat with the artist, sip on your favorite drink 🍺🍷, and soak up the #publife like a true local legend.

Because what’s better than art and a cold one? Spoiler: nothing. See you Tuesday! ✌️

When you see the neon sign 🌟 glowing, it means Pub Life is in FULL EFFECT. Come for the drinks 🍻 and stay for the inspiring performances from array of local musicians 🥁. Monday night is a BIG night at OTPH and it’s calling your name…
So is the $1 PBR 🍺🤩

Bloody Mary coming in hot! 🥵

Sunday funday action kicks off at 3pm with a showcase from @beermoneyentertainment 🎵 playoff football 🏈 and tons of tasty new bevs 🍹

"official" cocktail menu in the works... Stay tuned and come hang! 🤙

🎸🔥 Weekend of Music & Vibes 🔥🎸

* Big Blues Throwdown with Red Dress Amy: Fri, Jan. 24 (8-11p) – A night of soulful blues guitar rock you won’t want to miss!

* Learn Music Presents: No Curfew LIVE: Sat, Jan. 25 (4-6p) – Catch this all-female rock band bringing the heat 🔥 with their raw talent and energy.

* Major Dudes LIVE: Sat, Jan. 25 (8-11p) – Rock out to classic hits from the 70s to the 00s at OTPH!

* Beer Money Entertainment Presents: Artist 360: Sun, Jan. 26 (3-9p) – A full lineup of killer local artists performing original music at your local pub! Grab a cocktail 🍹 or a brew 🍺 and support the scene.

A STACKED WEEKEND packed with great tunes and good times! 🎶🍻

Stacey’s first liquor pour! 🥃🎉 Open Mic starts at 7 PM and the College Football National Championship kicks off at 7:30 PM. Swing by for great drinks, live music, and the big game.

🏈🍹 Crown & Coke with a lime, football on the big screen, and the soothing sounds of Tommy Keys starting at 4 PM. 🎶 It's the perfect way to spend this gloomy Sunday—cozy vibes, great drinks, and live music. See you soon!

Friday night vibes with the one and only Stormin' Norman 🌊

Well, well, well… look who decided to shake things up! 🍹 Big changes are happening at the pub, starting with THIS. Come see what’s new—and stick around for Stormin’ Norman rocking the stage tonight. Let’s raise a glass to good times and great music! 🎶🥂

🎤✨ Open Mic Night at OTPH!

Whether you’re here to share your latest tune, discover hidden talent, or just enjoy some cold beers with good company, we’ve got the perfect mix. 🍻

Join us for a night of unpredictable moments, creativity, and maybe a few surprise jams. You never know who you’ll meet or what might happen when local legends collide. 🤘

The magic happens every Monday night from 7-11p!

Lost In Eden throwing it back to the 90s and bringing the Sunday feels. 🎶🔥

#OTPH #LiveMusic #ThrowbackVibes

We're open! ❄️ It's cozy and warm inside - come grab a drink and hang with us! 🥂🎵

OTPH is Bringing the Heat You Need This Weekend! 🔥🔥

Don't let a little snow keep you from your local pub- we got Radio Nowhere turning up the volume for a rock n roll party on Friday, Jan. 10 (8-11pm)? 🎸

Then on Saturday, Jan. 11, we've got Bullfrog Moon dialing up the best jams from Phish, Dead, moe., ABB, Mule, and more 🎶 From (8-11pm)🤘

And don’t forget to raise a glass or a fist ✊🏼 on Sunday, Jan. 12 (4-7pm) with Lost in Eden—bringing the high-energy 80s, grunge, and punk rock anthems you love.

We’re forecasting hot tunes, cold beers, and great company all weekend long at OTPH. Come warm up with us!

🍺Welcome to Pub Life at OTPH

You know what’s overrated? Staying in. What’s underrated? Pub Life — because it’s not just about the beer, it’s about the moments that happen between the sips.

Old Town Public House isn’t just a bar, it’s a way of life. I mean, yeah, it’s cold beers for sure, it’s thrilling live entertainment, but it’s also the kind of conversations that start with “remember last week when…” and end with “Oh, I’ll definitely be back”.

Pub Life is about more than just the drink in your hand—it’s about the stories you tell, the people you meet, and that “I’m home” feeling you get as soon as you walk through the door.

#PubLife = Best Life. Cheers! 🍻

The weekend is calling ✨
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Join us for a double header of entertainment starting at 4pm with MidNight Ramblerz followed by the debut of AJ and the hot pocket band at 8pm 🍻

Doesn't get much better than an epic reunion show on a Thursday night with these legends 💪

Weekend vibes were off the charts this past Saturday! 🚀 @bullfrog_moon absolutely CRUSHED it on the patio (sorry, was having too much fun to snap pics 😆), and the debut of Fool's Errand kept the place bumpin' all night long! 🎶💥 Can't wait to do it all again soon!

We're weekend ready and gearing up for a frightfully fun time at OTPH! 🎃🍻 Stop by for killer brews and spooky vibes all weekend long. 👻🍂spooky

Hear what inspired Nick Prestia of Untethered Soul to create the Hurricane Helene Relief Concert at OTPH and how you can continue to support the survivors in Western NC. The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina is accepting monetary donations on their website to go directly to relief efforts, and OTPH is accepting supply donations to be delivered tomorrow. 25% of today’s proceeds from OTPH will be going to The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina

Hear the band play at 5pm! #supportwesternnc #hurricanehelenereliefefforts

Hear what inspired Lukas Delgra to participate in the Hurricane Helene Relief Conceet at OTPH and how you can further support the communities. The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina is accepting monetary donations on their website, OTPH is accepting supply donations today to be delivered tomorrow. 25% of today’s proceeds from OTPH will be going to The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina.

Thank you all for your support of the survivors and communities in WNC!

Hear Lukas play at 4pm! #supportwesternnc #hurricanehelenereliefefforts

🎶 Join us this Sunday for a Hurricane Helene Benefit Concert 🎶

Come enjoy live music featuring two amazing acts: Lukas Delgra at 4pm and Untethered Soul from 5-8pm. 🎸✨

🎯 25% of all proceeds will support The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina in their efforts to provide relief for those impacted by this devastating disaster.

Drop-off donations are also welcome! Some of the biggest needs are baby formula and diapers, but any and all donations are appreciated. 🙏👶

Let’s come together to support our friends, family, and neighbors in WNC while enjoying some incredible live music this Sunday, 4-8pm, at OTPH! 🎶❤️

🍭🍻 Candy + Beer? Yes, please! 🎃👻

TONIGHT from 4:30-6:30, join us for a fun tasting with @sierranevada’s expert, Melissa! For $20, you’ll get 5 fall brews paired perfectly with classic Halloween candy. It’s the perfect way to kick off your evening—don’t miss it! 🍬✨

#CandyAndBeer #FallVibes #OTPH #SierraNevada #CorneliusNC

Test your knowledge and enjoy laughter, and friendly competition! Round up your trivia champions and see if you have what it takes to claim victory and etch your name in history. Don’t miss out on the chance to prove you’re the ultimate trivia master!

Prizes include cool brewery swag and bragging rights!🧠🏆🍺 😎

🎤 Open Mic at OTPH is where voices are heard, talents are discovered, and dreams take the stage. Join us either in the spotlight or sit back and embrace the creative vibes ✨

🌟 Rising Stars hour starts at 5pm for our young performers.

📆 Save the reminder, and tag your friends!

#OpenMicNights #OTPHOpenMic #SkyHighVibes #livemusic #craftbeer

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Welcome to OTPH

At OTPH, we believe Pub Life is the best life. Whether you’re here to catch a live band, sip a craft drink, or just kick back with friends after a long day, we’ve got the perfect spot for you. Nestled in the heart of Cornelius, we’re all about good times, local talent, and making real connections. Good vibes? They’re always on tap. Come experience Pub Life — a timeless approach to socializing that’s as refreshing as the first sip and as unforgettable as the last round.

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