Here’s a list of 20+ Black-owned bars, clubs and nightlife spots around Charlotte

Charlotte is home to several booming Black-owned businesses, including bars, clubs and other nightlife spots.

• A history of good nightlife: The city’s first Black nightclub, Excelsior, opened 80 years ago. The club, which closed in 2016, was a beloved staple in the community for decades as a space for social events, political meetings and celebrations.

This week, as The Charlotte Observer looks back on the stories of Excelsior, we gathered a list of Black-owned hot spots of today.

These days, our city is home to a long list of Black-owned bars, clubs and lounges. Here are some of the best places to check out:

1st & Goal

Location: 7801 University City Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28213

Neighborhood: University City

7th Restaurant & Lounge

Location: 321 N. Caldwell St., #100, Charlotte, NC 28202

Neighborhood: Uptown

Another Brewery

Location: 2509 N Davidson St., Charlotte, NC 28205

Neighborhood: NoDa

Ash & Barrel Cigar Social Lounge

Location: 19907 N Cove Rd, Cornelius, NC 28031

Neighborhood: Cornelius

Club Nile

Location: 5741 N Graham St, Charlotte, NC 28269

Neighborhood: Derita/Statesville

The Doghouse Bar & Grill

Location: 7200 Albemarle Rd L, Charlotte, NC 28227

Neighborhood: Becton Park

Eden of Plaza

Location: 1212 Pecan Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205

Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood

Fumée Kitchen & Cocktails

Location: 9539 Pinnacle Dr #203, Charlotte, NC 28262

Neighborhood: University City

Forty 8 Hundred Caribbean Restaurant & Lounge

Location: 4800 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28205

Neighborhood: Oakhurst

Harold’s Chicken & Ice Bar

Location: 440 E McCullough Dr Ste A-100, Charlotte, NC 28262

Neighborhood: University City

Lulabelle’s Restaurant

Location: 9335 Center Lake Dr #100, Charlotte, NC 28216

Neighborhood: Northlake

Members Only

Location: 2413 Central Ave., Charlotte, NC 28205

Neighborhood: Plaza Midwood

Mr. Charles Chicken & Fish – Uptown

Location: 413 Dalton Ave, Charlotte, NC 28206

Neighborhood: Lockwood

Novelty House

Location: 123 E 5th St Suite 500, Charlotte, NC

Neighborhood: Uptown

RED@28TH

Location: 1315 East Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203

Neighborhood: Dilworth

Sofie’s Steakhouse

Location: 2005 E Arbors Dr, Charlotte, NC 28262

Neighborhood: University City

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STATS

Location: 3425 David Cox Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269

Neighborhood: North Charlotte

Sports One Bar and Lounge

Location: 521 N College St, Charlotte, NC 28202

Neighborhood: Uptown

Tailored Smoke

Location: 210 E. Trade St., Charlotte, NC 28202

Neighborhood: Uptown

Tattooz & Booz

Location: 505 E 6th St Suite 100, Charlotte, NC 28202

Neighborhood: Uptown

TCB 54 Hundred Bar & Grill

Location: 5400 Nevin Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269

Neighborhood: Derita/Statesville

Ten58 Sports Bar & Lounge

Location: 430 W 4th St, Charlotte, NC 28202

Neighborhood: Uptown

Weathered Souls

Location: 255 Clanton Rd, Charlotte, NC 28217

Neighborhood: South End

Westend Tavern

Location: 2817 Rozzelles Ferry Rd, Charlotte, NC 28208

Neighborhood: West End

(Did we miss your favorite Black-owned bar, club or other nightlife spot? Let us know at charlottefive@charlottefive.com.)

This story was originally published February 23, 2024, 6:00 AM.