Whether you are a sports fan, into fine dining, live music, creating art, or spending time in nature, Charlotte has the perfect date night for you. Here are our top 10 ideas for date nights fit for a Queen.
Middle C Jazz
300 S. Brevard St
Enjoy live music, craft cocktails and small plates from Dressler’s Improv Kitchen in this intimate, upscale jazz club in Uptown Charlotte, where you’ll find well-known and emerging artists playing a wide range of jazz, R&B and funk music.
Chef Alyssa’s Kitchen
4001 Yancey Rd
Brush up on your culinary skills with a cooking class at this popular culinary destination known for hands-on cooking and baking classes, brunch and catering services, led by Chef Alyssa and her husband.
Charlotte Brews Cruise
Various venues
Get to know each other while touring local craft breweries, wineries and distilleries and getting an educational tasting tour.
Richard Petty Driving Experience @ Charlotte Motor Speedway
5555 Concord Pkwy S, Concord, NC
Have an unforgettable experience with a few adrenaline-pumping laps around the track.
Hornets Game @ Spectrum Center Charlotte
333 Trade St.
Show some love for the Queen City’s beloved NBA team, and get intoxicated with the energy of the crowd, lively atmosphere, pumping music and giant screens at Spectrum Center. Maybe you’ll even get a kiss cam smooch.
The Comedy Zone
900 NC Music Factory Blvd
Ease tension and release good endorphins with comedy and laughter. Located in the wildly popular AvidXchange Music Factory, The Comedy Zone is walking distance from other entertainment venues and dining options.
Sea Grill Restaurant
201 E Trade St. B120; Charlotte, NC 28202
Enjoy a special meal on a special night with someone special at Sea Grill in Uptown Charlotte, where you will find upscale seafood and sushi. Ranked as best fine dining in Charlotte, Sea Grill prides itself on expertly sourced fresh fish and premium cuts and beautifully presented dishes. Every detail is designed to impress.
Merchant and Trade
303 S Church St
Want to set the mood with a romantic ambiance. Rooftop cocktails at Merchant and Trade is a vibe. Sip upscale craft cocktails while lounging on plush seating with soft lighting and panoramic views of the Uptown skyline and Truist Field. Or visit the Buho Bar (201 W Trade), a sultry, dark-colored bar with panoramic views of Uptown from the 16th floor of the Grand Bohemian Hotel, offering imaginative cocktails and small plates.
U.S. National Whitewater Center
5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy
Explore a more adventurous side of each other with a visit to the USNWC, which includes a wide variety of outdoor activities, including whitewater rafting, kayaking, zip lining, ropes courses, and mountain biking. It’s fun atmosphere suitable for all skill levels.
Whiskey Club @ The Ballantyne Hotel
1000 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy
On the first Friday of each month, join this gathering of an exclusive whiskey society as connoisseurs unite for an extraordinary tasting journey as expert guides lead you through four carefully selected expressions, each paired with artisanal small bites crafted by the award-winning chefs of the Ballantyne Hotel’s Gallery Restaurant.
Paddywax Candle Bar
1930 Camden Rd, #130
Pour it up and get creative at this cozy candle bar, where you can make candles that are unique to you… or your date. Select a Paddywax vessel and fragrance that speaks to you… or your date.
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