Charlotte's lounge scene covers a wide range — from quiet cocktail lounges suited to dates and conversation, to high-energy spots with DJs and late hours. Uptown and South End have the highest concentration of lounges in Charlotte NC, particularly rooftop and hotel lobby lounges that stay open late. Most lounge happy hours in Charlotte run from 4pm to 7pm on weekdays, with some spots extending into late night on Thursday through Saturday. The listings below are the lounges worth knowing about — places that get the atmosphere right, not just any venue with lounge in the name. Start with a neighborhood:

• Uptown
• South End
• NoDa
• Plaza Midwood
• Dilworth