The Cotton Room at Belfast Mill

Look for the Belfast Mill, then take the stairs up to Cotton Room! Small intimate bar that has a handful of beers on tap like Guiness. Their menu has about a dozen cocktails from classic old fashioned and gin fizz to some fun/creative ones. They'll also make whatever you like! We ordered at the bar and sat at the half barrels behind the bar along the back wall and they brought our drinks to us. Drinks were tasty and not overly sweet which is how I judge a good cocktail. Only in town for a short while but I would definitely come back. Chill spot that's lively with friendly people and fairly priced drinks.

What a great place! My thanks to Thomas for telling me about The Cotton Room. And Brad for sharing his knowledge of Rye whiskey. At one point, I thought I was keeping those young men from closing up and going home. They explained that as the night goes on, the crowd files in. It did. Many young people enjoying craft cocktails. Those bartenders know how to mix. And the bar is well stocked. Great Irish whiskeys. Good rye. Quality mixers and a plethora of bitters! A shake of walnut bitters can enhance a whiskey or rye. And they have the big ice cube so your drink is chilled without getting watered down. Cotton Room is the place. Try it your next night meandering through Uptown Charlotte. It's upstairs from Belfast on Brevard Alley.

The best place to hang out in my opinion. The bartenders a super friendly and they make this place special. Chilled water is served with every alcoholic drink you order, to keep you hydrated. The drinks taste great and to top it off, the music was was fantastic. Loved it. Highly recommend!!!

Climbing up the stairs and opening the door to find this cozy place made it feel a bit like a speakeasy. The bartenders were friendly and very knowledgeable, and our drinks were impeccably made. The atmosphere while we were there was very relaxed, which was a stark contrast from the boisterous bar down below. With a menu filled with great choices (including several mocktails, which was the reason we chose to come), awesome bartenders, and a chill vibe, this place is worth a visit.

A bartender at a different bar down the street recommended The Cotton Room to me and he was 100% on point because it gave me the industry dive bar feel that I was looking for. The spirit selection was incredible and the space is definitely intimate but perfect. Shanice is an amazing bartender and super hospitable!

This is an amazing speakeasy in Latta arcade in charlotte. This is a great cocktail bar, this is NOT AFFILIATED WITH THE PLACE IN DURHAM

The Cotton Room was a pleasant surprise, especially for a first-time visit! We stumbled upon it while exploring The Alley and decided to check it out. I’m sober, so I didn’t try the Guinness, though I’ve heard it’s highly recommended. Instead, I ordered a mocktail, and it was surprisingly delicious. The venue is a bit small, but it has a cozy, intimate vibe. As a party of three, we were able to find seats without an issue. Overall, it was a great experience, and I’d recommend it for a casual and unique night out!