“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 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 coffee shop, beer bar, wine shop, and cocktail lounge near NoDa with 14 taps and a curated bottle shop.
A scratch-made bakery and restaurant in NoDa known for gourmet sandwiches, brunch, and the signature Chicken & the Egg.
A family-owned market and deli voted Charlotte's best for six straight years, offering sandwiches, craft beer, wine, and specialty coffee.
A NoDa institution since 1973 serving classic chili burgers, hot dogs, and wedge fries from a tiny cinder block building. Cash only.
A cannabis dispensary and consumption lounge in NoDa offering THCA products, infused drinks, and a dog-friendly outdoor space.
A science lab-themed bar, craft brewery, and soju distillery inside the Urban District Market food hall near NoDa.
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 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 Thai noodle bar and sushi restaurant in NoDa, serving authentic street food-style dishes with fresh ingredients.
A Southern milltown kitchen and craft cocktail bar in NoDa, serving Carolina-inspired fried chicken, seasonal sides, and apothecary cocktails.
A brewpub in NoDa's Highland Park Mill offering house-brewed craft beer, a full kitchen, live music, and Sunday brunch.
A high-energy NoDa bar and grill with hand-crafted food, live music, karaoke, and a dog-friendly patio.
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.
A neighborhood deli and market in NoDa's arts district with sandwiches, craft beer, wine, and a laid-back back patio.
NoDa's first fully vegan restaurant, serving South African-inspired plant-based comfort food in a repurposed mill home.
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 James Beard-nominated brewery, restaurant, and coffee shop in NoDa serving wood-fired pizza, craft beer, and espresso.
A market and bar on E 36th St offering sandwiches, specialty grocery items, cocktails, craft beer, and wine with patio seating.
An elevated comfort food restaurant and event space in a restored 1900s mill home in NoDa, with multiple patios and a greenhouse.
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 neighborhood brewery in NoDa with 20+ taps of fresh craft beer, live music, a dog-friendly patio, and rotating food trucks.
A craft cocktail lounge in a 120-year-old NoDa mill home, honoring Southern hospitality with locally sourced drinks and light bites.
An award-winning NoDa brewery with a focus on modern craft beer, cocktails, and a dog-friendly patio with rotating food pop-ups.
A 21+ neighborhood tavern with games, karaoke, live music, a large back patio, and on-site food truck.
An authentic Irish pub in NoDa blending traditional Irish favorites like Guinness stew with Southern-inspired dishes and craft cocktails.
A 21+ cocktail lounge and hookah bar in NoDa with tapas-style food, DJs, and a stylish indoor-outdoor atmosphere.
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 cozy neighborhood Italian restaurant in NoDa serving homemade pasta, burrata, and Italian-inspired cocktails with weekend brunch.
A newly opened Irish pub in NoDa focused on Guinness, craft ales, and a neighborhood watering hole atmosphere — no food, drinks only.
A craft beer bar and restaurant in NoDa with a focus on local brews, oysters, burgers, and house-made American comfort food.
Now rebranded as Relic NoDa — a wine bar, beer garden, and sangria lounge with a lush secret garden patio.
Formerly NoDa Company Store — now a wine, beer, and sangria lounge with a lush garden patio hosting movie nights and vinyl dance parties.
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.
An off-leash dog bar in NoDa where pups play in a fenced outdoor area while owners enjoy beer, wine, and cocktails.
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 hidden-gem cocktail bar and creative lounge in NoDa hosting live music, comedy, burlesque, open mic, and karaoke nights.
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 restaurant, craft cocktail bar, and art gallery in NoDa serving globally-inspired tapas-style dishes with rotating local art exhibitions.
One of NoDa's original craft breweries since 2011, with a taproom, beer garden, pizza menu, and a dog-friendly patio.
A European-inspired natural wine bar and bottle shop in NoDa, offering a curated selection of wines alongside cheese, charcuterie, and tinned fish.
Wooden Robot's NoDa wood-aging facility and taproom, specializing in farmhouse ales and sours with a rooftop biergarten.
An award-winning tapas and sushi restaurant with craft cocktails and DJ-driven nightlife, reopened at The Pass development.
A Dominican and Caribbean restaurant in NoDa offering chef-driven dishes, fruit-forward cocktails, and a terrace-style patio.
A walk-in-only bar and restaurant in NoDa serving creative share plates, sandwiches, and craft cocktails with late-night hours.
A neighborhood cocktail bar in NoDa known for creative, apothecary-style craft cocktails, a live music stage, and rooftop seating.
A high-energy LGBTQ+ nightlife bar in NoDa featuring themed parties, drag shows, and dancing.
A Cajun and Southern comfort food restaurant in NoDa since 1999, serving recipes passed down from the owner's grandmother.