This was an awesome experience at Rydables Tour. Isiah our tour guide was the absolute best…read more Knowledgable, Friendly, and all around the best. Stop by when you are in Charlotte for an amazing tour.

Toured the city and laughed the whole time! Our guide John delighted us with information on the…read morecity while we cruised down the streets with the wind in our hair (which was a blessing considering how warm and humid it was outside that day). Everyone we passed smiled at the silly sight and we were able to get oriented to the city which helped us navigate as we ventured out on foot the rest of the days of our trip. Highly recommend. Looking forward to exploring similar tours in other cities.

I'll admit I'm a little biased -- but Brew Peddlers is just too much fun not to rave about! It's…read moretruly a must-do experience in Downtown Greensboro (and now Downtown High Point, too). The tour hits the perfect balance between lively and laid-back. You can bring your own drinks, stop at great local bars and breweries, and enjoy the ride with friends, or make a few new ones along the way. The setup works just as well for small groups as it does for celebrations, making it perfect for birthdays, work outings, or any excuse to have a good time. If you are new to the city or just visiting this is a great way to explore and learn. I've gone for my own birthday, for friends' birthdays, work trip and even just for fun, every single time has been a blast. Note that you have the option to peddle and drink and that the seats are unique and you will need to wear a seatbelt. They do offer to seats on a bench if you would prefer a more riding experience. If you're looking for something a little different, grab your favorite drinks, gather your crew, and hop aboard Brew Peddlers. And if you can, ask for Will, he's the best.

What a fun experience! You have got to try this. We had a whole crew renting the trolley together…read more We were able to pick our stops and it was fun to hop on and off at the different bars. We peddled our way around downtown, with good music and a friendly driver. People on the streets were waving and cheering us on! What a fun afternoon!

Early review but with this start the odds are looking real good. Dropped my older bike off for…read moreupgrades and left w a free 12 pack of twisted tea, a very reasonable estimate and equally reasonable turn around time. I don't get my luck on scoring the beverages but I'm enjoying the buzz after a very bad bike shop experience (name withheld to protect the shameless) "elsewhere" across town. Don't waste your time "elsewhere". Visit Spoke Easy and enjoy the buzz!

Great service and best bicycle mechanics in the city! Always good vibes and dollar bush lights on…read moreThursday kill

Business travel usually means conference coffee, banquet chicken, and meals scheduled with military…read moreprecision. But one evening in downtown Charlotte, I had to fend for myself and "rough it" in search of dinner within walking distance of my hotel. Enter Ink N Ivy. From the moment I walked in, the place struck a nice balance -- lively without being chaotic, stylish without trying too hard. I was greeted warmly and promptly seated in a booth, exactly as requested. My server appeared almost instantly with a Diet Coke, plenty of ice, and the all-important lemon. A professional already. For dinner, I ordered the Brussels sprouts appetizer along with the salmon salad, making the only sensible culinary adjustment possible: swapping goat cheese for blue cheese. The food arrived quickly and, to my delight, was genuinely excellent. The Brussels sprouts were crispy, flavorful, and addictive -- though I couldn't help thinking a light balsamic drizzle might have elevated them from "very good" to "food critic dramatically closes notebook in approval" territory. But who am I to challenge what is clearly a guarded house formula? The salmon salad was enormous, fresh, and beautifully balanced, while the candied pecans deserved their own standing ovation. Sweet, crunchy, and dangerously snackable. Now, the service itself was terrific, but the true standout of the evening -- and something rarely mentioned in reviews -- was the busboy. Dining alone gives you time to observe the rhythm of a restaurant, and this young man was the heartbeat of the operation. The second a table opened up, he moved with urgency and purpose, clearing and cleaning everything meticulously while somehow remaining calm, polite, and professional. I spoke with him briefly, and he left a bigger impression on me than many managers I've encountered over the years. He clearly took immense pride in his work, and it showed. Given the opportunity, I have no doubt he could succeed in a much larger role someday. Every restaurant has staff members keeping the machine running behind the scenes -- this young man was "that guy." Glad I stopped in. Good food, great vibe, welcoming atmosphere, and one unforgettable member of the staff.

Very disappointed! We should have known this wasn't going to be a good experience since the place…read morewas practically empty on Saturday night and most restaurants in the area had long waits or stopped taking walk ins. We were seated right away but waited 20 mins to be recognized by a waitress. We ordered basic wings, shrimp and fries platters with side of okra. The shrimp platter was fine but the wings came out with the wrong sauce and had to be sent back and the okra was cold. As we seat there we observed a customer come from outside on the patio to pick up their own drink off the bar. We observed the bartender vaping behind the bar. Yuck!!! We had to request the manager and he did take the okra off the bill but really had no answer to what we observed. I don't believe I will be back anytime soon, there are just too many other restaurants in the Charlotte Uptown area more deserving of my money.

This was in the same area as one of our stops for the pedal pub and the bar was very cute on the…read moreinside and very clean. I think because it was a Sunday afternoon, there was no high traffic but I loved the atmosphere although the bar itself is a little small from what I saw. The bartender was nice and she was quick with our drinks. I just had an amaretto sour since we had to be quick (only about 20 minutes for the stop). I think if I were going bar hopping in charlotte with my girlfriends, I'd definitely come back for a drink.

Another bar is located in uptown. This one feels a little bit more classier than some of the other…read moredive bars in the area. They do have bouncers in the front and also that check ID. They have a cute tree inside with lights, which made the bar feel more chic for myself. They have a lot of tables to sit as well as seating in the bar. The bartender was super friendly and efficient. Came on a Sunday, and it was fairly empty. Of course we went during the day so there's not much of a crowd yet. The bathrooms were super clean but super tiny! Only two stalls and the sink are located right in front of the door to a stall so it can get hectic. It's not a bad bar and wouldn't mind coming here next time in the area. Since this is in uptown, of course, parking can be a hassle.

This is actually the best bar in Charlotte hands down. Wait staff is always reliable and awesome…read more Wings are always solid and the flavors are great. Beers are cold and if you go for a game or trivia the atmosphere is gonna be great. Never gonna stop coming here. 10/10.

Local watering hole that's been here nearly 90 years. Let's just say they're dialed in. Even when…read moreslammed on an Autumn Saturday afternoon with 1,000 football games televised to a million big screens. Awesome. Our party of five scored a table and were promptly waited on and without much delay, received both our drinks and then entrees within reasonable time limits. Everything went quite smoothly. And the food was well prepared, served accurately and hot, and tasted like we expected. Winning. Looking for some good bar food at a place that can handle the pressure? Has my "Give 'em a Whirl" meter ordering another round while demolishing a basket of wings. Support local. Go here.

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.

Nice cheap drinks, really nice bartenders. The vibe of the place is cool and the games are fun. Its…read morea pretty lowkey, fun place for hanging out. Definitely coming back

Will never go back. Bar was empty and watched a bartender scream and curse at a group to get out…read more Then to chase them all the way to the light rail station. Bartender also had an attitude with out group right when we walked in so not surprised to see him be a jerk to others.

I visited here around 9:45pm with my sons after a day at Great Wolf Lodge. It wasn't busy at all…read moreand we were able to pick our own table. I ordered around 9:08pm. I ordered a large pep pizza (that was half off) and a "hog" sampler. The mozzarella sticks are very long. They were fresh but slightly overcooked and flavorless, honestly. The cheese on top was almost pointless as it didn't add flavor and it fell off immediately. The quesadilla was tasty. The garlic parm wings were crispy and cooked well but the sauce was different... it wasn't nasty but not what was expected. After a conversation with the waitress, she knew it was different. In these cases, I believe the servers should tell customers that versus letting them find out after the fact. The pizza came at 9:30pm and tbh, it wasn't the best lol. It was mainly for the boys and they ate it with no issues. It was subpar to me and I was disappointed. The service was inconsistent with attentiveness which was another bummer considering it wasn't busy at all. It's unlikely I would return.

Great friendly service! Sat at the bar for dinner. Got…read moreseveral $2.50 miller lites as the Friday night special. My husband loved his burger and he got a sandwich to go. I got the 8 boneless wings which was good with the sweet spicy sauce. Get the wings not the sloppy Joe. Chill vibes before karaoke started.