Here’s a list of 20+ Black-owned bars, clubs and nightlife spots around Charlotte
Charlotte is home to several booming Black-owned businesses, including bars, clubs and other nightlife spots.
A history of good nightlife: The city’s first Black nightclub, Excelsior, opened 80 years ago. The club, which closed in 2016, was a beloved staple in the community for decades as a space for social events, political meetings and celebrations.
This week, as The Charlotte Observer looks back on the stories of Excelsior, we gathered a list of Black-owned hot spots of today.
How Excelsior Club became a hub for Charlotte’s Black community over the years
These days, our city is home to a long list of Black-owned bars, clubs and lounges. Here are some of the best places to check out:
1st & Goal
Location: 7801 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28213
Neighborhood: University City
7th Restaurant & Lounge
Location: 321 N. Caldwell St., #100, Charlotte, NC 28202
Neighborhood: Uptown
Another Brewery
Location: 2509 N Davidson St., Charlotte, NC 28205
Neighborhood: NoDa
Ash & Barrel Cigar Social Lounge
Location: 19907 N Cove Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031
Neighborhood: Cornelius
Club Nile
Location: 5741 N Graham St, Charlotte, NC 28269
Neighborhood: Derita/Statesville
The Doghouse Bar & Grill
Location: 7200 Albemarle Rd L, Charlotte, NC 28227
Neighborhood: Becton Park
Eden of Plaza
Location: 1212 Pecan Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205
Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood
Fumée Kitchen & Cocktails
Location: 9539 Pinnacle Dr #203, Charlotte, NC 28262
Neighborhood: University City
Forty 8 Hundred Caribbean Restaurant & Lounge
Location: 4800 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205
Neighborhood: Oakhurst
Harold’s Chicken & Ice Bar
Location: 440 E McCullough Dr Ste A-100, Charlotte, NC 28262
Neighborhood: University City
Lulabelle’s Restaurant
Location: 9335 Center Lake Dr #100, Charlotte, NC 28216
Neighborhood: Northlake
Members Only
Location: 2413 Central Ave., Charlotte, NC 28205
Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood
Mr. Charles Chicken & Fish - Uptown
Location: 413 Dalton Ave, Charlotte, NC 28206
Neighborhood: Lockwood
Novelty House
Location: 123 E 5th St Suite 500, Charlotte, NC
Neighborhood: Uptown
RED@28TH
Location: 1315 East Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203
Neighborhood: Dilworth
Sofie’s Steakhouse
Location: 2005 E Arbors Dr, Charlotte, NC 28262
Neighborhood: University City
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STATS
Location: 3425 David Cox Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269
Neighborhood: North Charlotte
Sports One Bar and Lounge
Location: 521 N College St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Neighborhood: Uptown
Tailored Smoke
Location: 210 E. Trade St., Charlotte, NC 28202
Neighborhood: Uptown
Tattooz & Booz
Location: 505 E 6th St Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28202
Neighborhood: Uptown
TCB 54 Hundred Bar & Grill
Location: 5400 Nevin Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269
Neighborhood: Derita/Statesville
Ten58 Sports Bar & Lounge
Location: 430 W 4th St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Neighborhood: Uptown
Weathered Souls
Location: 255 Clanton Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217
Neighborhood: South End
Westend Tavern
Location: 2817 Rozzelles Ferry Rd, Charlotte, NC 28208
Neighborhood: West End
(Did we miss your favorite Black-owned bar, club or other nightlife spot? Let us know at charlottefive@charlottefive.com.)
