In the mood for a cocktail? Well, it is thirsty Thursday! Today March 24th is the national cocktail day. According to Dictonary.com, a cocktail is an alcoholic drink consisting of a spirit or several spirits mixed with other ingredients, such as fruit juice, lemonade, or cream. If you are looking to enjoy one in the Charlotte area, there are plenty of places to sip them shaken or stirred.
Whether you are looking for a night out or just a stress break, cocktails taste great. We did some research and compiled a list of 15 of the best and coolest cocktail bars in Charlotte, North Carolina. Check out the full list below.
BackStage Lounge at SouthBound
This is the Charlotte speakeasy. You can enjoy a modern cocktail and some grub too. It is located at 2433 South Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28203. You can see more on planning a visit here.
The Cotton Room at Belfast Mill
Located at 144 Brevard Ct Ste B Charlotte, NC 28202. They have some cool options including ones on fire! If you don’t drink, you can even enjoy a mocktail. You can see more on this cocktail bar here.
Sophia's Lounge
I love the look of this place. It is an upscale cocktail bar. Located at 127 N Tryon Suite D 28202 Charlotte. You can see more about this cocktail bar here.
Elsewhere Cocktail Bar
Located at 101 W Worthington Ave. #140 Charlotte, North Carolina. If you scan through their Instagram you just might fall in love. They have some gorgeous cocktails. You can see more on this cocktail bar and eatery here.
Dot Dot Dot
This is a classic cocktail lounge in Charlotte. It is located at 4237 Park Rd B, Charlotte, NC 28209. You can see more here.
Idlewild
ldlewild is a cozy cocktail bar in the NoDa neighborhood of Charlotte. It is located at 424 E 36th St Unit 2, Charlotte, NC 28205, You can see more here.
Single Barrel Room
Located at 1221 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC 28205. You can see more on getting a cocktail here.
Lincoln Street Kitchen & Cocktails
Located at 1320 S Church St Suite 400, Charlotte, NC 28203. The owners designed Lincoln Street Kitchen and Cocktails to be local inside and out. You can enjoy some tasty small plates and innovative cocktails. You can see more about this Charlotte cocktail spot here.
The Crunkleton
Located at 1957 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28204. You can enjoy classic cocktails with a tasty modern twist. You can see more on this cocktail bar here.
Supperland
Located at 1212 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC 28205. This is an eatery and cocktail bar. There is even a hidden speakeasy! You can see more on this cocktail bar here.
Spindle Bar
Located inside Optimist Hall you can enjoy fruit-forward flavors and creative spins on classic cocktails. You can see more here.
Soul Gastrolounge
Located at 1500 B Central Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205. You can enjoy some fine dining and cocktails at this Charlotte spot. You can see more on the cocktails that Soul Gastrolounge offers here.
The Royal Tot
Located at 933 Louise Ave Suite 350, Charlotte, NC 28204. This is a tropical cocktail paradise. You can see more on booking a cocktail trip here.
Novelty House
The flowers on this bar are epic. Located at 123 East 5th Street in Charlotte, NC 28202. There is a dress code for this cocktail bar. You can see more on it here.
204 North Kitchen and Cocktails
This cocktail spot is located at 204 N Tryon St, Charlotte, NC 28202. They serve food as well. You can see more on this cocktail bar here.