Substrate is a wine, vermouth and amaro bar in Optimist Park, Charlotte, billed on its own site as a blue collar enoteca. Eater Carolinas, which counts it among the 10 best bars in Charlotte, describes a room full of vinyl and assorted bric-a-brac with a brooding feel that carries over to the wine list. Its weekly program includes a free tasting on Wednesdays, a bring-your-own-vinyl night on Thursdays and live funk on Fridays. A large outdoor space hosts wine club gatherings and food truck collaborations in good weather, and Eater calls it a unique addition to the city's bar scene.
