Blue Door

Charlotte, North Carolina

Blue Door is a cocktail lounge on South Mint Street in Charlotte's South End, from the team behind Trio. It opened as an upscale lounge in the former Bardo space. Axios Charlotte, which lists it among Charlotte's best cocktail bars, described an intimate, chill room aimed at guests in their 30s, counted about 16 to 20 rotating cocktails focused on molecular gastronomy, and noted music that mixes piano, chill, jazz and house with songs guests already know. Its own site pitches creative drinks in a stylish setting. It is a small venue that encourages smart, casual-elegant dress, and it also hosts private events.