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    Cordial

    3.2 (30 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Elevators to 8th fl
    Rick D.

    Is this place perfect? No, but come on, any rooftop bar/venue only has so much space and if you come up here on a Friday or Saturday Night, it's going to be crowded and busy. If you come here at night on those days and you didn't plan on arriving earlier so you could get great seats and hang out, don't mail the venue for your lack of forethought. It is a cute place with a great view and if it were not popular you could come here with an unrealistic expectation of getting any seat but.,. Plan! Get here early and relax, drinks were decent, not wonderful but I liked my Just Mai Type, wife thought her Rabbit Hole was on the sweet side for her but, we won one back. Nice!

    Charcuterie board for 2
    Julie S.

    Greeted by a staff member outside by the elevator who shared about the menu, and pressed the buttons for us in the elevator. Greeted by the hostess who offered indoor and outdoor seating options with a small patio on one side and a larger patio with a skyline view on the other. The large patio included some pergolas, and oversized chairs with firepit candles. The Paloma was delicious and the charcuterie board included warm pita bread!

    My A team and a great rooftop patio
    Sarah G.

    Loved this place! Great atmosphere, well-executed cocktails, and yummy snacks. Brought my work team here for a casual meet up, and Cordial was a Perfect choice. Order the seasonal G&T and any of the apps, and sit outside at sunset.

    Stunning open space
    Mary E.

    Interesting location. Not a great view, yet! But it might improve in the future. The day that I went it was BUSY. The bartenders were having a hard time keeping up with the craft cocktails on the menu. I'd try again in the summer once it's warmer.

    Sunset views!
    Denise T.

    I arrived at Cordial and thank God parking was simple and easy unlike some other rooftop bars! I took the elevator up to the rooftop and surprisingly upon arrival to the event it was a long line of people waiting to purchase drinks. I'd like to say it went quickly but it did not, it was one bartender but she definitely was doing the best she could. Once I placed my order for a custom mix drink she knocked it out the park, she put a twist on the Whiskey Cotten candy drink as I'm not a whiskey fan and it still was delish! I headed outside the seating was plentiful and the ambiance is great! I had the shrimp cocktail and Cubans sliders, I definitely plan to visit with girlfriends next time!

    Shaken Colada
    Theresa C.

    Some friends and I decided to drop in for some cocktails after eating dinner nearby. We're certainly glad we did as we thoroughly enjoyed the specialty cocktails which were well concocted. We tried the Shaken Colada, Cordial Mojito, and It's French. The gentleman that greeted us and gave a short explanation of the safety measures & requirements prior to going up suggested the "On the Line on the tap" cocktail, which I'm pretty bummed we didn't try, but plan to on the next visit. We decided to sit outside on the spacious patio under the pergola and I must say the view is amazing as you can see uptown Charlotte and a good bit of the surrounding areas around South Park- it was perfect as the sun began to set. Their offerings mainly consist of specialty cocktails, beer, wine, and small bites (the Caribbean Jerk wings were delicious with just the right amount of spice and the cilantro-lime ranch was a perfect pairing.) Just scan the QR code with your phone to view the menu and they sanitize thoroughly after each guest which is also a plus. We really enjoyed our time here as it was a very relaxing way to wind down our evening and the staff was very attentive & pleasant. I look forward to returning here soon.

    The menu
    Keela D.

    Even for Prosecco on tap, it tasted very flat. I ordered two Tequila shots and they tasted watered down. I should have stayed home.

    Mike F.

    2 stars for the view. The outside is very nice. It's quiet and very spacious. The drinks are terrible. Just absolutely nonsense .... And overpriced. Kids serving adults. Such an opportunity and being missed. Stop with the "exact pours" for $16 a drink and let your staff have some leeway. The crowd is ugly here.

    Tanya C.

    I recently had the opportunity to try some beautifully crafted cocktails at Cordial. This is a new rootop bar located on the 8th floor of the AC hotel in Charlotte. Great place to visit after sunset to enjoy the firepits and magical dangling lights on the semi-cover patio.

    View of the skyline
    Mike S.

    Came here for a Yelp Elite event a few months ago and had a truly wonderful time. The hotel itself is in a not so exciting part of South Park as it is mostly surrounded by empty spaces but there is a lot of construction going on around so I believe it will soon be a lot more active. It is great to see an influx of rooftop bars in Charlotte as we haven't had very many for a city our size. The event was busy and the cocktails are carefully crafted so some patience was required but they were worth the wait. The outdoor area came complete with plenty of furniture and sunlight to take in the nice evening weather but from the setup I can tell they are able to adjust to all different types of weather and there is plenty of shaded areas as well as fire pits. This is where we spent most of the time during the event but they also have an intimate indoor lounge and another terraced patio area with table seating. I will certainly keep this place in mind for future special nights out.

    Pink G&T half full, it wasn't that busy for that garnish they didn't even put one whole anise star just pieces.
    Mariana E.

    I been wanting to come to this place for awhile , i finally made it today and What a waste of money , for a roof top they could do better, I order the yuca frites and to be honest you can get better yucca frites at campero chicken.

    Old fashioned on the right
    Jannat A.

    This place has good service and drinks. The old fashioned is particularly well made! Their main outdoor seating area is small so it was already full by 7.30 on a Saturday night. They seated us on the side balcony and it was quite underwhelming as the view was of constructions and parking garage, not to mention no heating for a colder than normal night. We changed our seat to indoors and the atmosphere was better. All the waiters had their face masks and menus were all QR code based. Id give it a 3.5 overall.

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    Megan C.

    I liked this bar! Came for my birthday in May and I appreciate that it's still a bit of a hidden gem. We were able to get seats and enjoy our night without being crowded or pushed out. Beautiful views and drinks!

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    Great views sitting on top of the AC Marriott. The bartenders were super friendly. Would go back.

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    Loved it!!! Great staff, great drinks amazing food!! Get the charcuterie board you won't regret it!

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    4.7(40 reviews)
    3.9 miElizabeth

    Wow what an experience! I'm in Charlotte for the weekend, and my good friend's colleague…read morerecommended we come here after dinner for drinks. There's outdoor seating, and initially we wanted to sit outside but we didn't have reservations. Luckily, they seated us at a small corner section near the back of the bar. It's very cozy and intimate inside. Just my type of vibe. The service was top tier. They were unable to validate our parking because of some sort of discrepancy with the signage outside and lack of having the proper equipment for validation. To make up for it, they offered us complimentary champagne to start. We were not expecting that, and pleasantly surprised! Their menu has an eclectic selection of cocktails, both full and mini. We opted to order from the mini cocktail menu, and we each ordered two drinks. I had the Creepy cucumber cocktail and it was refreshingly sweet and probably my favorite drink of the night. I also ordered the Don't Shy Away which was a sour and spicy rum concoction with carrot in it. It was definitely spicy and had a puréed texture. I really enjoyed it. And, then don't get me started on the music!!! The dj was masterful. He played all the types of music I love and he mixed them in such a refreshing way. I ended up asking him for his contact information before leaving, and whether he does weddings because my fiancé and I are currently looking for a DJ. He was just that good. This would definitely be my spot if I lived here in Charlotte. It was the perfect way for us to end the night.

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    4.0(190 reviews)
    5.0 miUptown, Fourth Ward
    $$

    I visited this lounge for a girls' night out as it's one of the most talked about cocktail bars in…read moreUptown. It has an upscale yet relaxed ambience that will remind you of Bridgerton with its royal flair. We went in the evening so the lounge was very dim, which was expected. The staff was very friendly, accommodating, and attentive. No complaints there. The menu is filled with a variety of craft cocktails like the flawlessly blended Golden Elixir, wines as well as shareable plates that were beyond enjoyable. Here is everything we tried: GOLDEN ELIXIR - COCKTAIL | Diplomatico Rum, St. Elder Liqueur, Lime Juice, Peach Simple Syrup, Orange Bitters PELTIER - WINE | Cabernet Sauvignon, CA, 2021 SOPHIA'S TRIPLE SLIDERS - Wagyu Beef, Gruyere-Mozzarella Blend, Bacon Jam, and Caramelized Onions TRUFFLE FRIES - Rosemary seasoned, Shaved Parmesan, Truffle Mist & Truffle Aioli CHICKEN + WAFFLES - Whipped Mascarpone, Bacon Jam, Maker's Mark Maple Syrup CRAB CAKES - Jumbo Lump Blue Crab Cakes, Red Tobiko, Chef's Tartar Sauce LAND + SEA - Seared Scallops, Pork Belly, Yuzu-Yum Yum Style Sauce TRIPLE CRÈME BRÛLÉES | DESSERT - Chef's selection SKILLET COOKIE A LA MODE | DESSERT - House-Baked Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookie, Vanilla Gelato, Chocolate

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    The Peace Pipe

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    4.4(86 reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$
    Large group friendly
    Established in 2016

    My wife and I love this spot. Always have. However, we haven't been since 2023. It was nice to see…read morethe new furniture and the new setup.When we arrived at 6ish, we were immediately serviced. We were able to see our favorite server/bartender and that was nice. He made our drinks just the way we remembered... nice and strong...lol. Everything was good until 10pm when the "Club" party began. We were told that we would need to go to the bar for our hookah and drink needs. That ordeal was horrible for the rest of the night. We did not get tended to for our coal refill and repacking needs, even after going to the front several times. The guy kept saying he will come and we watched him go everywhere else each time. We waited way too long. The 1 line for drinks being made by 1 server took extremely long. Although the music was great bring played by the live dj, it did not take away the frustration. No one should have to chase for service that the establishment is known for. No one should have to wait on a extremely long line just to receive a drink at a hookah lounge. This is not a club by any means. Even if you have an event, the establishment should plan much better for the crowd by make it a more efficient and effective experience. The transition was horrible.

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