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🍹Taking it (speak)easy

Where to enjoy a speakeasy in Charlotte
Two cocktails sit on a bar counter with people in the background.
Sneak CLT in the Elizabeth neighborhood offers classic cocktails + unique signature recipes. | Photo by CLTtoday
It’s date night and you’re looking for delicious cocktails in a cozy atmosphere. Good news: You won’t spend much time searching, because your CLTtoday team has you covered on some great speakeasy bars around the city in honor of Drink Up Week.

Backstage Lounge at SouthBound

2433 South Blvd., Charlotte | Guests can expect a modern take on the traditional neighborhood speakeasy, with a romantically elevated vibe.

Editor’s note: A “Christmas in July” pop-up menu is currently being offered from now through Saturday, Aug. 3.

Canopy Cocktail Bar & Garden

118 E. Kingston Ave., Ste. 10, Charlotte | Located on the Rail Trail in the heart of Sound End, Canopy offers both outdoor garden lounges and a cozy, library-themed hangout to enjoy a drink.

The Cellar at Duckworth

330 N. Tryon St., Charlotte | This Uptown gem provides a vintage speakesy vibe with creative cocktails, a delicious menu, and an eclectic American fare.

The Conspiracy

412 W. 5th St., Ste. C120, Charlotte | Uptown’s “best kept secret” gives guests light bites, craft cocktails, fine wines, and refreshing beers.

Dot Dot Dot

4237 Park Rd., Ste. B, Charlotte | Located in Park Road Shopping Center, this upscale speakeasy boasts a classic feel serving craft liquors, cocktails, and curated bites.

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Supperland’s location is in a restored mid-century church in Plaza Midwood.

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Photo via Supperland

Supperland Speakeasy

1212 The Plaza, Charlotte | Savor a drink in an intimate, 10-seat bar in the basement of a rustic-chic steakhouse built in a former church.

Sneak

2001 East 7th St., Ste. F, Charlotte | Nestled in the Elizabeth neighborhood, this cozy cocktail lounge offers a delightful twist on classic cocktails + a secret room.

Editor’s note: Sneak is taking part in Drink Up Week — including mini cocktail night options at $8 each or $20 for a flight on Tuesdays.
Asked

What vibe are you looking for when you’re grabbing a drink?
A. Dark and cozy
B. Lively with lots of people
C. Doesn’t matter — as long as I’m with the right people
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Events
Tuesday, July 23
Wednesday, July 24
Thursday, July 25
  • North End Farmers Market | Thursday, July 25 | 4-8 p.m. | Keswick, 1801 N. Graham St., Charlotte | Cost of purchase | Shop local artisans and farmers in this weekly market.
  • Exhibition: CAC Spring Judged Show | Thursday, July 25 | 5 p.m. | Clearwater Arts Center & Studios, 223 Crowell Dr. NW., Concord | Free | Stop in to see amazing pieces of artwork in a gallery setting.
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News Notes
Weather
  • Have the umbrella handy. There are chances for scattered showers and thunderstorms everyday this week. The summer heat remains intense with a heat index of nearly 100 degrees this afternoon. (WCNC)
Development
  • Charlotte developer Charter Properties is targeting a 65-acre site in the University area for $250 million. The Mallard Creek development will have 850 residential units, including a mix of apartments and townhomes. Construction will likely begin in late 2025 or early 2026. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Eat
  • Gravity Pizza will open this fall in Camp North End’s Boileryard District. The new pizza outpost at 1824 Statesville Ave., Ste. 101 will serve sourdough pizzas using a starter dating back to the late 19th century. An exact opening date is TBA.
Announced
  • The Cowfish in SouthPark announced it will be closing for a few weeks this September. The sushi and burger bar will undergo a $500,000 renovation featuring a new lighting fixture and decor.
Closing
  • Pour one out for our friends. Two breweries are closing this month. Frothy Beard Brewing is closing its Charlotte taproom on Sunday, July 28. The Charleston-based brewery cited setbacks for the decision. Devil’s Logic Brewing also announced its closure. Its final day of operations is Friday, July 26.
Real Estate
  • The Rock Hill region saw more house listings than anywhere else in the Charlotte area so far in 2024. A median sale price for a Rock Hill home is currently $329,990. Chester County, however, saw the highest number of closings so far in 2024. (Rock Hill Herald)
Coming Soon
  • Charlotte Invitational tickets go on sale today at 11 a.m. The all-new, premier tennis exhibition will be Friday, Dec. 6. The doubleheader features Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz, Frances Tiafoe, Madison Keys, and Sloane Stephens.
Cause
  • The General Manager for the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers is launching an Olympics fundraiser to benefit childhood cancer research. Community members can pledge a specific amount for each gold medal an American athlete or team wins during the 2024 Summer Olympics. (WCNC)
Sports
  • The US Performance Center at UNC Charlotte is vying to host the CISM Military World Games in 2027. The games feature 10,000 athletes with competition similar to the Olympics. Venues like the Charlotte Motor Speedway would be needed for the events. A decision is expected by this fall. (Charlotte Business Journal)
Drink Up
  • Thirsty? Well (or top-shelf), the wait is over — Drink Up Week has arrived. We’re celebrating our city’s vibrant beverage culture through Friday, July 26 with buzzy deals from local businesses including $10 off specialty cocktails at Dressler’s. Find a deal + toast to Charlotte’s entrepreneurs, mixologists, venues, and drinks.
Listen
  • Carolina Panthers rookies report to training camp. Go beyond the field for the biggest stories on the Carolina Panthers with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Wellness
  • This hearing device is not for everyone… because not everyone wants to talk to other people. (We’re sometimes in our introvert era, too.) But if you do want to have clear conversations, meet the first hearing aid designed with conversation in mind. Bonus: It’s so small, it’s basically unnoticeable.*
 
Sports

🤺 Straight to the point

Fencing: a sport that’s straight to the point
Four fencing students dressed in their helmets hold their sabers while posing for the camera.
Charlotte Fencing Academy has taught the sport of fencing to students of all ages since 2002. | Photo by CLTtoday
Future Olympians could be among the students training at Charlotte Fencing Academy along Monroe Road in Charlotte. Fencing will soon return to the world stage during the upcoming 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Places like Charlotte Fencing Academy are where the journeys of many Olympians often begin.

Fencing is a combat sport that features sword fighting. It’s one of five sports made permanent fixtures at the Olympic Games since the first modern games in 1896.

Fun fact: There are three blades used in Olympic fencing — foil, épée, and sabre.

Interested? Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or brand new, Charlotte Fencing Academy offers classes to teach students correct footwork, bladework, and tactics on how to compete. All equipment is provided.

Editor’s note: City Editors Jack and Maria visited Charlotte Fencing Academy and tried out the blades for ourselves. Be on the lookout for how it went.
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From the editor
Thank you to Charlotte Fencing Academy for showing City Editor Maria and I some great fencing pointers.
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