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South Charlotte Soju Bar Pulls Plug After Just Three Months

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Published on March 25, 2026
South Charlotte Soju Bar Pulls Plug After Just Three MonthsSource: Unsplash/ Ussama Azam

Masija Beer + Bites, the South Charlotte hangout mixing Korean street food with cocktails and soju shots, is calling last call on Thursday after just three months in business. The owners called the move a difficult decision and said they were “incredibly grateful for all the love and support,” while hinting that this is more of an intermission than a full curtain call.

Masija opened in December 2025 inside the McMullen Creek Market shopping center, taking over the suite formerly home to 704 Korean BBQ, according to the Charlotte Observer. The bar is listed at 8320 Pineville-Matthews Road, Suite 607 in local business directories such as MapQuest. In its brief run, Masija picked up a following for its late-night pours and Korean-inspired small plates.

In an Instagram post, the owners said they had “made the difficult decision to close” and used the space to thank guests for their support. The same message, shared on Instagram, also teased plans to eventually reopen in a different spot.

What’s next

Local coverage reports that the Pineville-Matthews Road outpost will close its doors on Thursday and that reporters reached out to the owners for additional comment and were still waiting to hear back, as noted by the Charlotte Observer. The owners have not shared a timeline for a return but indicated they are actively scouting new locations.

Small but notable run

From a December opening to a March shutdown, Masija’s short run underlines how quickly new concepts can appear and vanish in Charlotte’s fast-moving dining scene. We’ll update this story if the owners announce concrete plans for a comeback or share a new address.