Sip City has quietly stretched its footprint in Plaza Midwood, taking over the former Seventh Sin Tattoo space next door and turning it into an event room of roughly 2,100 square feet that can host about 100 people. Owner Yazan "Yaz" Humaideh says the expansion will bring full liquor service and a speakeasy that is expected to open later this spring. The buildout is being partly funded through a community fundraiser that offers donors two hours of event use for a $100 contribution.
According to Axios, the adjacent space is being marketed as a 2,100-square-foot venue built for birthdays, networking events, pop-ups, workshops and small business launches, with capacity for up to 100 guests. Axios also reports that the speakeasy tucked inside the new room is expected to open in May or June, and that Humaideh is planning patio renovations in May 2026 to add a walk-up window for the speakeasy. The outlet notes that money raised through the community campaign will go toward installing a bar, stage and sound system, and that regular bookings are listed at $150 per hour.
About the drinks and vibe
"When we first opened, we did the events ourselves, music bingo, trivia, and I hated it," Humaideh told Axios. That experience helped shape the new direction. The expansion includes liquor service for both the new event space and the existing shop, and Humaideh has brought on a lead bartender to build out a beverage program with more than 40 drinks, including nonalcoholic options. Axios notes that the cocktail lineup is set to feature a mango lassi milk punch, a baklava old fashioned and a chocolate-strawberry espresso martini made with espresso from Daily Ritual Coffee.
Bookings, address and hours
Sip City’s website lists the shop at 917 Central Avenue and shows that the business is taking event reservations through its booking portal and events email. The site highlights private party packages and catering add-ons for groups and provides a direct booking link so guests can check availability. For contact and reservations, the site lists [email protected] along with a booking portal on the homepage.
Neighborhood context
Plaza Midwood has been leaning into its role as a social hub. The neighborhood launched a social district along Central Avenue that includes Sip City, a change local leaders said would reshape how people gather in the area, as reported by WBTV. At the same time, local coverage has tracked the pressure on small businesses along the corridor, from construction-related closures to break-ins, issues Humaideh has spoken about publicly in interviews with WSOC regarding utility trucks blocking his storefront. That mix of opportunity and strain helps explain why the shop turned to a community fundraiser instead of taking on new loans.
Between the new event bookings and the promised speakeasy, Sip City’s expansion adds one more late-night option to Plaza Midwood’s steady churn of social spots. Those interested in reserving the new space or joining the fundraiser can find booking links and contact information on the shop’s website.
