I came to this venue for an event. It was very pretty. I did not go into the restrooms. It is more…read morelong than wide. It also includes an outside alley area that is blank space except for the graffiti art on the wall which was nice. The inside has its own bar area and an upstairs open loft area. Parking is tight, so if you come to an event here, make sure you arrive early!

This convention center is well laid out, clean and the staff is phenomenal…read more I was in town recently for a national conference and was impressed by the professional staff, AV services (especially from Joseph and his tech partner who assisted us in Room W206A), and the staff serving drinks and food for receptions. Everyone I encountered on site this past week was so courteous, hardworking and welcoming. If you are attending an event here, definitely bring a sweater or wear layers, as the rooms were quite cold. Wear comfy shoes too and expect a lot of walking and long bathroom and Starbucks lines, in between conference sessions. But overall, a nice experience here. The food court area offers some quick and affordable lunch options. There are also restaurant and hotel options within a short walk. Be cautious when crossing the public transit lines, as the trains move fast.

The Charlotte Convention Center was probably the most convenient convention I've experienced to…read moredate. LOCATION I attended a conference that was held at the Charlotte Convention Center for a work week and was surprised at how close everything was to the convention. It was surrounded by hotels, restaurants, Whole Foods, a CVS, and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. It was easy to get around Uptown from the convention. INSIDE THE CONVENTION: It was easy to navigate within the convention, too, as the signs were clearly labeled. The only thing I thought was odd were the rooms in 206-212 (where you'd have to go down escalators and then come back up). I would have labeled it a different number sequence so as not to be confusing with the other set of rooms in the 200s. I loved that there was a bridge that connected the convention to our hotel (2nd floor of The Westin), as well as access from the NASCAR Hall of Fame directly in front of the Crown Ballroom! CUSTOMER SERVICE & STAFF: Each day during the conference, my coworker and I would walk from our hotel (The Westin, which was across the street) and we would be greeted by the friendliest door greeters / information desk. Also, we went around the Richardson Ballrooms, exhibit hall, smaller rooms, terrace (roof), Crown Ballroom, etc. it was carpeted so it was easy to walk on. The convention staff including the Food & Service team were really nice and were attentive; they made sure to keep the food area tidy and cleared away trash from the tables. The bartenders serving drinks were organized as well. DINING OPTIONS INSIDE THE CONVENTION: The convention had other dining options: Starbucks, Bojangles, Einstein Bagels, and another place to purchase food. Overall, I enjoyed the ease of getting around the convention center, the proximity to hotels and restaurants in Uptown Charlotte, the amenities they offered, and the attentive staff at Charlotte Convention Center.

I had been wanting to go to this place for a long time and finally went this past weekend. They…read morespecialize in making their menu friendly for all types of diets. It was so nice being able to go into a TRENDY/ nice restaurant and be able to order what I want. I'm used to going to these quick, casual, vegan restaurants so it was refreshing. Parking is a little confusing and crowded but it wasn't bad. I believe their parking lot was like one building down but we found a parking spot pretty quick. We went in around 1:30 and I believe we just missed the brunch crowd but it was still a decent amount of people and I did not feel like people were sitting on top of us. We sat at the bar because we didn't have a reservation which I didn't realize that we needed one. Still not sure, but the bartender and all of the other staff were very pleasant. The food came out at a decent time as you can imagine with plant based food, and was delicious. The mimosas I had were amazing. Very different. Can't wait to take all of my non vegan friends. I am so happy to be able to say that!

My family of 5 visited Alchemy for Brunch…read more First, my wife and son waited 30 minutes for drinks, and when they arrived they were the wrong drinks. They both ordered iced Cinnamon Toast Crunch lattes, and both received a hot version thereof. As for the food, my daughter ordered her steak medium, and it was far overcooked. This is inexcusable - both to cook AND to present if you're a food runner - but she didn't want to make a fuss, so she kept it and ate half of it. In addition, the steak was butchered badly, with a far amount of unrendered fat. It's 4oz of strip, not an 18oz ribeye. Whoever was expediting should've had it recooked. Additionally, the fries were soggy, the eggs were far from over easy, the hollandaise was bland, and the steak-covering 'tomato aioli' (which looked or tasted like neither) just seemed a way to try to hide the mistakes with the steak. Please see the attached photos for documentation of her dish. The other food issue was with my wife's (beautifully plated) Japanese pancakes. When I've ordered these in the past - or made them, or even relied on the description in your menu - they've been light and fluffy. Generally, this is accomplished via folding in egg whites, which lends an airiness to the dish. Deflation is normally a concern, but not with yours. It was as though dense pancake batter was simply cooked in a ring mold. In terms of the service in general, it was subpar, to put it kindly. My eldest daughter never had her water refilled, and in general the waits were too long between checkups at each stage of the meal. And finally, the check. When the check arrived, it included three additional drinks beyond what we ordered. After pointing it out to the waiter, and him having it corrected, it still contained (contains, actually) an additional drink. Regardless, I went ahead and paid it, because everyone was annoyed and ready to go. Somewhat slow service I can understand, especially with the labor issues that have plagued service industries of late. I still tipped $22, because my wife and I both used to work in restaurants and understand that people should be paid a fair wage regardless. That said, a $170 breakfast - without alcohol - should be memorable... for good reasons. I'm giving it a 2, because the presentation was definitely instagram-ready. But it's been 5 days since I emailed them feedback, and not so much as an automated reply. So maybe even the 1 was undeserved...

Attended a reception event here last night and left genuinely impressed with the venue…read more Parking was easy -- free in the front and paid in the back, though no one got ticketed so make of that what you will. Once inside, the space delivered. The outside terrace where we had happy hour was a highlight -- cute views of Charlotte and a nice sightline of Bank of America Stadium. Great spot to mingle before heading in. The interior was warm, temperature wise, but that's likely a seasonal thing with the heat still running. Minor and forgivable. The bathrooms were clean with one exception -- the full body mirror needed attention, which was a little disappointing for an otherwise polished space. Small detail but worth noting. Elevators worked without issue, which sounds like a low bar but matters more than people think for an event venue. Not sure how much of the equipment and staffing fell under the venue versus the event organizers, but the overall experience was enjoyable either way. It's a solid, attractive space for a nice gathering. Honestly I'd love to host something here myself. Would recommend for anyone looking for a venue with a nice Charlotte backdrop and easy accessibility.

This is an absolutely amazing venue with a breathtaking view of uptown. It's right off of the…read morehighway. The best part. The parking! You have a great view but a full FREE parking lot. The venue has an inside area and a terrace. There are heaters on the terrace. It's 2 elevators to come up and down. Perfect! I definitely would rent this location for an event!

This venue is great! Its been open for almost 2 years. Its right off the Sugar Creek light rail…read morestop and next Soul Gastrolounge. Ample parking as well. I came for a tea party and the space is beautiful. They used the upstairs loft as a VIP area and the areas downstairs for vendors. If it looks familiar to you, it's because Pine is under the 828 Venue Management umbrella. They have several venue spaces in town and across the country. They also give a discount to non profit organizations!

We had our wedding at PINE, and it was an incredible experience from start to finish. Mayson was…read moreabsolutely amazing and truly made the entire process so enjoyable. She was kind, attentive, and always willing to help bring our vision to life. The venue itself is the perfect blank canvas to create your dream Pinterest-worthy wedding or event. We loved having the freedom to personalize every detail and make the space feel uniquely ours. My husband and I wanted a spacious venue where our family and friends could celebrate, dance, and make memories all night long, and PINE was exactly that. One of our favorite aspects was the flexibility to bring in our own vendors, which allowed us to create a wedding that truly reflected us. We couldn't have asked for a better venue and are so grateful to the PINE team, especially Mayson, for helping make our wedding day everything we dreamed it would be. We highly recommend PINE to anyone looking for a beautiful, versatile venue with an exceptional team behind it!

The team was so experienced and professional, would highly recommend. My guests were very happy!read more

From start to finish, everything about our experience was top-tier. The drinks? Absolutely…read moredelicious--perfectly crafted, beautifully presented, and full of bold, refreshing flavor. You can tell serious care and creativity go into every single recipe. But what truly stood out was the professionalism and customer service. From communication to presentation, everything was seamless. The team was prompt, prepared, and went above and beyond to make sure our needs were met with warmth and excellence. Five stars across the board! We will definitely be returning--and recommending them to everyone we know.

I booked Denira for my mother's 50th birthday. Everything went great!! She made two signature…read moredrinks as requested (which were bomb everyone talked about them), she kept the drinks coming and presentation was great. Last but not least she is affordable! Will definitely recommend her services to others and book her again for future events

What a great space to get stuff done! Plenty of options for working. I love that the Collective…read moreCafe is right there so I can grab a coffee or lunch. Conference rooms of various sizes really help teams to get on the same page. Large TVs for presentations are ready to be used. Decor is really great as well. No boring, drab walls -- instead environments that are fun, creative, and inspiring.

I love working here. Free coffee and it's GOOD. The ppl are great. Workspaces are great. I recorded…read morean hour long presentation in one of the phone booths and didn't hear a single sound from the outside.