I have been a regular here for the majority of the time I lived in Charlotte. You should ask why…read morewould someone consistently show up to a venue unless it's among the best. (Hookahs are easily in the top three of in the city) Combining atmosphere, patrons and quality ... Taboo Lounge gets top marks. Don't let the negative reviews fool you as they all refer to a "cover." As a regular attendee, I want to speak on this: It's not a "cover" it's a membership fee enforced by the state. Also, no matter what you call it, it is a ONE TIME payment that will allow you access for a whole year. (If you are out of town the fee is actually half off) Being a member not only gives you access to what I consider the best spot in town but it also affords you a discount to the attached smoke shop. This shop compliments the lounge and honestly, if you purchase anything of note twice in a year the membership pays for itself. Drink pricing, compared to other spots in the city is $$ tier. This isn't your undergrad level lounge and that's a positive if you are older, however, it's worth mentioning that there are weekday specials to soften the blow. All in all if you want great value and ambiance, give this place a shot.

Very strange place. They will change a membership fee. $10 in state $20 out of state…read more It's a one time charge but very strange They didn't have many flavors It was very hot also like the AC was not working. Music was nice and everyone was polite but I watched a lot of people leave turned off on the idea of that membership fee. At the end I had 2 beers a hookah and membership fee plus a $5 tip that's a $80 experience which was not worth it in my eyes. I was not impressed

Azariya was amazing! She was very attentive, provided great service, and made our hookah perfectly…read more She was friendly and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our time there. Definitely appreciated her service and would come back again!

Came for a 12pm reservation and it was EMPTY. 1 other couple siting at the bar and that's it! We…read morewent to sit at the bar and it was rough... holes in the seats, chairs half broken... I over hear the couple asking about brunch and mimosas and they were told nothing was unlimited or bottomless. Well that's why we came. We came because of post and TikTok's that stayed they had a brunch buffet but NOPE not a buffet in site or any food for that matter. We got up and left and went to tattoo and booz. Gave 2 stars because the server who acknowledge me was nice and kind when I 1st walked in.

Went for the first time the other night…read more The good: the wings were really good, and while I unfortunately forgot our server's name, she was helpful once we were finally seated. The improvements: communication here is terrible. I tried reaching out weeks in advance to host a party. I sent a DM with no response, tried booking through OpenTable and was told I had to go through the website instead. I then submitted an inquiry through the website and still got no response. The only way I got any acknowledgment was through a friend who knows someone there. I'm not sure if it was the manager or owner, but the response was essentially that they received my email but since it was sent weeks in advance, they'd get to it when they got to it. That came across as very unprofessional. The day of the event arrived, and since no one ever followed up, I had no choice but to book three separate tables for our group. When we got there, the hostess pointed out that we had booked separate tables and said we should have booked everything together. That made no sense considering there's no way to do that online, and I had already tried multiple times to contact someone directly with no response. Our server was the only reason the experience was tolerable, and I wish I remembered her name because she did her best to make the situation better. I personally won't be back.

I give the Marquee a 5 out of 5. This was my fist time visiting this lounge and I am impressed…read more When I pulled the parking lot was crazy so I already knew it was going to be a time. The bouncers were nice and it was packed upstairs and downstairs. I don't know how we managed to get a seat at the bar but we did. The bartender was very smooth and attentive making various drinks with ease. It was a male bartender behind the bar vibing as well. I like feel of this spot sitting in here listening to live music . I was only in here briefly because I need time to prepare for this week, but I plan to re visit soon.

I have literally been coming to Crave for over 15 years. I was a fan then and I'm still a fan now…read more I have a serious sweet tooth so I love that this dessert bar offers a variety of sweets for different pallets from the drinks to the cheesecakes and the cakes, I can always find something that I like. On this particular visit, I sat on the patio, which I had never done before, but it was nice and quiet and very relaxing on a Sunday evening. I ordered the cheesecake and it was garnished with caramel popcorn, which added a nice touch to look at, but the popcorn was stale so I don't really think it was necessary, but it did make the plate look pretty. The cheesecake was delicious. Couldn't finish it all, but I took it home and finished it the next day. Our server was great. She was very attentive, friendly, and gave good suggestions. Love Crave and I'll again and again.

I haven't been to this place in YEARS, due to several bad experiences that felt very much like…read moreblatant discrimination in the past. Truly. But a good friend of mine said that they go all the time and haven't had any issues and wanted to get me to try it again. So, we went on a Saturday evening around 6ish. We didn't necessarily have any issues getting in, but the hostess did say that her security might have an issue with the shirt my friend had on, even though he was very dressed up. It made me uncomfortable and seemed threatning almost. But she let us in and everything was fine. I don't understand why Crave always acts this way. But then when I walk in I see people of non-color dressed any kind of way, casual, etc. It just really rubs me the wrong way and for it to happen to me EVERY time I go, only leads me to one conclusion... So, anyway. We were there and we ordered hookah drinks and had a good time. Our server was super sweet and chill. She really saved the visit. I had a good time, but I most likely will not be back again.

The guy hardly spoke English, could not understand what I was saying while he was speaking to who…read moreever on the phone. And the prices were sky high, very expensive

They play super loud music all night long. It's currently 4:18 in the morning and I live over a…read moremile away and I'm laying in bed listening to the thumping of their music. NOT OKAY!

Stopped by Palace on 4th for a Saturday Funday with a birthday group, and it was the perfect spot…read moreto keep the vibes going! We were welcomed and seated quickly, which was a plus for a busy weekend. The music was on point, the hookah was in the air, and the shots were flowing--exactly the kind of energy we needed after a 2 PM brunch and before a night out! If you're looking for a lively day party vibe in Charlotte, this is definitely a spot to check out!

My friends and I were here in line and were skipped by a group of underage people and was told by…read moresecurity in order to get in the club they had to pay $40 and allowed them to go in once the money was sent, then we continued to get skipped after being told they were at capacity. This is an unprofessional lounge and your security needs to be fired due to illegal actions.

Service- 5 stars Drinks - 5 stars…read moreAmbiance- befitting a dive bar named Istanbul! Green tea shot was a hit with our group.. we had several rounds!

Spent a fantastic lazy Sunday afternoon here during my trip to Charlotte. The bar is small, but…read morecool, with a great vibe. The service was great and we were served by Luis, who had just finished upgrading their sound system, which sounded great. The drinks were great and they have nice drinks specials including $5 beers and $3 shooters. The bar sits in the undiscovered Alley area where a bunch of great bars sit nestled together in a row between streets. Istanbul is one of the better places along the alley and is a must to visit.

I came here by coincidence and it became one of my Charlotte favorites…read more The staff was incredibly attentive, they gave us an appetitive drink or however you wanna call them and free popcorn. The cocktail menu changes every 6 months and this time it was famous pirates of history themed. Cocktails themselves were incredible. During the week sometimes they have live music and I'm planning to go back for that!!!! Loved it!

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..