Definitely a hype vibe on a Friday night. DJ was spinning Reggaton and 90s RnB and I LOVED IT! They have daily drink/shot specials for about $6 each and a good liquor selection. Games are cheap but one of the games was down and there wasn't an "Out of Order" sign. There is an outdoor patio behind them but it doesn't have a bar and the music isn't as loud. So, it's a nice smoke/chit chat area. read more

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Will never go back. Bar was empty and watched a bartender scream and curse at a group to get out. Then to chase them all the way to the light rail station. Bartender also had an attitude with out group right when we walked in so not surprised to see him be a jerk to others. read more

Ladies get their drinks roofied here. A warning to fellow ladies. I wouldn't want something to happen to y'all. Public service announcement. Spread the word. read more

The Blind Pig - Dive Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I truly cannot believe I am even writing this review, but the experience I had here on St. Patrick's Day was so wildly unprofessional and bizarre that I feel morally obligated to warn others. I went to this bar with a couple of friends just to celebrate and have a good time like everyone else. At one point, one of my friends was asked to leave. Totally fine, they left willingly and without any argument whatsoever. No yelling, no scene, nothing. We assumed that would be the end of it. But apparently that was just the beginning. One of the bartenders immediately started calling my friend and our group "tw*ts" behind the bar, loudly enough for everyone to hear. Classy, right? While I was simply standing there minding my own business and finishing my beer before leaving, the same bartender started asking if I knew "those people" and then proceeded to call them "motherf***ers." At this point I was honestly shocked at the level of hostility coming from someone whose job is literally customer service. So we decide to leave and go to another bar like normal adults. You would think that would be the end of the story. It wasn't. This bartender actually FOLLOWED US outside and down the street as if we were criminals on the run. I am not exaggerating when I say it felt like we were being chased. He was apparently trying to get ahead of us to "warn" the staff at Wooden Robot about us as if we were some kind of international crime ring instead of a few people walking to the next bar. I have been to bars all over the place and I have NEVER experienced anything even remotely close to this level of unhinged behavior from staff. It was uncomfortable, embarrassing, and honestly just bizarre. Management seriously needs to evaluate who they have working behind that bar because the level of aggression and name calling was completely out of line. I've never been followed down the street by a bartender before, and hopefully never will again. read more

Came to Charlotte to just enjoy a nice weekend. I had never been in this place. But it was very lovely. The service was great, the drinks are cheap. And a nice little outdoor area. Would highly recommend. read more

Where drinks and games meet !!!! A barcade if you will! I had so much fun here with friends on my birthday, the drinks, the games, the vibes!!!!! I'll definitely be back. read more

Customer service sucked be prepared for attitude from every employee. I always try to be nice and respectful but apparently it doesn't matter to them ‍ read more

The Blind Pig is in NoDa, conveniently near the light rail. I love how affordable their drinks are. It's a fun place to hang out, have a couple of drinks, and also play some arcade games. It's perfect for groups. They also have a machine on the wall, where you can select a song. The bartender on Tuesday night was friendly and helpful. They do check your ID as you walk in. You have to be 21 years of age to enter. It's a fun concept, and there's also plenty of seating both at the bar and just behind it. They also have an outdoor patio area too. You'll have to come see for yourself. I'd recommend this place to anyone in the area looking for affordable drinks, good service and fun games with friends and family. read more

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I have been mistreated at this place as a customer and was put in a hospital due to a security incident. This is the truth.

Nice spot in Noda with games to enjoy and of course a bar. They even have a snack machine. We loved the photo booth and hubby loved the basketball game. It's different than what I'm used to when going to a bar and I like it. Most games were only a dollar. If you are ever in Noda and need to play a few games and get a drink this is the spot. read more

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I liked this place a lot! They have several different TV's playing sports, movies, etc. A huge game arcade game area which was super fun to play. Music was super good too and decently priced drinks ($5 well drinks on Saturdays). Overall the vibes were great inside and we got served pretty quick even though it was packed. Definitely will return! read more

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Good drink specials. Nice to play few games and have good time. Would recommend for drinks

Looked like a fun place and the only bar playing good music in NoDa this particular Saturday night. Before entering you have to show ID and pay a $1 fee. It was very crowded but I patiently waited to get a drink at the bar. They seem to not put much alcohol in the drinks because I didn't taste it at all. I liked the idea of having a section of arcade games in the bar. My friends and I tried playing a few but a lot of them weren't working. The ones that did work were not very fun. After waiting a while, my friend and I got more drinks. She wanted to put hers on her own tab to be able to close it out but the bartender said he didn't have time and made us put both drinks on my tab. So we had to wait even longer to be able to close her tab out before leaving. He was very rude and unfriendly. I noticed him acting the same way to other customers at the bar. After reading other reviews, I noticed that I am not the only one who encountered rude staff here. I will not be returning to this bar unless I see a change in reviews. read more

My friends and I had a decent time. We went on a Sunday afternoon so they were a bit slow (business wise) but we managed to have a great time. The DJ was GREAT! Customer service was good. We played pool, jenga outside, and basketball. read more

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The Blind Pig, to me just doesn't appeal with me anymore. I guess that I've passed my time as far as going to bars and just getting drunk. It was a little bit disconcerting that when I decided to get a seat outside on the picnic benches, that there was a guy asking to get money for his moped and was oddly checking out unfinished drinks. Which made me think that he was actually there just to bum money off those who were intoxicated and then drinking unfinished drinks... Yeah, it's a bit shady. He also hung out in the dark corner right next to the park benches and it was pretty shady. Inside, it's changed since the last time I've been there. They have all these arcade games now, basketball, video games, a dollar per punch machine (which I thought was pretty ridiculous), a big galaga LED type of arcade shooter, and skee ball. They also have the main bar, and a mini bar near the arcades. I would have to say that the bathroom, is pretty much atrocious. I think it can differ from night to night, but holy shit. It was nasty the night I went. Let me describe it: When you walk inside, you look to the left, oh, why is the sink overflowing? Oh, it's because someone vomited in it and the smell of urine and the acidic smell of the vomit hits you all at once. Looking at the floor, you see that it's wet, and your thought automatically goes to the thought that it's not water... it's urine and whatever else is there. Now you're thinking, well since the sink is pretty much overflowing, ever guy that you see going in that bathroom and coming out isn't washing their hands. Yeah, you can see where this is going. You're sharing darts/dapping people up, it's pretty nasty. Now hearing about the woman's bathrooms, women are just as bad at not washing their hands. I had hand sanitizer so, yeah. Is this place 5 stars? I don't think so. I've been to clubs that had clean bathrooms. Strip clubs had clean bathrooms. At least have the sink open so I can wash my hands, the smell of vomit just basically made me disgusted. I didn't even want to know what was in the stall. Hey, I guess that's why people get drunk and to forget what horrors lurked in the bathroom. If you're looking for a club, I would suggest to go elsewhere for arcade games. Personally, I think I would have had a better time at Dave & Busters. read more

Huge fan of this place. Lots of games but not nearly as aggressive as a D&B type place. The drinks are decently priced and the staff is great. read more

Stopped by this place to play some arcade games and was kicked out before we could spend a quarter. The bartender said that anyone under the age of 21 had to leave so we proceeded to leave mainly because of his attitude. However, there was a baby there, so we were confused and it was mentioned to the bartender. He decides to call the police which was crazy. As we left the establishment we were advised the bartender always behave that way. This is definitely not a place to visit if you're looking to have a fun night out in the NODA area read more

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Great dive bar vibes. Just updated all their games which really made a different. Drinks are also on the cheap side which is a huge plus!!

The good old pig! Always a fun time! This bar is loaded with video games, giant life sized games like Jenga, a see saw, and pretty good music. A huge place and also an outdoor patio with ample seating and room to move around. The service is ok, hit or miss. The drinks are decent depending on who makes them. The had a lemonade drink on special that was delicious. I recommend trying it if they have it again. They do have drink specials often, which is nice. read more

Bartender, Mick, was super fun and provided great service. He also did a great job as DJ. Great dive bar!

It is a fun place. There beer selection is decent but it isn't a brewery so don't expect all that. Lol. There are many different games to play, like pool, video games, skeeball, and, my favorite, giant jenga. It has an outside area that's good for smokers and you can watch the dogs next door, which is also a favorite of mine. The bartenders have always been nice to me. It doesn't sparkle but it is clean. Lol. Don't much care for the dj so I leave kind of early. read more

A dive bar with some arcade games. $1 per play, and the machines are all equipped with a card reader so you can pay with credit! My girlfriend and I wandered in because we saw the big space invaders screen from the street. They also have basketball, air hockey, skee ball, billiards, darts, a boxing punching game, and a claw machine. I actually won the claw machine for the first time in my life after putting a dollar in as a joke, so that was very exciting! We came in on a Thursday briefly and came back Friday to play more games (we love barcades). On Thursday it was a relaxed dive bar. On weekends it's a $1 cover charge and they have a DJ, so it was pretty loud, and attracted a pretty rowdy crowd. Pick your night to pick your vibe. Overall, a fun experience. read more

Great late night bar! They have games (skeeball, pool, darts, big connect 4). Bartenders are friendly and a really good chill place to go in NoDa read more

From out of town and was told to check this place out. Whatever short dude who was bartending was a absolute dick. Definitely not a place where they care about customer service whatsoever. Wouldn't recommend to even my worst enemy. Can't believe I even have to give this place a 1/5 star. read more

The Blind Pig is one of the bars I went to while exploring Noda in Charlotte and right before deciding to live there. It was at the very end of a long Saturday that included brewery hopping for 12 hours. Since then, it's been a perfect capper to a few nights for me and my friends.The Blind Pig has cheap drinks, fun games, and space to hang. I guess you can't really tell from outside, but there's some space to this bar and there are a few very different areas where you can hangout. 1) There is the front game/side game area. This includes a stand at the very front where you can buy drinks, a bar in the side area where you can buy drinks, and a bunch of games you can drunkenly play. I frequent this area the most, playing Space Invaders, pop-a-shot basketball, and watching macho dudes play the punching bag game. 2) There is the inside bar area. When you walk in and head straight downstairs, you end up at the bar. This is the most traditional part of the Blind Pig, which allows you to hang in the area with TV's above the bar, tables to sit and stand at, and some board games if you're feeling up to it. 3) One of the best parts of the Blind Pig is the outdoor area. I definitely recommend chilling out here for a while when it's nice out. There's big Jenga, big Connect 4, and a few other things to keep you occupied which includes a mustache see-saw that is always entertaining. All in all, the Blind Pig has something for everyone, whether you want to play some games, have a regular bar experience, or step outside for some fresh air. The drinks are cheap and it's never really overcrowded. If you're in Noda, give it a shot! read more

If I could give zero stars I would.....I walked in with 8 people....I was so excited to show my team this place. The music is great and the games are really fun. We came to celebrate an event. When I walked to the bar the bar back guy (he said his name was Zach) looked at another guest and said "I already hate this crowd"...please explain why we deserved this treatment? We were excited about our day...wanted to celebrate our success and this guy had the nerve to judge us before we even got to the bar. I will NVR come back and will ALWAYS tell anyone who suggests this place to NVR COME HERE.....I feel beyond discriminated against and feel beyond disappointed. So sad.... read more

Hi I have Megan cell phone please let her know and her boyfriend that when I met them they left it on the table .. I'm the asian guy I have it safe for them .. I've been waiting for their call all night but they left when we were drinking so please have anyone who knows them to call my number at 907-651-8134 .. my name is Lo from a newyork.. thankyou read more

This was a pretty cool hangout spot myself and my friends stumbled on after dinner at Cabo Fish Taco. They charged $1 dollar for entry, and as you walked in the music was flowing with great beats from the DJ. Turning to the left we notice skeeball, basketball shot, and other fun games including darts and pool. It was like a very small Dave and Busters in NODA lol. That was the best way I could describe it, instead of a token card you used YOUR personal credit card or Apple Pay to purchase your games of course lol. Oh and your prize, you ask? The VERY cheap drinks specials they offered #winning. My friend shared, "yeah this is a low key college spot but I'll come for the cheap drinks lol." We felt a little out of place but rocked with it and enjoyed our drinks. For $18.00 we had top shelf liquor for a Long Island and Crown Apple on the rocks and my {non alcoholic} Shirley Temple. If you're looking for a fun spot that offers great games, beer pong, great drink, awesome music for all styles, and indoor/outdoor options this spot is great for you and friends. Spacious and budget friendly for all! Enjoy your night! read more

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Such an awesome spot located in NoDa (North Davidson) which features a few games but the fun is located outside. Drinks were reasonably priced and the staff was attentive to those waiting for drinks. If you're a beer drinker, they have a spot at the entrance to grab a quick beer with really no waiting. After grabbing your drink, head outside for some floor model Connect 4 or Jinga. There are other games happening but these were my favorite and met some really awesome people. Very diverse crowd which I really enjoyed. The games on the inside are pretty basic but you can still have a bit of fun inside and the music is heard throughout the bar and the music was very diverse and great. Looking for a good night of fun, music, games, drinking & just meeting random people check out this spot it'll be a 5 Star Night. read more

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Great drinks, good people! Everyone's super nice! Great atmosphere, they have games you can play while you drink,

Just plain fun. Ms PacMan? Got it. Giant Jenga? Got it. Skee Ball? Got it but bragging rights only (but no tickets pop out). Good beer sleection, check. Beer pong table, yep. Nice patio too. Fun bar in NODA. Look forward to heading back. read more

Absolutely love the service here. Everything was very fast, extremely friendly and Becky was absolutely amazing. My drink was made exactly how I wanted with no hassle, 100% recommend :) read more

This is a fun dive-bar. There are plenty of games to play inside and outdoors, an ATM if you need cash--and a jukebox to play music. They have drink specials that are pretty good, but in general their prices are relatively low to start with. It's a big space, however, it'll fill up on the weekend--this is one of the hot spots in NoDa, worth checking out! read more

I checked out the blind pig last night with my boyfriend who loves this place and I see why. Chill vibes, friendly and attentive bartenders and great old school music by a DJ that wasn't playing loud enough where we couldn't hear each other. Lots of fun games inside and outside and even saw a few furry friends walking around. Definitely going back, great for a date night or going with a group of friends. read more

I love this place, it has good drink specials, good music and something for everyone to do: lots of games outside, lots of games inside... I'm not sure whst else I can say, it's just a really cool place in Noda to go to and have a good time. The daily drink specials are something to look forward to, especially Friday nights! read more

We were enjoying a nice Saturday of college football at the bar until we were forced to forfeit the seats we had been sitting in for 4 hours to the sacred late night "dance" crowd. I use the term "dance" very loosely. Staff physically removed our bar stools from under our butts. We weren't officially "kicked out", but told we had to sit much further away from the TVs we had been watching. I would understand if this were a dance club, but it's just a neighborhood bar that apparently treats their neighborhood patrons very poorly. We won't be going back. I would highly recommend avoiding this place at all costs. There are much friendlier places in NoDa that appreciate their customers and the dollars they spend at their establishments. read more

Came as a group. Apparently, you can't wear a tank top! Wow. It's summer in NC. I'm pretty sure it has something to do with my skin color. Sad this is America in 2018. read more

From opening night, to their millionth drink served and beyond...I dig the pig! Bartenders are always ready to pour, a bunch of large TVs with your favorite team playing on one of them, fun events (and fundraisers for various causes!), and a ton of games to play while you imbibe. What more could you ask for? read more

Continuing the transition of NoDa from Arts District to Bar District, I present you with the Blind Pig. In a neighborhood where the majority of joints are either named after something artsy or life inspiring (the Muse, Dolce Vita, Sanctuary, Revolution, etc.) or something with an animal (Beagles, Smelly Cat, Rat's Nest) one would think there has to be an online formula on "how to name your business." Maybe some sort of wheel with a descriptor and an animal. Whizzzzz.... Shy Monkey. Whizzz.... Lazy Squirrel. Whizzzz.... Punctual Three-Toed Sloth. But I digress... Taking over the space formerly known as Boulevard and Lark and Key on the corner of 36th and North Davidson, the Pig has an ecclectic feel. No real common theme or identity, Jerry and the crew appear to be filling whatever bar need the neighborhood might need. Cheap beer and drink specials? Check. Place to watch the game? Check. Place to roll Skee-Ball and shoot arcade hoops? Check. Place to test your drunken navigational skills while walking down the ramp from the door to the bar? Check. Place to watch Sons of Anarchy because you let your cable subscription lapse? Check. (Seriously, they advertise SOA night on FB.) Place to show people why you didn't make the cut on one of the society degrading television shows that is just glorified karaoke? Check. Like most hood joints, the walls are adorned with local artists to remind you that it MAY still be the Arts District. Love the Erich Moffitt pieces. They have a fair selection of craft beers on tap and by the bottle. The bartenders are quite capable and make it a pleasureable drinking experience. So, swing on by and enjoy the artistic/sports/gaming/karaoke/billiards/dive bar while swilling suds and slamming shots. read more

Early on a Saturday evening, I strolled into The Blind Pig ready to annihilate my husband at shuffle board. While I didn't experience victory at said game, I did find out that my skee ball arm is in great shape. The Blind Pig is a spacious bar with an emphasis on gaming. You'll find shuffle board, shooting basketball, boxing, Pac Man, Buck Hunter, two pool tables, arcade bowling, and the aforementioned skee ball. The games range from $.25-$1 per play, so you can certainly get your money's worth if your ready to throw down. Bartenders were pretty friendly and the beer list offered a handful of local brews at affordable prices. Whether you want to pull up a stool and catch a game from one of the six TV's or you're dying to feed some change into the modern jukebox, there's entertainment to be had at the Blind Pig. read more