Are you searching for fun things to do in Charlotte? Then you came to the right place. Whether you prefer a night of non-stop dancing or looking to enjoy a glass of wine, Charlotte offers something for family and friends. In this slideshow, you will get a list about Charlotte nightlife.

1. Charlotte
Night Life
Best Bars, Nightclubs,
Entertainment, and More

2. Charlotte at Night
North Carolina’s most populated city, Charlotte also ranks as a cultural, transportation,
and economic hub of the Charlotte urban area.
It was rated top in US millennial population growth between 2005 and 2015.
Charlotte’s popular attractions include the NASCAR All-Star Race, NASCAR Hall of
Fame, NBA’s Charlotte Hornets, and many more.
Here are some of the top places to visit to enjoy Charlotte’s night scene.

3. 1. EpiCentre in Uptown
• Considered the heart of the city, it’s where
you’ll find the city’s businesses, culture, and
entertainment places
• Where you’ll find Bank of America, Time
Warner Arena, NASCAR Hall of Fame, art
and history museums
• Restaurants to suit all budgets are available
here

4. 2. Howl at the Moon
• Howl at the Moon is an events place
to celebrate any occasion.
• New players rotate every hour with
the acts overlapping slightly on the
piano bar, which allows for multi-
instrument battles.
• Features an hourly interactive
“show time” where the employees
of the Howl at the Moon lead the
audience into a choreographed
routine.

5. 3. Suite at EpiCentre
• Charlotte’s most exclusive nightclub
and lounge offering a unique
experience
• Search for your own space where you
can party and socialize or party in
private
• Also has a rooftop terrace complete
with VIP areas offering a unique view
of Charlotte’s Uptown neighborhood

6. 4. NC Music Factory
• Located just outside Uptown, these
were industrial buildings retrofitted
for entertainment purposes
• Charlotte’s main music and
entertainment district
• Catch the performers in the
center’s two venues – The Uptown
Amphitheatre or The Fillmore
• Provides everything from hiphop
clubs to country music

7. 5. South End
• Charlotte’s craft beer place with 7
breweries, a distillery, and one cider
• Excellent way of spending your
weekend
• Check out Triple Brewery and Wooden
Robot Brewery
• You can also try South End’s
restaurants that offer craft beer
menus – The Liberty, Craft Tasting
Room, or Mac’s Speedshop

8. 6. Montford
• A brilliant place to experience Charlotte’s great food
• Pop into different restaurants for food and drinks
• Check out Ducksworth for craft beer, cheesesteak, and pizza
• Satisfy your taco craving at Maverick Rock Taco
• Good Food offers craft cocktails and modern tapas

9. 7. Noda
• Charlotte’s art district
• The neighborhood is like a jumble
for everything, including boutiques
and galleries
• Check out The Evening Muse and
Neighborhood Theatre for live
music
• There are various breweries if you
are looking for craft beer

10. 8. Strike City
• An upscale sports bar with
bowling alley lanes
• Also offers arcade games, an
oversized dance floor, cutting
edge sound and lighting
equipment
• Perfect spot for sports lovers

11. 9. Kazba
• Moroccan themed ultra lounge with
authentic pillows, scents, seating,
and fabrics
• Check out their rooftop space for a
more intimate and social seating
arrangement
• Try their Moroccan-inspired dishes
and cocktails

12. 10. The Wine Loft
• The Wine Loft offers a vast
selection of wines that you can
enjoy in a relaxing lounge
setting or spacious bar
• Opens late, with a variety of
events throughout the week
• Wednesdays are martini night,
while on weekends they have
DJs to bring in more fun

13. 11. Midwood Smokehouse
• Try Charlotte’s famous barbecue and bacon-
wrapped jalapenos at Midwood Smokehouse
• Check out Plaza Midwood’s watering holes
such as Thomas Street Tavern, Workman’s
Friend, and Snug Harbor
• Sip some cocktails and dance to the beat at
Soul Gastrolounge

14. 12. Queen City Ballroom
• Put on your dancing shoes for some
dance lessons at the Queen City
Ballroom
• Extend your evening with a petit
filet together with twin lobster tails
in Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse

15. 13. River Jam
• From May until September, go outside
to listen to live music in River Jam at
US National Whitewater Center
• Taste native North Carolina flavors at
the Heirloom Restaurant

16. 14. Blumenthal Performing Arts Center
• Watch a show, concert or comedy act
• Enjoy a pre-show meal by dining at
Rooster’s Wood Fired Kitchen
• Go up the 15th floor of Ritz Carlton to
relax in the Punch Room

17. Final thoughts on Charlotte nightlife…
Charlotte night life is fantastic. As the sun goes down, this city buzzes with
talented local musicians, energetic dancefloors, carefully crafted
cocktails, and breweries overflowing with suds. Charlotte has so much to
offer. There’s something for every personality in this beautiful city.
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