As someone who moved here from the Bay Area and is still finding my favorite outdoor spaces in…read moreCharlotte, I'm always on the lookout for places that offer a little peace and beauty in the middle of a busy day. The McGill Rose Garden absolutely delivered on that. This is truly a beautiful venue--lush flowers everywhere, winding walk paths, and plenty of places to sit quietly and just take it all in. It's the kind of space where you can slow down, clear your head, and quite literally stop and smell the roses. I found it to be a wonderful spot for reflection, a casual stroll, or simply enjoying nature without needing to leave the city. One of the things I especially appreciated is that you can enhance the experience with a visit to the wine bar onsite, Rosie's Wine Garden, where you can grab a coffee, cocktail, or glass of wine and then wander the grounds at your own pace. It adds a relaxed, almost European feel to the whole experience. A quick heads-up: parking can be a bit tricky, as the entrance is off a busy street, so just take your time and be patient when pulling in. Once you're there, though, it's well worth the effort. Bottom line: If you're looking for a small but charming botanical-style garden in Charlotte--a quiet place to reset, reflect, and enjoy the outdoors--this is a lovely little gem. For me, it checked all the boxes and has become a welcome respite in the middle of a busy day.

I really enjoyed my visit! It took us maybe fifteen minutes to walk through the whole thing and…read moresnap a few pics. If I lived in Charlotte I would definitely plan on meeting a friend there for coffee and chatting. Beautiful landscaping and helpful signs on most plants. They also have bug spray available for use! After we strolled we stopped for a coffee. All in all a great time!

Geez - great venue but man oh man can you learn how to work the AC??? We were here for the Iron…read moreFork competition and had to leave early because there were a TON of people and no AC on. We were dying. The venue is located right at Davidson and 26th or so in front of the breweries. There looked like there was parking around the back but we parked across Davidson in the grass lot on the other side. This would be a great venue for events if they can get the AC kinks worked out. Huge clean building with seating on one side. Can definitely see a reception of sorts being great here.

Great event space in a convenient location. The layout is open so you can style it how you'd like…read more-- wide open with cocktail tables for a standing-only party, rows of seats for a speaking event, or something else entirely. I like the loft feel of the place and the fact that it's so close to all of the fun in NoDa. Definitely worth a look when you're planning your next event.

This family owned bar is a hidden gem!! I casually strolled in for a quick glass of wine and ended…read moreup staying until close doing karaoke. The bartender Oryan and the karaoke guru Gabe were SO nice and welcoming. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking for a good time with a great crowd. 10/10

Such a cool vibe. I love a frozen drink and I can always count on Starlight to have at least 1…read moreoption. The outside space is awesome, lots of different spaces to enjoy and hula hoops to have fun with. I got a corn dog that was nice and hot. The staff is friendly and a pleasure to interact with. Live music I believe is all weekend every weekend. I hope to see you there!

Finally got a chance to check out this event space! The lovely folks at Lupus Piedmont hosted their…read moreannual Mardi Gras Gala here and it's such a cool event space. From the outside, I would have never expected such potential. The large building is planted very near the tracks off of Tryon & Dalton - just a few minutes from Uptown. Now, I'm sure the space varies per event, but the folks at Lupus decorated it beautifully. Tons of tables, a large bar to the right, dance floor near the stage and plenty of walking around room. Plus, there are two old train cars outside the side doors that are perfect for additional entertainment options - the event last night had a fortune teller and a bones reader in these cars. Per Extravaganza Depot's website, it looks like they are full service event planning and execution company. Capacity wise, the site reads 350 seated and 600 standing and there are adequate restroom facilities and probably 200 parking spaces (total guess here). There aren't too many well put together venues in Charlotte that host these types of numbers, but Extravaganza Depot does offer a great option!

After looking into several venues in the greater Charlotte area, we chose Extravaganza Depot for…read moreour son's Bar Mitzvah on 10/21/17 and it was AMAZING! What a GREAT space for ANY party or event! Extravaganza Depot converted part of their warehouse into a venue for parties and events. It's a very cool open space with a back deck that has a GREAT view of the Charlotte Skyline and 2 train cabooses that can be used. Not only do you get a GREAT venue for your party, you get access to the thousands of their props for your party. The folks at Extravaganza Depot were extremely professional, courteous, fun to work with and did a fantastic job! I could go on and on but the bottom line is, Extravaganza Depot is an AMAZING venue for a party or event and they did an AMAZING job and exceeded our very high expectations! We could not be more pleased with our choice to go with the Extravaganza Depot for our very important event! We would totally recommend using Extravaganza Depot for your next event/party!!! THANK YOU EXTRAVAGANZA DEPOT FOR BEING A HUGE PART OF MAKING OUR EVENT/PARTY SO SUCCESSFUL!!!

Attended an "Edgar Allen Poe Speakeasy" event held here and I was impressed. I always drive by this…read morebuilding but have never been inside. Old firehouse station turned into a event space. Looks like there is about 3 buildings merged together. The building the event was held at was grand! Two old double doors opens up to a huge open floor plan. It was decorated beautifully and had a great time. Bathrooms were located in the back, but unfortunately there were only 2 stalls in the ladies restroom and for an event and amount of people that were there, it was not enough to have the line flow smoothly. Overall, great venue and im glad I got to visit this building.

There are plenty of medium - large ish event venues in Charlotte. Some are new, some are old and…read moresome are just pretty cool. The Palmer Building falls into the old & cool categories. This 1930s fireman's hall is restored but still hosts plenty of character with its gorgeous brick facade, dark wood floors and open banquet space. There's also a nice stage space which is perfect for a small production, speech or screen drop. I've been here for a few different events and have enjoyed the space thoroughly. Parking can be a bit tight out front, but there's usually a fair amount of room near the back. If you're looking for a cool event or reception space, The Palmer Building should be on your short list!

This spot has a nice vibe. My lady and I came here for a 40th birthday party and it was the perfect…read morevenue. I would highly recommend for any small casual or formal get together. Parking was convenient right across the street. Uptown Charlotte.

From the owner: The Revel Room is the perfect boutique venue in the heart of Uptown. We are a full service venue…read moreand completely customizable 2,200 sqft open, fully adaptable floor plan, know that whatever you desire can be achieved here. Here at the Revel Room we seek to understand and exceed the goals for every event. Come see the fully accessible, locally owned Revel Room Today!

Came to the venue for an event. It was in the evening time. Fortunately I knew where this place was…read morebecause the lighting isn't adequate or the signage isn't large enough to read at night. There are 2 restrooms right outside of the main hall. It has a stage but I didn't see a kitchen area like for a reception. I did see an office for staff. Decor is at a minimum but that can be good if you're needing a clean slate to decorate your event. Color scheme is matte black and white. I did see a couple of faux walls that wobbled a little when ppl leaned on them....they didn't know it was not connected to the ceiling. Parking is adequate if the other businesses are not having something. If so, I could see tight parking situations

I always recommend this venue to all my clients. From baby showers to wedding receptions or even…read morememorial services the owner always treats them right. She doesn't just stop at providing the rental but she somehow has access to EVERYTHING you need to complete your event and to help make your event a success. Parking is plentiful and there are 3 restrooms and it's also right next door to a dollar tree which means if you forgot something don't fret it's right next door. I highly recommend this venue and will continue to refer all of my clients to it.

I gotta be honest (I know thats the whole point of a review but like the seriously honest type of…read morehonest).. I dont understand Sprinkle. I thought it was a dessert spot so we went here after dinner but the menu has milkshakes, spiked milkshakes, coffee, tea, cocktails, pretzels, funnel cake, lemon tart, popcorn, pizza, cotton candy, etc... like just random stuff really. I'm guessing I'm not the target customer so I just "dont get it". We got a milkshake which came topped with a week old wal-mart grade glazed donut and three small cubes of cheesecake from the ChefStore. It wasn't the best milkshake I've ever had but it was a milkshake so it was definitely "ok". I likely wouldn't recommend the spot unless you've got 30+ minutes to kill before getting your milkshake bc it takes foreverrrrrrrrrr to come out, just sayin.

The ambiance, service, and drinks were outstanding. Phenomenal. I enjoyed my time here and Kim, the…read moreowner, was so nice, welcoming, and gave the warmest hospitality. She puts in so much effort in making sure the presentation is top tier. The pizza and drinks were so good. Highly recommended.

It's a popular spot. What a great place to have a glass of…read moresomething nice with people in your life. Nice selection of wine and coffee ect. The garden seating is very cozy, spread out throughout the garden. We will be visiting again soon.

I just love this oasis!! Their coffee is the smoothest ever, and their wine selection is perfect…read more The best part are the gardens, though. Nature in the middle of a busy city! Perfect!