Plaza Midwood is one of Charlotte's most distinctive neighbourhoods for nightlife and bar-hopping. Central Avenue and The Plaza are lined with independent bars, cocktail spots, and restaurants that have a completely different feel from the more commercial South End strip. The Plaza Midwood bar scene is popular with locals and tends to be less crowded than Uptown or South End on weekends, making it a good choice if you want somewhere you can actually get a seat and have a conversation. Happy hour deals in Plaza Midwood typically run from late afternoon through early evening, and several spots stay open well into the night.