Definitely a regular no frills spot. Not A grade at all. All I need to say is that it gets busy…read moreafter 11 and there is a food truck parked in the parking lot next to the club. The only plus was the bartender Ry, who was friendly and efficient with the drinks.

Went here Saturday night while out checking out different lounges. Inside was cramped; no real…read morestanding room just multiple sections with couches and the bar. Looked like there was a tiny dance floor in the other room but I wanted to hold the little spot of space I did eventually find, so I didn't go check it out. Ordered two basic long islands and was charged almost $40 ... crazy. They're def overcharging or adding gratuity, who knows. I was out trying to enjoy my night, so just went ahead and paid it then went about my business. Boring atmosphere, just a bunch of standing around and people staring; they def have it set up to make people spend money for a section and overcharging for drinks. Won't be returning smh

I love this place because of the chill, borderline hole in the wall vibes, and the prices. The…read moredecor is pretty cool, and there's an arcade in the back. I came on a Monday afternoon and a Saturday afternoon, and both times were a vibe. They played mostly hip hop, but the music selections were on point. You CANNOT beat the $10 hookah!!! The pineapple hookah was really good and it didn't have a burnt flavor to it. I also tried the $6 catfish brunch special. The catfish was HUGE, fresh, and very tasty along with the fries. On Monday, my bill for 4 drinks, 2 catfish brunch specials, and hookah came out to $54. The customer service is just middle of the road--not outstanding, but not terrible. This is a nice place to just relax, maybe get out the house to wfh, or to pregame. I will be returning!

Great atmosphere with a unique vibe! Eat, drink, and have a hookah!! Very spacious. Lounge in a…read morerecliner like chair and play a board game, read a book, watch tv. Yup, all under one fun roof! Also enjoy live DJ's on the weekends to really liven things up.

Stopped by Palace on 4th for a Saturday Funday with a birthday group, and it was the perfect spot…read moreto keep the vibes going! We were welcomed and seated quickly, which was a plus for a busy weekend. The music was on point, the hookah was in the air, and the shots were flowing--exactly the kind of energy we needed after a 2 PM brunch and before a night out! If you're looking for a lively day party vibe in Charlotte, this is definitely a spot to check out!

Palace is a nice place to catch a vibe! They have good drinks, really good hookah, they normally…read morehave a dj and sometimes they have a food truck outside depending on the day.

Very strange place. They will change a membership fee. $10 in state $20 out of state…read more It's a one time charge but very strange They didn't have many flavors It was very hot also like the AC was not working. Music was nice and everyone was polite but I watched a lot of people leave turned off on the idea of that membership fee. At the end I had 2 beers a hookah and membership fee plus a $5 tip that's a $80 experience which was not worth it in my eyes. I was not impressed

Taboo is a super chill spot to go to if you're looking for a good hookah and a drink. They don't…read moreserve food and it's small in there. The last time I went it took forever for me to get a drink.

Sat at the bar for 5 minutes before the bartender came from the back. She looked me straight in the…read moreeye and never acknowledged me. Her two friends came in and stood right next to me at the end of the bar and she started hugging and speaking to them. She made eye contact with me 2 more times before giving them free liquor in to-go cups and then they walked out with it. She then asked me what I wanted. Proceeds to overcharge me $27 for a bourbon and automatically added 20% gratuity. Nicole (the name on the receipt) she never introduced herself of course. Hospitality industry is not for you babes. No wonder the bar was empty!

1/2 off Tuesdays is the bomb!! The resident hookah guy is amazing & has a great personality!! He…read moreknow his kraft for sure! Small intimate spot & worth a visit if you're in the uptown area!!

I haven't been to this place in YEARS, due to several bad experiences that felt very much like…read moreblatant discrimination in the past. Truly. But a good friend of mine said that they go all the time and haven't had any issues and wanted to get me to try it again. So, we went on a Saturday evening around 6ish. We didn't necessarily have any issues getting in, but the hostess did say that her security might have an issue with the shirt my friend had on, even though he was very dressed up. It made me uncomfortable and seemed threatning almost. But she let us in and everything was fine. I don't understand why Crave always acts this way. But then when I walk in I see people of non-color dressed any kind of way, casual, etc. It just really rubs me the wrong way and for it to happen to me EVERY time I go, only leads me to one conclusion... So, anyway. We were there and we ordered hookah drinks and had a good time. Our server was super sweet and chill. She really saved the visit. I had a good time, but I most likely will not be back again.

Came into Crave about 20 minutes before closing on the end of a first date, we needed a sweet treat…read moreto end the night. Basically everything was cleaned up for the night, but the staff absolutely came through for me. They had already put away most of the desserts and the chocolate dipped strawberries, but when my date went to the bathroom I asked if there was any way they could help me out, and they were incredibly kind about it. They managed to put together a slice of cheesecake for us and honestly made the whole night feel special. You can tell when people genuinely care about hospitality, and the team tonight really did. Super appreciative of the kindness and effort, especially that close to closing time. Y'all helped make a great memory.

Service- 5 stars Drinks - 5 stars…read moreAmbiance- befitting a dive bar named Istanbul! Green tea shot was a hit with our group.. we had several rounds!

Spent a fantastic lazy Sunday afternoon here during my trip to Charlotte. The bar is small, but…read morecool, with a great vibe. The service was great and we were served by Luis, who had just finished upgrading their sound system, which sounded great. The drinks were great and they have nice drinks specials including $5 beers and $3 shooters. The bar sits in the undiscovered Alley area where a bunch of great bars sit nestled together in a row between streets. Istanbul is one of the better places along the alley and is a must to visit.

They had 4dollar lamb chop special but was out of a bunch side dish. Drinks were stingy. Build was…read morecold inside it's dead as winter 23low tonight

Some time back I went with a couple of friends because they wanted wings. Walked in and had to…read morewalk out...not my type of crowd, I dont want to be offensive ( it was like when that guy online be in a room and just edit different crazy scenes of people in a club iykyk.) Young girl with no shoes was told many times that she couldn't walk around shoeless because it was a safety hazard. Her and a group of people got in an altercation with a security guard outside. The security guard was not trying to de-escalate the situation, he kept arguing back with the guy. I have street smarts, so therefore I walked quickly to my car when dude started to walk towards his car on the passenger side, he was bluffing, but never again!