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.

Walked into tilt on Thursday afternoon & had the pleasure to have been attended by Michael Dean. He…read morewas friendly, welcoming and very engaged in our attendance. Drinks were good and fairly priced. I will say that the only thing better then the drink was his hospitality. Thank you Michael! We will be back!

This place very much served its purpose. We stopped in for a last stop on a night out before…read morereturning to the hotel across the street. The bartenders were nice & efficient. We enjoyed playing Jenga here. Drinks options were pretty standard. A DJ started playing halfway through our time there so I imagine it gets quite feisty there, so definitely worth popping in if you're in the area. If you're not looking for a more divey place to end/continue your night, probably not the spot for you but I think if you know what it is it's a nice option.

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

Love to go here when I visit my daughter. Live music and friendly staff…read more Reminds me of my local dive bar Shifty's on Syracuse.

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.

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.

Workmans is a household favorite of ours! Their tomato soup is amazing, and so is their Shepards…read morePie. Not to mention their drinks and vibes are always great. Will always be back to Workmans

My husband and I visited The Workman's Friend for dinner, an Irish pub in Charlotte, for the first…read moretime at the end of August and had a fantastic experience. It was fairly busy, but we walked in without a reservation and were seated indoors right away. We ordered two Guinnesses, the Mussels appetizer (with garlic bread), and split the Fish & Chips plate. Everything was incredible. The cod was perfectly beer-battered, the hand-cut chips were crisp and hearty, and the green peas and tartar sauce rounded it out beautifully. The mussels and garlic bread were also delicious (even ordered a second garlic bread). I would 100% order both dishes again. Our server was also friendly, attentive, and gave honest, helpful recommendations. Prices felt fair for the quality, and the overall experience hit all the right notes. We've already recommended it to friends and will definitely be back. A cozy, welcoming spot for comfort food done right.

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.