HAPPY HOUR. What a cool spot! Since I moved to Belmont I have been hearing about this place and I…read morechose my birthday to finally check it out. Stopped by when they opened and it was empty. I knew it was an old jailhouse but it really is still in the style of an old jailhouse with concrete walls and creepy staircases. The bar is awesome - lots of good options and a wonderful cocktail menu. But what really shines here besides the drinks are the happy hour food choices. Half off M-Th 5-7pm and we enjoyed wings and potato wedges. Outstanding food for an amazing price. I need to go back to try more of that menu!

This place felt like a true speakeasy. It's kind of tucked away, more in the back of the building,…read moreand you have to climb stairs. The first landing has the restroom and a cigar lounge. Then you climb another flight of stairs to reach the bar. It was cool! Very dark, and there's a little room with a TV too. The menu had some classic drinks, seasonals and a few food options. We grabbed a little table (just a few high tops and bar seats) and one of the bartenders came over to take our order. Both drinks were good! Couldn't tell ya what I chose (ha!). I don't live in Belmont but I would definitely stop in again sometime!

Came here when I was visiting my family and it's a nice spot. Matt was great and made sure we were…read moretaken care of. Get the calamari it's dope.

This spot took me by surprise! It's almost hidden, and it's attached to a bike shop which was…read morepretty cool. The have a diverse menu offering multiples types of cuisines, with low prices. Our server was attentive, and our food came out quick. Everything I had was great!

They have a few burgers on the menu but just get the lettuce tomato pickles cheeseburger. Soooo…read moregood! Great bun and crispy veggies. I wish they gave more fries as a side, was a little small of a portion. Churros were yummy but $8 for 3 cut in half seemed a lot, should be $5.

Loved this dog bar experience! We went on a dreary Sunday morning for brunch…read more We decided last minute to bring our Cavapoo and had never been before so he wasn't registered. It said online it could take a couple days to get approved , but we had no problems just bringing him and his vaccinations. They seem strict about seeing vaccination history so I knew he would be safe and not get sick from other dogs! The check in process was quick and easy! Since it was not the best weather wise, it was only us and one other group there, but a friend said it does get crowded but never too crowded! They had a ton of picnic tables outside and beach volleyball courts. They have 2 sections outside, one is off leash and one is on leash. Inside is also on leash, so some options there! The bar is accessible no matter what section you are in, and they had a full bar. There were also some TVs inside with sports on. The facility seemed SO clean for a dog bar, I was impressed by that. The bartenders were also SO nice asking about our dog and his breed and making sure we had everything we needed. The facility seemed secure with lots of doors and magnetic locks so no dogs could escape. They did have brunch and it was delicious!!! I got the avacado toast. The egg was a tad salty but still very good! I would definitely go back!

The River Room is a very cozy spot, especially during the holidays. It was decorated beautifully…read morefor Christmas and had a warm, inviting atmosphere. One downside was learning that pets are not allowed inside--even though they don't serve food--which is always a bit of a letdown for us. That said, Luna was welcome on the outdoor patio... unfortunately, it was about 20 degrees outside. We didn't let the cold ruin the experience, though. They have patio heaters and warm drinks available, which helped a lot. We grabbed comfy outdoor chairs right next to the Christmas tree, and the setting was really nice, especially with the water view just steps away. It never got overly busy, but there was a steady flow of people coming and going, which gave it a relaxed, lively feel without being crowded. We both ordered the Hardywood Gingerbread Stout (9.2% ABV), which was their only holiday beer available at the time--they mentioned they had another seasonal option but had already sold out. The beer was pretty good, though definitely strong. We actually left to check out the only other bar in town, but it turned out to be closed, so we circled back to The River Room for another round. Two gingerbread stouts came out to $14 total which felt very reasonable. They do charge a small membership fee (around $1) since it's a private club, and we were told that fee goes toward animal conservation, which is a nice bonus. Overall, despite the cold and the indoor pet restriction, we really enjoyed the ambiance, holiday decor, and relaxed vibe--and would definitely stop back again when the weather is warmer.

The river room is a great place to hang out. They had food trucks numerous days of the week. Their…read morerotating signature drinks are great! Cold brews on tap as well as bottles. The staff is friendly and professional! You must sit outside to overlook the pond with many birds! Bonus View is the fire station ! Lots of comfy seating options. Family and dog friendly!

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.

I'm sad I waited so long to come here...it's delicious. I love the patio vibe, the food and the…read moreservice. Everything was top notch from the service to the food! I can see why this place is popular. We got the crispy Brussel sprouts (10/10 recommend), bacon wrapped scallops and sliders. My kids got the corn dog nuggets and absolutely loved the sidewinder fries. The sliders I got were both delish with perfectly cooked patties. The scallops were also top notch - I'd order them over and over again. They also had a great drink menu from drafts, cans and mixed drinks (as well as non-alcoholic choices). If you're in Belmont, don't sleep on this spot!

Let here after a great meal in the old stone steak house. Great value cocktails and good serviceread more

we had the rehearsal dinner for my sons wedding at Nellie's. It was amazing! Dee Walker was our…read moreplanner for the event and I have to say that after meeting with her a year before the event, we knew she was the one we wanted to work with. She met every challenge from an ever expanding guest list to diet restrictions with ease. A hundred champagne glasses? No problem... Gluten free? No issues! Oh wait 3 more people want to come... bring it on she said. The food was amazing extra cheers to the chefs to put out amazing hot food to everyone! The servers and staff? Smiling happy talking and looked like they were having as good a time as the guests! The Nellies crew delivered a perfect evening in every way! We have always loved the Nellies restaurant and it accommodated over 100 excited wedding guests with ease. The joy was amazing. Thank you from all 105 of us!!!!!

If you're looking for a spot that feels like a Pinterest board coming to life this is it! The vibe…read moreis industrial meets farmhouse rustic, and the Belmont community clearly treats this place like a collective living room ! The best part of the night wasn't even the food but a teenage performer who was amazing on stage very talented young man I'm sure he'll go far! As for the food. It was a solid good not great I ordered the chicken and dumplings, which turned out to be more dumpling with a little bit of chicken it was tasty, but definitely could've used a sprinkle of salt and a few more chunks of chicken. The hubby ordered Cajun shrimp loved the flavor, but the sauce was a bit too rich and it became too much to handle after a few bites, Our waitress, an absolute gem!!! We wrapped things up with peach cobbler which was more miss than hit - we're crust people, and this was light on the breading and had a mysterious aftertaste that we couldn't quite pin down. We should've got the chocolate chip cookie like our waitress suggested next time we'll know, and there will be a next time. Loved the experience overall!

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..

Beer is great, newly added coffee options are awesome, good bourbon selection, cozy neighborhood…read morefeel, fun events, non-alcoholic beers and "mocktails" are available, and rotating food trucks offer a nice variety of food choices. Service window available so you can enjoy the park tables outside.

This place has become a cherished tradition for me!…read more The warm service and cozy vibe make it feel like home, plus the hot chocolate--yes, you can spike it! The beer selection is fantastic, and this year they've added cocktails.

I stopped in for a cup of coffee. Rachel was nice and helpful. The place had a old, warn and warm…read morefeel to it that was very pleasant. It was mostly empty when I went as it was an odd time of day but I could see it being very fun in the evenings. My coffee was delicious and fresh brewed. They offer a lot more on their menu that all looked like good options so I am looking forward to going back to try other things.

My wife and I went in for a late lunch today. We ate at the bar and it was not crowded at 2pm…read more I ordered a plain Turkey and Cheddar panini and my wife ordered the full menu version of the same item. We ordered a water and a Diet Coke. My sandwich came with Swiss cheese but I ate it anyway for the sake of time. The nice server offered to remake my sandwich, and actually did, but I told her not to - she promised a discount for the mistake. No Discount $5.00 Diet Coke $3.00 Tap water $40.00 total with tip We will not be back. I felt violated when we left.