The Bar at 316
316 Rensselaer Ave, Charlotte
(704) 380-0209
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I went with a homie from New York I went to school with. Yeah, he's gay, I'm straight, but he's still my homie. I went to this club as I was in town and we ended to Link up.
Avoid this place!
Atmosphere was nice but ownership is a racist POS.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 1
Person at the bar was rude. The bar was completely empty when we got there at 11 pm. I guess it’s a reflection of how this place treats people. What a shame because the building is actually cute
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
I normally don't go to gay bars but I'm from California visiting with my homosexual friend so we went. Neat place. They have karaoke and I was able to smoke a blunt in the back with no problem haha. The bartender was cool too. Cheap too.
This place isn’t racist at all, I came here after my workout and I had a blast, the owner is friendly and the bartenders are overly friendly. Drinks are cheap and there’s good music also. I’d totally come back here.
316 is not a safe space for anyone. There are so many insidious stories that come from this establishment and it's owner.
For starters, they for years have been charging people for drinks they did not order. I personally closed out on a 2-drink tab and then left the bar. The next day I saw an extra charge for $60+ despite not even staying for the full 2-drinks. When discussing this with others, pretty much everyone had the same experience.
If you go, pay with cash and do not let them see your debit card. How they haven't been investigated for credit card fraud is beyond me.
It's also just not a safe space, even if you don't factor in the deplorable owner. Just a few months ago, someone died after leaving with someone they met at the bar. Sure, 316 likely didn't have a direct cause in that death, but they sure created the environment conducive to the act.
There's also the racism, vandalism, DUIs, etc too.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Don't go here. This place is putting drugs in people's drinks. One man has been missing for almost 2 weeks. Two weeks tomorrow he has been missing. Something is not right with this bar. Please do not get drinks from this bar.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Had a great time. Great atmosphere.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
When I last visited 316, the owner was racist to my Asian best friend, was rude as hell to all of us, and literally told us to get out when we got mad at him for being racist.The other bartenders seemed to just accept that this is how he is, though otherwise they seemed nice and friendly enough. The crowd was fine, and the decoration and atmosphere was actually exactly what we were looking for - but that owner! We left and never came back.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 2
Service: 1
Super cute place, very unique. Wish there was more happening on a Saturday night but is perfect to just hang out and get a drink.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
The place was very creepy, especially the men and DJ. The drinks were overpriced and tasted old/skunky.
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Good place to get something/ chips etc to drink & to pick up hot stuff. I word my worn jockstrap under my pants. It was appreciated.
Kid-friendliness: Talk. Have a good expression on your face. Dont let other unhappy expressions change yours.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Used to be a fun place to go back in college 2016-2018. Now it’s terrible. They always double charge or swipe your card multiple times, my drink was spiked, and overall the quality of service has gone down hill. Such a shame.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
It’s a nice place to hear nice music and share with friends o just drinking ? ? ? . I really like the design, lights and sound.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Better time spent at a bar that’s for the lgbt community and ALL its members of ALL races. Honestly can’t believe this bar has been open as long as it has.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 1
Service: 1
Fun place to hang out. The drag shows are back.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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