The party I attended here wasn't really my scene, but the venue itself? Absolutely a vibe…read more Syn has a whole experience before you even get to the bar. There's a podium outside with someone at the door, and once you're in, the host leads you through a storage area and behind what looks like a commercial freezer door. From there you get a little spiel about the theme and the mission -- find the hidden door. Technically a speakeasy situation and it works. Once inside, the aesthetic delivers. Velvet seating, low lighting, an upscale bar setup. It's sexy in there in the best way. Plenty of seating and room to breathe on a non-event night, though the bar area is standing only. Drinks were good -- I had what I believe was the Siesta and enjoyed it. My partner ordered something I can't remember the name of, but it came in a container so comical that watching them drink out of it was genuinely entertaining. It also came with a cookie on the side, which was a cute touch even if it was a little stale. This was a ticketed event so I'm not sure if reservations are required on a regular night, but I'd come back to explore the space on a calmer evening. The venue has real potential outside of a packed party setting.

Syn Cocktail Bar was a great experience. We loved the lounge atmosphere, cozy but still lively. We…read moresat in the middle of the bar, which ended up being the perfect spot to watch the mixologists at work. They were super friendly and happy to answer any questions about the drinks. I had the espresso martini, and it was noticeably larger than most places (which definitely helped justify the higher price). Overall, such a fun night out and we'll definitely be back.

A Hidden Gem on South Tryon!…read more I stopped by Folia for lunch one day, and I'm so glad I did. This place is definitely a hidden gem! If you're driving down South Tryon on a busy day, it's easy to miss because it's tucked away a bit, so keep an eye out. Once you find it, you'll be glad you did. I ordered one of their flatbreads, and it came out fresh, hot, and absolutely delicious. They had just rolled out their summer menu, so I also tried one of their seasonal refreshers--I believe it was the Watermelon Mango Lemonade--and it was incredible. It was the perfect drink for a hot day! The atmosphere is one of my favorite things about Folia. It's not a huge space, but it's cozy, stylish, and has a relaxed, laid-back vibe that makes you want to stay awhile. The service was excellent, and everyone was friendly and welcoming. There were several other menu items that caught my eye, so I'll definitely be back to try more. I also heard it's a great place to hang out in the evening for drinks, a girls' night out, or a casual date night, and I can definitely see why. If you're looking for a spot with fresh food, great drinks, and a chill atmosphere, I highly recommend checking out Folia. 10/10 recommend! I'll definitely be back.

First time at folia did not disappoint! Definitely be sure to make a reservation, so you don't have…read moreto wait. We sat in the back room on the couches, super vibey. Our server was so friendly and had great recs. Our drinks were delicious! Food was good as well. Cuban bowl had too much lettuce, but other than that was tasty. Typical Charlotte drink prices. Parking is first come first serve street parking around South End or a paid lot.

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!

Honestly some of the most rude, negligent service I've experienced in a while…read more Context: Bar was at 25% capacity I pride myself on being a genial, accommodating person Attempted multiple times to thoughtfully engage staff From the moment we entered, our service staff was either dismissive, condescending, or negligent. Could not leave fast enough. The overall decor and vibe was great, just our assigned person was lackluster in every regard. EDIT (5/27/28): When we entered and sat down, to the bartenders credit, he swiftly asked us what we wanted. As we were describing the general vibe of the drinks we wanted, the attitude of the bartender manifested as very condescending and lacking in general back-and-forth discourse. Despite the dismissive attitude, but after the drinks were made, we attempted to thank the bartender, but his only response was a derisive chortle before walking off. For the remainder of our stay, he was flirting with some female patrons at the other end of the bar. Sharing pictures, conversation, and general good service while we were ignored until we asked for the check to pay and leave as quickly as possible.

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!

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.

Attended the Valentines Day build your on bouquet shooter last night. Overall the space is cute but…read moreit's super tiny. There were signs that told you want to do but no dedicated person to ask questions or anyone that greeted you. We saw what other people were doing and just followed suite. The are where you pick flowers is super tiny and there were a nice amount of people attempting to maneuver. We decided not to stay because it was getting packed and the space was already small. I loved how my bouquet came out and it was less than $11 so that's a win in my book.

This is a great spot for any type of vibe. It's cute for a date night, it's fun for a girls night…read moreand it's equally fun alone for a quick drink. I've even made a pit stop before going to a party to pick up a beautiful bouquet of flowers. Plus there are usually cute dogs to get a snuggle in. Live music, good drinks and light snacks plus pretty flowers - what's not to like.

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.

What a fun spot to visit while in town! My girlfriend had been wanting to try it, so we took the…read moreopportunity while I was staying with her this week. We did make reservations for a Monday night, though it wasn't busy at all, so you could probably swing by on a whim should you want to during the week. The place was a bit elusive to find, as you have to look for the '3 dot sign' with a staff member guarding the door, which I'm sure is the intent! Once you enter, you walk down a long, candlelit hall, which sets the speakeasy mood right away. Upon entering, the classic speakeasy vibe hits you! Dim lighting, leather chairs, a beautiful bar stocked to the brim with whiskey, bourbon, scotch, and all the other good things you would expect to find in a place that prides itself on great cocktails. It certainly set the mood and got us ready to have an experience. The mixologists were welcoming and informative. I enjoyed my first drink, which was suggested based on my personal preferences in taste. It was a spin off a classic, and I really enjoyed it. Sort of like a cross of a penicillin and a whiskey sour. [The Never Ending Story]. My friend had the clarified punch since we had similar things we've loved in the past. It was slightly sweet, smooth, and easy to sip. We decided to just get some classics since the cocktail menu felt more like just off shots of other classics we love. They were both excluded well! But the thing that really blew us away was the food! I was really pleased with this portion of our evening! We had the crispy Brussels sprouts, and they were the best BSs I've ever had! I thought we'd take some home, but that did not happen! My friend got the Mushroom Casarecce. It was creamy and delicious! The beef carpaccio was also really nice. Overall, we had a nice night, and it was a fun experience to be had!

Since it has been a few years since I visited I felt it was a perfect time to give an update. This…read moreplace is still as great as I remember it. The food is not the cheapest but I do feel you get what you pay for. The charcuterie and potato dish is delicious. They have many of their own barrels too so be sure to ask what they have or change tour liquor of choice to one of their barrel selections. The vibe is great. Great for date nights or if you want to take visitors somewhere unique this is the spot.