Stopped by this bar while out for pride! It was a good vibe but it was packed. Drinks can be a bit pricey but tasted good! read more

Prohibition Bar - Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

A great spot we didn't anticipate or plan for. Grady gets the award for most welcoming and being the best mixologist. A super secret squirrel spot that we are so happy to have found! Going to recommend to everyone traveling to the area! read more

Prohibition Bar - Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Always a fun time here drinks are a little pricey so is the cover charge but understandable on a Friday night! They do need better air

Great experience at Prohibition Bar. The atmosphere was solid, drinks were well made, and the service was on point. Jocelyn was attentive, professional, and made sure everything ran smoothly. Definitely a spot I'd recommend read more

Went to a bar craw this weekend and this was our first stop! This place was jumping. It's pretty spacious with and the Dj was playing all the hits! Bartenders where cool, nice and didn't skimp on the alcohol!! read more

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After dinner we tried out prohibition to get a drink. The place was dead but it was only 8pm. We heard later that this place may not get going until after 10pm. The bar is nice the outdoor patio is cool since you can sit outside enjoy a cocktail and watch the people and cars go by on Tryon. The bartenders were plentiful and they were responsive to our needs. I am not sure they serve food but they have a full bar and plenty of tvs. read more

Prohibition Bar - View from the deck - Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Good divey bar but lacking in character. Bar selection is pretty limited and pricey. Lots of staff on hand for the small crowd when I was there. read more

great vibes!!!! i really enjoyed the dj, drinks were great!! shoutout to Chloe and chris!!!!!

Bouncer is on a power trip and takes IDs without any justification. Did not even look at my ID and pocketed it immediately. If you're not looking to be misjudged by incompetent bouncers avoid this place at all costs read more

Such an amazing club. In my opinion, this is the best club in Charlotte. The sound system is great, the ventilation is also great, you can dance with all kinds of people here, and the bartenders. Keep the drinks flowing all night long with a smile. The bouncers are also super chill and friendly. Even for me as a blind person, I have never felt unsafe here. You hear all types of tunes here from Waka Flocka Flame to Daddy Yankee to panic at the disco. It's right around the corner from the truest center parking garage and there are two Halal carts within a block. If you can't have fun here, I feel bad for you. read more

I normally come here a lot but noticed the last few times I was getting charged additional tips the next day. I take pictures of my receipts and tip cash for this reason. they stole my tip again and messaged them and still haven't received a response !! read more

Recently went here for a quick drink around when it opened. It was a really neat atmosphere and the staff was very friendly. I had an old fashion and my husband had a gin and tonic. We definitely need to go back when it is alter because it turns into a night club! read more

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Bouncer is an absolute idiot, claimed that mine and my wife's IDs were fake and he took hers and wouldn't give it back unless we called the cops. So we did, and then he realized in that thick empty skull of his that maybe it might just be a real ID, so he gave it back after that but not until he bent it until the plastic seal (which shows the holograms) broke on it so now she needs to go to the DMV to get another one and he wouldn't even give us $25 for the replacement because he's obviously a broke bum. Cops said that this is a WEEKLY problem that occurs at this bar. AVOID AT ALL COSTS! Go to literally any other bar. read more

Right upstairs is the dance floor and other bar to dj, vip sections also available. The music playing was all types and good songs we dances too. and people vibing on Sunday night people raging for 4th July weekend. Thank you will look forward coming back. read more

Prohibition Bar - Dance floor - Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

The place is very nice and the bartender was lovely. The only thing is that the drinks were not good at all. Ordered a whiskey ginger and legit was all ginger with a splash of whiskey. read more

Prohibition Bar - Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

During a Wednesday outing at this fine house of ale and spirits, a bit of a scuffle broke out at the establishment, but did I fear you ask? Nay, for I knew I was protected by Braedon the bouncer, with himself between us and the rambunctious rapscallions who's scuffle had now broiled into the street, my lads and I were able to resume a night of ale and dance. read more

After going here a few times, I wanted to like this place, I really did. But it's not happening for me. It's a decent spot to go to for an after work drink. Well, the patio area at least. This place is dark with a capital D so I can see it being more of a night time bar to go to as opposed to right after work if you don't work in the Uptown area. And it doesn't smelled like piss and broken dreams like the Attic used to so that's a selling point. However the bartenders? The guy bartenders totally know what they are doing as opposed to the female ones who stared at me blankly when I asked for a beer. Also, when you're one of the only groups at the bar and there are the two chick "bartenders" (using that term so loosely right now) who are too deep into a conversation of their own to get you a drink, not appreciated. read more

Prohibition Bar - Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Fun atmosphere inside and out. The air conditioning in this place was amazing! The drinks were cold and the bartender was friendly and welcoming. The music was alright.. read more

Bartenders are amazing! Came in after the UFC fights and went to a couple of different bars before stopping here. This one was as great! Good vibes and again the bartenders are awesome read more

We came here on a Saturday night. My goal was to just have a good time with some friends. The crowd seemed to be pretty diverse. This was my first time going to a club/bar in the South. There is no dress code here so come as you are. My friends complained about a lot of mixed drinks being watered down. That was fine by me because I was doing my best to avoid a headache. I'm sure a lot of people would care though. We also got to sit at a table for a bit before they became reserved. The security worker was nice and made conversation with us before it got crowded. The bartender who serviced my friends was very nice and kept taking our orders, even if we just asked for water. The music also wasn't too loud compared to other places I've been to. read more

I was at this bar for my friends bachelorette party and had the best time! The DJ was amazing and could not keep us off the dance floor! The only thing I would say is there was a bottle girl that elbowed the guests as she walked by and yelled at them to move multiple times. Definitely not a way to treat paying customers especially when they are on the dance floor enjoying themselves. Other than that great experience. read more

My wife and I find ourselves at Prohibition every time we are uptown. A no frills bar where you can get a drink without breaking the bank. Bartenders have always been friendly and accommodating. Visit for happy hour if you are in the neighborhood. Tucked away near RiRa read more

Management not on top of it, Bar Rescue opportunity. Ehhh drinks. New Orleans dirty! Unique upstairs view over the square, bu pretty much wasted by under performing bar staff. Ugh! read more

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Chill spot to grab a few drinks at in Uptown Charlotte. We went out a bit earlier so this place was not packed yet and we did not have to pay a cover. I thought that the bartenders were attentive and great. read more

Prohibition Bar - Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Oh, the watered down drinks... When I went there, it wasn't so crowded and I went there with a group of friends. The planning of the bar was interesting though, how back in the prohibition days, they had to walk upstairs to get drinks. So they modeled this bar after that. I started ordering drinks when I got up there, you know cranberry vodka, long island. The cranberry vodka was extremely watered down, it basically was water when I was drinking it. The long island wasn't so great as I was hoping, it came out to be a little sour. The patio is out there, but there are a lot of smokers. That is basically all who stays out there, just full of smoke. Nothing wrong with it, just not where I would hang out. Anyways, I went on a Friday night and it wasn't too bad. Crowd got a little rowdy around 11, but then around 1 everyone was at that point, falling while dancing, and getting a little crowded. And the DJ was ADD, as he kept changing songs every 10 seconds not even letting it play when we danced. Overall, it's not so great, but there's a lot of room for improvement. read more

My sis and I stopped at Prohibition Bar for a drink after The Little Mermaid show at Blumenthal Performing Arts Center. The great thing about this place is the view, which is the only reason it has 3 stars! The outside balcony is great for people watching, wow the stuff you see after 9pm! Being situated on a busy corner in uptown Charlotte is an exciting and fun place to enjoy a drink with friends. The bar experience is lacking, with bartenders who aren't friendly and menus that are difficult to gain access to with limited information. The feel inside is cool but overall the amount of potential makes you desire more from Prohibition Bar. read more

If you are looking for a wild night, this is the place to be. First off, my friends and I are having an adventurous night when we stumble upon this place. We go up and check it out. Not crazy packed but enough to have a great time with lots of people. As we got our drinks and went to the dance floor, we found a spot and got down to dancing. As the night went on, I danced and danced away to music, until soon I looked up and noticed my friends I came in with, were no where to be found.. As I notice this, I see that dance circle has started to form around me. I started to get worry that my friends left me and that I wouldn't know where to go... but thats when I realize I was still okay, because in reality these people around me were my friends as well, just enjoying and dancing the night away and hyping me up to keep dancing. However, what I didn't know, was that I was just the opening act. In comes Magic Mike, doing some crazy moves I have never seen before. This man was a tank, like Derrick Henry, but with dance moves. (Sorry Derrick if you are good at dancing). Then, in comes one of my friends that Magic Mike pulled from the crowd. And this man put on a SHOW. When I tell you he was doing some crazy sh-t, I'm not kidding. He grabbed her and tossed her up like some sort of ragdoll, and then proceeded to hump her like no other, and even I was a little turned on with his crazy moves. If you watched Magic Mike... then you can imagine what was happening. After he thrusted his meaty hips with some weird spider move on the floor for several minutes, he finishes his act by walking out like nothing happened. The ultimate mic drop of humping. Then some dorky kid that looked like he was Cookie from Ned's Declassified came in and started to try and copy the performance that Magic Mike put on before him. However, this kid (we will call him Mini Mike) is 50 pounds soaking wet and I'm surprised he didn't snap in half when he was bouncing his girl off midsection. I applaud his attempt nonetheless. Anyway, if you want a place where you can get humped by Magic Mike and his little partner, then this is the place for you. Oh and the drinks were pretty good too. read more

Half off ALL their drinks EVERY Tuesday all day. This is honestly enough reason to go. I had two Jack Daniels on ice for only $7! They opened 4pm and my friend and I met and sat at the bar and caught up in a chill environment. read more

Having lived in Charlotte for over 7 years, I have gone to Prohibition on several occasions since they have a decent DJ set up and a dance floor. However, there are some flaws that I want to point out about this place. The DJs at Prohibition are amateurs. They don't have any idea how to read a crowd and adjust their playlist to enhance the experience for their listeners. They simply come in with a predetermined playlist and don't even take requests (so don't bother asking). Seriously, what the point of having a DJ if they are going to just play a cookie-cutter playlist? One of my biggest complaints about the DJs however, is the amount of rap that they play. I don't mind some rap throughout the night, but it lacks a consistent BPM that allows people to flow with the rhythm on the dance floor. In my opinion, rap should be used sparingly. The second major flaw of Prohibition is the lousy dance floor layout. The person who designed it obviously had no idea what they were doing. While the women's room is in the front of the place, the men's room is in the back. It really kills the buzz having a bunch of sloppy drunk dudes farting their way to the bathroom while you're trying to dance with your friends. This seems to happen all the time in my experience. They really should try and circulate women through the dance floor if anything. The only thing they have going for them is the outside patio that overlooks the Tryon. When the music is too loud, you can go out there and talk with your friends. TL;DL The DJ's are underwhelming and the dance floor layout is lousy with a bunch of drunk dudes stumbling to the bathroom. The music is mostly rap so it seems like no one actually dances here. read more

My friends and I used to visit this bar a lot when we wanted to dance our butts off and just "let loose" on the weekends. Bar hopping between here and the bar Sip next door was fun. It was definitely the place to be on the weekends but the music just isn't that great anymore (I went there more recently). The dj changed it way too much and the mixes were horrible. Maybe I'm just getting too old for it? Lol There is definitely a younger crowd (college aged) so be prepared for that if you come. There is more of a "club" vibe. I don't feel like the place is super dirty or has horrible service but it's not show stopping either. I would go back just if someone else asked me to but it isn't one of my top list of bars in Charlotte. read more

I'm not sure if you really want to make it a big deal destination, other than their Tuesday night 1/2 price night is cooler than paying full price for a nice but student type joint. *(Reminds me of my college years!!!) Friendly patrons, clean fun, no fronts - everyone is just having a good time! I'm in my responsible/fun years... But, if you're an 'Old Mold' - I wouldn't recommend it, unless you are a played out pimp or a cougar. No food, strictly an upstairs bar... Kinda small but comfortable. If you plan to drink-good, I would get a bite 1st before the visit... Garage parking is just around the corner & only $5.00. So, be safe cause this is definitely a 'watering hole' w/one purpose for the visit - "Dranking" - period!!! Catch a cab, if needed, it's really easy to get one - your on a strip... It's fun enough. read more

This place has an identity issue. Their marketing and name makes you think you're going to a speakeasy style bar, but instead you're getting a dirty college bar where the bartenders in yoga pants play on their phones behind the bar. The bar could be really cool if they actually committed to a prohibition era theme. Instead, the cocktails are basic and you have to talk over loud crappy music. read more

Sip Bar!!! The bouncers here are aggressive, combative, and violent. They do not deescalate situations among patrons but instead spark violence with them. I watched my friend defend himself against these angry thugs as they punch choked, tackled, and kicked him bloody on a sidewalk as the CMPD looked on. I'll never be back after watching the display of disregard for human life and safety. If they are meant to keep the facility "secure" they need to be replaced IMMEDIATELY with properly trained security not just the biggest guys they can find. read more

This is my second experience at this establishment and both times I was denied entry. As a disclaimer I am of age and my ID clearly reflects that. This time I only brought 1 form of ID and the guy said that I did not look like my ID. read more

This bar was a little young for me and my preferences. Didn't get there too late but the crowd was already pretty tipsy which makes for an interesting time. I couldn't understand why they were letting people in who were clearly already drunk. The music wasn't bad and that was one of the better things about this bar. The bartenders were really awesome though. Never had a problem with my drinks or service. read more

Typical college-y bar feel. $5 cover for... what? I hate that I get charged cover to go into a bar. I live in San Francisco, and there's never a cover charge (and the bars are way better). And if there is a cover charge, it's because the place is actually freaking great, and it's usually worth it. Crowd was meh. Typical creepers trying to dance with you or stare you down every 5 seconds. Girls way too dressed up to be at such a casual bar (almost reminded me of a really dark and gloomy sports bar). I like that this place has an outside deck as well as a nice air conditioned inside. Very large dance floor, and a large bar area, making it somewhat easier to get a drink. What really concerned me more than anything was the poor choice of music. I think I heard "apple bottom jeeaaansss... boots with the furrrr" about 3 times in the matter of an hour. Talk about overplayed AND completely not current. I didn't hear one current hit in the entire bar. The DJ was only playing songs that were hits 4 years ago over and over again. I had a fun time ONLY because I was with awesome people. The bar had nothing to do with my fun night. At all. read more

I'm prohibiting myself from going back. I mean, it's small, can become overcrowded and nothing spectacular. I need more.....period. If I'm going to spend my money on spirits and a good time I know me well enough to know this place isn't going to cut it. Best thing about the place is the photo booth in the corner of the bar. Congrats to the marketing team for putting it there. Other than that....not impressed. read more

As a fan of the Attic, upon hearing the news of changes I was a bit skeptical, but I have to say I really like the new space. Not only is the bar the whole top level (Madisson's is gone as well), the patio is larger (the website says 1,000 sq feet), the ladies room is larger, and there are two tap tables. The bars have been condensed into one long piece, running about 2/3 of the way down the wall. A huge dance area, a few games, a photobooth, and scattered high tops fill the large space. There is also seating along some of the back walls with a wide bar height ledge, and a nice window between the porch and the bar so you don't have to go back inside to order your drink! I have to note I stopped in during one of their slower times, so I have no idea how maneuverable the place is at capacity. (which I was told it had reached a few weekends in a row) The bartenders were courteous, the music was only deafening at random, and overall I was pleased with it. Oh, and apparently they sell popcorn and hot dogs. read more

Since I moved here I'd been itching to throw on my dance shoes and tear up a dance floor. Finally I got my wish this past weekend and we headed to Prohibition. There were some great things about this place and some sorta not ok things about the place. First of all, I can have fun dancing pretty much anywhere. If I hear music, my body just has an involuntary twitch to it that makes me dance. It's really not my choice, it just happens. Grocery store, in the car, Mc Donalds, Petsmart, Dentist... it doesn't matter. My toes start a tappin and then the rest of me just follows. Life is much more fun that way, and you make new friends in the oddest of places... But back to Prohibition. Ok, number one I had on heels, and this place is upstairs. I'm not out of shape, but I didn't go out for the stair climbing... Once I bounded up the stairs in my lovely heels, I trotted off to the dance floor. They have a pretty cool outside patio once you get to the top of the stairs too, but my blinders were set and I was in shake my booty mode. There weren't many people dancing but I headed out there anyways and tried to make due. 2 other ladies hit the floor after that and then it was like a meat market... holy crap. I was afraid, so I backed off the dance floor and danced by our table instead. We got a couple drinks, had a good time, and they played songs from when I used to go out all the time. Maybe I'm old, but I loved that! However, I noticed the demographic didn't really match the music as there were plenty of young un's running around. Half of them were probably in elementary school when, "I'm sorry Ms. Jackson" was wailing through the club in my hey day. It was fine when we first got there, but around 11 or so it got packed. Like sardine packed and I started feeling claustrophobic. We all headed out to the deck where you could still hear the music, so my booty shakin commenced. But, we were thwarted once again when more people showed up and piled in the place. We were there for about 2 hours or less and I had a great time, but it's just a small place with lots of young people. I started feeling out of place as it got later. I'd probably go back, but I'd like to find some better options for someone, "My Age." Sigh. read more

We wanted to check out one of the local bars after the Taste of Charlotte, and ended up choosing Prohibition since it had the upstairs patio. Sadly said patio was full to capacity when we went up, but there was plenty of free tables and space indoors, so we decided to grab a beer and a seat. I dug the interior of the place, which was dark, cool (temperature wise) and played decent music (no hip hop/rap/country). I liked how the walls had this old timey feel to them with these wooden panels. The bar stools were fairly comfortable, and they even had game five of the Stanley Cup finals on, so that was a plus. The bartender was friendly and our beers were served quickly. Prices were a bit steep ($5.25 a glass), which is always a little disheartening. What was even worse to see was that they didn't offer any food at all. Now there was no way we were going to order any food after taking in Taste of Charlotte, but when I grab a beer, I tend to couple it with chicken wings or some other finger food. The high price and lack of a food menu means there won't be a return trip planned for me. Next time I'm in the area I'll check out one of the other joints. read more