Nightlife Readers’ Picks 2019

Best in the Nest Readers’ Picks are voted on for four months prior to publication. These are the winners in the respective categories.
Best New Nightspot:
Single Barrel Room/Skylark Social Club (Tie)
Best Weekly Nightlife Event:
Knocturnal at Brooklyn Lounge/Drago at Single Barrel Room (Tie)

Best Karaoke:
Snug Harbor
Best Annual Party:
Charlotte Pride
Best Dance Club:
SERJ
Best Dog Bar:
Lucky Dog Bark & Brew
Best Bartender:
Jamie Starks, Tommy’s Pub
Best Bar To People Watch:
Abari Game Bar
Best Place For A First Date:
Abari Game Bar

Best Single’s Bar:
Abari Game Bar
Best Bar To Make A New Friend:
Abari Game Bar
Best Bowling Alley:
10 Park Lanes
Best Neighborhood Bar:
Tommy’s Pub
Best Dive Bar:
Thirsty Beaver Saloon
Best Wine Bar:
Seaboard Taproom & Wine Bar

Best Sports Bar:
Kristophers Bar & Restaurant
Best Pool Hall:
Elizabeth Billiards
Best Hookah Bar:
Crave Dessert Bar
Best LGBTQ-Friendly Bar:
Petra’s/Chasers (Tie)
Best Strip Club:
Uptown Cabaret
Best Mixologist:
Brian DuBois
Best Arcade Bar:
Abari Game Bar
Best Beer Selection:
Carolina Beer Temple
Best Cocktail Menu:
Haberdish/Single Barrel Room
Best Place To Get Drunk:
Abari Game Bar
Best Craft Tap Selection:
Craft Tasting Room

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