Places / Drinks / Bailey Road & east Cornelius

Ass Clown Brewing Company

An independent brewery known for an unusually wide, experimental beer list.

Why choose it

For adventurous beer drinkers and a casual afternoon with friends.

What to expect

A taproom setting; check the brewery for food-truck schedules.

Practical notes

East of I‑77 near Bailey Road Park, not in Old Town.

An evening out in Cornelius

Cornelius evenings are relaxed rather than late-night. Craft beer, a bottle shop or a neighborhood bar usually sits beside dinner or a performance at the Cain Center rather than standing on its own as a destination.

Live music, trivia and special nights are published by each venue on its own channels. Plan a safe ride home; Old Town’s blocks are walkable, but the rest of town is spread out along major roads.

Before you go

Confirm age rules, kitchen hours and event nights with the venue.
Pair a drink with a show from the Cain Center calendar.
Use a rideshare or a designated driver — distances between parts of town are longer than they look.

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About the Bailey Road & east Cornelius area

East of I-77, the Bailey Road area combines residential neighborhoods, shopping centers and the town’s large athletic park. It is practical everyday Cornelius: errands, school-day routines and weekend sports.

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