BEST Hookah Lounge CRAVE DESSERT BAR Crave Dessert Bar represents a new breed of Charlotte evening entertainment: a progressive dessert boutique that evolves nightly into an upscale lounge catering to the desires of Charlotte’s late night enthusiasts. Carve is an destination for intimate gatherings, also offering several different fruit flavors of hookah. 500 W 5th St., S120 Charlotte | 28202 | 704.335.0588 CraveDessertBar.com BEST Hotel Bar FLOAT POOL BAR, BLAKE HOTEL Enjoy the sun by the pool where you’ll find refreshing and invigorating concoctions created by our mixologists. Whether it’s the quality of liquor or daring ingredients, The Blake won’t compromise. 555 S McDowell St. Charlotte | 28204 | 704.372.4100 BlakeHotelNC.com BEST Just Visiting NC MUSIC FACTORY NC Music factory features all that a visitor needs, in one convenient location. They have some of Charlotte’s best nightclubs, bars and restaurants, a comedy venue and music amphitheater. A must see for charlotte residents and visitors alike. 1000 Seaboard St. Charlotte | 28206 | 704.987.0612 NCMusicFactory.com
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BEST Karaoke JEFF’S BUCKET SHOP Good Times...Good People! There are no strangers here. Once you venture down the stairs and enter the lit doorway, you will be pleasantly surprised how comfortable you will be here. Sometimes, they have live music and sometimes you make the music featuring Karaoke 6 nights a week! 1601 Montford Dr. Charlotte | 28209 | 704.525.0425 JeffsBucketShop.com BEST Lounge That Open in 2012 VOLUME LOUNGE If you haven’t been to Plaza/Midwood in a while you need to check the newest establishment next time you visit. It’s the perfect place to relax in the lounge area or cut a rug on the dance floor. 1801 Commonwealth Ave. Charlotte | 28205 | 704.333.9197 BEST Magical Martini Menu COSMO’S CAFÉ Cosmos Cafe is a casual to upscale, full-service restaurant committed to excellence in service with an eclectic menu and famous martini’s. They provide an unforgettable dining and social experience in a cutting edge, fun atmosphere. 300 N. College St. Charlotte | 28202 | 704.372.3553 8420 Rea Rd. Charlotte | 28277 | 704.544.5268 CosmosCafe.com