This place is so cool. It is down an alley with a bunch of other bars! It's upstairs. It's small and 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! read more

The ambiance is trendy, southern-rustic mixed with wood and night lounge vibes. The aroma of the room smells like roasted marshmallows. The service is great and the bartenders are more-so artists. read more

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All drinks no food. A speakeasy atmosphere that I immediately fell in love with. Rustic, dimly lit and loud enough to where you can talk without screaming or just sit peacefully and enjoy the music...and good music it was. Even with few but sufficient seating and ample standing room congregating is encouraged. The vibe is very mellow and unpretentious. You're guaranteed to make an acquaintance before you leave if you so choose or find a corner, sit and enjoy your drinks at ease. The service was great and the drinks were made well. You can never go wrong with an Old Fashion and their interesting twist was serving it with a roasted marshmallow. That was new for me. It brought a smokiness to the drink without overpowering it. I would add that the roasted marshmallow did make me yearn for a gram cracker or two. A great hidden gem in the French Quarter. In my Schwarzenegger voice "I'll be back." read more

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Cool vibe... until a toddler showed up. We stopped by The Cotton Room before dinner, looking for a fun speakeasy-style bar to wind down the night. The bar is tucked away on what I call a "makeshift Bourbon Street" -- anyone familiar with NOLA will know the vibe I mean. Loud, lively, and definitely trying to channel that energy. The space itself is super small and tightly packed, which works if you're into intimate, speakeasy-style settings. Personally, I didn't mind the size -- it adds to the charm in a way. The drinks were way overpriced for the type of place it is. Nothing we tried was bad, but nothing stood out either. Now... let's talk about the real buzzkill. I'm mid-convo, enjoying the vibe, and I look up -- and there's a literal toddler in the bar. Like, a three-year-old child just vibing among drunk adults. I totally empathize with parents needing a drink after a long day (no judgment there), but a speakeasy bar? That's not it. It killed the mood completely, and we ended up leaving shortly after. Still scratching my head at what kind of bar allows kids inside -- especially one that's trying to be a hidden cocktail lounge. Bottom line: If you like tight spaces, don't mind spending a little extra on mid-tier drinks, and can gamble on whether or not you'll be drinking next to a preschooler, this might be your spot. As for me, I think once was enough. read more

The Cotton Mill room is a quaint area that's good for happy hour after work with cute half barrel side tables. The bartender was very welcoming and checked regularly for refills. There is a relaxing lounge area with leather couches and wagon style coffee tables. This is great place to unwind after a long day. read more

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Im late to the game on this one BUT WHAT A CUTE LITTLE BAR. It's located up some stairs in the French Quarter area of uptown CLT, on the left side. It's easy to miss. The bar is TEENY TINY but rustic and cozy. And of course, the most important part of the bar- the drinks here are delicious. They have some great mixologists behind the bar who can make from the fanciest of cocktails to the most basic of "party" faves. It's a very chill ambiance and something rather unique in CLT. A solid option when considering chill, cozy bars in the area! read more

Service was EXCELLENT. The drinks are amazing. Well made. Great recipes. We loved the "what the craic" and smoked old fashioned. Very intimate spot, used to be a speakeasy I think. Ambiance is perfect for a cocktail bar read more

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In Charlotte this week and found a great place in the Uptown neighborhood called the Colton Room. It's a southern inspired speakeasy with cocktails that incorporate local flavors. @thecottonroomclt It's a really comfortable space with exceptional bartenders that know how to make their patrons feel welcome regardless if that's a complex cocktail or shot and a beer. The vibe is warm and fun because the space is intimate. It feels like you're hanging in a friend's funky upstairs loft apartment in the city. The menu is solid with a modern and classics section. It is easy to find something you like, but they're more than willing to make anything off menu. Featured in the pics are Wild Thyme and a Black Manhattan. I'll be featuring Black Manhattan soon. Wild Thyme is a crisp recipe with: 2 oz Vodka muddled raspberries 1 oz lime juice 1/2 oz simple syrup thyme peach bitters If you are in Charlotte go check out the Cotton Room. It is worth the effort!!! read more

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Loved this place. Service excellent! Bartender made me a special drink and it was yummy. The bar itself is so dang perfect. Small and quaint. Loved the vibe. read more

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Right above the Belfast Bar, hard to spot, and has a speakeasy sort of ambience. With darkly lit room, comfortable couches, and a nice small bar. We loved it! It's a nice bar that was quiet enough to chat, and had a sort of small town vibe to. The drinks were great! My husband got a drink that the bartender put some fire trick with it, which was really cool! And the old fashioned was tasty. read more

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Friendly staff. Good vibes. Best old fashions. Hidden away upstairs. Can't go wrong with this place.

Lovely little intimate bar. Came with a couple girlfriends on a Sunday afternoon and had a nice time chit chatting. There were only a few people besides ourselves and it was nice and quiet with some country music in the background. The cocktails are great too- I had the Peaky Blinder cocktail. The bartender was very nice as well, and had good recommendations. read more

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The bartenders make wonderful drinks and craft them based on your preferences! The music is great as well-- 2000s BANGERS!

This place is FANTASTIC. Nice small speakeasy feel setting. Great drinks and staff. I would definitely recommend this place when in Charlotte. read more

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Speakeasy vibes! I love it! Service was good but busy. Our drinks were phenomenal! I got the Paloma.... They were out of watermelon... wanted the watermelon suga Oh well. Cohort got a cucumber egg white gin drink. Can't remember the name. He loved it. It was good (for me) read more

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Okay, Just happened across this place when we finished the ballgame and we were, hot as Hades due to that baseball field being like it is, beautiful but hot. So where can we sit, cool off and have a libation. Yelp Genie take me somewhere awesome, BAM! The Cotton Room, took us a moment to find it, down the alley to the left and up the stairs, we walked in and what personality this place has, and master mixologist Steven was working and hooked us up. I ordered the Caparina and the wife had the Wild Thyme and man thet were just what the hot body needed, Light, refreshing, and delicious. The place was sort of empty as the game had not ended but it filled up and a lot of happy friendly people came in, and relaxed. It is small, so if you come on Friday or Saturday night, it will be challenging, so get here early and really absorb the feel of this wonderful little nugget in the CLT. read more

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I'll start by saying it was a Wed night around 10:30. I have no idea if this is a regular crowd. There was no room to even get close to the bar. Standing room only but there were only about 20 people. There was one little table against the wall but it was for scanning the menu. At the far end were a couple of oversized leather chairs with a large table. Two people would have struggled to be heard and since there were already people down there, it would have been awkward anyway. The atmosphere was uninviting, I don't know if there is anyone else except behind the person behind the bar but since she was unreachable, there was no way to order a drink. I'm not blaming the bar but when we left, I missed a step and full on face planted in the alley on top of broke glass. A regular told me it happens all the time because the steps down turn from wood to black to cement so everyone misses that last step and she doesn't understand why they haven't done anything about it. read more

The cotton room, you are not responsible for this. After I left establishment with my son, I had had 15 martinis. My son had 8, and he's freshly 21! Safe to say I failed as a parent, because there's no way that was his first drink. AAAAAAAAnyways, I was so gone that I don t even remember anything about this place... anything BAD! This place was good as crap! I got 15 "what the criacs" and boy oh boy, they had me saying "What the B?" all night. I have never been happier, and boy were those keys singing me sweet sorrows once it was time to leave, luckily, my wife drove us home because last time I was drove and hit a few skunks! AAAAAAnyways, I will give fredrick a stren talking to once we get home, but that "what the criac" drink was so smokey it brought me back to the 1950's when I would smoke inside. Thank you for everything, my life would never be the same without you in it. read more

Speak easy vibe - really cool and enjoyable! Bartender was friendly and knowledgeable about the history of the building and city. Highly recommend! read more

My favorite bar in Charlotte. A small speakeasy vibe with amazing drinks. The service is always on, and I love how creative the bartenders are. read more

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The Cotton Room is a great little tucked away treat. Squared away upstairs on the little "French Quarter" street in Charlotte, The Cotton Room was just what this 30-something wanted in comparison to some of the other louder and more club-like scenes around the Uptown area. They sported hand crafted cocktails that ranged from savory to sweet, but all packed a punch so you were definitely not left wanting. The ambiance is small and cozy, great for a small group gathering or a couple. Music was low key and matched the atmosphere. read more

The Cotton Room - Campfire Old Fashioned - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Pricy, Fun Little Speakeasy I took my future BIL to 5 bars on his Bachelor Weekend's first night. This was one of our favorites. The classy drinks make you feel like you have stepped back into the 1930's. The Marshmallow Old Fashioned was perfect, and the bartender was mesmerizing to watch. You cannot go wrong at The Cotton Room. read more

The Cotton Room - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

I was looking for a different bar when I saw a nondescript sign that said "Cotton Room upstairs". It looked like a dark bar with a speakeasy vibe. I wasn't wrong. The bar seats about 7, there are some couches, and a couple of bar stools against the wall. The drinks are very well prepared. They did have some inventory issues as a couple of cocktails required substitutions. But altogether, it's a fun place with great tasting drinks. I'll come back. read more

If you like cozy nook-like bars then this is a great place for you. This bar is located above the Belfast Mill and has a bit of a hidden entrance. The open doorway from the Latta Arcade alley reveals only a dark staircase. There is a fold out sign outside of the entrance with the bar's name but it almost blends in with the other signage in the alley. The bar space is sublime with a stain glass window peak in the ceiling. The staff were great, service was quick. I was a little disappointed because they were out of Guinness and Mountaina Dew (which was for a Wild Turkey and Mountain Dew shooter) but I was able to try some local beers and Red Breast 12 for the first time. Highly recommend visiting this joint on a weekday to avoid crowds. read more

Stopped by the Cotton Room for a private event. This is a tiny speakeasy that features a broad selection of brand name to boutique whiskeys along with a wide variety of signature cocktails. read more

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First time checking out this place and it definitely lived up to my expectations. Think dotdotdot & cellar at DW ~vibes~ but a way more intimate setting. You walk in and the room is maybe 30'x 20' wide. Probably can't fit more than 30 people in there. Great strong cocktails and superb service! Adding this to my list of regular cocktail places to hit up. No food served at this place btw. When: Friday evening at 6:30pm; a few seats left. First come first serve seating, order at the bar Drinks: 4.8/5 - Boy was my drink strong! BUT it tasted GREAT! Now that takes skill... a strong drink without making me want to yak. I ordered the Sanderson spell and my friend ordered the orange spiced mule. We both loved our drinks! I typically go for the more creamier cocktails with milk, cream, or egg white in them so i wish there was one or two more of those options on the menu. But the menu was vast and had a lot of options to surely fit the palette of anyone in your group. Service: 5/5 - it was just 1-2 bartenders running the whole place so they were very personable with everyone having conversations and joking around. Service was quick too which was a plus. They will also help you decide on a drink if you need help. Attentive and just great all around! Vibes: 5/5 - if you're looking for a speakeasy vibe with delicious cocktails then this is your place. If you love cellar at duckworths or dotdotdot then this is right up your alley. Other: located in the French quarter. Walk into the alley, and you will see a sign for the cotton room. Walk up the steps and the door is on your left. It's uptown so parking in the area is just street parking or garage parking. Remember, uptown parking free after 6pm read more

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Came here around 12am & had an amazing few drinks bartender was on the 1's & 2's via phone & kept the drinks flowing. Dim inside but small so very cozy very comfortable to drink & talk. read more

I knew it was going to be good when we went down an alley and had to ask some locals how to find the place. They said "every night, so many people asking about that place!" So my advice might be a bigger sign :) Anyway this is a bar above a bar. No food, just great spirits. Fantastic vibe. Fun bar tenders. Sports on tv. Lots of casual seating. We liked it so much we went back a second night after dinner. It has a bit of a speakeasy feel, with even a little window in the door like the movies. GO HERE FOR MANHATTAN's read more

This hole in the wall, prohibition-esque bar has the best mixologists in Charlotte. Never a disappointment with service or flavor. Profiles off the charts. If you're in Charlotte and want a tasty cocktail or neat pour of some delicious bourbon, hit this place up. Will be a regular for years to come. read more

The Cotton Room - Campfire Old Fashioned. 10/10 - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Charlotte, North Carolina

Drinks are so great here! The bartenders are super knowledge about drinks and can make any drink you want. They provide great suggestions on blends and mixes. Some of your new purchases will be found here! Located in Latta Arcade/Brevard Court. Street parking or garage paid parking available. Great on game days. Smaller upstairs area with some seating but not a ton. Some bar tables and two lounge areas with leather club chairs/couch seating. But don't let that deter you from stopping in! The exposed brick walls are great and give it tons of character. Never had a bad experience here! Definitely try the Cotton Room! read more

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Really cool atmosphere, friendly staff, drinks were good but pretty pricey. Upon entry we were greeted by the friendly bar keep, who asked if we needed help and directed us to drink menus. We got two mixed drinks and a beer. Both mixed drinks were enjoyed and my beer was good. The building and room is really cool. You feel like you're taking a step back in time to a speakeasy. (Minus of course the copious bottles on the wall!) Very cool place and would return if given the opportunity. Only reason it doesn't get a 5/5 is because of the prices, which aren't insane but also $13-15 for a mixed cocktail is a bit steep in my opinion. read more

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Always have a blast with the staff. No food but it's encouraged to pick from the numerous restaurants in the area and enjoy over a cocktail. Ambiance - check it out yourself. read more

This is a cute spot to grab a drink and have cozy conversation. It is a small bar with about two couches and a couple other seating options, including bar seating. The drinks are strong and the atmosphere is inviting. We came to have a drink to cap off a date night which was a perfect place. There isn't much room so if you go hopefully there is space to sit so you can stay, because there isn't standing room. The bartender was nice as well. read more

I went with a couple friends for a drink, Honestly the decor is really nice and for A couple of selfies and a pretty drink I'd say it's worth the price but if you are more of a quality person, not just for "the gram" I'm not entirely promising you'll be satisfied. The staff seemed unbothered, just without reason uninspired to be anything but "doing there job". The drink prices were on the higher end as well. Not very much variety on a menu either. read more

Tiny little place with great ambiance and very friendly staff. A few couches for comfortable seating, and well as stools at the bar. Drinks were definitely unique and tasty. read more

Fantastic bar find with a definite "speakeasy" feel! They have an incredible whiskey selection and a very knowledgeable bartender who you can tell loves his craft cocktails and whiskey/scotch. Very good experience here from the customer service to sitting at the bar chatting with the regulars to everything we tried. The Campfire Old Fashioned was amazing and just watching it being was like a free-show with an incredible drink! I never thought I'd enjoy a cocktail involving a smoked marshmallow so much! Will definitely be back! read more

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1st time here. Was invited to a Whisky Weekly session with Wild Turkey. There were a few members there and some visitors like myself. I tried a rum drink off the menu. The ice watered it down fast and lost flavor. The spirit rep was lost at times with people talking over her. It almost seemed at times she had given on on trying to go through the tasting and speaking over rude people. The place upstairs is small, so voices can drown you out if multiple people are speaking. But alas, she pushed through it. The only feedback I shared was that it was hard to taste the spirits randomly proof wise. I would have liked to start at the lowest proof and go higher. Drinking a great spirit at almost 117 proof (which was my favorite), then going to a 95 proof, my taste buds were kinda closed to receiving lower proof tasting notes. If you enjoy a nice cocktail, please come try this place out. I know I will. I saw a lot of drinks on their menu I really want to try! read more

Great drinks and the bourbon club they sponsor lots of fun! The historic location also a plus!

We come here all the time, not my first time here so I'm not sure why I'm just now doing a review. Hence my two pictures of drinks are from us celebrating in March 2020 right before covid. That drink with the gold speckles on it was amazing, I still remember it! Although I wasn't able to drink this time, I was made a sweet lil mocktail this time. I believe she said it was the wild berry with no alcohol. The guy who is always here is my FAVE bartender fr. The vibes are always right, music is always a mix from r&b, hip hop, pop, it varies which is great! Cotton room has the BEST old fashioned in the city & I will put that against anyone. Get here early because it's small and fills up quick. This time I'm glad I got a seat on a couch!! read more

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What a cute (can I say that about a bar?) little spot! Been in Brevard Court a million times but this is my first visit to The Cotton Room. It's a sexy bar! They have some amazing cocktails, I love the creative combinations and the number of them! There are so many I want to try but I'll save them for another visit. I tried The Come-Up this time. I wasn't sure about the scotch because I am not typically a scotch drinker, but I figured it had enough buffers between the simple syrup, butters and ginger beer. I was right. Couldn't taste the scotch at all... those are the kind of drinks that sneak up on you though. I'll definitely be back to try The Mamba. They have a well stocked bar which is a great thing. It's a cool intimate spot, great for a date night or just hanging out. Good music too.. Q-Tip on repeat. Like a typical bar, there's guy talk. So if you're easily offended, hard pass. read more

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