Sophia's Lounge

Charlotte, North Carolina

Sophia's Lounge is the cocktail lounge on the ground floor of the Ivey's Hotel on North Tryon Street in Uptown Charlotte. The hotel pitches it as an intimate Uptown spot for crafted cocktails and shared plates with a touch of European style, and it draws on Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz for its inspiration. Axios Charlotte, which lists it among Charlotte's best cocktail bars, points to crystal and gold decor, statement chandeliers and artwork, and to windows over 5th Street that open in good weather. Whiskeys and Champagnes join the cocktails on the list.