Explore Charlotte Like A Local

Uptown (Center City)

• Merchant & Trade – Rooftop bar with skyline views and craft cocktails.

• The Cellar at Duckworth’s – Underground gastropub with craft beer and hearty food.

• Ink N Ivy – Trendy spot for cocktails, brunch, and nightlife energy.

• Fahrenheit – Rooftop restaurant and bar with fire pits and city views.

• Prohibition Bar – Classic cocktails, DJs, and a lively dance floor.

• The Cotton Room – Stylish lounge with craft cocktails and small plates.

• The Local – Sports bar with live music and a casual crowd.

• The Wooden Robot Beer Garden (Uptown) – Local brewery with a relaxed outdoor space.

• The Underground - The Underground is an intimate live music venue in Charlotte featuring local and national acts

• Novelty House Rooftop

• VGBG Beer Hall

• Connolly's on Fifth

• Trio -   EDM Dance Club

NoDa (North Davidson Arts District)

• Heist Brewery – Craft beers, cocktails, and live music.

• The Evening Muse – Beloved live music venue for local and touring acts.

• Neighborhood Theatre – Larger concert venue with indie and alternative shows.

• Idlewild – Custom cocktails made to your taste, no menu needed.

• JackBeagle’s – Laid-back bar with comfort food and a big patio.

• Cabo Fish Taco – Baja-style tacos and margaritas.

• Growlers Pourhouse – Craft beer bar with oysters and sandwiches.

• Smelly Cat Coffeehouse & Coffeehouse Pub – Coffee by day, wine and beer by night.

• Boudreaux’s Louisiana Kitchen – Cajun food and cocktails with live jazz nights.

• Eighty Eight

• Bosonnoda

Plaza Midwood

• Supperland – Upscale Southern dining and cocktails in a converted church.

• The Workman’s Friend – Irish pub with hearty food and a cozy patio.

• Whiskey Warehouse – Rooftop bar with great views and casual vibes.

• Thomas Street Tavern – Classic neighborhood bar with live music and outdoor seating.

• Common Market – Eclectic deli and bar with craft beer and quirky charm.

• The Bohemian: A Wine Bar – Cozy spot for wine and small plates.

• Legion Brewing (Plaza Midwood) – Local brewery with a lively crowd.

• Workman’s Friend – Irish pub with hearty food and a cozy patio.

• Whiskey Warehouse – Rooftop bar with great views and casual vibes.

South End

• Suffolk Punch – Brewery, coffee bar, and restaurant with a lively crowd.

• The Gin Mill – Rooftop bar with sports, drinks, and a social atmosphere.

• Hoppin’ – Self-pour beer and wine bar with a fun, interactive setup.

• Pins Mechanical Co. – Games, drinks, and a laid-back party vibe.

• Wooden Robot Brewery – Popular brewery with creative beers and a friendly crowd.

• The Pump House – Elevated dining with river views and cocktails.

• The Waterman Fish Bar – Seafood, rooftop bar, and coastal cocktails.

• Barcelona Wine Bar – Tapas and wine in a lively, modern setting.

• Trolley Barn Fermentory & Food Hall – Brewery, food stalls, and live music.

• Seoul Food Meat Co.– Korean-inspired bar/restaurant with karaoke rooms, dog-friendly patio, and playful vibe

• The Union - South end bar

Elizabeth

• The Crunkleton – Classic cocktails and a refined, speakeasy-style setting..

• Hawthorne’s Pizza – Local favorite for pizza and casual drinks.

• Customshop – Farm-to-table restaurant with a strong wine and cocktail program.

Dilworth

• Ed’s Tavern – Neighborhood bar with burgers, beer, and trivia nights.

• Dilworth Tasting Room – Wine bar with a beautiful courtyard and small plates.​

• Kid Cashew – Mediterranean-inspired dishes and cocktails.

SouthPark​

• Legion Brewing SouthPark – Local brewery with craft beers and a relaxed vibe.

• Ruth’s Chris Bar – Elegant cocktails and bites in a polished setting.

• Dogwood Southern Table & Bar – Southern-inspired fine dining and cocktails.

• Paco’s Tacos & Tequila – Tex-Mex and margaritas in a lively setting.

• The Cowfish Sushi Burger Bar – Creative sushi-burger fusion and cocktails.

Montford / Madison Park

• Dot Dot Dot – Hidden cocktail lounge with a speakeasy feel.

• Angry Ale’s – Sports bar with a big patio and casual crowd.

• Brazwell’s Premium Pub – Classic pub food and drinks with weekend DJs.​

• Burton Grill and Bar

University City​

• Boardwalk Billy’s – Waterfront bar and grill with seafood and live music.

• Armored Cow Brewing Co. – Local brewery with a relaxed, community vibe.

• The Wine Vault – Wine bar with live music and small plates.

Ballantyne

• The Blue Taj – Upscale Indian restaurant with a stylish bar.

• Duckworth’s Grill & Taphouse – Sports bar with craft beers and hearty food.​

• The Porter’s House – Steakhouse with a strong bourbon selection.

Steele Creek

• Afton Tavern – Neighborhood bar and grill with live music.

•  Cork & Ale – Wine and craft beer bar with small plates.

• The Wine Loft – Lounge-style wine bar with a relaxed atmosphere.

• The Pump House – Scenic dining and cocktails overlooking the Catawba River.

Belmont

• Sweet Lew’s BBQ – Authentic Carolina barbecue with local beer.

• Catawba Brewing Co. – Craft brewery with rotating taps and food trucks.

• Nellie’s Southern Kitchen – Family-style Southern food and drinks.

Wesley Heights / FreeMoreWest

• Town Brewing Co. – Craft beer, live music, and a big outdoor patio.

• Pinky’s Westside Grill – Quirky spot for burgers, beer, and late-night bites.

• Rhino Market & Deli – Local deli and bar with craft beer and wine.

Optimist Park / Camp North End

• Free Range Brewing – Community-focused brewery with local art and music.

• Camp North End Bars – Rotating pop-ups, food stalls, and live events.

• Bleu Barn Bistro – Farm-to-table food and local beer.

• Free Range Brewing

LoSo (Lower South End)

• Olde Mecklenburg Brewery (OMB) – German-style beer garden with live music.

• Sugar Creek Brewing – Belgian-style beers and a lively taproom.

• Queen Park Social – Games, drinks, and a social atmosphere.

• Protagonist Southend – Brewery and pizza bar with creative beers.

• The Music Yard – Outdoor venue with live music and food trucks.

Midtown / Metropolitan

• Dressler’s Restaurant – Upscale dining with a great wine list.

• Midwood Smokehouse – Barbecue and bourbon.

• Paco’s Tacos & Tequila – Tex-Mex and margaritas.

• The Wine Loft – Wine bar with small plates and a relaxed vibe.

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