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    Cocktails

    July 21, 2026

    The rise of Charlotte listening bars

    Vinyl culture and quieter nightlife are fueling Charlotte’s growing sound bar scene


    July 16, 2026

    Proposed N.C. hemp law adds focus to the state’s CBD industry

    New law adds age minimums and THC caps to all hemp-derived consumables


    June 11, 2026

    Charlotte Old-Fashioned Sampler Kits

    Try six of the city’s best old-fashioneds at home


    December 16, 2025

    Unpretentious Holiday Gift Guide 2025: For the home bartender

    From booze to books to bitters, these local gifts make happy hour happier


    December 4, 2025

    Lew’s Libations opens tonight

    Bourbon/cocktail bar brings late night option to the Belmont BBQ spot


    November 6, 2025

    Prosecco bar Bev opening soon in Plaza Midwood

    The owner of Moxie Mercantile will open a Proseccheria out of an airstream next to the store 


    September 16, 2025

    Sala by Stagioni to open September 18

    Bruce Moffett to open satellite bar next to mainstay Providence Road restaurant


    September 8, 2025

    ‘Local, Italian, playful’: Amanda Britton’s approach to cocktails at Spaghett

    For Britton, efficiency means more time for creativity


    August 15, 2025

    Behind the Stick: Sean Teague, Folia

    Charlotte native focuses on the science and flexibility of mixology


    May 27, 2025

    Behind the Stick: Nico Desreumaux, Bar One Lounge/Uptown

    From barista to bartender, this Charlotte mixologist looks to identify the roles of the ingredients


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