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The Punch Room

3.8 (95 reviews)

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a platter of fried vegetables and dipping sauce
Rod S.

We wanted to end the night with some craft cocktails and this was across the street. Great ambiance and music. Awesome staff. We were given some complimentary fried okra which was delicious. Drinks were very good.

The O.D.B (Old Dirty Bramble) | Blackberry and Rosemary Liqueur, Gin, Lemon, topped with Sauvignon Blanc
Creighton F.

Another one of my favorite watering holes in the city. Not sure it's exactly an home by the nice decor they have but I am always bringing friends that are visiting the Queen City to this place. Try to get there early on the nights when they are open as sometimes the wait can be bit of a turnoff.

Michael C.

Food/drink: 3/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 Service: 4/5 I was visiting Charlotte from NYC for a weekend and was really excited to come to The Punch Room in the Ritz Carlton Hotel. I really appreciated the New York speakeasy vibe of this place. The exclusive entrance was great and the interior design was done well. The issues came with the service and especially the cocktails. I paid NYC speakeasy prices for drinks that were average, one-dimensional, and uninspiring. I'm totally okay paying high prices for cocktails, but only if they are good. And if you charge highly for a drink, it better live up to it. Presentation was perfect, but both cocktails we ordered tasted like something you would get on a Ruby Tuesday happy hour for $4. Drop the Beat was so overpowered by the beat flavor that you couldn't appreciate a single other unique flavor in the drink and Matcha Do about Nothing was so sweet I couldn't focus on anything else. We also ordered food between 10:45-11:00pm on a Saturday night but we told that the kitchen was closed (even though it clearly states on their menu it closes at 11:30pm). This would be expected for a restaurant attached to a 3-star hotel, but this kind of service for a Ritz Carlton speakeasy is unacceptable. I think people should really think twice before visiting the place. Hopefully they make some changes and improve in the future.

Tara L.

I wish every time there was a plot twist, it was as epic as late night visit to The Punch Room. You see, this was not part of our original plan. After dinner, we just wanted to grab a glass of wine next door to the restaurant we were at, but it was closing. So when Yelp Charlotte's very Nikki W, looks down at her phone and tells you, "We're going to the Ritz" you wipe the puzzle off your face and follow. First, don't be like me and get distracted by all of the shiny things. Keep it on moving upstairs to The Punch Room. I actually love that I had no idea where we were going or why, because it only made walking into the adrogynously chic and timelessly sexy lounge that is the Punch Room. And that was just the door opening to Oz. Then there was The Wizard: Bob Peters Holy moly, this guy knows his craft and is undeniably passionate about. In fact, he's way better than The Wizard in The Wizard of Oz, because he's actually the real deal. Not only did we get a front row seat at the bar (mind you we were the only group present at the time so we had the pleasure of having the space to ourselves) but watching Bob work is part entertaining, part educational and 100% a special experience. We tried a few drinks off The Fall menu, took a taste of the punch of the day, and then watched Bob doing spectacular cocktail wizardry with flames, and special tools, and ice and all the things. It was truly a night I'll always remember. Thanks so much to Bob and team for your dedication to what you do, and for the time you spent with us! We enjoyed every minute (and sip) of it!

Kate F.

Second time here and I still love this place. And, all my friends love this place. I almost don't want to give a review for fear it will catch on and become too crowded vs. swanky, relaxing and ever so cool. Tried two punches (visit One and then visit two) The first - a tequila based with jalapeño and cilantro. Amazing! Not too spicy. The second- a brandy and Ginger based for the fall. Also amazing... and I felt I was drinking something good for me ;)

Weird thing they brought to our table that was not good at all
Katy H.

The Punch Room just reopened this week after re-doing it's menu. I have been a couple other times before and I loved the class atmosphere and the delicious punches, it was a very unique experience. Unfortunately, my experience fell short of my expectations and I was disappointed last night. The sample punch they gave us at the beginning was okay, it just tasted like komboucha, nothing special. In addition to the punch of the day they only had 3 other types of punches. This seems very limited for a place where the word "punch" is in the name. My 2 friends and I each got different drinks. I didn't like mine at all! My friends and I agreed that it was far too strong, all you could taste was the alcohol and it was hard to enjoy. After flagging down the waiter he was kind enough to take my feedback and I requested a different drink which was AMAZING! However, at $20-$25/ drink it's hard to justify paying that when there are so many other places with a wider variety of drinks at half the price point. It also seems as the place isn't quite as "speak easy" - ish as before. In the past when I went it was a place that you would get dressed up. I saw multiple people in jeans and untucked shirts which I think is fine in general but I just thought they would have a dress code to enforce especially at a place that nice! They also had some tapioka appetizer thing that is complimentary but it was so weird and crunchy and stuck in your teeth none of us liked it at all. It was pretty to look at but really added nothing of value to our experience. I don't think I'll be back, I miss how it was the first couple of times I went.

Graham K.

Located in the Ritz, this bar is certainly upscale. Lots of recessed lighting gives a very modern look and feel. The bar is illuminated from behind, highlighting the variety of spirits they offer. There was a dull roar from the numerous conversations, but the more impressive part was the live band that played music loud enough to be heard, but not too loud as to be intrusive. Their menu has all the classics, but also a few unique concoctions that are poured from a donut shaped flask. Unfortunately, I couldn't get them to serve it to me in the glass, which kind of killed the whole presentation. The drinks were good, but I couldn't call them $12 good. Neat atmosphere though.

Punch
Megan F.

Swanky cocktails in a NYC-like atmosphere! We had a small party and went here for a special occasion. I tried the bourbon drink with special pumpkin oil and a mixture that tasted like a blend of pumpkin bread and pie! With the highly special ingredients and high prices, you really only need one drink. They also give you a sample drink from the daily punch flavor, super sweet drinks. Atmosphere was very much like a posh NYC upscale bar, quiet, good views and comfortable chairs. Truly a special occasion bar!

Eulyn H.

This gorgeous place is on the 15th floor of THE RITZ CARLTON. We loved it! Great ambience, easy lounge environment with excellent service. The small plates are OK - I say this because I was starving and the portions are VERY SMALL with a very limited selection. So maybe eat somewhere beforehand. The drinks are rather expensive, but delicious. Nice environment for talking and lounging. The complimentary punch of the day is a lovely way to start the experience.

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love the punch room great space to have a couple of drinks and have a great time staff is amazing and quality the best .

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The Punch Room is back open with Kel Minton at the helm. The punches and cocktails are delicious and very well curated. Try it!!

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