I finally got to check out Lorem Ipsum for a friends birthday a couple of weeks ago and it was a…read morewhole vibe. Being there felt like I was in my house, from the plants, to them playing Beverly Hills Cop on the projector and all of the Black artists on the walls. It was very refreshing!!! It's so rare to go to a business and see anything familiar so this was truly inspiring. We stayed for about 30 mins because we got there right before they closed. It was fun to explore the hotel rooms and just be in this dope energy. I didn't have a full cocktail, just sipped and tried a few of my friends. I can see this being a great date night spot, or some where to go to unwind and just catch the vibes. I wish it was bigger but it's a cute spot for sure!! I was super surprised about the parking lot in the back too. That has to be very helpful for them in Plaza Midwood area. Will definetly be back!!

So this place is very cool and very vibey. There are DJs and the projection is a really nice touch…read more The menu is small and drinks are interesting - I got something with sage in it and was good. The issues we faced were not having a reservation - the options online were wide open so we thought it was safe to show up - and had to wait a long time. In hindsight, I should've went ahead and made the reservation, so I'll take responsibility, but was disappointing for the experience to be so different than we expected. We were able to sit outside and waited for about 40 mins to get our table. Service was very slow. It just felt like they were really understaffed. We were there for probably 2ish hours and only got 1 drink (the one outside) as it was so hard to flag down our waitress, etc. I suspect that this place, having recently received awards / gone viral, is a victim of a huge influx of people stopping by. I wanted to love it! I'd go back during off hours and definitely make a reservation. The vibe was really cool, and the music was great. Parking is questionable, there's a gravel lot that is shared with the restaurant next door. We parked on the street, was unclear if they tow there or not.

Eighty Eights Coffee & Cocktails was one of the highlights of my Charlotte trip. It was my second…read morestop of the evening, and from the moment we walked in, the atmosphere was on point. The live music was incredible and kept the energy going all night. I ordered the Espresso Martini and the Spicy Margarita, and both were perfectly crafted. You can tell they put just as much care into the drinks as they do the entertainment. If you're visiting Charlotte or you're local and haven't been yet, add this place to your list. Great music, great cocktails, and an overall experience that's hard to beat. There's truly something musical for everyone.

I came here on a date night and I was blown away with the experience. The environment is lit dimly…read moreand there is seating at the bar or in the floor area. I came in January and I believe this was their first weekend accepting reservations, so it was a little hectic, but everything soon calmed down. During the time I was having dry January, but the cocktail that I had was super flavorful and plentiful. A lot of times when you order a drink it is so tiny and not worth the money. I don't recall the name of the band, but they were phenomenal. All of the guests in the crowd were really nice. The lounge was not really packed because it was freezing outside and we were getting snow the next day. I had the opportunity to meet with the manager. She was very informative and sweet. I definitely look forward to coming back here again.

Stopped in to Backstage for the Christmas pop up and was not disappointed. It's Christmas overload…read morein the best way, if you're looking for something fun and kitschy. They have a Christmas drink menu, mostly sweet, but they also offered to make some minor modifications. I had the Koala LaLaLa, which was more tart with some apple and bitters. Probably not everyone's jam, but I loved it. All the bartenders were great-Star kept us laughing, and they moved quickly considering how busy the place got. I recommend going early to get a good spot to people watch. I plan to come back at least one more time during the holidays. 10/10!

Similar to what many people before mentioned it's a really great theme and ambiance. The later you…read morego the longer the wait. My friends only were in line for 5 mins but unfortunately I was the late one and waited in line for 30 mins. Luckily the line does move fairly quickly. If I'm being honest, aesthetically the drinks look good but not worth the price. My friends and I got the koala lalala and were bummed that after paying so much, it was mostly soda water and barely any alcohol for almost $19. Not worth it imo. I did however love the music selection. It was very nostalgic. Despite the technically difficulties they were having, my friends and I had a great time dancing the night away to our favorite middle and high school jams. My only suggestion would be next time for the dj to put his device on do not disturb. Every time a notification came through, the music would lower and was very noticeable. My friends and I laughed it off thinking we were just hearing things at first only for it to continue followed by the speakers completely going out. Overall it was nice to dance and be around holiday cheer but I don't think it would be worth a repeat experience.

My brother and I had a really fun time. It's different but in a fun and crazy way. Great for…read morefamilies with kids.

Great time here at the music yard to see one of my fave EdM artists. Such a cool venue ! Open air…read more and they have seating and of course mostly standing , which we did for the 3 hour set. Luckily we found parking at the venue. They have a couple of bar set ups. It's easily accessible off south blvd. No food but plenty of places around the venue. I would come back here anytime for an outdoor concert as it's low key and small enough where you feel part of the concert from anywhere.

We visited NODA 101 on a Thursday night for some karaoke while in town for a conference. I fell in…read morelove with the vibes at this place. Everyone is so supportive and we had so much fun. The drinks were good and the karaoke was fun. My only comment is that it was a little crammed in there and hard to get around, but they definitely made the most of their space. The people in this place were so much fun and everyone was really friendly. I'd definitely go back again.

We came here on a Wednesday night and it was pretty busy by 11pm. Not sure if it was intentional…read morebut it seemed like it was R&B night which was amazing for me because I love R&B! The crowd was high energy, some people had amazing voices and the vibe was fun. Drinks were pretty affordable, and my only negative is that I wish I knew their house was El Toro I haven't had that in years and it gives me the worst hangover, once I asked the bartender I switched to another tequila lol. Idk what the other nights are like but I personally enjoyed the vibe of how Wednesdays nights. It is nice because you scan a QR code to search a song and get added to the queue. You can see where you are in line and what songs have been picked so you don't repeat someone else's. They have a small stage you sing on and everyone sings along to root you on!

Very fun place you will wait for a long time to sing because everybody that's there Wants To sing,…read morebut it's fun

Very fun karaoke bar! Came here for the first time with some friends on Friday around 9pm. I love…read morekaraoke and was very excited to get out with a bunch of people to kick off the new year. It's 21+ but that's about how old everyone looked, ha! They give you a wristband before entering, when we arrived there was no cover. Not sure about later in the evening. You go down a long narrow hallway and then turn left at the second door. It's a pretty small area (think there may be a separate section without music, not sure) with a few bar seats and a couple tables on the floor. I got a bud zero because I'm doing dry but they have your standard selection of beer and liquor / mixers. The songs in the queue were pretty fun and upbeat, a lot of modern pop with some 2000s throwbacks interspersed. Karaoke is free but you can tip to skip the line! We stayed until midnight, at which point a couple drinks had been spilled and the floor was starting to get sticky. But all in all, it was a great time and I would definitely come back! (Parked in the lot right next door without issue. My friends ubered. ) @azfitfoodfun

Great little neighborhood bar in plaza midwood, with an amazing playlist, 59 hrs long !! Also great…read moredrinks ! We came to grab a drink after a concert, found a spot at the bar. Interesting menu for cocktails. Very unusual and unique recipes. With down ingredients I've never heard of. Definitely crafting their cocktails. Service was great, the owner sits at the bar with customers which was cool. We scanned the menu but stuck to the classic Negroni which was made perfectly and their version of an espresso martini made with salted coconut foam. A very strong drink and I loved that foam! Good take on it. We had a great time enjoying our cocktails and listening to the music amongst our own conversations. Nice and chill place to hang out . Inside was cool with great artwork. They also had a patio too. I was glad to see they stayed busy til they closed at 1am. Really enjoyed finally checking this place out.

Lots to choose from on the menu. Came for the espresso martini, but it wasn't it for us. The fernet…read morebranca was off-putting. Definitely a unique take, but I didn't like the menthol/minty flavor. The peach beach drink was fun, but would've loved to see it just on the rocks & not frozen (perhaps an option?) - fun little beach ball stress ball on it, though! The staff was friendly and informative, as well as attentive. Also, the cheez-its were delicious as a snack. Cool spot for a cocktail with friends or a date. Room at the bar and tables, plus outdoor seating. Not sure the status on the pool table if you have to pay per game, but they do have one.

This is a very young adult/college bar in downtown Charlotte. I visited because I heard they have…read moreline dancing classes unfortunately there was none available for the dates that we wanted to visit, but we still checked them out and I had a regular night out having a drink and listening to the music. It was fun and they play good music! there's also a lot of arcade style games and at least two bars. I didn't see any food being served in this establishment. The location is pretty big. Recommend ubering to the area.

SO. MUCH. FUN!!! Arrived on Thursday for line dancing around 930-10pm. We clearly missed the…read moreinstruction part of it due to late arrival to the area (flew into town for a girls trip) but tried our best to learn on the fly. Drinks were yummy and bar service was great. The atmosphere was down home country feel. There was a gentleman that offered to teach us the steps for couples dancing; which was so helpful and instructional. Once the line dancing portion was done (around 1130ish), they continued to play more country but the vibe switched from line dancing to club style; which we didn't mind at all. Stayed until around 1am and had a blast the entire time