My advice would be to go elsewhere. This place honestly was confusing from the get go. We were trying to kill time with a drink before meeting up with folks somewhere else. We arrived and there were a ton of empty tables. We were told there was a 15 minute wait but they wouldn't take a name for a list. They asked us to come back which we did 10 minutes later and were told it was open seating at the tables which were open 10 minutes prior. What? In typical NC fashion they are membership only. A membership is $5 for a year and includes a guest. We begrudgingly agreed and sat down. And waited and waited and waited. We were not acknowledged at all by the staff. Not even a hello we will be right with you despite many folks walking by - maybe my friend and I were invisible in that point in time. Magic, perhaps? I eventually got up and approached the bar introducing myself and asking if we could get waters for the table. Finally someone brought Luke warm water out that were oddly filled to various points. Ever want 1/5th a glass of water? Come here. We then were shocked by NYC cocktail prices and were skeptical of the quality given the already lackluster experience. We ordered two drinks which were brought out suspiciously quickly for something that was supposed to be hand crafted. Of course the drinks were terrible and when asked how we liked them we were honest and the waitress took them away. The only saving grace of this place was the nicely embossed napkins and that they didn't charge us for terrible drinks. Again the best advice I can give is to go elsewhere - Barcelona is right next door, but then again their health sanitation rate is less than stellar so maybe not there either. read more

Cozy spot with a small staff, go a few times and you'll know everyone! Love the "drink for a cause" charity cocktail added to every menu and the option for bartenders choice. Chill weekdays and energetic weekends, pick your vibe. Highly recommend. read more

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The service and cocktails provided by Madison and Brooke were some of the best I have ever had . Madison was a true mixologist and her attention to detail and customer service as well as Brooke was a wonderful experience. read more

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Great drinks and service! The staff are extremely creative and can make you anything.

Really enjoyed the drinks here. However, just a heads up...you have to be a "member" to be a customer. It's $5 and you can bring one person as a guest. The space is small so you may need a reservation. The outdoor patio is nice, there are multiple small tables with heaters and blankets at the ready if the weather is cold. Overall a great experience! read more

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I came here to celebrate my 32nd birthday and to brag about being engaged! It was such a cool vibe! The drinks were awesome and they felt Taylor-made for the occasion! The staff were great and the service was AMAZING! I look forward to coming here again very soon! Be prepared to pay $5 for a membership if you do choose to go, but it lasts for a year! read more

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Love everything about this place. Im going to keep it short and sweet. The place is cozy, the workers are amazing and the drinks hit for me. Shout out Davis and Andrew, y'all are awesome bartenders!!! read more

If cocktails are your thing you've got to check out Elsewhere! Their globally inspired drinks have unique ingredients and combinations that might surprise you with how well they go together. I tried the Colombian Bam Bam and was super impressed with the flavor palate- we're talking bananas and nutty vanilla. It's a small bar plus an outdoor patio; perfect for pairing drinks with people watching! read more

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My wife and I stopped here before a dinner reservation at another restaurant. Drinks were good, however a very disturbing thing occurred. I ordered their speciality gin drink and it tasted off. My wife tasted it too, while we were sitting at the bar. The bartender reached over and grabbed my drink and explained that he forgot a key ingredient. The drink was placed behind the bar, soon it made its way to the front of the bar, was modified and sent back out to a different customer. Yikes!!!! Weirdest thing I ever had seen. Cashed out immediately read more

A cocktail bar with amazing bartenders! I struggle in Charlotte to find a really good cocktail bar that has bartenders who can make classic drinks that aren't on the menu (my go to is a Southside or Bees Knees) and this place delivered! My friend and I came here for drinks on a Friday night and due to the unusually nice December weather we were able to sit outside. I would highly recommend coming earlier on a weekend since this place filled up pretty quickly by 6:30 and we saw numerous parties be turned away with only a waitlist. We ordered drinks off menu including a French 75, southside, and Bees Knees, as well as the on menu midnight mule, which is a nonalcoholic cocktail. I love the addition of quality nonalcoholic cocktails because a lot of the time I want to keep drinking but don't want any more alcohol. We loved all our drinks and definitely plan to come back here in the future. read more

Very rude and uppity service. I would recommend going elsewhere.... The waitress was very rude and seemed like she just didn't want to serve more folks because the bar was closing soon. read more

Came here for a quick drink with some old friends and we were all pleasantly surprised! Concepts on the menu were very cool and my drink came in a "floating" martini glass which was a new experience for me! Service was quick and quality, the drinks came out to us quickly and we had folks stop by our table a couple times to check on us. The bar itself is fairly small but hosts were good about keeping capacity at a reasonable limit and decor was very very cute and on theme. I will definitely be coming back again soon read more

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This awesome place is tucked away in the design center below the water tower and is easy to miss but trust me it is worth seeking out. They have a small inviting indoor space with a mezzanine level but in a nice day the best bet is to enjoy a table on the outside patio. I am not very knowledgeable about cocktails as I am more of a beer drinker but I knew this is the kind of spot I was going to have to broaden my horizons. Our server Korey was an all star when it came to recommending drinks and we even let him select some for us as a surprise. He definitely knew his stuff and you could tell he loved what he did. The service was fantastic and we had a great evening. I will certainly be recommending this place to friends! read more

Found this place while we waited on a table at Barcelona Wine Bar. It was super cute with great cocktails. It is a "private bar" so you have to become a member to enjoy the place. A membership is $5 and can be used for the whole party (or at least 2 people). It is in a shared courtyard with a venue and Barcelona. Highly recommend! read more

Come here to get a perfect strong cocktail made by a creative bartender after going through a maze to find this hidden gem and be on your way! read more

Pretty good drinks. They are slightly expensive but you are in south end. Only bad thing is that there doesn't seem to be enough room. It's really cute and like a speakeasy though which I like. read more

My boyfriend and I popped in here on a Saturday night around 10:30pm, and surprisingly got in and got two seats at the bar. It had recently been raining, so maybe that is why it was available. The bartenders were nice and funny, and were chatting with us about beetlejuice, which was being shown on their tv. The cocktails were delicious, albeit expensive, but that's to be expected. We had a nice time and would definitely be back. read more

Drinks and service were outstanding. Wish they had an appetizer (something salty) or two. They were out of them when we there. Would definitely go back. read more

Came here for the first time not knowing anything about this place, and what a wonderful surprise! We've been looking for a cocktail bar within walking distance of our apartment and we found our spot with this place! From the moment we walked up, we were greeted by a very friendly woman who ended up being our waitress. She was attentive the entire time and even chatted with us throughout the 20-30 min we were there while we waited for our dinner reservations. The drinks were SO good, I tried something new and out of my norm and I'm so glad. Can't wait to go back, highly recommend! read more

They charge the corrupt North Carolina $5 government membership fee...it's almost like Bernie Sanders won the last election. Then they have the nerve to charge you $19 for one of their basic cocktails. On top of all of that the service is slow as humanly possible. And to top it off the cocktail was mediocre at best read more

If you are looking for a cocktail experience, and have the time to wait, this is your place. It is small, so unless you can take advantage of the outside seating, getting in will be a problem. Then, we made the mistake of stopping on our way to a dinner reservation. It took 25 minutes to get our drinks. This is not a place to stop if you're on a timeline. When they came, they were beautiful. Even a simple Gin and tonic came with a cylinder cube of ice and an interesting lime garnish. Prices are not cheap either. But for a special night, this is a nice place, great drinks, interesting atmosphere and friendly service. read more

Had dinner next door and decided to stop by after for a drink. My advice is go elsewhere.

This was a quality cocktail bar when it first opened. After visiting this past week it is clear that things have changed drastically. Behind the bar was a complete mess with fast food cups, a very cluttered prep space, spilling, and constantly running out of different alcohol / waiting for someone to go upstairs and restock. Overall felt like a mess and some of the more expensive cocktails in Charlotte. read more

Stopped by on a Saturday afternoon right after opening. This is a members only bar so you will have to pay a one time fee of $10 to become a member (1 guest included each visit). The bar is somewhat small so it can seem crowed easily, so go in the off hours if you're looking for a more intimate experience. The decor & drinks are setup to match the theme, which was super cool. I liked the music they played as well. The cocktails were well worth the cost (~$12 each), each made with fresh ingredients. The menus rotate so you can expect something different each visit. The bartenders were very hospitable & made great suggestions on drinks. My sister was even treated to a special birthday drink. Overall awesome experience, will definitely be coming back! read more

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Cocktails are good. The decor instagramable. Not much else positive to say about this place. The music doesn't match the vibe. It was empty on a Saturday night. You aren't allowed to use the spiral staircase and balcony , which are the coolest things this place have. The bouncer and staff were sitting in the stairs eating Chinese food; and the manager kept harassing us to order another drink before we were even half way through our first drink. read more

Best bar, great service and amazing drinks. They have Rum Haven and it's DELICIOUS. Love this place and will highly recommend

Loved the drinks and the bartender was super sweet. Very small place but ideal if you are stuck waiting to be seated at Barcelona.

Tasty drinks and a cool atmosphere. 3 SMALL notes: the music could've been better. It's kinda small and it's be nice if they could find a way to muffle the sound of other ppl's convos. Those are not major issues for me and I enjoyed the experience. It's a nice place to meet for a first date or get together. They said they change their menu else ask ally and focus on a different region. This session was Polynesian and it was delicious. I'm excited to see what they'll do for the next location. U have to have a membership which costs $5/$10 depending on when u go (I think it was $5 until the end of February). The membership allows one guest. read more

Arguably the best craft cocktail spot in Charlotte. Every mixologist was great. The spot has a cozy vibe. Really love the drinks - which are worth the extra you may spend. read more

Great vibes and great drinks. Andrew made us custom drinks and no one in our group was disappointed. Definitely recommend for anyone seeking a craft cocktail and a chill experience. read more

Cool spot, very small. The drink menu is unique and the presentation is pretty good on most. Be prepared to wait a little longer for these specialty cocktails as the bartenders prepare them. Cool ambiance - when we visited there was no music but that would add to an already-cool vibe. read more

All but one server acted like they hated their life. Horrible customer service. The drinks were not very good, but for what they're trying to achieve I think it fit the energy. read more

This place is a little hard to find initially, but once you find it...WOW. It's tucked away in the center of a complex where the drinks go down easy and the staff is super friendly. My group didn't realize there's a $5 annual membership with one guest per membership, but it's not too big of a deal when you consider it. Would recommend for a first date or a small group of friends. read more

Elsewhere is definitely the place to be! You can go for pre dinner drinks or have an awesome night out there. The cocktails are super unique with some originals thrown in there for the OGs. Yes it's small, but it's intimate. Who doesn't like that vibe? read more

Paid 5 for a membership. Drinks weren't good. The space wasn't much better. They did last call at 12 on a Friday night. Love Wooden tho

Love this place! They have a very intricate and well thought out menu. I have been here twice now and the drinks are amazing. I have had their rendition of a gimlet and old fashion the Roaring 20/20 and the Society's lies. Both are amazing and I have had their valentines special and well the To My Future Ex, again an amazing cocktail. The atmosphere and ambiance is great in the place, I love the interior design and the front patio. There area where Elsewhere is located is booming, you can make an entire evening out of this area. The customer service is excellent too, the bartenders are very friendly and very knowledgeable. The General Manager Kelly is awesome, she was so sweet to break down the entire menu for me. She took the time to answer all my questions and made sure the experience was top notch. I can't wait to come back, I love this spot! read more

Good atmosphere, mediocre drinks, terrible charcuterie plate. Also, if you go to the bathroom they make you go outside and come back in through the front door.... read more

Fantastic place! The drinks are amazing. The servers are super knowledgeable about different cocktails and attentive. The outside courtyard is a great place to sit with friends. Definitely one of my go to spots in Charlotte. read more

The drinks were unique and delicious. It is a cozy spot for a date night. Though the space is small it is perfect for a date night!