From rock solid craft beer to innovative cocktails, Charlotte delivers plenty of options to wet your whistle. This list of the 15 best bars in Charlotte serves up a guide on where to go for a chic date night, a celebratory post-work drink, or a a great TV situation with ideal sports viewing. The bar scene in the Queen City has expanded as quickly as everything else around here in recent years, so drinkers should expect no shortage of high quality brewed, shaken and stirred op

Summer is officially here, and it’s not just the weather that’s heating things up in the Queen City. Local restaurants and bars are updating their menus with summer-inspired food and beverages. Dishes are on the lighter side, and drinks are reminiscent of tropical vacations. From drinks with friends to a dinner that would make even the dullest of dates exciting, June promises to be hot, yet delicious. Here are 16 places to go, along with some of the new things you should try