Came here at the end of a night of drinking for my sisters 21st birthday. I don't remember the bartenders name but he was amazing. We sat at the bar. We got the lychee martini and another fruity drink to start. Our DD was able to get a mocktail too. They were amazing. After we decided to split a bartender choice. The drink he made was amazing! It was like a minty strawberry drink. We asked for the tab and were thinking about calling it a night and he jokingly said "no" and continued cleaning glasses. We laughed and ordered another bartenders choice. This one was also good but gingery. We went to a lot of bars that day but this one was the most memorable. We also got to watch the Knicks win while we drank which was great! read more

Elsewhere - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Elsewhere is a great bar in the Southend neighborhood with speakeasy vibes. The drinks are great, as are the bartenders. They make you feel like family with a side of major fun during your visit! Can't wait to go back and try more drinks and fun! read more

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Delicious drinks and a great atmosphere. We tried the Old Fashioned and another fruity mixed cocktail and both were delicious. read more

Elsewhere - Old Fashioned, mixed drink - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Had a lovely little post dinner date night here and absolutely loved it. The ambience was great; simple, sleek, sophisticated without being too boujee. The bartender we had (I didn't catch his name) was a burley man with a beer and he was phenomenal. Personable, knowledgeable, and friendly but without being salesy. His cocktails were delicious. We weren't crazy about the peanut butter and jelly one but his old fashioned, the KO Hugo Spritz, and the tequila blackberry one were all sooooo good. We 10/10 recommend for craft cocktails read more

Elsewhere - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Cute and vibey. Service was good for a Friday evening after work. The venue is small but has ample outdoor seating. In a sense, it looks like it kind of has two patios along the front and side of the building. The cocktails are good. I feel I was looking for a bit more "umph" since the owners also own The Vintage - Whiskey and Cigar Bar where the drinks are exceptional, but maybe that's just me being weird. It's definitely worth checking out! read more

Had a first date here and the vibes were impeccable. Staff and patrons curate an amazing little vibe. Indoor and outdoor seating is a nice touch. The drinks are super unique and all very good. Glad to see a cocktail bar doing well in queen city! read more

Came here on a Wednesday evening and it was fairly busy. Our first two drinks, were great. A friend got a tequila drink and I got a vodka cocktail. We told the waitress what liquor and some flavors we wanted and we were both please. My cocktail glass was tiny, I wish it was bigger for the price. Cocktails were pricey $17 for tequila and $16 for vodka. Our 2nd round was an old fashioned and a glass of wine. Wine pour was real sad and not worth $14. A service charge was an automatic on the bill...why ? Just why? No restroom inside but around the corner there is a public restroom (by the donut place). Our waitress was great but the drinks are just sooo pricey, I just can't. read more

Went with friends last night, table was soaked with alcohol and when I asked if we can new menu they lifted the menu and let the rest of the liquid spill on the table. No one came back to wipe it down or anything. When it came to ID-ing staff seemed very standoff-ish, but I get it, it's their job. They examined our IDs multiple times (we are almost mid-20s) and we ended up getting turned around since my friends ID was starting to peel. And like I said I wasn't mad about it- it's their job. But I do have an issue that they charged my card for absolutely no service. We presented our IDs to the "bouncer" and got a pass, then the bartender took our card and then started to look at our IDs again. I'm disputing it with my bank currently. Worse experience and honestly I'm happy we ended up being turned away there... it's way too crammed to even enjoy a drink. If I could give a 0 star I would. read more

Came in as a group of 11 and was quickly kicked out because my newborn was with me. Totally understand because I'm sure there are laws where he couldn't be there. However, the workers who came and told us to leave were extremely rude, it was so weird. They could've been so much nicer about kicking us out. And if they were, my husband, I, and our baby would've left and the rest of the group would've stayed. But because they were so blunt and rude, everyone left. Super disappointed how I was treated as a new and vulnerable mother a day before Mother's Day and on my first outing since having my baby! read more

Limited seating so be prepared to stand if you're here late night on the weekend. Once the weather breaks for patio season then there may be a reprieve. House cocktails are good. Remember you're paying for the experience as well. There aren't many mixology locations in Charlotte so you're also paying market pricing. This isn't a place for beer and shots... read more

Hope the owner reads this. Group of 13 men 50-65 yrs old who like cocktails were turned away due to no more than 8 in a party or table last night aug 1st Said we would split up not a big deal and host said great. There were tables outside and she came out and said manager said no! We said again just split us at those 4 tables and she said she couldnt. Made no sense to us so we went to canopy cocktails where they were very welcoming and atmosphere was awesome. If i was the owner i would reconsider my manager choices. Missed out on a large bar bill buddy. DO AS THE NAME SAYS. GO "ELSEWHERE! " Hell anywhere but this place read more

LOVE THIS BAR. It's the perfect spot to get that pre or after dinner drink. The vibe is very sexy. It's quaint but they also have patio seating as well. The bartenders here are SO talented. I could go in and ask for any drink that comes to mind and they will concoct something that is delicious. One of the best bar programs in the city. It's my favorite go to spot after having dinner at Barcelona Wine Bar or Superica. See y'all soon! read more

The vibe if you want a cocktail with a lil chit chat:) Bartenders can make anything u want

Those are such a time back to elsewhere. It's good place to grab in between everything and cocktail. The Bartender was nice but somewhat limited on her experience in terms of making different cocktails and what was available. She didn't make a nice martini though. Overall, it's a nice place to stop for a drink. read more

Exceedingly slow service, less than exciting cocktails. One drink was wrong, but also not good. My wife asked for a drink they couldn't make. Giving a 3, but really 2.5 read more

The hustle is real, the cocktails are amazing, the staff is boss!!! For what could be a well known secret to many, this hidden gem behind Barcelona Wine Bar (another 5* place) sits a cozy, shadowily lit mixology experience. The spiral staircase and intimate corners; you can imagine yourself in another time. The out door seating is plenty, although could use some umbrellas with the unpredictable Carolina weather. That aside, think of your classic Mad Men drink or choose from their imaginative menu (I've tried 6). Cheers for now :-) read more

Elsewhere - My Manhattan was filled to the rim; little lower as I wrote this review. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Fantastic new spot and a must check out when you are in the area. Ambiance is great but what makes this a standout is the staff and service. Stopped in for a pre dinner drink and wow so happy I did. Star and staff took great care of us. When they took our drink order they asked us a few questions about our preferences and put their own spin on each of our drinks. We will definitely be back and recommend you check them out as well. Happy drinking! read more

Great place!! Bartenders were entertaining, especially Star. Laid back vibe with a nice outdoor area. Quality drinks.

First step in, I instantly fell in love. The decor feel like a hopelessly romantic place that I can keep coming back too. It's small but flow nicely into the open patio area. Plenty of heating lamps to keep everyone nice and warm. They provide seasonal drinks and then holidays theme drinks on Friday and Saturday. If you want to keep with what they got going on. It's best to follow them on IG. They have plenty of selections for my love of gin.. Had the Elsewhere Gin and Tonic. Then the Spiked Blood orange Italian Cream Soda. Reminded me of a creamsicle. Just slightly. The staffs are great. We went on for 30 mins around the best Batman. It's nice to be able to mingle with the staffs every now and then. Definitely be back! read more

Cozy eclectic vibe - good place to go with a party of 2-3 people. Drinks are quality and solid non-alcoholic options too read more

Elsewhere is a hit or miss for me. I really want to like it. I've gone a few times, the first time great experience, bartender was awesome! Super accommodating and genuinely cared if I liked my drink or not. She made me this awesome strawberry lemonade drink and I had three & raspberry Lemon cello *chefs kiss" My last experience sat directly at the bar, they were busy. Took forever to get our drinks, felt ignored and really didn't like what he made me and he didn't really care. I'll try it again. read more

Elsewhere - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

This used to be our favorite little place to grab a nightcap after a date night out. I don't know what's happened, but it seems to have gone downhill. The last two times we've tried to go, we wet inside and told them we'd sit outside and then waited a good 15-20 min to order a drink and then had to wait another 20-25 to get the drink. When it came out, it was in a coup glass the size of a large shot glass. I've gotten plenty of cocktails there in the past in normal sized glasses, so I'm confused at the sudden downsize and yet they are still charging the same price. Had to wait another 30 min to get a second drink. Unfortunately it's not worth it any more. On Valentine's Day we went there and waited over 30 min and no one around us had drinks. We tried to go in to see if we could order and the bar tenders actively avoided eye contact. Everyone around us would wait and eventually leave as well. There used to be an amazing server there who could run circles around the place and was on top of things. We haven't seen her so I'm not sure if she left but it seems to be falling apart without her. read more

We sat on the patio on a beautiful evening & enjoyed clever & delicious craft cocktails. Well worth the 'membership' cover we paid. Good service. read more

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Okay Elsewhere is a whole vibe and I went right at 5PM on a weekday to meet a friend! It's extremely tucked away in SouthEnd, but so worth seeking out! We only ordered drinks because, for whatever reason, at the time they didn't have any of the food on the menu available. That was a bummer and really the only reason this is a 4 star review instead of a 5. I was fascinated by the inside of this spot. The spiral staircase is mesmerizing and really dope! The upper area that appears to be storage only, is just a cool feature to look at and the service was wonderful! I had an old fashioned and my second drink was a surprise selection from the bartender. I simply told him what I liked and he made me a delicious drink. I don't remember what he said it was called, my bad ya'll lol. But I thoroughly enjoyed both drinks. Definitely check out Elsewhere for dope vibes and strong drinks! read more

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Came here after an event we had at Byron's next door. I saw the sign for elsewhere and it was on my list to check out so we stopped in for a drink. Love the interior and how kind our bartender was and how knowledgable she was! When: Thursday night; 9:30pm; party of 3 Drinks: 4.8/5 - i got a bnb in seville and my friend got the bon boyage sargeant jon. I usually get drinks with vodka and this one was good. More on the sour side because of the lemon but still good. The presentation was GORG. Like look at that glassware.. how unique!! And the flowers def added a nice picture worthy touch to it. Service: 5/5 - the guy checking IDs was very kind but the star of the show was the bartender. Young lady had offered her suggestions to the table and asked us what we like to drink so she could match us with a preferred cocktail. I didn't get to finish because I had to drive and the bartender saw and was about to offer me another drink because she thought I didn't like mine. How nice!!! Her and the host/bouncer both checked on us throughout the night and got us whatever we needed. Such great people! Vibes: 4.9/5 - another wonderful cocktail place in CLT. Nice interior with the brick and super tall ceilings and staircase to the top. Just wish it was a little bigger with more seating. Other: Right by byron's and hawkers under the water tower. A little tricky to find. Street parking nearby and paid garage. read more

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With a name like Elsewhere you can't help but to stop in & see what it's all about right? So myself & a friend were riding scooters bar hopping to different restaurants & bars in and around south end . I seen this bar on Instagram more than a little so I suggested we stop in . First thing to note is it's a $5 annual membership fee good up to a year . Cool casual decor and I love the spiral stairs near the bar area . Kelli was our bartender & she was great . Both of our cocktails were well crafted . She apparently listened to everything we said we loved in a cocktail . Will definitely stop back by when In the south end area. Not sure if it's some place I would just say hey let's go here today . But definitely worth stopping in and grabbing a drink if you're hanging out in the area that day . read more

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Great drinks, lovely staff. Nice, chill atmosphere. Very quiet on early Sunday evening.

This was my first time here, visiting for the afternoon with a couple of friends. Because of NC law (I think), you're required to pay $5 for a membership, which was frustrating as someone who is only there for the afternoon. It's a kind of hidden location, but feels secluded but still high-energy. The cocktails I tried were both amazing, and they had a great variety of flavors and seasons represented in their menu. As someone who prefers bright, summery drinks, the coco cooler was a GREAT choice. read more

Elsewhere - Coco cooler- such a good, light and bright drink! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Was doing the light trail and came to sit in at the bar when walking around. The spot we were going to sit had two drinks on it. We sat down and this rude employee told me i needed to watch out in a rude and aggressive tone so they could clean it. no manners or "excuse me". rude as all hell. we left so fast it's not even funny. go elsewhere where they treat you with respect. Barcelona Wine Bar or Hawkers are much better! read more

What a cute little cocktail bar, finally, in south end! Once you find this place, it's such a cool spot! It's located in the courtyard that connects superica and Barcelona wine bar. The only bad thing is trying to find a place to park. They have outdoor and indoor seating. They even have a couch area that I got to enjoy. Their cocktail list is endless! I just went Friday and they added a bunch of new drinks to the menu. I got the herbal berry which was good but it tasted more like a berry popsicle. I also got the" Oaxaca? I barley knew her." This drink was bomb! I highly recommend both. Between 6 people we all loved these two drinks. This place is such a vibe and I most definitely plan on going back soon! read more

Elsewhere - New drinks added to the menu! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

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Wow I love this bar so much the drink that I got came in a small glass that was in a larger glass with ice in the bottom and I had a chard lemon in it and it was delicious the girl that I'm with got a drink and a champagne flute it was a nice guy but it was still like a nine out of 10 read more

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The only reason I giving this place a lower review is cause the menu was very minimal but not sure if they would do more than they showed. It also had a fee to enter which they called a "membership" since they don't service food and it's laws in NC. As an out of towner spending $5 bucks to have one drink is a bit much. I feel maybe for out of towners they can offer maybe $1 membership. For locals it's not bad as they offer to give you a bday drink the week of your bday. We had the from Pearis which smelled weird haha but was tasty!! We also had the spicy Mexican drink (can't remember the name, something with an X) it was very good If you like spicy if not stay away! The place was beautiful and the staff was very nice!! Would go again since we did live in the area since you do have a membership and it is a lifetime so if we go to Charlotte we will stop by. read more

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Obsessed with this place! Cocktails are awesome, vibe rocks. Love the serving staff too.

Impromptu cocktail meet up with a few of my girlfriends yesterday... we were fascinated by the complexity and nuances of the cocktails presented. We sat outside, which honestly could do with a little bit of a spruce up... Nothing interesting about the space. Inside is very cool but since it was such a lovely spring night, we wanted to be outside. We each ordered a different cocktail. Mine was the "two piece"and was presented so beautifully in a two-part martini glass that kept my drink chilled without dilution. It was nuanced and complex, but well balanced a superb libation with wonderful company and exemplary service made for a enjoyable, impromptu night out. As mentioned before, I wish that they would do a little bit more to make the outside more aesthetic with plants, flowers, etc..... the outside area seems like an afterthought . read more

Elsewhere - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I do a lot of craft cocktails, so it takes a lot to impress me. Well, Elesewhere did just that. Every cocktail was excellent with some very inventive recipes. The one that stood out to me was the basiliaks, which had a great balance of sweet sour boozy and herb. I've had many cocktails with basil and it's easy for the basil to take over. The basiliks had a hint of basil, which IMHO added to the great flavor profile. read more

Elsewhere - Basiliks in the back left. - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

If you want an amazing cocktail bar with a quaint and relaxing atmosphere plus sensational service, then ELSEWHERE () is the venue for you. is located in the heart of South End (SE) plaited away under the South End water tower right next to Superica, Barcelona Wine Bar, and across the street from newly erected Lowe's technology corporate center. Elsewhere can arouse a quandary in unearthing its milieu, so be au courant. Now, they have a very curated cocktail list that really amuses your senses; eyes, taste buds, even the aromatic qualities enhance the experience. These are the concoctions I got (see below): ----------- $12 pimms cup pimms no 1, basil, lemon, blueberries, ginger beer | lemon wheel and blueberry garnish ----------- $13 hemingway daiquiri plantation dark rum, luxardo, grapefruit, lime | cherry garnish ----------- I've been to Elsewhere a myriad of times and every experience has been introduced and sustained with savoir faire. The finesse, suavity, and poise of the staff is unmatched but paired with a phenomenal venue & even more elevated cocktails. All in all, I would recommend a boozy evening/night at Elsewhere. They never have served food...it's a cocktail bar! Cheers MATE$! ...::: TrizzyO_o :::... read more

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Great drinks, great service, a robust ambience (at least in the night we went) enjoyed it will return !

I love this little bar! Requires annual membership but it was only $5 for the year and you can bring guest with you as well. Drinks are in normal range for South Charlotte and they normally have daily specials. I love that it's in "the cut" nestled between several restaurants and businesses, making it the perfect way to kill time on a wait list or as a night cap. This is actually a really cool little part of South Charlotte I would definitely recommend checking out! read more

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This place is great! Awesome cocktails and the bartenders were very knowledgeable and personable. Davis made us a few old fashioneds and recommended a gin drink that was great. Davis was a fantastic bartender and we really enjoyed our time! Great location and ambiance as well. read more

Andrew is amaaaazing! Please ask for him when you come here. Great energy. Definitely a place to checkout when you visit CLT.