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Charlotte City Club takes elegance and community to new heights

Uptown Charlotte’s only private members’ club seeks new members while keeping with classic traditions.

Wine glasses placed on a table with the Uptown skyline in a window in the background.

Founded in 1947, Charlotte City Club provides members with community and exclusive access to social gatherings across the city.

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It’s hard to not be impressed gazing from the window of the 31st floor at 121 W. 4th St. This breathtaking view of Center City belongs to the members of Charlotte City Club — the only private club in Uptown.

A lasting tradition

Founded on January 10, 1947, the club began as a meeting ground to discuss business. Nearly 80 years later, the club’s mission to uphold a prestigious and lasting sense of community remains intact — including through a global pandemic.

“Clubs became that safe haven to people,” emphasized Brett Curley, the general manager of Charlotte City Club. “It was a place where ‘I know those people, they know me. I feel safe here.’”

A dining room with the Uptown skyline through the window at Charlotte City Club.

Good luck finding a more prestigious atmosphere than having lunch at Charlotte City Club while peering at the Uptown skyline from the window.

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An exclusive experience

City Editor Jack, here. The CLTtoday team toured Charlotte City Club. We saw the glimmering bar, Truist Field below us, intimate lounge rooms, a wine room, a cigar lounge, and the grand Queen Charlotte Ballroom. Of course, we can’t ignore the food. Charlotte City Club is a culinary destination for first-class cuisine and wine aficionados.

Becoming a member

Interested in joining? The club is currently accepting new members. Applicants must be sponsored to apply and present at least two references in their application. The membership committee will review the application. If accepted, the Club initiation fee is $7,500. The monthly cost of member ship is $470 per month + a quarterly $75 food and beverage minimum.

An empty Queen Charlotte Ballroom in Charlotte City Club

Charlotte City Club offers private event bookings in venues including Queen Charlotte Ballroom.

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Enjoying the perks

Becoming a member comes with a long list of benefits, providing members to a deep-rooted sense of community. “The goal is to get the members to feel we want you here all the time,” said Curley.

The club arranges a wide variety of social and networking events, including sampling wines and cigars, themed parties, and premium access to sporting events.

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