I wouldn't even go in the first time I went by. There seem to be plenty of bars just like it in Charlotte. But looking for anywhere to go for Fat Tuesday, we stopped here and they had beads. The upstairs wasn't open yet but that was what turned me off the first time. Decent beer and liquor selection and I loved the really high ceilings so it didn't seem so smoky.
We tried their excuse for a hurricane but at least they made the effort. The chicken/beef skewers came with a healthier serving of beef than chicken if you'll believe that. One was too rare for me but the others tasted great. The teriyaki sauce on the side was a nice surprise. We also tried the wedge, typical but still really good. The fish and chips was split for us as asked and when we complained the fries were only lukewarm, the waitress returned with a whole new plate of piping hot fries. Later in the night as the bar thinned out, there was group trivia which was fun. All in all, I prefer the feel of the downstairs. It actually didn't feel like a sports bar to me which is great because I really don't like them.