Charlotte’s 10 best indoor/outdoor bars and restaurants

Bakersfield

Trendy taco joint with impressive tequila and whiskey selections

Address: 1301 East Boulevard, Charlotte NC 28203

Bulldog Beer and Wine South End

Chill bottle shop with an industrial vibe

Address: 1434 Winnifred Street, Charlotte NC 28203

Craft Tasting Room

Craft beer garden and specialty food store in South End’s Gold District

Address: 1320 S. Church Street, Charlotte NC 28203

Dilworth Neighborhood Grill

Popular sports bar and game day hangout

Address: 911 E. Morehead Street, Charlotte NC 28204

Earl’s Grocery

Urban market, espresso bar and food counter on the trolley line in Elizabeth

Address: 1609 Elizabeth Avenue, Charlotte NC 28204

Happenstance

Neighborhood hangout with a focus on seasonal craft brews and canned wine

Address: Atherton Market, 2120 South Boulevard, Charlotte NC 28203

The Hop Shop

Comfortable, casual bottle shop described as “a coffee shop for beer”

Address: 818 Lamar Avenue, Charlotte NC 28204

Mac’s Speed Shop

Popular biker barbecue joint and sports bar

Address: 2511 South Boulevard, Charlotte NC 28203

Rooftop 210

Rooftop bar and lounge at the EpiCentre and home to Alive After 5, a seasonal weekly outdoor concert series that kicks off next week

Address: 210 E. Trade Street, Charlotte NC 28202

Treehouse Whiskey & Fork

Southern restaurant with whimsical, rustic decor to create a treehouse vibe

Address: 4423 Sharon Road, Charlotte NC 28211

Header photo of Happenstance via Instagram