
The Back Corner
Matthews
Bar in Matthews, United States
The Read
Price
$20–30per person
Why go
The Back Corner is worth choosing for a casual Matthews date night or group drink when flexibility matters: cocktails, seasonal specials, zero-proof options, THC drinks, and live entertainment all sit under one relaxed lounge format. Skip it as a dinner anchor; use it for drinks, conversation, and a more social night out.
About The Back Corner
The Back Corner is a Matthews venue with a casual dress code and a listed price of $25 per person. Beyond those basics, Pearl does not have confirmed details about the room, menu, drinks, entertainment, hours, or service format, so the safest way to plan is to treat this as a thin-data listing and verify current details directly before going. In practical terms, this means the listing is useful for initial screening, but not enough on its own to answer the more specific questions that often shape a night out.
Use the confirmed information for quick filtering: it is in Matthews, it is casual, and the listed spend is $25 per person. For broader planning, compare it with other dining in Matthews generically or start with our full Matthews restaurants guide. That comparison can help frame whether The Back Corner belongs on the short list, especially if location, dress expectations, and a simple budget marker are the main decision points.
A Matthews option with casual dress expectations
The clearest planning detail is the dress code: casual. That makes The Back Corner easier to consider for a low-formality outing than a venue requiring more polished attire. Casual dress also keeps the planning simple, since it suggests that guests do not need to build the evening around a stricter wardrobe expectation.
If any of those factors matter to the night, confirm them directly before choosing it as the main stop. This is especially important if the outing depends on a specific mood, seating setup, pace of service, or timing.
Plan around the confirmed price, then verify the rest
The listed price is $25 per person. That gives a basic expectation for budgeting, but it does not confirm what is included, whether the visit is drink-focused or food-focused, or whether pricing changes by day or event. It should be treated as a planning estimate rather than a complete explanation of the experience.
Because hours and service details are not confirmed here, The Back Corner is best approached as a venue to check directly before arrival rather than a fully documented dining listing. A quick verification can clarify whether the venue fits the intended visit, whether the timing works, and whether the listed price still feels aligned with the plan. Without those details, the best use of the listing is to establish a starting point, not a final decision.
Worth considering when the basics fit
The Back Corner is worth considering if a Matthews location, casual dress code, and $25 per person price point fit the plan. Pearl does not have awards, ratings, menu specifics, beverage details, or entertainment information. That absence does not rule it out, but it does mean the decision should be based only on the confirmed basics and any details you verify directly.
Quick reference: choose The Back Corner only on the basis of the confirmed basics, Matthews, casual dress, and a $25 per person listed price, and verify any other planning details directly. If those basics are enough for the occasion, it can remain on the list; if the plan depends on specific food, drinks, hours, atmosphere, or entertainment, confirm before committing.
Planning details
- Location
- 215 N Ames St, Matthews, NC 28105
- Website
- backcornermatthews.com
Venue details
Ambiance
Cozy, welcoming, and relaxed cocktail lounge with inviting decor ideal for socializing and live entertainment.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Cocktail Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Music
- Live Music Performances, Open Mic Sessions, and Karaoke
- Live Music
- Yes
- Spirits Focus
- Craft Spirits, Cocktail Spirits
- Zero-Proof Program
- Yes
Signature Pours
- Classic Cocktails
- Seasonal Specialties
- THC Drinks
- Non-Alcoholic Cocktails
Know before you go
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- Getting there
- 215 N Ames St, Matthews, NC 28105
Planning details
Location
215 N Ames St, Matthews, NC 28105 · Directions
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Does The Back Corner have outdoor seating?
Is the food good at The Back Corner?
Pearl does not have menu or cuisine details for The Back Corner. If food is an important part of the visit, confirm the current offering directly before going.
Does The Back Corner have happy hour deals?
Plan around the listed $25 per person price and check directly for any current specials.
What's the crowd like at The Back Corner?
The confirmed dress code is casual, but details about noise level, setting, and typical occasion should be checked directly.
Is The Back Corner good for a date?
It may fit a casual Matthews outing if the $25 per person price point and casual dress code match your plan. For date-specific factors like seating, noise, food, drinks, or entertainment, verify directly before going.





