I really enjoyed this bar! The interior decor is stylish and welcoming, with plenty of seating and…read moretables to relax and enjoy your night. I noticed they also have a stage for live performances, which is a nice touch--I'd love to come back when there's a show. I ordered a Tequila Sunrise, Long Island Iced Tea, and my usual go-to, Liquid Marijuana--all were really good. Each of those drinks was around $14, although I'm not sure if the price ever changes depending on the night or bartender. My partner had what I believe was called Smoke on the Water #3, which tasted great and was somewhere between $8-$11. However, his drink didn't come with the smoky presentation (he had ordered it twice) we later saw a couple get closer to closing time--maybe it was just too busy earlier for them to do that little extra. One thing I really appreciated: no strict dress code. I was wearing a tank top t-shirt and still felt welcome, unlike the bar next door (possibly a dive bar) that turned me away. It's refreshing to find a place with great vibes, strong drinks, and an inclusive atmosphere. They also serve food, though I didn't get to try any this time. I forgot to snap a picture of the menu--sorry! But I'll definitely be back again. This place has good energy, solid drinks, and a chill environment worth returning to.

okay, here's the thing: same great name, same great location, same great feel but not exactly the…read moresame place in several possibly important ways... stopped in mid-week for a late night pick-me-up and to catch up on some correspondence. light crowd getting lighter so plenty of options at the bar. found nothing especially appealing on the drink menu so I went with a NOLA traditional that I'd been curious about for a while. turns out it's better in theory than in my glass - should have stuck with a floaty gin cocktail. the VC wasn't a bad choice, but substantially more substantial than the moment called for. at this writing there is no food service on premises but everything is subject to review in the replay booth... part of the social district which encourages supporting all the fun and games and stuff around here... live entertainment most of the time so give up some scratch because there ain't no free lunch after dinner and supporting local talent is a better use of scarce funds than posting bail... IMHO: vieux carre is a little heavy to start and hard to follow with discretion. thinking maybe I should have had a gimlet because life is better with something besides an uber chaser... choose wisely and thanks jacey (?) for the assist w/ hydrating

The perfect venue! We had our wedding here on September 30th, 2023. The staff go above and beyond…read moreto make your day just how you want it. David, Traci and Janet are amazing. Their onsite caterer LaTeaDas has the best food! Everyone complimented on how amazing their food was. If I could do my wedding again I would 100% come back to the Brawley Estate.

This venue is beautiful and the management is great. We had our daughter's wedding here and…read moreeverything went smoothly and professionally. The onsite caterer serves delicious food. Everything was set up exactly as we requested. I don't get he negative comment by another reviewer about the acoustics. Our DJ was able to have our guests on the dance floor all night! The serving staff was courteous and professional. If you are in the Charlotte area and need to host an event...look no further!

This is for the Open Swim area: It's pretty easy to do and find online that you need reservations…read moreand a waiver for each person. I would recommend the 3:45pm to sunset option if you are going in the summer time. The whole grassy area and patio is in the shade which was so nice. The life guards are friendly and we were able to try all the jumps around the area. 30$ per person, including the 5$ reservation fee. It's cash only once you're there, so plan ahead. When we arrived, we also got a 5$ coupon for the restaurant so technically it's like 25$ a person if you end up buying food. The food was reasonably priced and was good quality. They have beer on tap too that was 6$ for about a 12oz. Lots of areas to jump off and space to swim around without it being too crowded. You'll have to do a swim test which is really easy. You jump in, swim to the platform, tread water for 1min, and then swim to the exit ladder.

Carrigan Farms is epic! Definitely more to offer than what I had originally expected with a quarry!…read moreI enjoyed the focus on safety & entertainment. Admission is cash only. Limited parking, however there is music, food, and space to relax. We enjoyed the temperature of the water and had some fun with volleyball! The corn on the cob was scrumptious, along with a vegan burger. My friends enjoyed a pizza & a charred burger! There is a high jump/swinging bar (have to be able to complete one pull up) and a high jump dock. To be able to swim without a life vest, one has to complete a swimming test. Pets are not permitted, however, there is a quarry dog. We had a blast! Thank you!

Incredibly disappointed with my experience trying to plan a wedding here…read more They recently changed their policy to allow only one exclusive caterer unless you are willing to pay the exorbitant $500 outsourcing fee. I was a bit apprehensive about this to begin with, but I was reassured that this caterer (Bouk) was the best, both in terms of food and customer service. I wish I could say the food was good, but in two months I was never even able to schedule a tasting with them. The communication was poor and it seemed like the only time I heard from the caterer with any concrete information was after I brought my complaints to the citizen's center. I put my complaints in writing and forwarded them to the center and when I asked if we could rearrange the reservation so that we could still have our ceremony in the garden and have our reception elsewhere (so that I didn't have to cancel the whole thing), I was basically gently encouraged to cancel and "move forward with a different option." Essentially I was being told that everyone (including the supervisor) thought it would be best for me not to have any part of my wedding at the Mack Center. I couldn't believe how unwelcoming that felt. It appears that the caterer's busy schedule took precendnt over a satisfied customer...a bride-to-be no less. Although they basically gave me no options on how to resolve the situation outside of cancelling, they still processed the cancellation with the 50% rent fee. Although I realize this is the contact I signed and their standard policy, they didn't even apologize. No effort made to help. Honestly, I'm sure the Mack Center would have been a great venue. The staff was great...at the beginning. But since they have changed their policy it seems like they may be willing to jeopardize their reputation with customers to preserve their new relationship with Bouk catering. There are a lot of other wonderful venues in the Charlotte and Lake Norman areas that are affordable and give you options for catering...that way, if you don't have a good experience with one, you are not blacklisted from the venue all together.

Our son was married on July 11 and the reception was held at the Charles Mack Center. This was the…read moreperfect place for the event as the facilaties are beautiful and clean and the personnel were very helpful and friendly. There was plenty of parking and access even for the elderly was easy. I would highly recommend this facility for all your events.

Unique Celebrations is the place for all of your events! Maryna goes above & beyond decorating…read moreyour event, her eye for every little detail is amazing. My husband gave me a surprise birthday party and boy was it BEAUTIFUL! Maryna your the best, the care and love you put in is greatly appreciated!

Beautiful venue for various events, very well maintained. I attended a charity event, it was…read morespacious, and very clean with plenty of parking.

Beautiful venue for a wedding. A friend had the ceremony outside of then house, cocktail hour in…read moreone of the smaller rooms and the reception in a bigger hall. The staff was very efficient at cleaning up during the cocktail hour and reception. Parking was in a gravel lot, and the whole venue was very walkable. They had a fire pit outside and the view of the pasture behind the reception space was beautiful.

I was very pleased with the service at Four Corners framing. The framing artists were very nice and…read morehelpful in helping me select the best framing package for my art. They were so nice that they spent 30 minutes getting things just right so I would be pleased with the end product. I am more than pleased with their work and highly recommend utilizing Four Corners for you framing needs! (I would upload a photo of their work, but it's a surprise for my wife, so I can't quite yet)....but trust me it is absolutely gorgeous!

The service we got from Four Corners Framing and Gallery was nothing short of incredible! They were…read moreaccommodating, friendly, professional and just plain fun to work with! As a surprise to my husband for our anniversary, I took his pride and joy, a painting he had been awarded at an action in 2004, and had it stretched and framed by the wonderful ladies at Four Corners. From the moment I walked in, they were amazing! They assured me that the painting could still be stretched after being rolled up all those years, they helped me make a frame selection, and they kept me posted on every little detail of the process. The painting is not small, so finding a gallery to handle that size, was priority. The overall finished piece is about 5' x 7' and we couldn't be happier with how it looks. From beginning to end my experience with Kim, Jennifer and June, was better than I could have ever imagined; Jennifer even took video of the shock and surprise when my husband walked into the gallery - they go above and beyond!