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Editor’s picks

Press picks, until locals rank their own Top 5s. Sourced from the local food press. As seen in Charlotte Magazine. Updated September 2026.

The Crunkleton · Elizabeth
An Elizabeth bungalow with a deep spirits selection and open-hearth cooking. Start at the bar for a cocktail before dinner.
Dot Dot Dot · Myers Park
A mood-lit cocktail room on Park Road with jazz and a small food menu. The pork belly with corn mousse is a savory option alongside a drink.
Merchant and Trade · Uptown
A 19th-floor hotel rooftop for classic cocktails with a skyline and stadium view.
Idlewild · NoDa
A NoDa bungalow pouring balanced, amaro-driven and low-proof cocktails.
DTR Dilworth
A Dilworth bungalow with a rotating wine selection, cocktails, and a patio for drinks outdoors.