The only reason I was here on a Wednesday night was to see a friend of mine play his music. We were supposed to have a low key evening and catch up on old times, but sadly this did not occur.
Not once, but twice, I was accosted by drunken patrons at the bar. Both obviously intoxicated beyond normal measure and both attempting to instigate a fight. In any other bar I've been in Charlotte the security would have swooped in to neutralize the situation. Not here. Also, I would have expected the bartenders to have "cut off" these individuals a long time ago. Again, not the case as these miscreants were still drinking after our altercation.
If it weren't for the sober friend in their group this night would have ended on a sour note indeed. When management finally decided to intervene it was only well after the situation had been diffused on its own.
This is not the kind of crowd I expected in Ballantyne and certainly not the kind of evening I expected at the Village Bistro.
Until they get a better handle on their unruly patrons I would strongly recommend you avoid this place at all costs. The Fox & Hound is just across the street and I have yet to get into a fight there.