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Great Wagon Road Distilling

4.5 (70 reviews)
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Zara T.

Okay I really liked this place?? Felt so tucked away, I've lived a mile or so from here for a year and had no idea! They have good vibes, seating both inside and outside, dogs could hang, drinks were 10/10. I noticed they had an espresso martini tree / flight situation so I will definitely be back !!!! My drink was like a bees knees with Irish moonshine and it tasted like a sip of spring. Bartenders were friendly, bonus points for cool accents! They have food options as well - we all know we should have a snack whilst drinking. You can pop in with a quick walk from 36th St light rail station. There is street parking if that's your thing. It's in Noda, though felt a little quieter than the main strip! So glad we stopped by, just wish we had sooner!

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Misty M.

The service was EXCELLENT! I went during my visit in Charlotte NC and they were so kind to me. The drinks are DELICIOUS, the ambiance is casual. It's perfect for those who live nearby and want a night cap or nice hang out

Karen N.

Great Wagon Road has a large selection of cocktails to select from. I had the salted caramel Irish coffee. I enjoyed it . My husband tried the deconstructed lemon sorbet martini. It was unique , tasty and and presented in a unique way. And my son had a hot toddy. The drinks were all very good. They offer a variety food offerings and the pizza seemed to be the popular choice. There was live music which was very good. A comfortable environment to enjoy music and cocktails.

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Kari G.

Just stopped in since Salud Cerviceria served their beer for a Boilermaker. They don't do tour but happily offered a taste. They have great daily specials. The bartenders Shawn and Delphine were very friendly. Will definitely return.

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Chelsea D.

This was a very nice spot to grab pizza and drinks from. My friend and I both enjoyed their pretzel,salad and meat lovers pizza! I highly recommend this place for a quick bite to eat or pregame in noda. Our bartender was very friendly and the inside is pretty spacious! I enjoyed my time here. Will return on a Sunday for their specials!

Morgan J.

Omg! If you ever need to host a private event, this is the place to do it. Affordable, allows catering, amazing drinks provided (Bartender Collin), accommodating and helpful host (Ashley). Throwing my mother's surprise 65th birthday here was a dream! 10/10 would recommend.

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John M.

Went on a Sunday afternoon. Not too crowded. Sat outside where they had music playing and sports events on the TV's. Nice relaxed atmosphere with many people bringing their dogs for afternoon cocktails. We didn't do a tour or a tasting . Tried their Quinn's Old Fashion which was delicious but a little pricey for a local distillery in my opinion. My wife had their Manhatten which she absolutely loved. They have a good menu of apps,salads and pizza. Nice cocktail list along with flights. Bottles are available for purchases. Would love to do a tour and a tasting next time in the area.

Kecia M.

Love this distillery. Great beverages that also has a kitchen! Very nice setup with inside outside seating and TVs. Live music at times

Genie M.

Great venue. Live music Televisions for March Madness! Service by Adam was above five star. Adam offered to take pictures of our family. truly appreciated! The pizza is amazing! The dough is awesome! As a New Yorker, this is sLome good ass pizza. There was a live band playing great music of a varof genres. The beer, I had, Juicy Jay, was enjoyable, a great IPA! GOOD VIBES ALL AROUND!

Faith H.

I can't say enough fantastic things about Great Wagon Road Distilling. I was initially looking at the venue to rent out the back-barrel room for a company cocktail meet-up. Ashely was so quick to respond, friendly, and accommodating. Our team wanted to expand the idea into a cocktail-making class, and the Great Wagon team made it incredible! They set up the barrel room to be cozy and comfortable. They took our group and created small groups for tasting, educating, and drink-making. The food was delicious and so accommodating to dietary restrictions. Thank you guys so much!!

Mike S.

The Great Wagon Distilling Company is a local distillery known mostly for their malt whiskey blends although they also dabble in other spirits including gin and vodka. You can find their products around the city, but if you care to go to the source then you can their main location in the NoDa area, a little ways past NoDa proper and not too far from the Sugar Creek Station. It is definitely worth the trip, because if you feel like hanging out, they have live music during the summer along with delicious pizzas and a fantastic cocktail menu. I have been several times and think their cocktails are some of the best in the city, and the pizza hits the spot! I also really enjoy their signature whiskey Rua and have gifted it to several family friends and family members so that they could enjoy a taste of Charlotte. Even if you only have time to pop in to grab a bottle of spirits, I highly recommend making the trip!

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Christin B.

Huge thanks to Great Wagon Road Distillery for helping make my husband's birthday a wonderful and memorable night! From the events planner, Ashely, to the bartenders and staff; everyone was friendly, helpful, and attentive to ensure we were happy. The Barrel Room is divine! It feels like you have been transported to the prohibition era; hidden, big yet intimate, charming, masculine, just perfect! There are tvs, music playing to your liking, pool table, and ample seating. The drinks were also superb! My husband enjoyed every whiskey drink he tried. The margarita and mules were also delicious! Whether hosting an event, or stopping in just to hang out I highly recommend Great Wagon Road. It's like no place in Charlotte!

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I recently seen this place on fb and it caught my eye. So hubby and I stopped in for a drink and was really impressed. The bartender was super friendly and helpful and very quick at making drinks. I could not resist trying the deconstructed raspberry sorbet martini and it was so fun and refreshing! Hubby enjoyed his old fashion as well. On sundays if you buy 2 signature cocktails you get a free pizza! We did not know this and already ate before we came. But next time!!

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Stopped in for a pizza and a beer before a football game. Service was good pizza came right out, good beer selection. Near NoDa breweries

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Great atmosphere, great pizza, and great locally distilled drinks! Live music and events.

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The cocktails are on point here and I love the live music but I wish they still had the food options that they used to have.

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Friendly staff and tasty pizzas! Nice covered area that worked out great while it was raining and felt very relaxing!

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Nothing better than live music & great cocktails! Not to mention the pizza is great and pretzel. Great vibe!

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4.7(40 reviews)
2.8 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.

Ugh, I so wanted to LOVE this place! It's in my friend's neighborhood and near some other spots we…read morelove. But it just hit me as average. It's a small intimate setting and I do love the dark aesthetic they did. Gives it a swanky vibe and makes a great date spot. But they were burning incense in the tiny space and it was overwhelming. The other bar guests sitting next to us agreed. *They did finally pick up on it and the staff moved it toward the kitchen door* Staff was friendly as well, though, it was busy and looked as if they had a trainee in tow, so attention was lacking just a bit. So why we came: The drinks were average to me. One was weird (Pineapple Fried Rice) and I just couldn't get it sit well on my palate - and I tried - sip after sip. But the mixologist saw my struggle and swapped it out for a different one. I did like the Don't Shy Away - it was an interesting take on a margarita with a strong carrot base. The Whispering Dove was a take on a Paloma and I couldn't find the lemongrass infusion on my palate. So I found it pretty basic, but pricey. So overall, decent. And I might stop buy if I was stuck in the area again.

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4.3(24 reviews)
4.2 mi

This place blue my mind…read more I was visiting my best friend while in town for a conference on amusement ride standards. We had a reservation for Blue Door for Saturday night, and it was amazing. Now while she was vaguely aware of their "spirited kingdom" menu, I had NO CLUE. It was the best surprise! They have such a cool menu with a full theme park map containing 4 lands with 4 cocktails each. The cocktails all match the type of ride they are, it's honestly such a cool idea, and it was so well done. I loved the art. I will say, I was skeptical that all of their drinks would actually work and worried that they'd be too caught up in the theme to make results but . . . Oh my goodness I was so impressed by the drinks here. I think a lot of bars these days can get so caught up in trying to be unique that their drinks become nearly undrinkable. This place definitely doesn't suffer there. They brought us an aperitif when we came in, but unfortunately I have a blueberry allergy so we skipped that. We had 4 drinks between the 2 of us and they were all awesome. I ordered the star breaker and the green dragon (what can I say, I love gin and a good coaster), and they were both balanced and tasty. My friend got the diablo and the neon shift, and they were both fantastic as well! The neon shift was served with a black light too which was super cute. The one drink I have to call out specifically is the green dragon. There was something about this drink that was so unique, I have genuinely never had anything like it but I would order it a thousand times over. It's so good. It keeps me up at night. It haunts my every bar order. I will be writing home about it. What else can I say about this place - the service was great, the atmosphere was fun, and the DJ was amazing. I thought "wow this guy really likes sax covers" only to look over and see him PLAYING HIS SAXOPHONE LIVE?? Iconic. This place was perfect and I wouldn't change a thing about it. The spirited kingdom menu will only be around for 6 months according to the waitress, so definitely catch it while it's there! If I'd heard about it sooner, I would've maybe descended upon them with 200+ theme park engineers in town for the conference (maybe it's a good thing I didn't know they were there until after it was over), but instead I will just say DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND MAKE YOUR RESERVATION NOW

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..

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The Degenerate - Chicken Sandwich

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4.3(236 reviews)
1.3 miVilla Heights, NoDa
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My husband and I were in Charlotte for the evening and we took a chance on walking in to The…read moreDegenerate. It was a Friday night two weeks before Christmas, but it was only 5:45pm so I feel like we got lucky. We were able to walk in and be seated right away. We ordered cocktails and embraced the tapas menu, ordering too many things to sample and share. We sadly had to leave some of it behind. Our waitress was a sweetheart and though the restaurant space was big and open, the warm wood and exposed brick inside made it feel welcoming and cozy. There was enough room between tables that we didn't feel crammed in and the table was big enough to hold all the delicious goodness. I felt like two top tables can sometimes barely hold your water glass and bread plate. We head to Charlotte pretty regularly for various things, and I would like to bring our teenage boys back sometime. I think they would really like the menu and style of the restaurant. Nice enough for a quick date night before and event, but casual enough that I feel like we could bring the teens and not have to "dress up".

This is me and my lady's favorite date spot. Great small plates, great cocktails, rotating menu…read more Service is always quick, too. I do think the interior sometimes feels a bit too "open-concept," if you know what I mean... ...but who cares?! The food is great! Of the stuff that stays on the menu, I really like: the chicken sandwich, the tandoori carrots, the mussels, and the pierogis. As for the current menu: I really like the watermelon caprese salad, scallops, and curry chicken tacos.

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Haberdish

4.3(1.8k reviews)
0.6 miNoDa
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Haberdish is one of those restaurants you leave and continue thinking about for the rest of the…read morenight. We started with the deviled eggs, so good. The tater tots and sweet potato gnocchi were absolutely incredible, and honestly, every dish we tried was memorable. The Brussels sprouts and mac and cheese are also standouts. If you're going with a group, sharing plates is definitely the move so you can try a little bit of everything. And if it's your first time visiting, the fried chicken is a must. To finish, get the banana pudding. Trust me. Our server, Sebastian (we've had him twice now), was amazing both times.. attentive, personable, and always on top of anything we needed. The atmosphere ties it all together: dim lighting, cozy vibes, and the perfect spot to settle in for elevated comfort food. A charlotte staple

This was such a disappointment. found this place on tik tok and the found was absolutely horrible…read more I ordered the haber dish with a chicken thigh , macaroni and cheese"dressed greens" the chicken here is 70% fried breading and 30% stringy, unflavored chicken. the mac and cheese was decent! the dressed greens were literally cut off ends of romaine, dont waste your time. We also shared green beans and Brussel sprouts . the green beans were charred on the outside and undercooked ok the inside. The brussel sprouts were cooked to a crisp and lacked flavor. My boyfriend had the OG chicken sandwich and he couldnt finish/ stomach it, this includes the burned fries that were served with it. The restaurant itself is nice, I don't think their AC was working but its got a cool rustic look. Our server was kind and attentive as well. Maybe they had an off day but this was a pretty big waste of a $60+ meal.

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Eighty Eights Coffee & Cocktails

4.2(24 reviews)
0.5 miNoDa
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Stopped in this morning and absolutely loved the vibe. There were plenty of seats including really…read morecomfy ones and it was quiet and calm which made it the perfect spot to work while enjoying coffee. I ordered a caramel latte and it was genuinely excellent. Their barista makes all of the syrups in house and you can truly taste the difference. She was also so kind and welcoming which makes you want to come back. During the day this place is ideal for working reading or just enjoying a peaceful coffee moment. I can already tell it is one of those spots that serves multiple purposes really well. Now I have to come back at night for the jazz and cocktails. If the daytime experience is this good I can only imagine how great the evening vibe is. A true Charlotte gem

I was very excited to check this place out, but it was extremely disappointing. We made a Saturday…read morenight reservation (you basically cannot get in without a res, they completely fill up) and they require $20 (+$3.75 fee) per person "deposit". We were under the assumption that it goes towards the final bill the way the $10 weekday cover does, stated on the website. It did not. We paid the $20 in addition to our bill. This needs to be addressed on the FAQ page on their website, insane it isn't listed already. The drinks were the most meh drinks I've ever had. Their menu looks incredible, but the cocktails were so mediocre. Nothing special, I didn't even like my Pear Cosmo it just tasted like straight lime juice. Two of my friends got the Spicy Margarita and they tasted completely different. One was insanely spicy, the other wasn't spicy at all. Took 15 minutes for a server to come over and acknowledge and take drink orders. Seemed like lots of miscommunication on which servers had which table. As one would come over, the other would check in less than 30 seconds later. The vibe inside is cute but super strange that they didn't steam/iron the green curtains which are a big centerpiece for the room... you can see the crease marks on the curtains from where they were taken out of the package folded. Jazz band was awesome. However, for this being a lounge it was too loud. Couldn't hear the person sitting next to you talking because it was so loud. Overall, disappointed in this place, I had super high hopes as I love jazz bars and cocktail bars. I would not recommend to friends and probably would not come back.

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Dot Dot Dot - Thai Pepper Paloma: Hornito's tequila, Thai pepper syrup, lime, & Jarritos grapefruit soda.

Dot Dot Dot

4.1(291 reviews)
5.9 mi
$$$

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!

Intimate setting with low lights. Perfect spot for date night and conversation. Staff were friendly…read moreand engaging. Drinks were well prepared! We had the black magic women very boozy forward but a touch of sweet to keep it cute 5/5. Elegantly wasted more fruity but the booze is there 5/5! Both are on the winter menu which was had the last day! Old fashioned and mojito were also very good. We also had the Brussels and scallop ceviche 5/5. Have to return to try their next seasonal drink menu! Def recommend!!

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