Looking for the Charlotte bar of your dreams? We've found a lineup of new spots worth checking out. From craft beer to wine to cocktails, here are the newest places to check out the next time you're in search of a satisfying drink.
Fin & Fino
135 Levine Avenue Of The Arts, Suite 100, Uptown Charlotte
Fin & Fino is a seafood spot that also offers an array of craft cocktails. Options include the Cry Baby, with rum, capers, sherry and late-harvest Riesling, and the Adventures in Paradise, a combination of rums, coconut and amaro served in a hollowed-out pineapple.
A large selection of beer and wine is also available, and drinks can be paired with one of a dozen types of oysters from the extensive raw bar.
With a four-star rating out of 26 reviews on Yelp so far, the new restaurant has already garnered fans.
Tiffanie N. commented, "I love that their cocktails are inspired by '90s music. Beautiful decor, moderately upscale feel, without the fuss."
Yelper Maria P. added, "Bartenders were spectacular — friendly and helpful in providing recommendations and crafting cocktails. If you love beer, they have a great craft list with beers I've never seen anywhere else in the city. One notable one was the key lime gose. As the beer started to warm up, you could taste hints of graham cracker. The wine list also looked great!”
Intrigued? Stop in to try it for yourself. Fin & Fino is open from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. and 5 p.m.–10 p.m. from Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. and 5 p.m.–11 p.m. on Friday, and 5 p.m.–11 p.m. on Saturday. (It's closed on Sunday.)
Eddie V's Prime Seafood
101 S. Tryon St., Downtown Charlotte
The newest outpost of national seafood chain Eddie V's Prime Seafood attracts drinkers with a modernized speakeasy vibe, featuring live jazz every night and a bar specializing in handcrafted cocktails and a deep list of global wines.
With a five-star rating out of seventeen reviews on Yelp so far, Eddie V's Prime Seafood has been warmly welcomed to the neighborhood.
Vikki S., who was the first to review the new spot on April 30, said, "There was a live band playing. The atmosphere is upscale but relaxed. They have local craft beers available. I had OMB's Hornet's Nest. My mom had their Red Dragon cocktail — definitely recommend."
And S. Elizabeth C. said, "Starting with cocktails at the bar to the seafood tower, which blew our socks off, to an incredible set of entrees and delicious desert, it was the BEST MEAL we've had in Charlotte. Our bartender, Mallory, made the best martini I've had in Charlotte as well. We could not have imagined a better evening on the town and I will recommend this restaurant to anyone."
Interested? Stop by to welcome the new business to the neighborhood. Eddie V's Prime Seafood is open from 4–10 p.m. from Monday-Thursday, 4–11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 4–9 p.m. on Sunday.
World of Beer
210 E. Trade St., Suite E280, Epicentre
World of Beer is a tavern that offers more than 550 beers, with 50 on tap and the rest bottled or canned. For non-beer drinkers, there is also a selection of spirits and wine. (See the full food and drinks menu here.)
With a 3.5-star rating out of 18 reviews on Yelp, World of Beer is still finding its footing, but it's early days yet.
Bob M., who was the first Yelper to review the new spot on March 13, said, "Nice addition to Epicentre. Just opened yesterday, I believe, but service is tight and well-trained. Huge selection of drafts, bottles and cans, similar to other locations. You can download an app that shows their beer list, which is nice."
And Elizabeth M. said, "I loved that they had tablets where you could see all their beers and filter on various attributes (type, color, ABV, flavor, etc). Additionally, World of Beer serves liquor and wine. I noticed that this location has food and drink specials every day. On the day we went, it was 25 percent off cans/bottles and $5 mules. I got a London Mule and it was delicious!"
Interested? Stop by to welcome the new business to the neighborhood. World of Beer is open Monday–Wednesday from noon–1 a.m., Thursday–Saturday from noon–2 a.m., and Sunday from noon–midnight.
Cork and Crate
2413 Central Ave., Plaza Midwood
Cork and Crate is a rustic wine bar designed to look like a living room. According to its website, it "features a private wine tasting room that can be reserved for birthday parties, financial meetings, executive meetings, book clubs or a night out with special friends."
Yelp users are excited about Cork and Crate, which currently holds five stars out of two reviews on the site.
Yelper Casey F., who was one of the first to review Cork and Crate on May 31, wrote, "Such a cute little spot. The owners are very friendly and the wine tastings are a fun Friday night out with friends. I'll definitely be back when it comes time to purchase bottles for the summer!"
Jaffer K. noted, "Excellent addition to the PM neighborhood! Gracious and hospitable owners. Lovely and cozy place to end the day."
Cork and Crate is open from 4 p.m.–9 p.m. on Tuesday-Thursday and 3 p.m.–11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. (It's closed on Monday and Sunday.)
