Guide to a Night Out in SouthPark
Cheers.
SouthPark has plenty of options for the cocktail connoisseurs and the beer lovers alike. Discover the neighborhood's top spirit programs, locally owned breweries, and European-inspired wine bars:
Casual & Classic Spots
This classic American bistro has 75 beers on tap, 40 TVs, and a menu full of elevated bar food, including their legendary cheesesteak.
This neighborhood bodega-style market and eatery always has local beer on draft, interesting wines ready to be poured, and THC-infused drink option on a menu shared with sandwiches, soups, and salads.
Whether you aim to impress or you just need a quick drink, 131 Main is known for their specialty martinis, which pair perfectly with any of their classic American dishes.
Dilworth Tasting Room SouthPark
Upscale yet approachable, DTR SouthPark offers an extensive wine list and a cocktail program under Bar Manager Alejandro Ibanez, who came to DTR from NYC's famous Employee's Only bar. Alongside their extensive classic cocktail list you'll find a variety of cocktails concocted by DTR's mixologists, who battle it out every month to see which of their creations will make the cut.
You can smell the sweet scent of the Rooster's wood fired grill from a mile away, calling you to sit at the bar where you can watch chefs masterfully cook locally sourced items over an open flame.
Salted Melon is the definition of a casual sipping spot. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, this spot allows you to seamlessly transition from your 3pm coffee meeting to your post-work drink with the gals, with a small selection of cocktails, wines, and beers.
Upscale Sipping Spots
Bricktop's is a SouthPark classic for a reason. Always busy and mixing up the dirtiest of martinis, their huge wooden bar, red leather booths, and superiorly simple sushi, steak, and seafood menus make for a perfect night out.
Inspired by the coastline of Greece, Limani serves up classic and refreshing cocktails under twinkling chandeliers and floor to ceiling windows.
At Bentley's, you'll find a unique blend of French and American cuisines served under a classic ambiance. Known for their prime steaks, chops, and fresh seafood straight from Hawaii, Bentley's is a must-visit for a night out in SouthPark.
Del Frisco's, Ruth's Chris, The Palm, and Oak Steakhouse
These SouthPark spots are serving up more than just sizzling steaks. Each of these spots has something unique to offer, and they all have classic cocktail menus that always exceed expectations.
Warm Weather Inspired
Time to break out your favorite Hawaiian tee, because Tommy Bahama Marlin Bar is now serving tropical drinks and fan favorites like their world-famous coconut shrimp at the SouthPark location, complete with indoor and outdoor seating and an attached retail shop.
Be transported to Miami Beach at the colorful Calle Sol, where you can try Cuban and Peruvian cuisine along with the perfect rum punch garnished with a tropical flower.
It's all in the name at Paco's Tacos, where you can find over 100 tequila varieties and mixologists shaking, stirring, and blending the perfect margarita, best served with their tableside guacamole.
Sabor is the perfect casual sipping spot. With counter service, Latin street food specialties, and fresh squeezed margaritas in flavors like passion fruit and strawberry, this is where you should go when you're craving a drink with dinner that will please everyone.
Local Brews
With over one million beers poured every year, it's easy to see how Legion is one of the most popular breweries in Charlotte. Expect to find wood fired foods made with local produce, beers on tap, and a creative cocktail program.
This brewery is equipped with plenty of indoor and outdoor seating, craft beers, and a worldly menu that focuses on local, fresh ingredients.
Lounges & Speakeasies
Discretely tucked behind 800 Degrees Wood Fired Pizza, this dimly lit speakeasy-style bar is adorned with wood paneling, leather booths, and an intimate stage that features live music every Tuesday and Thursday evening.
Overlooking Piedmont Town Center, this mid-century modern bar serves up classic cocktails alongside small bites.
Rooftop Bars
Mizu offers semi-private wooden walls, built-in benches, and patio tables that create a dining experience that’s as intimate or interactive as you want. Harmoniously combining Asian flavors and Southern ingredients, Mizu’s wood-fired seafood and sushi options are matched only by their Japanese spirits.
See and be seen at RH Rooftop, where you can sip on fine wine under chandeliers or on the European-inspired rooftop garden, complete with trickling fountains and olive trees.
Cordial lets you snack on small plates or sip on spritzers with stunning scenery, offering full views of the Charlotte skyline, a Spanish-influenced menu and mixologist made cocktails like the signature Paloma.
Wine (and more)
With half priced tapas from 4-6pm daily, Stella Nova is a must-try spot for those craving wine, charcuterie, and Spanish and Italian small plates.
This upscale market, restaurant, and bar offers a rotating list of wines from around the world, served in a casual, whimsically decorated space.
Acclaimed chef Scott Leibfried is creating Italian heritage dishes with modern twists at his restaurant in Sharon Square, where you can find over a dozen wines by the glass, including a zero-proof option, and carefully selected bottles starting at $42. Plus, the cocktail list includes classic Italian drinks like limoncello drops, Negronis, and Aperol Spritz.
From Spain to South America to the Piedmont region, you can try wines from around the world at Peppervine, which has won the Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence for its wine list every year since 2021.
Free Rides
Drinking and driving isn't cool, but getting free rides on the SouthPark Skipper is. This rideshare service operates from 9am-9pm daily, and offers free rides anywhere in the SouthPark district.
How to ride:
1. Download the Ride Freebee app – Select "SouthPark, Charlotte" in the app, or call 855-918-3733 to request a ride and accessibility accommodations.
2. Select your pick up and drop off location – The Skipper can pick up and drop off anywhere within the SouthPark district, daily from 9am-9pm.
3. Ride for free – Get dropped off at your desired location, free of charge.
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