I'm a fan. I've had Liquid bookmarked for some time now so I'm glad I finally visited.
First off, the vibe really comes off like they belong in NoDa. Very artsy, grungy vibe that is definitely something you don't see in the area. They have different themed nights and the boyfriend and I came on Latin Night. They had Corona's on special and were playing upbeat Latin music.
The bartender who appeared to be the manager (woman with dreadlocks) appeared to be somewhat standoffish at first but once I explained that I never visit before, she was nice and explained the process and the specials.
I got a Jack and Coke, which was delicious. My boyfriend got a Fireball shot which was the size of 2! We later ordered some Coronas.
While $18 is steep for hookah in the Charlotte area, I can say that it was the smoothest hookah session I've had in years. The hookah was of great quality and there was no ash taste while we smoked the hookah. I can hands-down say I will return for the hookah.
The only downside is that they don't serve food. It was also freezing inside to where I had to get my cardigan from the car. But the pros outweigh the cons so I will definitely return.