LoSo Charlotte Guidebook
Bars/Breweries in LoSo
Olde Meck is one of the orginal breweries in Charlotte and the first establishment that really put the LoSo area on the map. It's a great spot to enjoy some drinks outside when the weather is nice. 4 mintues walking distance.
165 locals recommend
Old Mecklenburg Brewery
4150 Yancey RdOlde Meck is one of the orginal breweries in Charlotte and the first establishment that really put the LoSo area on the map. It's a great spot to enjoy some drinks outside when the weather is nice. 4 mintues walking distance.
Great large indoor brewery to grab a bite and brew. 5 minutes walking distance.
20 locals recommend
Brewers at 4001 Yancey
4001-A Yancey RdGreat large indoor brewery to grab a bite and brew. 5 minutes walking distance.
QPS is a lively spot with games like bowling and shuffleboard. It's one of the places in the area that is more popular with the "younger" (20s) crowds at night and is open late of the weekends. 4 minutes walking distance.
35 locals recommend
Queen Park Social
4125 Yancey RdQPS is a lively spot with games like bowling and shuffleboard. It's one of the places in the area that is more popular with the "younger" (20s) crowds at night and is open late of the weekends. 4 minutes walking distance.
Great indoor/outdoor space that service up brews and pizza. 6 minutes walking distance.
Protagonist Southend
227 Southside DrGreat indoor/outdoor space that service up brews and pizza. 6 minutes walking distance.
Relative to the other bars and breweries in LoSo, Sugar Creek is brewery that is on the smaller side, but fun nonetheless. 6 minutes walking distance.
23 locals recommend
Sugar Creek Brewing Company
215 Southside DrRelative to the other bars and breweries in LoSo, Sugar Creek is brewery that is on the smaller side, but fun nonetheless. 6 minutes walking distance.
Food Scene in South End
Mac's has been in South End forever and is a great casual spot if you want to get some North Carolina BBQ. It has a sort of biker bar theme, but don't let that scare you. There are all types of people that frequent this restaurant. .
78 locals recommend
Mac's Speed Shop
2511 South BlvdMac's has been in South End forever and is a great casual spot if you want to get some North Carolina BBQ. It has a sort of biker bar theme, but don't let that scare you. There are all types of people that frequent this restaurant. .
Common Market is my favorite place to setup my laptop and get some work done. They serve food (breakfast and lunch), they have coffee, they have beer/wine, and they have all kinds of board games. It has a sort of hipster vibe and some interesting décor.
34 locals recommend
Common Market SouthEnd
235 W Tremont AveCommon Market is my favorite place to setup my laptop and get some work done. They serve food (breakfast and lunch), they have coffee, they have beer/wine, and they have all kinds of board games. It has a sort of hipster vibe and some interesting décor.
Barcelona is an awesome wine bar/restaurant in South End. It's usually busy, so I'd suggest making a reservation.
36 locals recommend
Barcelona Wine Bar
101 W Worthington AveBarcelona is an awesome wine bar/restaurant in South End. It's usually busy, so I'd suggest making a reservation.
While on the newer side, Yunta is quickly becoming one of the hottest restaurants in SouthEnd. The cusince is Peruvian/Asian fusion. You'll likely need a reservation.
Yunta
While on the newer side, Yunta is quickly becoming one of the hottest restaurants in SouthEnd. The cusince is Peruvian/Asian fusion. You'll likely need a reservation.
One of the best sushi spots in the area. Recommend getting a reservation here.
35 locals recommend
O-Ku
2000 South BlvdOne of the best sushi spots in the area. Recommend getting a reservation here.
VANA
Hip, small resturant for dinner and cocktails.
Activities
The WWC is the most popular attraction in the Charlotte area, but it is not touristy at all. Us locals that live here visit it all the time. It has virtually every outdoor activity that you can imagine. The most popular is the white water rafting - they built two man made rafting channels out of concrete. Additionally, they have zip lines, paddle boarding, kayaking, rock climbing, hiking, mountain biking, live music, and more.
405 locals recommend
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center PkwyThe WWC is the most popular attraction in the Charlotte area, but it is not touristy at all. Us locals that live here visit it all the time. It has virtually every outdoor activity that you can imagine. The most popular is the white water rafting - they built two man made rafting channels out of concrete. Additionally, they have zip lines, paddle boarding, kayaking, rock climbing, hiking, mountain biking, live music, and more.
Inner Peaks is an indoor rock climbing gym that's within walking distance. They can rent you all the equipment that you will need.
7 locals recommend
Inner Peaks South End
2220 S Tryon StInner Peaks is an indoor rock climbing gym that's within walking distance. They can rent you all the equipment that you will need.
Crowders has the most popular hiking trails in the Charlotte area. It's about a 45 min. drive. There are several trails in the park and most can be completed in a couple of hours. The hikes range in difficulty and the park has good information on each of the trails in their information center. On a clear day, you can see the Charlotte skyline from one of their viewpoints.
118 locals recommend
Crowders Mountain State Park
522 Park Office LnCrowders has the most popular hiking trails in the Charlotte area. It's about a 45 min. drive. There are several trails in the park and most can be completed in a couple of hours. The hikes range in difficulty and the park has good information on each of the trails in their information center. On a clear day, you can see the Charlotte skyline from one of their viewpoints.
Charlotte Neighborhoods
South End is arguably the most popular neighborhood in Charlotte due to the plethora of bars, breweries, restaurants, and luxury apartments in the area. It is very popular with the young crowds (20-40). The best way to explore South End is to walk, bike or scooter on the nearby rail trail. Lower South End (LoSo) is where the home is located and is anchored by five popular breweries/bars: Olde Mecklenburg, Queen Park Social, Protagonist, Sugar Creek, and Brewers at 4001 Yancy.
208 locals recommend
South End
South End is arguably the most popular neighborhood in Charlotte due to the plethora of bars, breweries, restaurants, and luxury apartments in the area. It is very popular with the young crowds (20-40). The best way to explore South End is to walk, bike or scooter on the nearby rail trail. Lower South End (LoSo) is where the home is located and is anchored by five popular breweries/bars: Olde Mecklenburg, Queen Park Social, Protagonist, Sugar Creek, and Brewers at 4001 Yancy.
NoDa (short for "North Davidson") is a popular arts district in Charlotte. NoDa has some fantastic restaurants (Haberdish and Cabo Fish Taco are two of my favorites). Compared to South End, NoDa will have more of a 'hipster' vibe. Optimist Hall is also close to NoDa and is really cool food hall that has been very popular since it opened a few years ago.
355 locals recommend
NoDa
NoDa (short for "North Davidson") is a popular arts district in Charlotte. NoDa has some fantastic restaurants (Haberdish and Cabo Fish Taco are two of my favorites). Compared to South End, NoDa will have more of a 'hipster' vibe. Optimist Hall is also close to NoDa and is really cool food hall that has been very popular since it opened a few years ago.
The area in the middle of the city with high rise buildings is what we call Uptown in Charlotte. We don't actually have a downtown in Charlotte. In Uptown you'll find Bank of America stadium (Carolina Panthers) and Spectrum Center (Charlotte Hornets). Merchant & Trade and Fahrenheit are both good options to grab drinks and/or food on one of the uptown rooftops. I believe both have a dress code. If you love 80s and 90s music there is a bar/club called The Roxbury which is usually a good time.
176 locals recommend
Charlotte center city
The area in the middle of the city with high rise buildings is what we call Uptown in Charlotte. We don't actually have a downtown in Charlotte. In Uptown you'll find Bank of America stadium (Carolina Panthers) and Spectrum Center (Charlotte Hornets). Merchant & Trade and Fahrenheit are both good options to grab drinks and/or food on one of the uptown rooftops. I believe both have a dress code. If you love 80s and 90s music there is a bar/club called The Roxbury which is usually a good time.
Plaza Midwood is a chill little neighborhood just east of uptown. The best way I can describe it is that it's more hipster than South End, but not as hipster as NoDa. Soul Gastrolounge is a tapas style restaurant in that area that might be the most popular restaurant in Charlotte. If you go, the Pork Belly Tacos are a must. Join their waitlist online before you arrive...there's usually a long wait.
183 locals recommend
Plaza Midwood
Plaza Midwood is a chill little neighborhood just east of uptown. The best way I can describe it is that it's more hipster than South End, but not as hipster as NoDa. Soul Gastrolounge is a tapas style restaurant in that area that might be the most popular restaurant in Charlotte. If you go, the Pork Belly Tacos are a must. Join their waitlist online before you arrive...there's usually a long wait.