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  • I've given reviews about individual places some of which are pretty good. This review is about the complex as a whole. The reason is for 1 star review is that based on my experience this is in my opinion a very unsafe place. I base that on my experiences sampling Charlotte Uptown nightlife over the past few years. By far the most dangerous incidents I've witnessed have occurred in this complex. You have a number of bars packed together which are more interested in making big bucks to pay the rent than creating a safe environment. Over serving is a major issue which unfortunately won't get addressed until someone gets really hurt but I've witnessed several examples. I'm not going to pretend that I haven't partaken in some spirituous beverages myself here. I can say I've had some great incident free times here. For all the good times though there have been some ones which weren't so good which have led me to not come here again. I was leaving one of the establishments. I made an off-handed silly joke to one of the security staff on a second floor. IBy the time I got the first floor multiple security were surrounding me and yelling at me. I was taken aback and asked why. They proceeded to violently push me and intimidate me. Not wanting any sort of confrontation and fearing for my safety I did walk away. You don't expect this type of thing to happen as an adult but yeah even though this isn't grade school let's call like it is. The security staff were bullies. People that get off using some power and authority when they feel they can get away with it just for kicks. Mind you the vast majority of security staff at non-Epicenter bars I can tell get it. They're more interested in helping people than hurting them and violence is a last resort. Lest you feel that I was just some drunk who got what was coming from him, I'll also share this. I saw a fight one time for which no security was around to break it up. I emailed Epicenter and mentioned that I felt there needed there needed to be a better security presence. Never heard back. Interestingly other nights the staff specific for certain places sometimes security is nowhere to be found. It seems to be hit or miss in terms of how much of a security presence there is. I'm not saying don't go ever to the Epicenter. Just if you go be very careful. Traveling with a companion until you get outside the facility is advised. I recommend leaving before the bars close to avoid some of the more unsavory characters. Keep your eyes open and try to stay away from individuals that appear to be acting aggressively. Also keep in mind while there is a police presence they're focused on the outside perimeter and focused more on street traffic than what's going on inside. I truly hope nothing really bad like someone getting seriously injured or even killed ever happens in the Epicenter. My goal isn't too post this in the event if something does happen to come back and say I told you so. Rather I hope anyone reading this affiliated with the Epicenter takes what I've said to heart and tries to make this a safer place. More and better trained security. Working with the bars to curtail over serving. Spend a little more money to make sure every person who comes to the Epicenter feel welcome and safe.
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