Gather your girlfriends and get ready for the perfect girls night out in Charlotte. Let’s be honest, girls night out not only keeps us sane, but also allows us to tap into our feminine flow. Where we can have deep belly laughs, dance while we are eating our food and share stories about family, work and life! Whether you’re craving the cozy ambiance of a wine bar or the trendy vibes of an aesthetically chic and energetic restaurant, this guide has something for every set of friends! Picture yourself sipping espresso martinis or mocktails, sharing small plates and toasting to friendship. Cheers to girls night out!
Cicchetti
IG: @cicchetticlt
Location: 100 N Tryon St. (Uptown)
Concept & Vibe: Pronounced (“Chee-KEH-tee”) This wine bar pays tribute to a classic Venetian bacaro where locals gather to enjoy glasses of wine or lower abv cocktails and share small savory bites known as cicchetti. The atmosphere is spot on for girls night out.
Food & Drink: You will find a build your own charcuterie board section, small plates to share, pizza, main dishes and dessert. They offer an all-world wine list with bottles showcased all around the restaurant so you can go explore and choose your own adventure!
Aura Rooftop
IG: @aurarooftop
Location: 600 S College St. (Uptown)
Concept & Vibe: "Magnetic Vibes Up High.” I have loved Aura since they opened. 5 stories high above the JW Marriott Hotel, Aura is a chic rooftop lounge inspired by the aura of the Queen City. Perfect for cocktails and small plates gazing and appreciating the sunset.
Food & Drink: Botanical-inspired cocktails, small plates, hand rolls & desserts. They also have a few “free-spirited” options
Sixty Vines
IG: @sixtyvinescharlotte
Location: 1415 Vantage Park Drive #100 (South End)
Concept & Vibe: “Winemaker’s restaurant” delivering wine-country inspired cuisine paired perfectly with 60 wines on their sustainable tap system. Picture yourself in Napa, this is where Sixty Vines takes you. Also love their adorable outdoor patio and seating. Always a vibe here!
Food & Drink: Wine is the star of the show with the BYO wine flight which is my favorite aspect of the restaurant, but they also serve incredible hand-crafted cocktails and mocktails. The menu is set up for sharing and enjoying with friends. Great for celebrations!
Coquette
IG: @coquetteclt
Location: 400 S Tryon St. #101 (Uptown)
Concept & Vibe: The idea came about to open a restaurant like Coquette when the owner spent her junior year abroad in Brittany, France. Picture getting invited into a quaint French home with real food, no foam or small portions, but plenty of butter. The small intentional details of the restaurant are my favorite!
Food & Drink: You will find charcuterie and fromage, raw bar, tartines, small plates, and dishes for the table to share. Alongside a curated selection of French wines.
Foxcroft Wine Co.
IG: @foxcroftwineco
Location: Multiple Locations (SouthPark, Dilworth, Waverly)
Concept & Vibe: Started in 2004, Foxcroft is a Charlotte staple for wine lovers. The concept is simple. Good food paired with good wine. I really enjoy the Waverly location and patio. Each location has its own flare and personality!
Food & Drink: The wine list is extremely unique and versatile, ask the seasoned staff to help you pick a wine that you love! They take their craft very seriously. They offer plates to share, housemade pasta, signature dishes and sweets. The menu is chef-driven and utilizes extremely fresh ingredients.
Supperland
IG: @supper.land
Location: 1212 The Plaza (Plaza Midwood)
Concept & Vibe: “Southern Steakhouse meets Church Potluck” in an elevated space. A restored mid-century modern church to be exact. Supperland is a playground for foodies. They have the main dining room, the more intimate Bar at Supperland, a vibrant southern garden, and a Speakeasy below the bar. The vibe is enchanting, feminine and whimsical. Out of a storybook!
Food & Drink: Fresh, local seasonal ingredients inside dishes we all know and love. Think comforting, southern and a bit elevated pulling inspiration from church potluck picnics and a southern steakhouse
Lincoln Street Kitchen and Cocktails
IG: @lincolnstreetkitchencocktails
Location: 1320 S Church St. #400
Concept & Vibe: A local neighborhood gem with an aesthetic moss wall, lime-washed brick, cozy bar, 48-seat dining room and a 30-seat rooftop deck. Lincoln Street feels rustic, trendy and chic. The team does an exceptional job curating intentional, innovative menus that are amazing for girls night out!
Food & Drink: Seasonal small plates with stand out cocktails. This team makes house-made shrubs, barrel-aged cocktails and sodas with a curated wine list.
