We pop in for bingo (second Tuesday of the month) and always have a great time!…read more Parking can be a bit of a challenge, so I often find myself parking across the street, though I'm usually going at a busier time. The bar is divey, and you can find very cheap drinks, especially if you go for the daily specials. The bartenders are nice - beware that they do keep your card if you keep your tab open - and seem to know the regulars. In addition to monthly bingo, they seem to host drag events, have video games and board games available to play, as well as several TVs. Plus, dogs can go inside and out. The bar does not serve food, though usually there is a vendor there. Looking forward to next month!

Part neighborhood pub, part dive bar, Hattie's has a reputation as a hipster hang out (I don't mean…read morethat in a bad way but I know some may take it that way). There is no food but they have cheap drinks, old school games, a spacious patio, and they host cool events like bingo night. Their motto is "Mind your P's and Q's" which I found amusing. I have only been in a few times so I can comment on if their patrons typically adhere to this code of conduct! Overall I think it is worth checking out if you've never been and maybe it will grab you and you will want to become a regular. Me personally it's a little out of the way to become a regular haunt located in between Plaza and NoDa but not walking distance from either. Also it's not that the service was ever unfriendly but I just didn't feel like it was my vibe. Still a cool bar though and I can see why other enjoy it.

I love, love, love a dive bar so the fact that the Thirsty Beaver has decline several multi-million…read moredollar real estate developer offers to buy their land makes me over the moon about them! Service and vibes have always been great. Seen great bands here, had awesome conversations, and just reading the wall signs is a treat but not for the sensitive. Affordable drinks and great vibes what else could you ask for!!!!!

A dive bar of dive bars, the Thirsty Beaver is the place to go for cheap beer and cheap drinks in…read morePlaza Midwood. It's quite the hangout complete with jukebox full of classic old tunes. Full of character and charm where you can hangout and no one cares. Yes, this is the spot where Mick Jagger popped in when the Rolling Stones tour passed through Charlotte and he was either not recognized or people truly didn't care. Parking is a serious PITA. We pregamed across the street at Moo & Brew, leaving the car there before coming here.

Tommy's Pub is a total hidden gem located in a shopping center along Eastway Drive! They are an…read moreIrish Pub and can pour a great Guinness to back it up. While I'm told they do have traditional Irish bands come in, they host a wide variety of events and musical acts from Punk Rock Night, to EDM DJs, to bingo nights, they welcome all sorts and find a wide variety of ways to have a good time! I came in on a weekend day after running some errands in the area and looking for a nice cool place to relax and have a beer. There was a good crowd of locals who all seemed to know one another as well as the bartender, but despite not being a regular I felt right at home. Both the bartenders and the patrons were very friendly and the atmosphere was enjoyable. I wish I lived closer because I could easily see myself becoming a regular. If you're looking for an unpretentious place to sit and enjoy some adult beverages then look no further.

Unpretentious little bar that is very welcoming and lots of interesting people…read more Love it!

I LOVE A DIVE BAR!!! Super cute, $2.50 Modelitos, snacks,…read moreTVs, couches, good cocktails. Enjoyed our time at The Ugly.

No frills relatively inexpensive sister property to Idlewild. We came here after joining the…read moreIdlewild wait list. Just got a white claw, cookie and old fashioned. Nothing fancy or extravagant but it was nice to have somewhere to hang out before the cocktail bar. The cookie was really good! Probably wouldn't come here as the sun attraction but it's a decent starter spot.

I was out wandering the streets looking for a place to chill and watch a baseball game. The lights…read morefrom Tilt were calling my name. It wasn't very crowded, but it was early on a Wednesday night. Adam welcomed me as soon as I walked in. Very quickly, there was a baseball game on the TV (they had basketball on another TV) and a cold drink in my hand. The entire staff was friendly. There's video golf, darts, and a beer pong table if you're looking to play some games. Full disclosure, they offer you a free koozie for your Yelp review, but that didn't influence my review at all. But I did take home the koozie. I'll come back.

This bar has beer pong and other games. We went pretty early and it was kinda dead but you can tell…read moreit gets busier later. Drinks are just standard, in plastic cups. Not many seats more of a younger bar with standing room only. Lots of music.

We dropped in at Snug Harbor after our dinner party, and it did not disappoint. It felt like we…read morebrought the energy--what started as a nearly empty venue turned lively (okay, packed out in our minds) within an hour. The DJ was super chill and open to requests, keeping the vibe going all night. We partied until we couldn't anymore. Definitely a great end to the night!

Everything there is amazing here especially the people. Hands down one of my favorite places to go.read more

One of the things that I love about this bar is you never know what you're going to get. You can…read moreshow up and the place be packed with a band playing or it could be just you and a few others. Bands are usually local and you might even know a member. The drinks are strong and cheap and there is a nice variety. I like going here before AND after a show at Ovens or a Checkers game. The ring game on the deck can keep (me) entertained for a hot minute and pool and darts is a nice competitive change. I also noticed this time there, that there is a photobooth next to the bar. I'll check that out the next time I'm there.

I really enjoyed stopping here for a drink at the end of the night. The bartenders were attentive…read moreand fast. There was a cover for the band playing but they were amazing and definitely worth it!

2Buck is ur quintessential dive bar w/the crowds, staff, interior, patio, and prkg to give it the…read morestreet cred it doesn't need. Part pool hall, part country bar, part Plaza watering hole this place is def an acquired taste but once u get the hankerin' it's all u'll ever crave when you're in Plaza and the Beaver is overcrowded. Bar staff here is zero fuchs but fabulous w/pours that would cost u dbl elsewhere...the PBR is coldAF on draft, the HighLife is in cans and the whole pickles are bodega level delicious! They don't serve food but they often have a food truck in the lot. Come for the cheap drinks, people-watching, great patio sittin' (if it's not hot or raining) and Cards Against Humanity level Jenga then stay for the women's restroom line (cuz there always is one). But seriously, GTFO when it's last call; the staff wants to goTFH... Oh and understand the assignment...don't bring the Finance/DoucheBro or Woo Gurl crowd here...let them keep the bars on Central...k, cool? Cu there!

I went last Saturday night to the location on Monroe rd and had 5 PBR over about 2hr. $2 each on…read moredraft. I paid my 11 dollars and change on a credit card and asked for change from a $20 and left $4 on the bar as a tip and walked home. Today I see a charge for $25. I will dispute it as soon as it posts. I will not be back.

Real talk, the best espresso martini I've ever had. Giddy Goat I think it was called here…read more.. Solid selection of spirits and beers/cider. I like that they had Magner's on draft, and of course no Irish pub is complete without a Guinness. Good selection of food, but we went with a bunch of starters- sliders, chips, sausage roll, and fried pickle okra. Okra was a favorite. The slider was delicious!! Chips were good, though they were thick-cut potatoes like wedges, so I wish they could've been a bit crispier. I wasn't a fan of the sausage roll, but my friend liked it. Great service, we were checked on frequently. It's a loud spot in the later hours, but that martini was so good I made my friend go back the next night to get another.

The restaurant looked like an Irish pub inside and had live Irish pub music. We sat at a booth, but…read morethe bar top looked fun. We ordered the Honey Badger cocktail, sausage rolls, shepherd's pie, and purple potato gnocchi. The honey badger cocktail was pretty sweet, and although I usually like sweet drinks, this one wasn't well balanced. My favorites were the sausage rolls and shepherd's pie! Perfect savory flavors. The Shepherd's pie had the perfect ratios of ingredients and a nice jus which didn't make the whole dish soggy. The sausage rolls were soft and flavorful with a perfect flaky/buttery roll which was great with the stone ground mustard. The side salad which came with the shepherd's pie was not my favorite. The gnocchi was okay. It was a bit too sweet and overwhelmed by the bell pepper flavor. I wouldn't order it again. The baguette and butter with it was very good as well as the presentation though.

I went because I'm at Hookah Fan and it was close by. Displays really knows their Hookah and they…read morecater to that. The environment was more college like but the best part was the hookah. Overall, I will only go for Hookah if I was in the area it's not really my scene but if you're looking for a really good hookah this place has it.

If you know your way around Charlotte nightlife, then you know Babylon is the go-to place at 2 am…read morewhen everything closes. I'll explain. Babylon is a hookah lounge and does not serve any alcohol. It is however, open until 4 am. So everyone comes to Babylon when clubs/bars close. For this reason, it gets PACKED after 1 am or so. Dont get me wrong, the venue in itself is pretty large. The hookahs are actually pretty good and there is usually plenty of parking here. The DJ is for the most part always good, playing top 40 hits, Hip Hop, Trap, Dembow, Bachata, Reggae, Reggaeton. People will absolutely be dancing here. Now, things to keep in mind: 1. This is not a classy venue. You are sure to run into drunken folks every weekend. It gets VERY crowded. This place is not for the "bougie" or "fancy" folks. If you're not into rowdiness, this isn't the place for you. 2. NO ALCOHOL is sold here. Just water/cold beverages. 3. Keep an open mind, this place is perfect for the group of friends who isn't ready to call it a night at 2 am. So drink the last of your drinks at whatever bar or club you're at and head to Babylon to dance all the drinks out of your system. Dress code isn't a big deal, whether you're in your sexiest club dress or jeans and a top, what matters is the vibes you bring in here.