They raised their prices by 7% More inflation. Guess I'll go back to making drinks at home.Based on owners response updating to 1-Star: Owner likes to talk sh*t on social media and respond like a d*ck.
Matthew S.
If you enjoy terrific cocktails, fantastic service and a chill ambiance this is your spot. My wife and I attended their Krampus event that is held during December. We arrived and were seated at the bar for the ticketed event. Their policy is to allow only the number of guests in the bar who can be seated. This leads to the experience that we enjoyed immensely. Ashley was our bartender and provided us with the perfect mix of cocktail knowledge and conversation without being "over bearing". Overall the place is a ten. Nothing was left to chance and customer experience was flawless. Will be back!
Iris H.
Amazing ambience, staff, lighting. When you walk in it feels like you're walking through the fucking closet into Narnia. At least that's how they have it set up for holiday season and I am absolutely here for it. When they tell you that the drink menu gets progressively, stronger the further down you go, you better fucking listen. Proceed with caution if you are a lightweight, these drinks are absolutely phenomenal but strong. Deceiving because they are delicious.The staff is incredibly skilled- tip them!
Kate S.
We are so happy to have this speakeasy-type bar in our neighborhood. We love the vibe, the cocktails are top notch, and the service is excellent. They have mastered the balance of being attentive without being bothersome, which is truly hard to do. I see myself and my husband enjoying kid-free cocktail nights here just the two of us, or with family and friends, for many years to come.
Renee S.
Amazing little spot to have a cocktail in the neighborhood. Loved the staff- everyone was very personable and made great recommendations to pair bites with our drinks. Definitely a place to check out - welcome addition to the neighborhood!
Brynt L.
Enjoyed my recent visit to Humbug. The staff was super welcoming and attentive. I started with the Renegade, one of their cocktails on the menu. It was absolutely delicious. Great mouth feel and perfectly balanced. I also ordered a New York sour (not on their menu). It wasn't quite layered properly, but the taste was spot on. Overall, great bar! Perfect for a date night or pre-dinner cocktails.
Karla F.
Bah humbug - not here! A thing to note before coming here so you don't have a bad experience and leave this business a negative review:- no reservations; it's first come, first serve. I recommend getting there right when they open or a little before to minimize your wait time outside. There's no waiting inside and bar seating isn't free reign, so don't expect to mosey up to the bar for a drink while you wait on a table. Yes, waiting outside is boring because there's nothing else around to see but the cocktails are well worth the wait. They take your name only, not a number, so you need to be around to hear your name called. Service: very friendly and prompt without being overbearing. The two owners are seating and delivering drinks and doing it well. We arrived shortly after opening and were told about an hour wait but they got us in way earlier than that. Ambience: casual and unpretentious which is great for this caliber of cocktail. Neighborhood bar feel with cocktails that rival those found in exclusive venues in bigger cities. Drinks: best cocktails in Charlotte, hands down. In my opinion, they're all reasonably priced at around $14 and they pack a punch! They don't skimp on the liquor and I was feeling real nice after one. We tried several cocktails and loved every single one. After reading some reviews from their pop up, I was concerned the drinks would be too sweet but they had several options that weren't and everything was perfectly balanced. If you're driving, be careful and maybe have one cocktail. Otherwise, I recommend Ubering. I love everything about this concept and I can say Humbug truly stands out from other generic, overpriced cocktail bars in the city. Relaxed atmosphere, strong and delicious cocktails at a price point lower than most - what's not to love?
Kathryn T.
What a great spot! We came on Friday around 6:30 pm and only had to wait ~5 mins to get a table outside. They have 3-4 tables on the deck out back, and it was lovely! The inside is small and intimate with tables/booths, bar seating, and a pool table in the back!For drinks, we both ordered the moon landing was a hoax because they mentioned it wouldn't be on the menu much longer. We both loved it! The drink menu is super unique (lots with coffee!), but they definitely have something for everyone. Service was great, atmosphere was great, drinks were great - will definitely be returning!
Google user
Excellent well-crafted drinks. Large drink menu with excellent prices - $14 each. Small snack menu, but good portions based on cost $6-$9. Not many seats/tables inside, so recommend to come early. Ample parking in the back of the building. Will absolutely be back.
Andrew C.
I couldn't love this spot more - it is my FAVORITE cocktail bar in Charlotte.The atmosphere is awesome - cool but casual. Modern with vintage touches. And I love that the team wont let it get overcrowded. They'll let a few more people in than they have chairs - especially since some people will go hang out in the back and play pool - but they won't let it get packed. AND they won't rush you. They want you to have a great time and enjoy the experience from start to finish.Service is super friendly, and the team is very knowledgeable. Let them know what you like and they'll come up with the perfect recommendation for you. The cocktails are creative, unique, and well balanced. From the espresso martini to the milk punch to the delicate hand, I love the drinks here.Do yourself a favor and go check out Humbug.
My husband and I had a blast! I've been wanting to check Humbug out for a while, so we are glad to have made it for their best of menu before they go to their new location. Vibe was amazing- spectacular drinks. Larry was so kind and patient with us first timers and recommended some great drinks for us. Will be back! Can't wait for your new location in the future!
Erin Concelman
Love this little cocktail bar! The ambience is super chill and kinda retro chic. The owners are incredibly friendly and accommodating. And most importantly the drinks are amazing. Great selection of your oldies but goodies…with a Humbug twist. Try the Humbug Negroni…yum! And an awe inspiring selection of creative specialty cocktails. Loved it and can’t wait to see what these guys bring to their new space in a few months.
Nkengi Goodwin
The holiday decorations were already removed, but the holiday drink menu was still available. The bar tenders were excellent, and the cocktails were awesome. You can tell a real mixologist created the cocktail menu. They were skillfully done & tasted great.
Alexandra Miller
Did a great job with the Christmas experience! But over all amazing spot - truly know how to make a quality cocktail. I’d 10/10 come back and definitely recommend to my friends
chesney dicarlo
This is the coolest place that exists. Owners are super personable and the experience and atmosphere was outstanding. Their drinks are so creative and delicious. Even if you’re a hater you will still like this place. Unlike anywhere I’ve ever been in the best way possible.
They raised their prices by 7% More inflation. Guess I'll go back to making drinks at home.Based on owners response updating to 1-Star: Owner likes to talk sh*t on social media and respond like a d*ck.
If you enjoy terrific cocktails, fantastic service and a chill ambiance this is your spot. My wife and I attended their Krampus event that is held during December. We arrived and were seated at the bar for the ticketed event. Their policy is to allow only the number of guests in the bar who can be seated. This leads to the experience that we enjoyed immensely. Ashley was our bartender and provided us with the perfect mix of cocktail knowledge and conversation without being "over bearing". Overall the place is a ten. Nothing was left to chance and customer experience was flawless. Will be back!
Amazing ambience, staff, lighting. When you walk in it feels like you're walking through the fucking closet into Narnia. At least that's how they have it set up for holiday season and I am absolutely here for it. When they tell you that the drink menu gets progressively, stronger the further down you go, you better fucking listen. Proceed with caution if you are a lightweight, these drinks are absolutely phenomenal but strong. Deceiving because they are delicious.The staff is incredibly skilled- tip them!
We are so happy to have this speakeasy-type bar in our neighborhood. We love the vibe, the cocktails are top notch, and the service is excellent. They have mastered the balance of being attentive without being bothersome, which is truly hard to do. I see myself and my husband enjoying kid-free cocktail nights here just the two of us, or with family and friends, for many years to come.
Amazing little spot to have a cocktail in the neighborhood. Loved the staff- everyone was very personable and made great recommendations to pair bites with our drinks. Definitely a place to check out - welcome addition to the neighborhood!
Enjoyed my recent visit to Humbug. The staff was super welcoming and attentive. I started with the Renegade, one of their cocktails on the menu. It was absolutely delicious. Great mouth feel and perfectly balanced. I also ordered a New York sour (not on their menu). It wasn't quite layered properly, but the taste was spot on. Overall, great bar! Perfect for a date night or pre-dinner cocktails.
Bah humbug - not here! A thing to note before coming here so you don't have a bad experience and leave this business a negative review:- no reservations; it's first come, first serve. I recommend getting there right when they open or a little before to minimize your wait time outside. There's no waiting inside and bar seating isn't free reign, so don't expect to mosey up to the bar for a drink while you wait on a table. Yes, waiting outside is boring because there's nothing else around to see but the cocktails are well worth the wait. They take your name only, not a number, so you need to be around to hear your name called. Service: very friendly and prompt without being overbearing. The two owners are seating and delivering drinks and doing it well. We arrived shortly after opening and were told about an hour wait but they got us in way earlier than that. Ambience: casual and unpretentious which is great for this caliber of cocktail. Neighborhood bar feel with cocktails that rival those found in exclusive venues in bigger cities. Drinks: best cocktails in Charlotte, hands down. In my opinion, they're all reasonably priced at around $14 and they pack a punch! They don't skimp on the liquor and I was feeling real nice after one. We tried several cocktails and loved every single one. After reading some reviews from their pop up, I was concerned the drinks would be too sweet but they had several options that weren't and everything was perfectly balanced. If you're driving, be careful and maybe have one cocktail. Otherwise, I recommend Ubering. I love everything about this concept and I can say Humbug truly stands out from other generic, overpriced cocktail bars in the city. Relaxed atmosphere, strong and delicious cocktails at a price point lower than most - what's not to love?
What a great spot! We came on Friday around 6:30 pm and only had to wait ~5 mins to get a table outside. They have 3-4 tables on the deck out back, and it was lovely! The inside is small and intimate with tables/booths, bar seating, and a pool table in the back!For drinks, we both ordered the moon landing was a hoax because they mentioned it wouldn't be on the menu much longer. We both loved it! The drink menu is super unique (lots with coffee!), but they definitely have something for everyone. Service was great, atmosphere was great, drinks were great - will definitely be returning!
Excellent well-crafted drinks. Large drink menu with excellent prices - $14 each. Small snack menu, but good portions based on cost $6-$9. Not many seats/tables inside, so recommend to come early. Ample parking in the back of the building. Will absolutely be back.
I couldn't love this spot more - it is my FAVORITE cocktail bar in Charlotte.The atmosphere is awesome - cool but casual. Modern with vintage touches. And I love that the team wont let it get overcrowded. They'll let a few more people in than they have chairs - especially since some people will go hang out in the back and play pool - but they won't let it get packed. AND they won't rush you. They want you to have a great time and enjoy the experience from start to finish.Service is super friendly, and the team is very knowledgeable. Let them know what you like and they'll come up with the perfect recommendation for you. The cocktails are creative, unique, and well balanced. From the espresso martini to the milk punch to the delicate hand, I love the drinks here.Do yourself a favor and go check out Humbug.
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My husband and I had a blast! I've been wanting to check Humbug out for a while, so we are glad to have made it for their best of menu before they go to their new location. Vibe was amazing- spectacular drinks. Larry was so kind and patient with us first timers and recommended some great drinks for us. Will be back! Can't wait for your new location in the future!
Love this little cocktail bar! The ambience is super chill and kinda retro chic. The owners are incredibly friendly and accommodating. And most importantly the drinks are amazing. Great selection of your oldies but goodies…with a Humbug twist. Try the Humbug Negroni…yum! And an awe inspiring selection of creative specialty cocktails. Loved it and can’t wait to see what these guys bring to their new space in a few months.
The holiday decorations were already removed, but the holiday drink menu was still available. The bar tenders were excellent, and the cocktails were awesome. You can tell a real mixologist created the cocktail menu. They were skillfully done & tasted great.
Did a great job with the Christmas experience! But over all amazing spot - truly know how to make a quality cocktail. I’d 10/10 come back and definitely recommend to my friends
This is the coolest place that exists. Owners are super personable and the experience and atmosphere was outstanding. Their drinks are so creative and delicious. Even if you’re a hater you will still like this place. Unlike anywhere I’ve ever been in the best way possible.