Probably my favorite bar in Charlotte. The parking lot is small so you'll probably have to park at the Einstein bagels next door if you want to arrive fashionably late. I like how they have different stuff happening every night, even weeknights! My favorite is Tuesdays when they have no cover, karaoke and free shots for everyone!
The place itself is pretty swanky, the people all around are friendly, and they play a decent mix of music. Walking in downstairs it looks like a house and there's a decent amount of people milling about the bar there, but upstairs is where all the action is! It gets really crowded on some nights on the 2nd floor, but the balcony lets you catch your breath and get a nice view for people watching.
The staff here is so nice and they'll always chat with you for a bit and sometimes give you a free drink! I met the owner Rodney at a CMYE and he's informed me that they've opened up a piano bar downstairs on Mondays and Wednesdays 7-10. So now I have an excuse to go drinking even earlier!