Cocktail bars in Charlotte
A great cocktail bar is worth crossing town for, and Charlotte has 12 cocktail bars on the local map. Here are the real ones, with ratings. When in doubt, call ahead. Charlotte spots tend to keep their own hours.
Cocktail bars in Charlotte
The serious-drinks map of Charlotte: real venues, real ratings. Menus change with the seasons — ask the bartender. If the menu does not list it, ask anyway; the best drinks are often off-menu.
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Drinking cocktails in Charlotte
- The best seat in any cocktail bar in Charlotte is at the bar itself — you get the show and the bartender's recommendations.
- Speakeasy-style spots often hide the entrance and skip the sign. Check the address carefully before you go.
- Cocktail prices in Charlotte vary wildly by neighborhood; hotel bars charge the premium, side-street spots often pour better for less.
About Charlotte
Charlotte, NC, the United States (coordinates 35.23, -80.84, Dayfari covers about 40 km around the centre).
Sources for Charlotte: Google Places listings with ratings, re-pulled regularly. If a venue has opened or closed recently, give the listings a week or two to catch up.
Common questions
Where do these Charlotte cocktail bar listings come from?
Google Places listings for Charlotte with ratings and review counts. Sorted by reviews — Dayfari sells no placements.
What is the difference between a cocktail bar and a speakeasy in Charlotte?
Mostly vibe and secrecy: speakeasies lean hidden entrances and classic cocktails, cocktail bars lean open rooms and creative menus. Both are listed here.
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