Guidebook for Charlotte uptown
Food Scene
Irish bar that serves really good food. Globally inspired small plates so you can have a few different dishes.
47 locals recommend
Dandelion Market
118 W 5th StIrish bar that serves really good food. Globally inspired small plates so you can have a few different dishes.
I love this place! It's a food hall with some of Charlotte's best coffee (NJC coffee), cheese (Orman's), food (Local Loaf), pizza (Pure Pizza), craft beer (Tank's Tap) to name a few. Great for breakfast and lunch. From here you can also hop on the light rail and explore other areas of Charlotte such as SouthEnd and NoDa, both have amazing breweries, restaurants, galleries, etc.
95 locals recommend
7th Street Public Market
224 E 7th StI love this place! It's a food hall with some of Charlotte's best coffee (NJC coffee), cheese (Orman's), food (Local Loaf), pizza (Pure Pizza), craft beer (Tank's Tap) to name a few. Great for breakfast and lunch. From here you can also hop on the light rail and explore other areas of Charlotte such as SouthEnd and NoDa, both have amazing breweries, restaurants, galleries, etc.
Al Mike's is 4th ward's local joint. Belly up to the bar and get the fried pickles to go along with your beer!
71 locals recommend
Alexander Michael's
401 W 9th StAl Mike's is 4th ward's local joint. Belly up to the bar and get the fried pickles to go along with your beer!
Nice atmosphere and delicious menu of global dishes. Just about everything there is tasty.
15 locals recommend
Essex Bar & Bistro
101 S Tryon StNice atmosphere and delicious menu of global dishes. Just about everything there is tasty.
Original and coolest Amelie's is located in NoDa neighborhood but this one in uptown is just as good. The pastry cases will tempt you. Go ahead and treat yourself.
53 locals recommend
Amélie's French Bakery & Cafe | Uptown
380 S College StOriginal and coolest Amelie's is located in NoDa neighborhood but this one in uptown is just as good. The pastry cases will tempt you. Go ahead and treat yourself.
Delicious southern food without it being greasy and heavy. Get the Aunt Beaut’s pan-fried chicken – classic meat and three, dark or white, served with choice of cornbread or biscuit.
35 locals recommend
The King's Kitchen
129 West Trade StreetDelicious southern food without it being greasy and heavy. Get the Aunt Beaut’s pan-fried chicken – classic meat and three, dark or white, served with choice of cornbread or biscuit.
Aria Tuscan Grill
100 N Tryon StWonderful Italian food in a beautiful setting.
Just around the corner from the condo, this is a great place to have a glass of wine and unwind.
24 locals recommend
Poplar Tapas Wine & Spirits
224 W 10th StJust around the corner from the condo, this is a great place to have a glass of wine and unwind.
Want to explore more galleries, restaurants and breweries?
South End has many of them. Take the light rail or a quick drive.
208 locals recommend
South End
Want to explore more galleries, restaurants and breweries?
South End has many of them. Take the light rail or a quick drive.
Plaza Midwood is another great neighborhood to explore. Great local restaurants like Soul Gastrolounge, Bistro la Bon, and Yama Izakaya to name a few.
183 locals recommend
Plaza Midwood
Plaza Midwood is another great neighborhood to explore. Great local restaurants like Soul Gastrolounge, Bistro la Bon, and Yama Izakaya to name a few.
The aroma will hit you as you approach this restaurant. Great place for solid meal.
20 locals recommend
Rooster's Wood-fired Kitchen - Uptown
150 N College StThe aroma will hit you as you approach this restaurant. Great place for solid meal.
Best way to start the day with great coffee and bites just a few steps away.
23 locals recommend
Queen City Grounds
644 N Church StBest way to start the day with great coffee and bites just a few steps away.
A quick drive from the condo, this restaurant is fabulous. Chef celebrates local and seasonal ingredients. Reservations are recommended.
11 locals recommend
The Stanley
1961 E 7th StA quick drive from the condo, this restaurant is fabulous. Chef celebrates local and seasonal ingredients. Reservations are recommended.
Great farm to table southern menu restaurant located in the historic Dunhill hotel.
11 locals recommend
The Asbury
235 N Tryon StGreat farm to table southern menu restaurant located in the historic Dunhill hotel.
Optimist Hall
1115 N Brevard StDrinks & Nightlife
This place has the best smoked old fashion and other cocktails along with live music on some evenings.
6 locals recommend
The Imperial
300 N College StThis place has the best smoked old fashion and other cocktails along with live music on some evenings.
Parks & Nature
Fourth Ward Park
301 N Poplar StBeautiful park to take a stroll.
Located next to the baseball stadium, this park is lively with events such as yoga, live music, and holiday celebrations. If you are in town during the 4th of July, it's the place to see the spectacular fireworks.
162 locals recommend
Romare Bearden Park
300 S Church StLocated next to the baseball stadium, this park is lively with events such as yoga, live music, and holiday celebrations. If you are in town during the 4th of July, it's the place to see the spectacular fireworks.
Nice park with outdoor fitness equipment adjacent to 7th street market.
35 locals recommend
First Ward Park
301 E 7th StNice park with outdoor fitness equipment adjacent to 7th street market.
Entertainment & Activities
Learn more about fourth ward's history. Take a self guided walking tour any time by downloading the map: http://www.fofw.org/walkingtour
During the winter there's a holiday home tour and during the spring there's a garden tour that are worth the visit.
17 locals recommend
Fourth Ward
Learn more about fourth ward's history. Take a self guided walking tour any time by downloading the map: http://www.fofw.org/walkingtour
During the winter there's a holiday home tour and during the spring there's a garden tour that are worth the visit.
The Epicentre has a movie theatre, bowling, lots of bars and restaurants, and live music on some evenings.
293 locals recommend
Epicentre
210 E Trade StThe Epicentre has a movie theatre, bowling, lots of bars and restaurants, and live music on some evenings.
Essentials
Harris Teeter
2717 South BoulevardOur local grocery store that has all the essentials you may need.
CVS
231 N Graham StArts & Culture
Uptown has a ton of amazing public art. This is a great way to explore the area and appreciate talent. Must see the huge piece inside the Carillon lobby especially when it's rotating. You can download a map here https://www.artsandscience.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/pawalkingtourbrochure.pdf
Carillon Tower
Uptown has a ton of amazing public art. This is a great way to explore the area and appreciate talent. Must see the huge piece inside the Carillon lobby especially when it's rotating. You can download a map here https://www.artsandscience.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/pawalkingtourbrochure.pdf
Right across the street from the condo (in the old church) this place is a gem. All the other museums are on the other end of uptown but this is my favorite, not just because of location but because the resident artists have amazing exhibits and installations.
14 locals recommend
McColl Center for Visual Art
721 N Tryon StRight across the street from the condo (in the old church) this place is a gem. All the other museums are on the other end of uptown but this is my favorite, not just because of location but because the resident artists have amazing exhibits and installations.
Shopping
A few boutique clothing shops are here. If you want Charlotte souvenirs there's a shop in 7th street market.
8 locals recommend
Founders Hall
100 N Tryon StA few boutique clothing shops are here. If you want Charlotte souvenirs there's a shop in 7th street market.