Guidebook for Charlotte

David
Guidebook for Charlotte

Drinks & Nightlife

This is a fantastic Irish pub that does everything well; service is unmatched in any bar in Charlotte, they do great with their food, and the atmosphere seems to perpetuate conversations with strangers. The fireplace in the back makes for an amazing date night when it gets cold.
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Workman’s Friend
1531 Central Ave
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This is a fantastic Irish pub that does everything well; service is unmatched in any bar in Charlotte, they do great with their food, and the atmosphere seems to perpetuate conversations with strangers. The fireplace in the back makes for an amazing date night when it gets cold.
Standard craft brewery, good beer and good service.
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Legion Brewing
1906 Commonwealth Ave
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Standard craft brewery, good beer and good service.
This bar opened in the mid 90's long before Plaza Midwood was what it is today. Their patio is unmatched to this day in the city with outdoor ping pong ("stadium seating"...no joke) and cornhole. The vibe is very chill and you'll see one of the most diverse crowds in the city.
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Thomas Street Tavern
1218 Thomas Ave
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This bar opened in the mid 90's long before Plaza Midwood was what it is today. Their patio is unmatched to this day in the city with outdoor ping pong ("stadium seating"...no joke) and cornhole. The vibe is very chill and you'll see one of the most diverse crowds in the city.
Great place for a date or to get high end cocktails, the atmosphere is eclectic/chic/rustic all in one and the small plates focused menu is considered one of the best in Charlotte.
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Soul Gastrolounge
1500 B Central Ave
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Great place for a date or to get high end cocktails, the atmosphere is eclectic/chic/rustic all in one and the small plates focused menu is considered one of the best in Charlotte.
Food is standard meh bar food, but the rooftop patio offers a stunning view of downtown, especially as the sun sets on the other side. If you want to watch a football or baseball game or whatever, this is the place to go.
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Whiskey Warehouse
1221 The Plaza
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Food is standard meh bar food, but the rooftop patio offers a stunning view of downtown, especially as the sun sets on the other side. If you want to watch a football or baseball game or whatever, this is the place to go.
This is a legit pool hall dive bar with four or five dartboards as well.
Elizabeth Billiards
1400 Central Ave
This is a legit pool hall dive bar with four or five dartboards as well.
Small bar that pics up on the weekends and hosts small music acts; I've seen some very good local bands here.
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Petra's
1919 Commonwealth Ave
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Small bar that pics up on the weekends and hosts small music acts; I've seen some very good local bands here.
"The Freaks Come Out at Night" would be a good theme song for this place, and I wouldn't have it any other way. If you're looking for a total departure from the generic Charlotte bar scene, go here. It's a total dive where you'll feel a little out of place without tattoo sleeves and piercings, but it's good to get out of your comfort zone...I do.
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Snug Harbor
1228 Gordon St
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"The Freaks Come Out at Night" would be a good theme song for this place, and I wouldn't have it any other way. If you're looking for a total departure from the generic Charlotte bar scene, go here. It's a total dive where you'll feel a little out of place without tattoo sleeves and piercings, but it's good to get out of your comfort zone...I do.
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The Fillmore Charlotte
820 Hamilton St
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Neighborhood Theatre
511 E 36th St
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Visulite Theatre
1615 Elizabeth Ave
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Food Scene

You wouldn't expect to see what you will inside this restaurant on the end of an old brick strip mall; the ambiance is stunning, and the food never disappoints. Reasonably priced dinner menu for the quality you get. The brunch in particular is a standout in Charlotte but I will say, you can spend a pretty penny in the mornings here.
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Bistro La Bon
1322 Central Ave
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You wouldn't expect to see what you will inside this restaurant on the end of an old brick strip mall; the ambiance is stunning, and the food never disappoints. Reasonably priced dinner menu for the quality you get. The brunch in particular is a standout in Charlotte but I will say, you can spend a pretty penny in the mornings here.
Southern barbecue at its finest, all sauces made in house.
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Midwood Smokehouse
1401 Central Ave
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Southern barbecue at its finest, all sauces made in house.
Authentic Mexican food in a bit of a dive, it's one of my favorite restaurants in the entire city...I recommend the Enchiladas Rojas.
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Three Amigos Mexican Grill & Cantina
2917 Central Ave
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Authentic Mexican food in a bit of a dive, it's one of my favorite restaurants in the entire city...I recommend the Enchiladas Rojas.
Comfort food at its best, they were featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives and are well known for their chicken n dumplings. I recommend the pot roast. Regardless of what you order, everything comes with a buttered biscuit and a deviled egg. You won't find more bang for your buck in the city than here.
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dish
1220 Thomas Ave
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Comfort food at its best, they were featured on Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives and are well known for their chicken n dumplings. I recommend the pot roast. Regardless of what you order, everything comes with a buttered biscuit and a deviled egg. You won't find more bang for your buck in the city than here.
This building was four different restaurants in the time I've lived here until Moo & Brew opened up. The burger is one of the best in Charlotte and it's a good bar atmosphere as well.
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Moo & Brew
1300 Central Ave
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This building was four different restaurants in the time I've lived here until Moo & Brew opened up. The burger is one of the best in Charlotte and it's a good bar atmosphere as well.
Their isn't a better burger joint in Charlotte, not a bar but more fast casual.
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Bang Bang Burgers
2001 E 7th St
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Their isn't a better burger joint in Charlotte, not a bar but more fast casual.
Small plates are expensive but very healthy and delicious, and the coffee outstanding.
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Undercurrent Coffee
2012 Commonwealth Ave
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Small plates are expensive but very healthy and delicious, and the coffee outstanding.
This place opened in mid 2018 to rave reviews, I haven't been but I know they didn't spare a penny building the place out. High end cocktails and an expensive menu for a fancy date.
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The Stanley
1961 E 7th St
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This place opened in mid 2018 to rave reviews, I haven't been but I know they didn't spare a penny building the place out. High end cocktails and an expensive menu for a fancy date.
This bakery has been around for years now for good reason, I recommend the Morning Glory Muffin or a bacon egg and cheese cheddar biscuit.
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Sunflour Baking Company
220 East Blvd
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This bakery has been around for years now for good reason, I recommend the Morning Glory Muffin or a bacon egg and cheese cheddar biscuit.
Little Italian bakery at the end of my street opened in mid 2018, it'll definitely satisfy the sweet tooth and is open until 10:00 every night which makes for a great evening stroll for dessert.
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Villani's Bakery
901 Pecan Ave
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Little Italian bakery at the end of my street opened in mid 2018, it'll definitely satisfy the sweet tooth and is open until 10:00 every night which makes for a great evening stroll for dessert.

Essentials

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Harris Teeter
112 S Sharon Amity Rd
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Entertainment & Activities

Small, intimate yoga classes...you'll get your breath fix here.
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Okra
1912 Commonwealth Ave
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Small, intimate yoga classes...you'll get your breath fix here.
Classes can be up to 100 and you'll sweat your ass off. If you want a workout, go here. If you want actual yoga with meditation, it's not ideal.
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Yoga One
1318 Central Ave
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Classes can be up to 100 and you'll sweat your ass off. If you want a workout, go here. If you want actual yoga with meditation, it's not ideal.
Paddle, climb, zip line, paddle, canoe, run, mountain bike...or have a beer in the beer garden and maybe catch some outdoor tunes.
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U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy
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Paddle, climb, zip line, paddle, canoe, run, mountain bike...or have a beer in the beer garden and maybe catch some outdoor tunes.

Shopping

The girls seem to really like this one, I don't have much else to say about it...candles and soaps and stuff.
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Moxie Mercantile
2008 Commonwealth Ave
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The girls seem to really like this one, I don't have much else to say about it...candles and soaps and stuff.
If you're a musician, you have GOT to go here...but don't expect to buy anything if you're budget conscious, the cheapest guitar might not even be $1000...it's like a museum, but so worth it.
Midwood Guitar Studio
1517 Central Ave
If you're a musician, you have GOT to go here...but don't expect to buy anything if you're budget conscious, the cheapest guitar might not even be $1000...it's like a museum, but so worth it.
Vintage store packed out to the gills with other people's stuff.
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Buffalo Exchange
1521 Central Ave
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Vintage store packed out to the gills with other people's stuff.

Arts & Culture

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Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
420 S Tryon St
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I-Harvey B. Gantt Center for African-American Arts + Culture
551 S Tryon St
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Mint Museum Uptown
500 S Tryon St
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Discovery Place Science
301 N Tryon St
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Parks & Nature

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Ikhaya Lokulunga
1908 East Blvd
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This is more of a hump than a mountain, but if you need to get outside and exercise, the view from the top is pretty good.
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Crowders Mountain State Park - Ukufinyelela kweLinwood Road
4611 Linwood Rd
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This is more of a hump than a mountain, but if you need to get outside and exercise, the view from the top is pretty good.