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..

Stopped in to Backstage for the Christmas pop up and was not disappointed. It's Christmas overload…read morein the best way, if you're looking for something fun and kitschy. They have a Christmas drink menu, mostly sweet, but they also offered to make some minor modifications. I had the Koala LaLaLa, which was more tart with some apple and bitters. Probably not everyone's jam, but I loved it. All the bartenders were great-Star kept us laughing, and they moved quickly considering how busy the place got. I recommend going early to get a good spot to people watch. I plan to come back at least one more time during the holidays. 10/10!

Similar to what many people before mentioned it's a really great theme and ambiance. The later you…read morego the longer the wait. My friends only were in line for 5 mins but unfortunately I was the late one and waited in line for 30 mins. Luckily the line does move fairly quickly. If I'm being honest, aesthetically the drinks look good but not worth the price. My friends and I got the koala lalala and were bummed that after paying so much, it was mostly soda water and barely any alcohol for almost $19. Not worth it imo. I did however love the music selection. It was very nostalgic. Despite the technically difficulties they were having, my friends and I had a great time dancing the night away to our favorite middle and high school jams. My only suggestion would be next time for the dj to put his device on do not disturb. Every time a notification came through, the music would lower and was very noticeable. My friends and I laughed it off thinking we were just hearing things at first only for it to continue followed by the speakers completely going out. Overall it was nice to dance and be around holiday cheer but I don't think it would be worth a repeat experience.

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).

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 place takes put-put golf to a whole different level. We did the eat & play option! Which gives…read moreyou access to both courses and you guys both get to pick an entrée; all included in price. We eat first I got the FIRE SHRIMP RICE BOWL, comes with Sautéed Shrimp in Cajun Butter, served with Ginger Rice, Charred Corn Avocado Salsa, Micro Cilantro. It was very good and different didn't seem like anything special with the rice though no ginger flavor just plain rice. I would definitely get it again the flavor profile mix was great! Now the put-put golf was amazing! I loved how they had drink stand at every station so you could sit your drinks down while golfing. The bars inside the courses were closed so you had to get your drink from the main bar before starting. I love how you checked in at station one and it kept tally of points for you. So once you put in how many times it took you to the ball in the hole it records it and you log it at eat station. I love the decorations! Both courses laboratory and conservatory had a different theme and it was very dope. I like how all of this was put inside of the building, almost gave like a museum feel; very fun, welcoming, and entertaining. I also like the two interactive station which the courses first you got to take a picture and second you got to take a boomerang and you got to send it right to you phone for memories! I can't wait to go back here! Great for date nights, night out, or family days as well! 10/10 highly recommended!

I honestly love the Puttery--this was my third visit. The bar area is great for cute pictures, and…read morethe food is good. This visit, though, was all about the golf experience. Walking to play, the floors were sticky from drink spills. In theory, having bars on the courses is a great idea, but in practice it slows everything down. If the group ahead of you doesn't enter their score, the game stalls unless someone from the next group inputs it or a staff member comes over. We had to figure that out on our own. On my previous visits the staff explained how the scoring worked, but that didn't happen this time. Three groups ahead of mine didn't know how to enter their scores or forgot, so they just stopped playing. I also think the reservations could be spaced out better. Groups ended up stacked on top of each other waiting for the same hole. Thankfully, everyone was still pleasant about it. I'd definitely go back, but I hope they make a few operational improvements.

This place is permanently closed. The service staff posted about it on social media but no where…read moreelse. Sucks because this place looked cool but I guess cocktail bars are not Charlotte's forté.

We were looking for a nighttime venue for Saturday night. You had to make the reservation in…read moreadvance of going to the venue for bottle service. The reservation information was very detailed. It informed you of the maximum number of people per table and the minimum spend. When we arrived we were taken to our table. We wanted to order the Teremana, but it was sold out. So we ordered Casamigos. Charlotte is one of the few places I visit that locks up the liquor bottle in a case at the table. Sabrina was our Bottle service waitress, and she was great. By the end of the night, our waitress switched to Mariah she wasn't as attentive and didn't provide great customer service. My sister ordered hookah, and there was a 20% gratuity added to the hookah that was separate from the bottle gratuity. The venue was nice. There were several slogans on the walls, and the graphic art was nice. The DJ was great. There was a sign to not make any music request.

Great time here at the music yard to see one of my fave EdM artists. Such a cool venue ! Open air…read more and they have seating and of course mostly standing , which we did for the 3 hour set. Luckily we found parking at the venue. They have a couple of bar set ups. It's easily accessible off south blvd. No food but plenty of places around the venue. I would come back here anytime for an outdoor concert as it's low key and small enough where you feel part of the concert from anywhere.

My brother and I had a really fun time. It's different but in a fun and crazy way. Great for…read morefamilies with kids.

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.

Peruvian and Japanese fusion! That's not a combo that you find often! And I think I found my…read morefavorite restaurant in NC, I'm still thinking about their risotto! We sticked with their Peruvian dishes. We ordered: Complimentary Cancha Lomo Saltado Arroz con Mariscos (Peruvian Seafood Risotto) The dish was fully loaded with seafood. (They did not skimp out with the seafood. There was seafood with every bite) They included shrimp, scallop, squid and octopus. I will definitely get the Arroz con Mariscos again and look forward to trying their Japanese dishes. I am already eyeing their ceviches.

The restaurant was already buzzing and busy when we walked in so we were expecting a pretty great…read moremeal. Unfortunately the experience was very underwhelming and the food did not live up to the atmosphere or the hype. I ordered the Pisco & Shiso cocktail and there was a noticeable kick of spice that didn't really work with the drink and I couldn't taste any of the shiso either. Their beef anticuchos were the one thing we genuinely enjoyed, it was juicy and flavorful, and probably the only dish that stood out. Everything else was blah. The biggest disappointment was the fried rice, it was very oily and the chicken tempura on top tasted like frozen chicken nugget that have been air-fried. The ceviche was just okay, I have definitely had better elsewhere. It's a fun and lively place, I just didn't find the food worth coming back for.

A Hidden Gem on South Tryon!…read more I stopped by Folia for lunch one day, and I'm so glad I did. This place is definitely a hidden gem! If you're driving down South Tryon on a busy day, it's easy to miss because it's tucked away a bit, so keep an eye out. Once you find it, you'll be glad you did. I ordered one of their flatbreads, and it came out fresh, hot, and absolutely delicious. They had just rolled out their summer menu, so I also tried one of their seasonal refreshers--I believe it was the Watermelon Mango Lemonade--and it was incredible. It was the perfect drink for a hot day! The atmosphere is one of my favorite things about Folia. It's not a huge space, but it's cozy, stylish, and has a relaxed, laid-back vibe that makes you want to stay awhile. The service was excellent, and everyone was friendly and welcoming. There were several other menu items that caught my eye, so I'll definitely be back to try more. I also heard it's a great place to hang out in the evening for drinks, a girls' night out, or a casual date night, and I can definitely see why. If you're looking for a spot with fresh food, great drinks, and a chill atmosphere, I highly recommend checking out Folia. 10/10 recommend! I'll definitely be back.

First time at folia did not disappoint! Definitely be sure to make a reservation, so you don't have…read moreto wait. We sat in the back room on the couches, super vibey. Our server was so friendly and had great recs. Our drinks were delicious! Food was good as well. Cuban bowl had too much lettuce, but other than that was tasty. Typical Charlotte drink prices. Parking is first come first serve street parking around South End or a paid lot.