When I worked Uptown we'd frequent Mez for cocktails after work occasionally. We'd have some apps but never a full meal. I've also been here on a Saturday night and watched an older man and woman having some sort of sexual encounter while leaning against the bar behind us (have pics to prove it). When they finished, he left and she took a nap on the bar!!
Tried to stop in last week with out of town guests for a drink but as we walked in the doors, 4 security guys came right up to us and questioned whether we were there for a movie or the lounge. I said the lounge and was then told they have a business casual dress code. He said this while staring directly at my Dutch friend in khaki shorts, polo shirt and birkenstocks. No problem we said and left. We hung around for Alive after 5 and when we walked by Mez I could see it was empty in there, and many employees were just standing around staring through the glass at what was going on outside.
I understand a dress code where baggy pants, sneakers, hats and that kind of gear isn't allowed. But since when in Charlotte was preppy not acceptable? I mean a woman can get pleasured and fall asleep on the bar but my friend can't wear sandals?? Seems a bit ridiculous to me!!