“When I started bartending in Charlotte,” Suggs said, “it was hard to find an Old-Fashioned or even a shot of Fernet, and to see how it’s evolved to today where people, like myself, for example, are putting, like, goat cheese and apricot together in a cocktail—the kind of innovation we have nowadays is crazy.”
Great Wagon Road Distilling Co. draws on the history of Carolina whiskey-making, using artisanal spring water sourced from Yancey County in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The NoDa tasting room serves cocktails made with house-distilled spirits alongside wood-fired pizza. The patio and an Irish-style snug provide spaces for different moods, and live music is a regular feature. Tours are available for guests who want to see the distillation process firsthand.
A pizza-by-the-slice spot in NoDa's Highland Park Mill, known for massive 28-inch pies, local craft beer, and late-night hours.
A beloved French bakery and cafe in NoDa known for its salted caramel brownies, pastries, and whimsical Parisian-inspired atmosphere.
An award-winning coffeehouse and roastery in NoDa for over 25 years, serving small-batch, in-house roasted organic coffee.
A warm, kid- and dog-friendly coffee shop in NoDa offering quality coffee, seasonal drinks, and a welcoming patio.
A neighborhood deli and market in NoDa's arts district with sandwiches, craft beer, wine, and a laid-back back patio.
A James Beard-nominated brewery, restaurant, and coffee shop in NoDa serving wood-fired pizza, craft beer, and espresso.
A neighborhood coffee shop, beer bar, wine shop, and cocktail lounge near NoDa with 14 taps and a curated bottle shop.
A cannabis dispensary and consumption lounge in NoDa offering THCA products, infused drinks, and a dog-friendly outdoor space.
A high-energy NoDa bar and grill with hand-crafted food, live music, karaoke, and a dog-friendly patio.
A family-owned market and deli voted Charlotte's best for six straight years, offering sandwiches, craft beer, wine, and specialty coffee.
A craft cocktail lounge in a 120-year-old NoDa mill home, honoring Southern hospitality with locally sourced drinks and light bites.
A brewpub in NoDa's Highland Park Mill offering house-brewed craft beer, a full kitchen, live music, and Sunday brunch.
A science lab-themed bar, craft brewery, and soju distillery inside the Urban District Market food hall near NoDa.
An elevated comfort food restaurant and event space in a restored 1900s mill home in NoDa, with multiple patios and a greenhouse.
A cozy neighborhood Italian restaurant in NoDa serving homemade pasta, burrata, and Italian-inspired cocktails with weekend brunch.
A restaurant, craft cocktail bar, and art gallery in NoDa serving globally-inspired tapas-style dishes with rotating local art exhibitions.
A neighborhood brewery near NoDa since 2010, serving fresh, unfiltered craft ales on 20 taps with a dog-friendly patio and solar-powered facility.
A Cajun and Southern comfort food restaurant in NoDa since 1999, serving recipes passed down from the owner's grandmother.
A Charlotte staple since the early 2000s, Cabo Fish Taco is a Baja-style Mexican restaurant and the flagship NoDa location featured on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.
A neighborhood brewery in NoDa with 20+ taps of fresh craft beer, live music, a dog-friendly patio, and rotating food trucks.
A Southern milltown kitchen and craft cocktail bar in NoDa, serving Carolina-inspired fried chicken, seasonal sides, and apothecary cocktails.
Serving award-winning 100% American Wagyu beef burgers and cold beer in NoDa.
A half cat lounge, half coffeehouse in NoDa where guests enjoy coffee and local beer while spending time with adoptable cats.
An authentic Irish pub in NoDa blending traditional Irish favorites like Guinness stew with Southern-inspired dishes and craft cocktails.
An authentic Vietnamese noodle soup restaurant in NoDa specializing in traditional pho, bánh mì, and other comfort dishes.
A Latin street food restaurant with locations across Charlotte, serving handcrafted margaritas and a menu of tacos, burritos, and bowls.
A taproom and bottle shop downstairs from Salud Cerveceria, offering curated craft beer, wine, and a food menu.
A market and bar on E 36th St offering sandwiches, specialty grocery items, cocktails, craft beer, and wine with patio seating.
A craft beer bar and restaurant in NoDa with a focus on local brews, oysters, burgers, and house-made American comfort food.
One of NoDa's original craft breweries since 2011, with a taproom, beer garden, pizza menu, and a dog-friendly patio.
A Korean-American BBQ fusion restaurant near NoDa with karaoke rooms, an outdoor playground, and late-night hours.
A margarita-focused bar in the heart of NoDa with craft cocktails, a food menu, and a lively patio scene.
Copperhead Social Club is a welcoming neighborhood bar on N Davidson St with a straightforward appeal: cold drinks, solid food, and good company.
A hybrid coffeehouse and pub in NoDa serving organic fair-trade coffee by day and craft beer and cocktails with live entertainment by night.
A Thai noodle bar and sushi restaurant in NoDa, serving authentic street food-style dishes with fresh ingredients.
An award-winning NoDa brewery with a focus on modern craft beer, cocktails, and a dog-friendly patio with rotating food pop-ups.
A Dominican and Caribbean restaurant in NoDa offering chef-driven dishes, fruit-forward cocktails, and a terrace-style patio.
Now rebranded as Relic NoDa — a wine bar, beer garden, and sangria lounge with a lush secret garden patio.
A casual neighborhood dive bar in NoDa with live music, a patio, and a laid-back atmosphere for regulars and newcomers alike.
An arcade bar near NoDa with 103 games including 36 pinball machines, 62 arcade cabinets, and weekly league nights.
A neighborhood bar in the heart of NoDa since 2011, featuring arcade games, pool tables, darts, and a spacious patio.
Wooden Robot's NoDa wood-aging facility and taproom, specializing in farmhouse ales and sours with a rooftop biergarten.
An off-leash dog bar in NoDa where pups play in a fenced outdoor area while owners enjoy beer, wine, and cocktails.
A European-inspired natural wine bar and bottle shop in NoDa, offering a curated selection of wines alongside cheese, charcuterie, and tinned fish.
A newly opened Irish pub in NoDa focused on Guinness, craft ales, and a neighborhood watering hole atmosphere — no food, drinks only.
A 21+ neighborhood tavern with games, karaoke, live music, a large back patio, and on-site food truck.
A 21+ cocktail lounge and hookah bar in NoDa with tapas-style food, DJs, and a stylish indoor-outdoor atmosphere.
A walk-in-only bar and restaurant in NoDa serving creative share plates, sandwiches, and craft cocktails with late-night hours.
An award-winning tapas and sushi restaurant with craft cocktails and DJ-driven nightlife, reopened at The Pass development.
A menu-less craft cocktail bar in NoDa where bartenders create custom drinks based on each guest's preferences.
A karaoke bar in the heart of NoDa's arts district, open seven nights a week with a state-of-the-art sound system.
A dive bar in NoDa serving pre-batched craft cocktails in a no-frills setting, open nightly with late-night hours.
A historic live music and events venue in NoDa, originally built as the Astor Theatre in 1945 and converted to a concert hall in 1997.
An intimate live music venue and community anchor in NoDa, hosting up-and-coming and established musicians, comedians, and poets.
A high-energy LGBTQ+ nightlife bar in NoDa featuring themed parties, drag shows, and dancing.
A scratch-made bakery and restaurant in NoDa known for gourmet sandwiches, brunch, and the signature Chicken & the Egg.
A NoDa institution since 1973 serving classic chili burgers, hot dogs, and wedge fries from a tiny cinder block building. Cash only.
NoDa's first fully vegan restaurant, serving South African-inspired plant-based comfort food in a repurposed mill home.
A hidden-gem cocktail bar and creative lounge in NoDa hosting live music, comedy, burlesque, open mic, and karaoke nights.
A neighborhood cocktail bar in NoDa known for creative, apothecary-style craft cocktails, a live music stage, and rooftop seating.
Formerly NoDa Company Store — now a wine, beer, and sangria lounge with a lush garden patio hosting movie nights and vinyl dance parties.