I loved the atmosphere and the vibe! We were in town for a little trip and I am so happy we found…read moredistrict 57

Came for Valentines Day with my family and our spouses. Had a great time trying the different…read morechallenges.

I had my birthday celebration at The Little Studio along with 9 friends! We all thought our…read moreprojects were going to be awful, but Kay was amazing! She assisted, encouraged and joined in with us on the birthday celebration! This was our 1st time doing any type of pottery and we all loved it and will definitely be going back to do additional projects! I highly recommend The Little Studio for celebrations, team buildings or just togethers!

Came here for a Christmas ornament class and had a great time! The class was full but we were…read moreluckily on the end of a table so we could get up and move around to get texture pieces and cut outs. It was fun to have some general direction but then to really go at it however you wanted. We glazed everything before we left and now we're just waiting to see the final products!

Obsessed with Hot Glass Alley! It's such a fun experience for a date night and even solo date. I…read morecame back a year later to make a vase, which came out even more beautiful than the tumbler I made previously. Instructors are very knowledgeable and allow you to do certain steps with their help of course.

Hidden gem in Charlotte. Owner Jacob was our instructor. I made an ornament and my husband made a…read morebowl. Jacob was patient and guided us through the process letting us do just about every step. Great idea for a date. We enjoyed a nice charcuterie selection along with wine, beer, water or soft drink options. They have a great showroom where yiu can also purchase items made by local artists. Free demo night the 3rd Friday of each month from 6 to 9.

As someone who moved here from the Bay Area and is still finding my favorite outdoor spaces in…read moreCharlotte, I'm always on the lookout for places that offer a little peace and beauty in the middle of a busy day. The McGill Rose Garden absolutely delivered on that. This is truly a beautiful venue--lush flowers everywhere, winding walk paths, and plenty of places to sit quietly and just take it all in. It's the kind of space where you can slow down, clear your head, and quite literally stop and smell the roses. I found it to be a wonderful spot for reflection, a casual stroll, or simply enjoying nature without needing to leave the city. One of the things I especially appreciated is that you can enhance the experience with a visit to the wine bar onsite, Rosie's Wine Garden, where you can grab a coffee, cocktail, or glass of wine and then wander the grounds at your own pace. It adds a relaxed, almost European feel to the whole experience. A quick heads-up: parking can be a bit tricky, as the entrance is off a busy street, so just take your time and be patient when pulling in. Once you're there, though, it's well worth the effort. Bottom line: If you're looking for a small but charming botanical-style garden in Charlotte--a quiet place to reset, reflect, and enjoy the outdoors--this is a lovely little gem. For me, it checked all the boxes and has become a welcome respite in the middle of a busy day.

Talk about a hidden gem! This was a great place to get coffee, wine and/or a snack and hang out for…read morea while. Rosie's Coffee and Wine is adjacent and service there was super friendly and fast. There is indoor seating there, but the gardens have little twists and turns and different areas to sit, too. When we visited it wasn't too busy, so we had our choice of tables. There was a birthday or bachelorette type of party in another part of the garden.

The place has remodeled and added more arcade games with a nice face look. There are two tracks you…read morecan race on at the same time. There is food, games, racing and lots more. Wear closed in shoes and they'll give you a durag to wear under the helmet. Prices are reasonable. A good place to go to release whatever frustrates you.

I had a very memorable time for my first-ever-visit to this establishment. I was snatched up by a…read moregroup of my "religion-friends" in Winston-Salem to load up a couple of cars and head down to Charlotte for go-kart racing! Once you step inside, you realize, however, that this place offers so much more: an ALWAYS-attentive staff, axe-throwing, various virtual-reality (VR) experiences, a large, vibrant and ever-glowing arcade, an adults-only bar that serves everything from bar-food to beer and cocktails, etc., etc. Whether it's a family, a group of friends, your congregation or whatever, this place delivers a sure good time! Yes, it is a bit pricey... But that's expected when you want to create lasting memories, these days. Nonetheless, you and your crew won't be left disappointed. In fact, you will find yourselves leaving making future plans to return.

I was super skeptical at first, I have never been to or even considered going to a tarot card…read morereader before. my husband thought it would be a fun date night and something different. walking into the office I was super nervous but Charlie is fantastic, super funny and super accurate! he put me at ease very quickly and we ended up having a blast and getting some insight that was extremely helpful! My husband and I just booked our second reading with him and we can't wait!

From the owner: "Charlielyrictarot is your one stop shop for all your…read morespiritual needs and wants. Hoodoo practitioner, life coach, relationship coach, Tarot reader, and Reiki master, Charlie offers an assortment of services to alleviate your spiritual and metaphysical concerns."

This was a fun indoor activity. It would be good for people of all ages. They have unique art work…read moreand interesting challenges within each holes. There is also an arcade and lazer tag. The staff was nice and we had a nice time.

Fun family activity! The whole place is set under black light so everything glows. All the artwork…read moreis hand painted so very original and some is Charlotte-themed. Definitely spend time looking at the art, it's well worth it and a lot going on.

We came here for a work team building event with 30 people one evening and we thoroughly enjoyed…read moreit! Easy communication scheduling our event and Our facilitators were engaging and fun and had a tough job trying to keep us in line. We brought our own drinks and some took advantage of the suits to rent to protect their clothes. The actual mixing of paint and splattering was entertaining as we had the music going and drinks flowing too. The splatter team took photos and videos for us of the whole event, but did use one of our phones so make sure you have a charged battery! Our canvas was delivered a week later and looks great!

This was sooo much fun! It's like being in a bar with a friend but instead of drinking you are…read morethrowing paint. I loved how they played our music request the whole hour alternating with the other groups request. Such a blast.

This place is a hit or miss. First time there was ok, little crazy but expected. Overpriced and the…read morefood was so disappointing and left scammed (see pic) the "chicken" wrap literally had one strip in it and a bunch of lettuce. No flavor and it was like eating a lettuce wrap with a small side of ranch. Do better Frankie's The second time, horrible experience, my son was harassed and yelled at by staff then security started with the BS. Then after realizing they made a mistake, NO APOLOGY this was very embarrassing and unacceptable. No plans to ever go back.

My fiancé and I brought our family to Frankie's for family night. Needless to say we all throughly…read moreenjoyed ourselves and our children did not want to leave. The food, atmosphere and staff were all nice and friendly! Our food was delicious! We ordered the buffalo wings (very crunchy) 10/10, fries (kids loved them), fried mozzarella sticks (delicious) 10/10, pizza and hot dog ( kids loved both). This Frankie's is super large and even though the parking lot looked packed the inside was very spacious. All the game machines worked and were clean. We didn't make it outside but it looked very nice and lit up! Great place to hang out or for family fun!

I came here for the first time over the weekend. I saw they were advertising their annual spelling…read morebee, so that paired with the chance to try someplace new was a no brainer! It's not in my usual neighborhood hangout but easy to get to and in a good area by the university. Plenty of parking in the lot and they had a tamale food truck on site when I arrived. I ordered a soft drink from the bar and sat at a high top. It's a large open space inside and they have a good amount of patio seating too. There was a chess club going on and then later in the evening they hosted music bingo, so they definitely have a good lineup of regular activities going on. The bee was fun, a little short, but it's always interesting to learn new words, meet new people etc. I ordered some birria tacos from the food truck and enjoyed those. Overall it was a pleasant time. Not sure if I would make my way out here regularly but could be nice to add to the mix every now and then. @azfitfoodfun

There's always plenty of parking, which makes visiting easy and stress-free. The beer selection is…read moregreat, with lots of options to choose from. One of the things I love most is how dog-friendly it is. On one visit, they even hosted a shelter event with adoptable dogs - very heartwarming to see. It really adds to the welcoming, community-focused feeling. The space itself is another big plus--there's plenty of room to spread out, and the large tables make it comfortable for groups without feeling crowded. They always have a food truck on-site, which is a nice touch. Each time I've gone, it's been Hot Tamale, which I do enjoy, but it would be great to see a bit more variety in the food truck rotation. Overall, it's a laid-back, spacious, and inviting brewery with good beer and a great atmosphere. Definitely worth checking out!