The EpiCentre

Enjoyed walking through the EpiCentre of Charlotte. It was a beautiful day. Definitely recommend adding to a day outing.

Highly recommend!! Clean restroom, comfortable seats, very helpful staff. My party had a very enjoyable time.

Not to be confused with the Creepycentre, which is only open on Halloween.It's pretty Epic at the Epic-centre. I love coming here, and do so every single time I'm in Charlotte on a weekend night, which is often lately.Very appropriately named because this really is the epicenter of Charlotte. It's lively and fun and modern and futuristic and pretty amazing. The whole multi-level palace is filled with hot people and scandalously dressed people, especially on warm nights. I made some nice friends around here (of both genders, for a change).It is the heartbeat of downtown Charlotte and a very non-traditional party area. Sort of like a party area of the future. If a mall had an older, drinking crowd and was outdoors and full of clubwear then this would be it.For this reason we love walking around here, even though parking is extremely difficult here on Friday and Saturday nights, so be careful. We've actually parked illegally and gotten away with it on several occasions, but I wouldn't recommend that to others. Lots of cops around here so don't do anything stupid.The design means that if somebody crazy decided to commit suicide, or if there was a fist fight, then it would be very easy from the higher levels to plunge down a long, long way, and there's a lot of people wandering in the courtyard below, so that worries me a tiny bit, and what about the very very drunk people leaning against the railings with a 100 foot drop down onto concrete asphalt right below them. It does worry me slightly but it's still an absolutely wonderful place.

The Epicentre as it in now is a sad shell of what it used to be. What was once the place to go to eat, drink, and enjoy hanging out with friends is so empty.Majority of the restaurants have either left or got pushed out. The few places left are World of Beer and the diner on the first level. I'm honestly surprised they're making it.There is also a CVS but quite a few homeless folks nearby or teenagers up to no good because there's nothing else to do. Honestly, you're better off walking around other parts of Uptown. There's more restaurants, shops, and local businesses opening in other parts.

More of a Portal to Food and Entertainment that a Destination in of itself.Back in the 1970's, this was the site of the Civic Center which was interesting architecture but not the most user friendly place. I even went downtown for the implosion when the brought the place down.The plans that emerged for the place was an entertainment venue at the bottom topped by a high rise luxury hotel. The first part was built but then the crash of 2007 and 2008 hit and financing dried up. The high rise hotel part was never built although a luxury boutique did finally emerge.There are over 24 restaurants here and by the time you add in the bars and nightclubs and a couple of retail stores, you have somewhere on the plus side of 40 places to explore.A number of good places to dine ranging from national chains to an upscale Steakhouse is located here. A number of excellent nightclub, some with live entertainment also find a home here. Can't find what you are looking for, you can also catch a movie or go bowling as well.All of these can be found here plus more.

Popular Charlotte hangout. Lots of food and shops. It gets really crowded there during certain events to just be mindful of that if you don't want to be around crowds. But it's a fun hangout spot for all ages especially during football, and basketball season.

Tons of restaurants from taco joints to Flemings Steakhouse, bars, cafés, a convenient CVS pharmacy, dine-in movie theater, Golds Gym, hotels, bowling alley/pool hall, frozen yogurt and so much more. Easy access to the Time Warner Arena, NASCAR Museum, Mint Museum, Charlotte Convention Center, railway & bus transportation, valet parking and so on...If your visiting Charlotte you definitely want to explore the Epicentre for your shopping, entertainment & touristy pleasures. ~Christy

I recently have gone on to the Epic Center twice in the last 3 weekends. The amount of people that occupy this space on a Friday night is far less than what it used to be. I mean, I used to come here to hang out, have some pizza, meet and greet, and just hop from one establishment to another. Now, everyone has to be ID'd, there is one entrance and exit, and its just dead. I am happy that there aren't a bunch of teenagers running around there late at night, but there aren't too many people period anymore. I go there now specifically for Insomnia Cookies...love them (although the last batch that I experienced wasn't my favorite). I would probably go to Wild Wings café possibly again, but not sure if the atmosphere is what it used to me. Maybe I had a bad experience recently, I don't know. But the area was clean and teenage free which was awesome.

CEO Dies After Being Shot In Uptown Charlotte74-year-old Dr. John Holaday has just passed away in the hospital after being shot in Uptown Charlotte last week.The shooting occurred last Monday in Uptown Charlotte's Epicenter. According to police, a fight broke out between 2 individuals and one of the individuals pulled out a gun and shot at the other. Holaday was walking to an Uptown meeting when he was hit by the shot and was then rushed to the hospital with life threatening injuries.This should tell you everything you need to know about visiting the Epicenter. I have seen a big uptick in negative behavior, arguments etc. Its a shame for all the wonderful restaurants and nightlife there but I would do some research before you go.article from Charlotte Stories Newsletter

This iconic place in Charlotte has certainly made itself known. Through the years bars and stores have come and gone. Some of them quicker than others. Some we may wish were still here and some we may be aching to see die a quick death yet they persist. I've lived in Charlotte through my 20s for over 10 years now. As I come up on 30 I cast a reminiscent yet "good-riddance" riddled nostalgic gaze upon the EpiCentre.I've been here a time or ten. I've been to most of the places here for one reason or another, but primarily to party and then as a result of drunkenness from partying. The bars here scream barely legal with their litanies of 21 year olds (at least that's what their IDs say). Everyone's looking to let go a little. Get tipsy or more. Go home with someone new and never talk to them again. College kids abound, I can't wait to see what happens when the light rail is open from UNCC all the way to here.You can eat a dinner in a movie theater (Studio Movie Grill) while watching something that just came out. Though I frankly don't recommend it because you can't see your food and for me that's a bit weird. (Do they really have to worry about quality?) Or party your heart out at Whiskey River, Howl at the Moon or some other trendily-titled club that won't be here in a few years. Whether you're drunk or sober you can feast on Five Guys (best burgers around IMO), Moe's or a recently added Grabbagreen. Orrrr if you're looking to take a special somebody home, you can stock up on Plan B (maybe try Plan A first) at the CVS.Whatever brings you to The EpiCentre it's sure to capture your awe whether dead in the middle of a Sunday or crowded to the brim on a Saturday night. On the other hand, I have "been there and done that" and I'm happy to say I'm done with it - no more crazy party nights for me.