Goodness, this is a gem in Charlotte. I went to the Broken Spoke to celebrate New Year's Eve and it did not disappoint. My boodle and I arrived with two other friends around 8:30pm. We were concerned it would be too packed to get in at that point, but we were pleasantly surprised by how quickly we were in and served.
They had a $5 cover, which I wasn't thrilled about, but it beats the hundred-dollar tickets being sold by other establishments. The Broken Spoke was beautifully decorated for the holidays with a really really tall Christmas tree. There was a jazz band setting up, and we grabbed our drinks and went upstairs to the more lounge-y area. I love sitting upstairs because of the really nice, soft, comfortable leather seating. We were able to grab a small table and 4 seats. There is a bar upstairs, and tabs from downstairs DO transfer. DING DING DING! We didn't have to go back down to get drinks! My go-to is the grapefruit mule. They use fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice and the rosemary sprig adds great flavor. All their cocktails are made with fresh ingredients. We ended up leaving just before midnight, but I loved spending my NYE here with dear friends and a few of the grapefruit mules.
I will note the bartenders were extremely friendly. There is plenty of parking near the Broken Spoke. Their restrooms were trendy and clean.