“Party” listings
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Halo
Head here if you love to dance. The dancefloor is spacious, and every day is catered to a different crowd: For instance, Wednesdays are for college kids and Thursdays for salsa lovers. (09/2011)
820 Hamilton St
704-332-4256
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Revolution Pizza & Ale House
You’ll be blown away by the huge selection of craft beers available by the glass or pitcher at this restaurant and bar, located in a historic home. Sip Heinzelmannchen— German-brewed in tiny Sylva, NC—on the fabulous patio. (08/2011)
3228 N Davidson St
704-333-4440
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Kickstand
This Plaza-Midwood area watering hole features a long craft beer list (with 24 on tap), great drink specials and 30 HD screens showing all your favorite teams. On Tuesdays, earn your own glory in the trivia contest, or ride the easy route to fame by taking the $12 Tricycle Challenge: Consume an enormous burger and a PBR tallboy and get your photo on the wall. (07/2011)
1101 Central Ave
704-332-1010
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Tavern on the Tracks
With a no-frills exterior and dozens of flat screens within, this is arguably the best sports bar close to Uptown. The outdoor patio, which offers a great skyline view, is also stocked with TVs showing games. (06/2011)
1411 S Tryon St
704-372-0782
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Lake Norman Cottage Cruises
Board a small electric-powered boat for a cruise of Lake Norman organized by a wine shop near the dock. Trips are offered nightly; the $40-per-adult cost includes five types of wine, a light entrée and dessert. (03/2011)
200-A North Harbor Pl, Davidson
704- 237-3629
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GROWLERS POURHOUSE
Don’t be fooled by the roadhouse décor. There’s a full array of craft beers that are paired with fl avor appropriate, top-notch cheeses, as well as homemade potato chips and oysters on the half-shell. (01/2011)
3120 N Davidson St
704-910-6566
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MOLLY MACPHERSON’S SCOTTISH PUB & GRILL
If neeps and tatties (turnips and mashed potatoes) don’t pull you in, perhaps this will: 60 imported and craft beers and even more varieties of single-malt Scotch. Tuesdays are trivia nights and Wednesdays feature live music. (11/2010)
127 N Tryon St
704-335-9609
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BUTTER NC
This upscale, posh disco in the N.C. Music Factory complex is big on glitz. That comes as no surprise, since the proprietors also own the New York City hotspots 1 Oak and Butter. (09/2010)
950 Seaboard St
704-295-1565
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LEBOWSKI’S NEIGHBORHOOD GRILL & PUB
This small tavern in the Dilworth area has positioned itself as an oasis for Charlotte’s huge northern expat community thanks to its owner’s Buffalo, NY, roots. Order beef on weck, and wash it down with Genesee beer. On Saturday, Yuenglings are $2. (09/2010)
1524 East Blvd
704-370-1177
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DHARMA LOUNGE
In addition to live music, the trendiest bar in SouthEnd’s Camden area offers origami parties, yoga classes and even breakdancing lessons. A golden Buddha with headphones sits atop the bar and watches over the scene. (05/2010)
1440 S Tryon St
704-236-9314
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DANDELION MARKET
There are enough small plates on the menu to qualify this spot as a restaurant, but when the day is done, attention invariably turns to its arsenal of suds, which includes two dozen imports and domestics on tap. (05/2010)
118 W Fifth St
704-333-7989
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ANGRY ALE’S
On Tuesday and Wednesday trivia nights, a young, well-heeled crowd gets rowdy over silly questions and original bar snacks (tater tot nachos) at this SouthPark pub. (12/2009)
1600 Montford Dr
704-525-3663
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