The Governor of North Carolina issued an executive order allowing, on a temporary basis, to-go, takeout, and delivery of mixed drinks.
Although the sale of alcohol for on-site consumption must stop at 9 p.m., and bars and restaurants have to close for in-person operation at 10 p.m., under this executive order, they are allowed to continue to provide to-go and delivery drinks after that time.
From a message from the Governor’s office:
Under this Order, establishments holding certain permits from the ABC Commission, including restaurants, hotels, private clubs, private bars, and some distilleries, are allowed to sell mixed beverages to-go or for delivery. These businesses, delivery service providers that contract with these businesses, and purchasers of mixed beverages to-go must follow the restrictions in the Order and any additional restrictions and guidance established by the ABC Commission.
The Modified Stay at Home Order remains in effect and the sale of alcohol for on-site consumption must still cease at 9 pm. Businesses subject to the Order may continue to sell mixed beverages for off-site consumption until their business closes and in accordance with other applicable laws and regulations.
This measure is not only a convenience to consumers — it’s also offering relief to the restaurant and bar industry, which has suffered tremendously throughout the pandemic.
The measure is currently in effect through March 31st, 2021.
There’s a limit of one to-go drink per person and the drinks must be sealed while in transit. IDs must be checked.
Here is details of Executive Order No. 182.
All the information below is subject to change. These are interesting times!
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Charlotte Bars Offering To-Go Drinks
Tommy’s Pub
3124 Eastway Drive, Suite 710
Open most days from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. (check their Facebook page for updated hours)
How to order: Purchase the drink at the bar, and you can enjoy either at the bar or you can take it home with you.
Recommended drink: Eastside Local, made with one part Deep Eddy’s Lemon vodka, one part Deep Eddy’s Ruby Red Grapefruit vodka, a splash of cranberry and a splash of pineapple juice.
Spindle Bar
Optimist Hall
1115 N Brevard Street
Open 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily
How to order: Order at the bar
You can get any cocktail on the menu to-go, in a 12oz bottle. Includes Boulevardier (Whiskey Negroni), By the Yard (Whiskey Sour), Bedknobs & Broomsticks (Airmail), and more.
The Goodyear House
3032 N. Davidson Street
704-910-0132
Open Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Thursday – Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Their dining room typically closes half an hour before the bar. If there is still demand for take away drinks, they will continue to provide that service later in the evening.
How to order: Purchase the drink in person, to go.
Recommended drink: Highland Park Mill, a twist on the Old Fashioned, featuring Elijah Craig small batch. It will be served in a reusable Elijah Craig branded jar, for a great home bar storage vessel.
Haberdish
3016 N. Davidson Street
704-817-1084
Open Tuesday – Friday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday & Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
How to order: Order online or in person.
Recommended drink: Happy Go Lucky Champagne Punch, made with champagne, gin, vodka, lime juice, grapefruit, and blood orange tea syrup.
The Crunkleton
1957 E. 7th Street
704-919-0104
Open Sunday – Thursday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday & Saturday, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., and for brunch Saturday & Sunday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
How to order: Call to order.
Recommended drink: Paper Plane, with High Proof bourbon, Aperol bitters, fresh lemon, and Amaro Nonino liqueur (fun fact – it’s named after the popular M.I.A song)
Idlewild
424 E. 36th Street, Unit 2
704-572-8678
Open Monday – Friday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Saturday & Sunday, 4 p.m. to 9 p.m.
How to order: Order in person for pickup.
Recommended drink: Idlewild operates as a bartender’s choice bar – meaning you tell them what you like, and they’ll make something to match your tastes. All drinks will be $10.
Bardo
1508 S. Mint Street
980-585-2433
Open Monday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Tuesday – Thursday, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., Friday – Saturday, 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.
How to order: Call to order, or order online.
Recommended drink: Walking in Wilmore, made with Copper Dog scotch, cinnamon, allspice, and green apple.
Dogwood Southern Table & Bar
4905 Ashley Park Lane
704-910-494
Open Monday – Saturday, 5 p.m. to 8:45 p.m.
How to order: Order online.
Recommended drink: Fire on the Mountain, featuring rye whiskey, smoked sweet potato, winter-spiced vermouth, Benedictine, and hickory bitters.
Elsewhere
101 W. Worthington Street, Suite 140
980-938-0958
Open Wednesday & Thursday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Friday, 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Saturday, 1 p.m. to 10 p.m.
How to order: Order in person, or email kelli@elsewhereclt.com
Recommended drink: Moscow Midnight, made with Tito’s vodka, rosemary mint syrup, lime juice, and ginger beer.
Fin & Fino
135 Levine Avenue of the Arts, #100
704-800-5680
Open Monday – Saturday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
How to order: Order online.
Recommended drink: Endless Breadsticks, made with peanut butter-washed bourbon and house jam.
Something Classic
1860 Lindbergh Street
704-377-4202
Open Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
How to order: Order online. Free delivery within the Charlotte metro area with two day’s notice.
Recommended drink: Holiday Sparkler, made with Cathead vodka, cranberry pomegranate sage simple syrup, and prosecco. Most of their offerings come with two servings.
Vana
1440 S. Tryon Street, Suite 100
980-819-5913
Open Sunday – Saturday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
How to order: Call to order.
Recommended drink: Redeye to Tulum, featuring Sombra mezcal, Plantation pineapple rum, coconut milk, cinnamon, Enderly Coffee Co. espresso, and grapefruit.
Ru Ru’s Tacos + Tequila
715 Providence Road
704-332-7933
Open Monday – Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday & Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday, 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.
How to order: Call to order or order in person.
Recommended drink: Friend Zone, their house margarita, made with Cazadores tequila, agave, lime juice, and orange juice.
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The Governor of North Carolina issued an executive order allowing, on a temporary basis, to-go, takeout, and delivery of mixed drinks.