This place is so cool. It is down an alley with a bunch of other bars! It's upstairs. It's small…read moreand the drinks and service were amazing! Shay was our bartender and she recommended a drink that she created and it was amazing. It was sort of raspberry and citrusy! We loved the vibe and the quaintness!

The ambiance is trendy, southern-rustic mixed with wood and night lounge vibes. The aroma of the…read moreroom smells like roasted marshmallows. The service is great and the bartenders are more-so artists.

I came here by coincidence and it became one of my Charlotte favorites…read more The staff was incredibly attentive, they gave us an appetitive drink or however you wanna call them and free popcorn. The cocktail menu changes every 6 months and this time it was famous pirates of history themed. Cocktails themselves were incredible. During the week sometimes they have live music and I'm planning to go back for that!!!! Loved it!

3.5/5 stars. Went back to Blue Door to give it another chance with the new menu... it's still my…read moreleast favorite cocktail bar in all of charlotte. The menu this time is theme park theme... again, a fun concept but not well executed. Pretty overwhelming, especially with the bartenders explaining the menu to us twice with the same spiel there is too much to look at it makes it difficult to pay attention to the drinks. I really did not love my drink (starbreaker?) you could only taste the lychee The bartenders not a vibe, it was not that comfortable to sit at the bar. They now serve food, hotdogs... which do NOT match the vibe at all, so that was interesting that their only food (other than the free popcorn) is not hot dogs..

This is a bar for the GIRLS I was so pleasantly surprised when my partner and I came here and it…read morewas just the cutest little bar We came here to pre game dinner and it was a great experience the seating in here is limited but we had no problem finding a seat on the weekend. They have a bunch of different weekly things that go on here such as movie nights and so on. This is not a bar where guys can be dude bros this is definitely where the girls come to gossip and have little snacks and I love everything about that. The only men I saw here were with women and I think that was 3 including mine ABSOLUTELY coming back with friends and ordering a bunch of appetizers and drinks everything here looks as good as it tastes and the drinks are strong! The staff here is super sweet and just lovely

Found this gem of a cocktail bar last minute. To be honest, I feel embarrassed that I haven't come…read morehere yet. They've been here 2.5 years and from my first experience , they are absolutely crushing it. Dim lighting, beautiful bar design in a smaller space, and 90's-2000's hip hop was the perfect mix for a chill Friday night. Niaget took care of us at the bar (please forgive me if I got the spelling wrong!) and she is clearly a well trained mixologist. Cocktail menu is unique and the ingredients might seem a little far out, but trust the process. The drink pictured below was a bourbon-based (Old Forrester) custom cocktail that Niaget threw together. Hints of pineapple & mint mixed with my favorite brand bourbon made this an honest treat. I will be tossing this cocktail bar onto my favorites list and can't wait to go back.

Love Idlewild. The staff are cool and laidback. The ambiance is calming and the cocktails are…read moregreat. Sometimes there is a wait but even then I've only waited for less than an hour.

AMAZING spot! One of the best lounges in Charlotte. Very intimate and romantic…read more You need to make reservations for the bar walk-in are welcome and they will sit you in the tables. Enjoy cocktails made specifically to your liking. If there is a drink you like they can make it for you based off what you like. Drinks we had was an Old Fashioned and a twist on a french 75 (made with tequila and passion fruit) need to try it. GREAT service mixologist here are amazing. Its a show! Thank you guys!

Celebrating my 55th birthday with a brunch at Crunkleton. This was my first visit, but will…read moredefinitely not be my last. First and foremost, our waiter, Alan was the best! I'm talking top tier, Veuve Clicquot Brut service...with a little spice...Best! He was so accommodating and keep us laughing the entire time. He went out of his way to make my day special! We started with beignets, oysters on the half shell and cocktails. Espresso Martinis, a Dirty Martini, and a specialty cocktail made to order. It may sound like a weird combination, but it all paired well together. I was in the mood for beef. So, I ordered the Wagyu Brunch Burger- 1/2 lb Wagyu, Over-Easy Egg, Grilled Bacon, Cheddar Cheese, Hollandaise, Avocado Spread, Brioche Bun, Garlic and Herb Fries. The fam had the Veggie Ranchero omelet- Seasonal Beans, Grilled Corn, Pico de Gallo, Poblano, Cheddar, Avocado, Tortilla Strips, Ranchero, Chipotle-Lime Crema, and a Hashbrown Casserole. Fingerling Breakfast potatoes, with a side of bacon and eggs, and another Hashbrown Casserole. Everything was cooked to perfection. I had such a great time and can't wait to return. I even made a recommendation to a friend who dined there Labor Day weekend and enjoyed her experience. I'll be back soon for sure!

I heard great things about food, ambiance and service. Greeted by a small team at the door…read moreimmediately. Next we experienced top tier service from Tay. He recommended the chargrilled oysters as well as the crab cakes which did not disappoint. I prefer handcrafted cocktails and this is exactly what you're going to experience at Crunkleton. Not only did I inhale my blackberry gin based drink but I was extremely pleased with the birthday beignets. If that's not enough, we devoured a third of our tomahawk steak, the strawberry salad and my favorite item of the night were the mixed vegetables that accompanied the steak. Yassss! I loved the veggies. Looking for foodie vibes, grab your friends and enjoy a night at the Crunkleton. Pro-Tip: parking is validated; arrive early to avoid crowds

Cool find while in town for a conference! A speakeasy feel down the stairs as you enter Duckworths…read morewith hundreds of vottles of spirits. Super talented bartenders mixed great cocktails and they have some nice selections of beer on tap and wine. The space is tight and, if I'm being honest, the seating wasn't extremely comfortable, but the vibe in this place more than makes up for it Service, from Madison, was excellent. She knew tge menu and had great insights. She was crazy busy but took excellent care of us. The food was quite nice. Candied Bacon is a must. I had a perfectly cooked filet, we had a delicious short rib, and the Cone Trio. The trio was really tasty but the kitchen somehow forgot to put the tuna in one cone and it was only guacamole. Odd, but Madison took care of it right away and it was great. Would recommend 100% and definitely return.

Just order everything short rib. It was fantastic. Our favorite were the short rib dumplings- I…read morewould order it over and over. The truffle fries were just okay, skip the pork buns. The peach and ham flatbread was really good too. And the Jimador cocktail was delicious

Fun, lively place…read more My friends and I were in town and wanted to have one last drink before we jetted out the next morning, so we ended up in trendy South End. First thing we noticed was how HUGE this place is. I feel like everywhere we turned, each section had its own vibe and its own designated bar. With the loud music, it was more loungey than anything and the crowd was on the much younger side. Canopy seems to be the go-to place in the South End. We did not encounter this kind of lines or crowds anywhere else in the area. Ordered a grapefruity drink (Our Flowerchild) off the menu and it was pretty good. Price was alright - definitely cheaper than what I'd pay in NYC (which is already atrocious in itself).

A nice spot to have a cocktail in South End. I liked the outdoor area and the inside had a cool…read morevibe and a TV to watch the World Cup. My husband loved his Mango Tango but my Mint To Be was just ok and not worth $15. The staff was friendly and there was a live DJ which was cool. Overall, a nice place to hangout and grab some drinks with friends in South End but far from the top cocktail bars in Charlotte.

This is a drinking establishment. Cypress is coffee and beer and wine and spirits. No food. But…read morethey do have pool tables and televisions. It's not a fancy place - it just does what it says. This is a "drinkery" that is uncomplicated by a food menu. This was quite awesome as our last-of-the-day stop. Friendly bartender made Mrs. K. a mocktail. I had a beer - Wooden Robot's "Good Morning Vietnam" which was on Thursday night's special. A pleasant spot, just sitting at the bar and talking, watching three bros playing pool and everyone in a good mood. I have a new spot to bring friends who are visiting Charlotte! [Review 2398 of 2024 - 3855 in North Carolina - 23411 overall]

Service was OK. Small hole in the wall place. Go for a beer…read more- don't go for a cocktail.

Came here at the end of a night of drinking for my sisters 21st birthday. I don't remember the…read morebartenders 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!

Elsewhere is a great bar in the Southend neighborhood with speakeasy vibes. The drinks are great,…read moreas 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!

Let's get into it! The rooftop vibes are beautiful. My electric lemonade was perfect for the heat,…read moreand the chicken tacos were light yet seasoned nicely. Pro-Tip: Timing is everything, arrive with shades or request a shaded section upon arrival.

came here to celebrate a bachelorette, the server was so kind and accommodating when it started…read morepouring rain. the drinks were delicious and so was the food! loved the views from the rooftop too.