• A variety of bars in Matthews provide drinks to mingle over.colorful drinks image by forca from Fotolia.com
  
  While the town of Matthews, North Carolina, doesn't have any establishments strictly defined as "singles clubs," this small southern town plays host to a fair share of bars and clubs. Taverns, bars and club-style environments in Matthews provide singles with a backdrop of plentiful drinks and diverse music. Singles looking for a night out in Matthews will find a fair share of mingling opportunities.
  
  

Skinnyz Bar and Grille

• Established by Jennifer "Skinny Jenny" Polvere of Mobile, Alabama, Skinnyz Bar and Grille focuses on lively Gulf Coast style. An open, brightly colored ambiance and outdoor seating create a casual, beachy environment filled with southern memorabilia--easy mingling territory. This bar plays host to a variety of singles-friendly events, such as dozens of live bands, karaoke, trivia, "Ladiez Night" and even a yearly Mardi Gras celebration. Open six days a week and closing between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m., depending on the day, Skinnyz drink menu features specialty cocktails like the Skinnyz Special, vodka, cranberry, orange and pineapple juice; the Flora Bama Slammerz, Southern Comfort, sloe gin, Galliano and orange juice. A food menu offers southern fare, such as deep-fried alligator, fried okra and Louisiana seafood.
  
  Skinnyz Bar and Grille
  15060 Idlewild Road
  Matthews, NC 28104
  704-893-2157
  skinnyz.com
  
  

Beantown Tavern

• Located on Matthews Station Street and open until 2 a.m., this Boston-style tavern provides ample opportunity for singles on the prowl. Live musical entertainment takes the stage every Wednesday through Saturday night while karaoke fills in the gaps on off-nights--both perfect icebreakers for singles. A casual environment offers plenty of floor space, bar stools and tables for guests, while daily specials offer up differing low-priced drink deals every night of the week. A Boston-style menu features such food fare as crab cakes, quahog, clam chowder and cheese steak in addition to classic bar fare. A wine menu focuses on North Carolina vinos from such local vineyards as the Biltmore Estate. Beantown Tavern is open seven days a week, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  
  Beantown Tavern
  130 Matthews Station St.
  Matthews, NC 28105
  704-849-2023
  beantowntavern.com
  
  

Kristophers Sports Bar and Grille

• Open seven days a week and late on the weekends (1 a.m. on Friday and 2 a.m. on Saturday) this sports-style restaurant and bar presents a place for singles to meet over beers and the game. Located centrally in downtown Matthews, this bar features a large, casual environment and 45 flat screen TVs tuned to the game-du-jour. Extensive bar seating makes it easy for singles to strike up a conversation, as does an adults-only Saturday night karaoke (starting at 10 p.m.). The bar serves up a range of domestic beers and sports bar cocktails, such as Long Island Iced Teas, and shots like Grape Bombs, Cherry Bombs and Jaeger Bombs. Kristophers offers daily specials on drinks and food, with a menu that includes sports bar standards: burgers, pizza, salads and sandwiches.
  
  Kristophers Sports Bar and Grille
  250 N. Trade St.
  Matthews, NC 28105
  704-845-6200
  kristophers.com