Eighty Eights Coffee & Cocktails

Eighty Eights Coffee and Cocktails has been on my radar for months, and it absolutely lived up to the hype! Word to the wise: this place fills up fast, so arrive early. As a huge music fan, especially of jazz, I was thrilled to finally experience the live band - they were phenomenal! As an instrumentalist myself, I have a deep appreciation for live performances, and they truly delivered. Oh and the staff? Simply AMAZING!The service was top notch. I mean the staff know what they are doing and you can tell they experienced. My Lemon Drop was delicious and the Dirty Pickletini (a clever twist on a dirty martini) was a delightful surprise. I loved every sip!Eighty Eights Coffee and Cocktails is a must-visit for anyone who appreciates great music, a cool atmosphere, and top-notch drinks. Thank you for making my birthday celebration amazing. I will absolutely be back!

Not a great first impression. Came here on a Saturday night with a group of 3 girls. The line was long and they were only taking people "at capacity". We were promised by the bouncers that our small party would be accommodated next but as we waited over 30 minutes there were two different parties of 2 and a single person accommodated because they were "smaller" parties. One of the parties of 2 walked right in without even waiting. Super frustrating. They put bigger parties (anything bigger than 2) on the back burner regardless of wait time. And then they want to charge a cover? Everyone in line was upset watching parties of two just walk right in without waiting. The most annoying part: the party of 2 that was let right in upon walking up was seated next to us at the exact same table size. So clearly we could have been let in before them but we were told they were accommodating based on "party size" only. Also the bar had 6 open seats when we got to our table. The good parts- their menu has at least 6 different espresso martini drinks. I had the blond ambition (sweet & very creamy) but pretty decent. The revolver (basically a bourbon old fashioned) was the best drink we had. The Hugo spritz was also well liked by our party. With such great cocktail spots in Charlotte, I'm not sure these prices were favored. The music was by far the best part. The only reason we waited. The ambiance was nice- dark, moody, intimate. Service was slow but they were packed so that's to be expected. Another aspect I liked was the parking situation. They have their own lot which is nice but if you Uber here (like we did) there's nothing else around within walking distance so be prepared to wait on a weekend night.

Located directly next door to the Independent Picture House, Eighty Eights is a rather impressive, post-indie theater experience mood & vibe. I opted to stop by for holiday cocktails after my holiday filmviewing and the Jazzy Ginger Snap that I selected did not disappoint. Bourbon forward, with perfectly balanced touches of gingerbread, chocolate, & cinnamon--with excellent service & live music as the backdrop? I'll definitely be back!

This is a really nice sound bar! Great for date night for sure! Very romantic atmosphere and the live music was excellent! They don't have food but their drinks were good and the bartenders were very friendly! I recommend this place for a pregame or after movie drink vibe!

Craft cocktails and beer served while enjoying a live jazz band! It was quite enjoyable. There is a cover charge at the door but it's worth the price to enjoy live music from a band playing real instruments . Intimacy in a small venue that welcomes you in for a treat. Attentive waiters and waitresses that check on you constantly. The band was Willie Walker and Conversation Piece. They had the house rocking. Now on to the other interesting fact: Eighty Eights Coffee and Cocktails. It's all in the name! Sophistication and rhythm in an upscale coffee haven! They got the name from the number of keys on a piano: 88!!. Coffee is served during the week until 2pm with a jazz bar set weekends: Thursday-Sunday. They do not offer reservations but I strongly urge an early arrival for parking and good seating. Last night's show was at 8pm and I parked at 730pm. Please try them. It's great for date night or friends wanting to just relax and enjoy! I forgot to snap my Lemon Drop Martini. Delicious!!

Absolutely love this new spot and will be coming regularly! This was my first time and we came on a Friday. Live music started at 8 and we got there around 7 or so, which I would recommend getting there early to get a good spot for the live band. We had time for conversation and drinks before the show. There's a small cover for the music, which we gladly paid. $10 is totally worth it for the music and entertainment. The Harvey Cummings Trio was there and they were such a vibe!!! I believe it was their first time there and I really hope they will be back. The cocktails were all tasty - they have a blend of your classics, espresso drinks, and unique craft cocktails. There's also a seasonal drink menu. The service was quick and the employees were so kind and gave great suggestions. Highly recommend you check this place out, if you haven't yet! Great date night spot or just for a night out with a small group of friends!!

CALLING ALL JAZZ LOVERS!! Charlotte has welcomed this amazing new cocktail jazz lounge and let me tell you, it's a whole vibe! Best of all....NO cover charge! the service was great, drinks tasty and music amazing! They open at 5 for the 21+ crowd for cocktails, and live band starts at 8. They will eventually have coffee shop items during the day. I highly recommend getting there early to find a seat because the place is small and intimate. There is free parking but the lot and streets can fill up quick. I'm so glad Charlotte now has a chill lounge to relax in without being limited to a ticketed show that only last for abt an hr and half like other jazz venues.

Every time I have gone it's been the best vibes and I've enjoyed myself. I look forward to going again

Love love love. Great jazz, great service and delicious cocktails. We really enjoyed our night there and our server was just delightful. $10 cover added on your bill for the band who plays from 8-11pm. Worth it.

Eighty Eights was such a cool vibe! We came for their opening weekend (which had a line out the door!) and had some delicious martinis and listened to fantastic music. It's a perfect place for after dinner cocktails and to relax. It was one in-one out seating when we arrived, and when we were brought in we had to stand until other patrons left, which led us to question why they didn't just wait longer for us to be able to sit or let us in earlier if we were going to be standing anyways. Regardless, we will be back for sure!!