The Top 3 Bars in Charlotte, NC

The Queen City is literally littered with bars and restaurants, but where do you turn to when you just want to totally unwind with a great drink in hand and fun crowd? Here are three of the city's top bars to check out!

Alexander Michael's

Website: www.almikestavern.com
Address: 401 W 9th St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone: 704-332-6789
Hours: Mon-Thurs. 11:30am-10:00pm
Fri.-Sat. 11:30am-11pm

Try "A Fine Belgium Ale" or perhaps a great wine. They have delicious, fresh, well-prepared favorites like nachos and burgers... and even those delicious fried pickles. The bar itself is really beautiful, and you feel right at home here. Enjoy the gorgeous surroundings, including a bar that has been created from the original wood doors from the Independence building! This bar is one of those bars you just love coming back to again and again - the people are friendly, the atmosphere is cozy and relaxing, and the food and drinks are just phenomenal.

The Forum

Website: www.thecharlotteforum.com
Address: 300 N College St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone: 704-375-8765
Hours: Wednesday-Saturday 10 pm-2 am

With a dark, arty atmosphere very conducive to dancing the night away (only the best DJ's play here, keeping up the energy of the night), along with a gorgeous rooftop garden to slip away to, the Forum is an awesome experience if you are looking for the true nightclub/bar scene in Charlotte. Try a mixed drink to your delight, as the bar is brimming with excitement.

TILT on Trade

Website: www.tiltcharlotte.com
Address: 127 W Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202
Phone: 704-347-4870

Beautiful and upscale with pretty wood floors throughout, along with eight flat screens throughout the place, it's a great place to unwind after work or to get your party thing on anytime. The atmosphere can be called elegant (with chandeliers, etc.) but it's one of the most attractive joints for the late-night crowd. Enjoy top-shelf drinks made up especially for you, along with some of the friendliest staff around.