With all the recent "craft cocktails/lounge" additions in Charlotte, The Cellar is still my favorite. Yes, it takes 15 min to get a drink... and if you would rather have it in 5, you probably should go upstairs, where they serve house liquor with a splash of "random" from the soda hoes))))
The space is small, on the darker side, and reminds me of old European bars. There is only a limited number is seats available at the bar-meaning it will never get overly crowded. Watching bartenders make the drinks is an experience in itself-they take the art of mixology to the next level. And once you have the Moscow Mule or Asian Pear at the Cellar.... you will find, that other places can only serve you the "second best".
I have had a few dinners there as well. Enjoyable food, interesting flavor combinations, but I will not make it my "destination" restaurant for dinner.
It is all about the atmosphere and the drinks there.