I am glad that they have attempted to bring an authentic speakeasy to Charlotte. I enjoy the fact that they have a membership process (which is very reasonable), the house rules seemed adequate, and everything up to the door service and location seemed to fit what comes to my mind when I envision "speakeasy."
Inside of Dot dot dot, was where I had a slight disappointment however. There was a speakeasy aesthetic, but not a speakeasy ambience. People for one certainly were not speaking easy, it was loud and a tad obnoxious. Usually this would be controlled, especially given the house rules, but I will say that it is still early in their tenure and they probably did not want to upset anyone by asking them to be quiet.
The drinks were redeeming, their bar staff are great and have a good array of drinks with simple elegant twists.
For me a speakeasy is more about the ambience, and in this regard I think there is still more to work on at dot dot dot. I will definitely be returning, and if nothing else look forward to another good drink.