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..

This place is so cool. It is down an alley with a bunch of other bars! It's upstairs. It's small…read moreand the drinks and service were amazing! Shay was our bartender and she recommended a drink that she created and it was amazing. It was sort of raspberry and citrusy! We loved the vibe and the quaintness!

The ambiance is trendy, southern-rustic mixed with wood and night lounge vibes. The aroma of the…read moreroom smells like roasted marshmallows. The service is great and the bartenders are more-so artists.

This is a bar for the GIRLS I was so pleasantly surprised when my partner and I came here and it…read morewas just the cutest little bar We came here to pre game dinner and it was a great experience the seating in here is limited but we had no problem finding a seat on the weekend. They have a bunch of different weekly things that go on here such as movie nights and so on. This is not a bar where guys can be dude bros this is definitely where the girls come to gossip and have little snacks and I love everything about that. The only men I saw here were with women and I think that was 3 including mine ABSOLUTELY coming back with friends and ordering a bunch of appetizers and drinks everything here looks as good as it tastes and the drinks are strong! The staff here is super sweet and just lovely

Found this gem of a cocktail bar last minute. To be honest, I feel embarrassed that I haven't come…read morehere yet. They've been here 2.5 years and from my first experience , they are absolutely crushing it. Dim lighting, beautiful bar design in a smaller space, and 90's-2000's hip hop was the perfect mix for a chill Friday night. Niaget took care of us at the bar (please forgive me if I got the spelling wrong!) and she is clearly a well trained mixologist. Cocktail menu is unique and the ingredients might seem a little far out, but trust the process. The drink pictured below was a bourbon-based (Old Forrester) custom cocktail that Niaget threw together. Hints of pineapple & mint mixed with my favorite brand bourbon made this an honest treat. I will be tossing this cocktail bar onto my favorites list and can't wait to go back.

Located in the beautiful Ivy hotel is Sophia's Lounge. The Lounge is tucked away in a remote…read morelocation. The inside of the Lounge has dim lighting with a vintage vibe. The food was tasty! I will start with the chicken and waffles slider. The chicken was crispy and golden on the outside and juicy inside. The waffle buttery with syrup on top. This was my favorite thing that I ate. My friend and I did share a few appetizers and dessert. The crab cakes were ok. It seems to have more filler than crab meat. The truffle fries were yummy and served with a delicious sauce. The macarons were good also! We also had the Triple Crème Brûlées with Caramel , Oreo and expresso Crème Brûlées. My favorite is the Oreo! I would recommend and definitely look forward to going back.

Sophia's lounge brings a beautiful elegance to Charlotte cocktail bar scene. Amazing ambiance with…read morethe perfect setting for a romantic date or a good time with friends. However please stay away from a bartender named Rae she unprofessionally approach my date and told her she should rethink her time and that she wasn't safe. I have never met this bartender and it was my first time there. This completely made my date unsettled nervous and we immediately paid the check and left and met up with friends. Thankfully our night ended amazing but someone from upper management needs to address this behavior as it was completely unprovoked unprofessional behavior.

Love this bar and the design. Great nod to the historic building in south end, shout out to the…read morestaff who work really hard with the heavy traffic of people on the weekends.

Fun, lively place…read more My friends and I were in town and wanted to have one last drink before we jetted out the next morning, so we ended up in trendy South End. First thing we noticed was how HUGE this place is. I feel like everywhere we turned, each section had its own vibe and its own designated bar. With the loud music, it was more loungey than anything and the crowd was on the much younger side. Canopy seems to be the go-to place in the South End. We did not encounter this kind of lines or crowds anywhere else in the area. Ordered a grapefruity drink (Our Flowerchild) off the menu and it was pretty good. Price was alright - definitely cheaper than what I'd pay in NYC (which is already atrocious in itself).

First time in a hookah bar in years, so since I'm visiting NC, and it was a late night decision, so…read morewhy not. Kind of stashed in a shady strip mall, but I didn't let it bother me going in, and I'm glad I didn't. Very spacious inside, and has a huge wall tv to watch the WC (Mexico won this night). I got lucky Sam was working. He helped me with some decisions to try, and was very attentive. Good times.

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.

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

While visiting my best friend in Charlotte during Labor Day weekend, we decided to hit up one of…read morethe many parties going on around the city. One of which was located here at Novelty House, which is a rooftop bar situated in a popular area for other restaurants and bars. I cannot remember the names of the drinks we ordered but my friend was able to get a mocktail made by request. It eventually started raining so we moved inside to the cigar bar which is owned by the same business. The workers were nice and service was quick and pleasant. I will return when in the area.

If you want FB/Instagram or just great pictures, this is the place go get them at. Visited on a…read moreFriday around 6ish pm and it was still fairly empty which was great for us. We sat down and ordered one drink as we were making time to attend a comedy show. Waitress was super friendly and efficient. They have bar seating as well as a couple of high tops and then lounge seating towards the edge of the place. Beautiful sunflower back drop and it was def a fun lil spot to hang out at. Ive been here before during night club hours and it was super busy but the DJ was spinning all the right music. Def a vibe and wouldn't mind dropping in again if im ever in the area.

I've been to a lot of indoor and outdoor venues in NYC and I was not expecting a super pleasant…read moreexperience when I came. My wife and I were very surprised to be proven wrong. We came for a house music show on a Saturday night, on the earlier side to check everything out. The bouncer and security staff were super nice - they were hospitable to everyone in the line as far as I could tell. They didn't really pad us down but we weren't wearing any baggy or loose clothes or had bags with us. I assume security eyeballs guests and makes situational calls. The inside was spacious and clean. The bathrooms were always attended to. The floor was a bit sticky initially but i think that was fixed before crowds rolled in. When some people spilled beer, the staff immediately came and cleaned. We felt safe with security staff in eyeshot. The music reproduction quality is OK; I think the crowd has a tendency to talk loudly and the volume should be balanced against that, but for the headliner, everything sounded great. Could use more emphasis on higher than bass frequency, but I'll take a solid bassline anyday. I did not feel the need to wear earplugs like some NY venues, probably due to the smaller size of this one. The lights are awesome, if a bit on the intense side since they are just above the stage, aimed at the floor. I would wear sunglasses next time to give my eyes a break. The bartenders were quick and attentive. One issue: they tried to swipe my chip-cards to open tabs (we tried a couple) and those were blocked by our banks for security purposes. Those cards should be chipped for payment gateway acceptance - hopefully the point of sale can support that. Closing each tab everytime worked fine, though, and the bartender did not embarrass us with the decline card response - we noticed others at the bar had the same issues. The outdoor space is super nice. Everyone was dressed casual but clean - and no one smelled bad or was unfriendly/aggressive. We will definitely continue coming back here for performers we like - please keep bringing in great house and techno producers!

It's Feb 8th around 1am and there were 2 bartenders the one with Curly blond hair was working super…read morehard because her male counter part was hardly working at all. Only focus on girls he could flirt with but when they left no one could get a drink. Worst bartender! Felt bad for the girl since she had to handle all of us trying to get a drink.

Let's get into it! The rooftop vibes are beautiful. My electric lemonade was perfect for the heat,…read moreand the chicken tacos were light yet seasoned nicely. Pro-Tip: Timing is everything, arrive with shades or request a shaded section upon arrival.

I didn't have a reservation, but the host was still able to seat me--right around 5 p.m., just as…read morethe happy hour crowd was rolling in. Spoiler alert: the rooftop view overlooking the city is absolutely worth it, so I'd recommend making a reservation to secure your spot. Since this was just a stop before my dinner plans, I kept it light and ordered the spicy guacamole (and yes, it lives up to its name--spicy but so good!) along with the burnt end lollipops (smoked brisket). To sip, I went with a refreshing Charlotte mocktail. Another perk? During happy hour, all appetizers are $3 off, which makes it the perfect time to sample and share. What would have been this establishment a five star for me would have been attentiveness and hospitality.