April 25, 2022

Where to dine and listen to live music in Charlotte

These restaurants feature live musicians each week

By Ebony L. Morman

Enjoying a delicious meal and drinks at local restaurants and bars is always a good time. The addition of live music that accompanies an already great experience can be a welcomed bonus. Here’s a list of Charlotte area restaurants and bars that offer good food and great music for a memorable experience.

Ash & Barrel Cigar Social Lounge

Guests can enjoy live music on Wednesday evenings for Wine Down Wednesday in Cornelius. Wine specials are also half off every Wednesday.

The Bottle Tree

The Garden Concert Series is on Saturdays from 2-4:30 p.m. Check online for the schedule.

Bradshaw Social House

Live band performers are always on the schedule. The Ballantyne social house also offers live band karaoke on Thursdays at 9:30 p.m. Check online for the upcoming schedule.

Dilworth Tasting Room

Guests can taste a variety of wine while listening to jazz music every other Wednesday during dinner service.

El Puro Cuban Restaurant

Guests can enjoy live Cuban music in Madison Park on Tuesday through Sunday evenings while enjoying classic Cuban dishes and cocktails. Check online for the live music schedule.

Free Range Brewing

Guests can enjoy free live music on Sundays at the North Davidson location. Check online for a schedule.

The Goodyear House

Listen to live music on Saturdays from 3-6 p.m. and on Sundays from 1-4 p.m.

Havana Carolina Restaurant & Bar

Enjoy Havana Nights at this Cuban restaurant that offers live music on Friday and Saturday evenings in downtown Concord.

The Hobbyist

The coffee, beer, and wine shop in Villa Heights offers live music every Friday from 7-10 p.m.

The Local

The Local in Uptown offers live music from bands and DJs from North Carolina. Check online for updates.

Lucky Lou’s Tavern

Chubby’s Karaoke is on Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. and on Fridays and Saturdays at 9 p.m.

Madison Perk

Every Monday in April, the coffee bar offers its guests Monday morning music from 10:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Check online for updates.

Metropolitan

Music at the Met takes place on Thursdays from 6-9 p.m. The acoustic music series can be enjoyed on the patio by the greenway near Dressler’s. View schedule online.

Noble Smoke

Live music is played on the patio each Saturday.

Petra’s

The Plaza Midwood bar offers a variety of shows and events that feature live music. Check online for the upcoming events.

Poplar Tapas

Located in Fourth Ward, the bar and grill offers live music on the patio from 7-10 p.m. on Fridays.

Rosie’s Coffee and Wine Garden

This coffee and wine garden in NoDa offers local retail and food vendors and live music during its First Friday Market from 4-8 p.m. on the first Friday of each month.