Idlewild

Tuesday at 10pm You have to know a local to hear of such a place . The concept is a speakeasy bar , word of mouth . They have great bartenders passionate about their craft , name your favorite liquor and leave it to them . I know it's hard to put one's trust but this is one of the few places I would . Nice ambiance, never would have found this place on my own . I'll return

Came by here on a Thursday evening with 3 friends and absolutely enjoyed my time! We were greeted and seated immediately in a super cute corner nook table with comfy seating. The ambiance and vibes are extremely high in this establishment and I genuinely enjoyed it here. The concept is dope because there is no menu. You tell your server what style drink you like and are in the mood for and they curate a cocktail for you on the spot, essentially! I wish I remembered what my actual drink was called because I absolutely loved it! I told our super nice server I was a bourbon gal, very spirit forward, didn't like sweet drinks and typically drink it straight. She came back with an excellent choice that I really liked!We sat and talked for maybe 90 mins and just enjoyed the environment so much. I told my boyfriend we HAVE to go back for a chill date night. Highly recommend. My one drawback is that the bathrooms are unisex, I guess. Like there are 2 bathrooms with 2 stalls inside each, I believe, I only went inside one. It was awkward waiting in line with multiple guys. Once one became available I walked in a locked the door thinking it was a single bathroom, I realized it wasn't but I kept the door locked because I genuinely didn't feel comfortable using the bathroom with strange men. I get it....but as a woman it's super uncomfortable. Next time I will have my friends or boyfriend just come with me to the bathroom. We also parked in the garage and paid about $8. Not too bad. Can't wait to go back!

A really good experience. Was invited by a colleague who knew of this unique space. There is no food served and the server brings you a delightful and amazing drink based on your general preferences. We were not disappointed by any of the selections we received - quite amazed actually! What a delightful experience.

Here we are, wanting an expertly-made cocktail, why can't you read my mind, bartender? Oh, but they can!There's no menu, just savvy servers that communicate your desires in an alcoholic beverage (or mocktail) to an equally savvy bartender. For me, it's easier to say "I hate tequila" because, frankly, I kind of love it all (except for tequila. And whiskey. And scotch. No egg whites either, please). I was presented with a lovely slightly sweet, slightly sour gin beauty garnished with herbs. Quite delicious.Ambiance is just like I like it: very dark, spacious with artfully arranged seating that allows for intimacy while not feeling crowded and good acoustics. Soaring ceilings. I don't love the bathroom situation (unisex with stalls? no thank you). But sometimes you can't have it all. I still love Idlewild regardless.

What a great little cocktail bar. The ambiance is romantic, hip, and great for a romantic date or night out with friends. The night we came, they had just moved out of the space where the Good Bad and the Ugly now reside and reopened in Fairweather's space. They were swamped, so we started drinking at the bar of Figo 36, where we had appetizers. We had to wait over an hour for our two seats at the bar only to discover that they weren't serving food, which I hope has changed by now. Thankfully, we had the appetizers, so we weren't pressed for food, though it would've been nice. The bartender was stoic, and they didn't have a menu at the time. So he asked what you liked and made something based on your preferences. For all his stoicism, he made a damn good cocktail, and I found myself throwing back what he called "Vinny's Margaritas" all night. It was a great experience despite the obstacles, and even though I live close by, I have yet to make it back, but I hope to soon.

Head's up - they just moved from the old location and are where the Fairweather used to be(right next door), so now they have double the amount of tables (went from 6 to 12). A reservation is highly recommended, especially on the weekends. They do have a same-day waitlist that you can get on and they'll call you if there's an available table or bar seating. This is my favorite craft cocktail place in Charlotte. I've never had a bad cocktail. You just tell the bartenders your flavor pallet and they will make a drink based on your taste. I absolutely loved the expat Ricky and the lions tail. Two of the best bourbon-based cocktails I've had yet. If you're a craft cocktail lover and are looking for an intimate place to go for a date night - this is the one! You really can't go wrong! Jacob is a wonderful mixologist!

This place was so interesting and fun! I've never done anything like this before but the drinks were 10/10! Our servers were very informative and the bartenders SERIOUSLY got talent. I love the vibe the of it all, although it is hard to adjust to the low lighting and louder music, personally but it's still a great atmosphere. Can't wait to come back!

This place was so dope!!! Shout out my friend for curating this experience for me. You know the place is dope when you don't particularly like your drink but still feel compelled to drop 5 stars. Let's talk atmosphere. It was dimly lit but in an intimate way. The seats were super comfy and swaggy. It was very modern but chic. The introduction and explanation as to how the place works had me on board from the beginning. So basically you describe what you like and the bartender makes you a drink to match your preferences. Now I said I didn't really like mixed drinks and my drink was super spirit forward l, it just didn't hit for me. No biggie, the bartender adjusted quickly and my next drink was a shot of very smooth whiskey. Overall, I loved this place. I want to go back and take shots. This is a must try if you're in the area.

My absolute favorite cocktail bar in Charlotte. I always love the drink they create for me and they are well priced for the quality. It's great for a date night or intimate setting as it's pretty dark inside. Service is 10/10 and bartenders are very knowledgeable.

This place is AMAZING! My favorite cocktail bar in Charlotte. It's expensive but it's so worth it I have gotten two of my all time favorite cocktails here. My server Nick was super great and made the experience truly special!