Hurricane Helene: Check out Charlotte area closures for restaurants + bars, parks, events
Heavy rain, high wind and possible floods are in the forecast as Hurricane Helene makes its way through the Carolinas on Thursday and Friday, which means some restaurants, entertainment venues and small businesses are temporarily shutting their doors.
Before heading out, check businesses’ social media to see if the spots you’re interested in are open. But to get you started, here’s a list of local businesses and events that are making adjustments during the storm:
Alino Pizzeria
Location: 500 S. Main St., #401, Mooresville, NC 28115
Status: Will be open from 5-9 p.m. if power permits
Bang Bang Burgers
Location: 2001 E. 7th St., Suite D, Charlotte, NC 28204
Location: 235 W. Tremont Ave., #101, Charlotte, NC 28203
Status: Tremont is closed due to a power outage; 7th Street will open for lunch
The Barcelona Burger and Beer Garden
Location: 500 S. Main St., Mooresville, NC 28115
Status: Will be open from 5-9 p.m. if power permits
Betty by Moxie Mercantile
Location: 1219 Thomas Ave., Charlotte, NC 28205
Status: Betty Bookworms is canceled Friday
Brooks Sandwich House
Location: 2710 N. Brevard St., Charlotte, NC 28205
Status: Closed Thursday and Friday
Cakeable Cafe
Location: 401 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, North Carolina 28202
Status: Closed Friday
Camp North End
Location: 300 Camp Rd., Charlotte, NC 28206
Status: The Crossroads Cinema and Farmers Market scheduled for Thursday have been canceled.
Charlotte Collective
Location: 110 West Blvd., Suite B, Charlotte, NC 28204
Status: Closed Friday
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Animal Care & Control
Location: 8315 Byrum Dr., Charlotte, NC 28217
Location: 2700 Toomey Ave., Charlotte, NC 28203
Status: Delayed opening due to a power outage
Charlotte Museum of History
Location: 3500 Shamrock Dr., Charlotte, NC 28215
Status: Closed Friday
The Collective Belmont
Location: 24 N Main St, Belmont, NC 28012
Status: Planning to open Friday at noon.
Cupcrazed Cakery
Location: 936 Market St. #103, Fort Mill, SC 29708
Status: Closed Friday
Dish
Location: 1220 Thomas Ave., Charlotte, NC 28205
Status: Closed for lunch Friday
Gibson Mill Market
Location: 305 McGill Ave NW Bldg. 200, Concord, NC 28027
Status: Opening late; possibly around 3 p.m. on Friday.
Hayne Street Gastrolounge
Location: 109 N. Hayne St., Unit 100, Monroe, NC 28112
Status: Closed for lunch, will reopen at 4 p.m.
Huntersville Family Fitness & Aquatics
Location: 11725 Verhoeff Dr., Huntersville, NC 28078
Status: Closing at 7 p.m. Thursday. The facility will reopen at 10 a.m. Friday.
The Local Scoop
Location: 1600 E. Woodlawn Rd., #110, Charlotte, NC 28209
Location: 5355 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy., Charlotte, NC 28277
Location: 105 W. Charles St., Matthews, NC 28105
Status: The Matthews location will be closed Thursday.
Margaux’s Wine, Pizza & Market
Location: 316 Main St., Pineville, NC 28134
Status: Closed Friday
Mecklenburg County Offices and Services
Status: All county offices, solid waste centers, recreation and senior centers, libraries, parks, nature preserves and nature centers will be closed on Friday. That includes:
- DSS Child, Family, and Adult Services
- Department of Community Resources
- Valerie C. Woodard Community Resource Center
- Ella B. Scarborough Community Resource Center
- Public Health
- Elections Office
- Tax Collector’s Office
- Register of Deeds Office
- Land Use and Environmental Services Agency
Additional info: Hotlines operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week to receive reports of suspected abuse or neglect. To report abuse of seniors or the disabled, call 704-336-CARE (2273). To report abuse, neglect, or human trafficking of children, call 980-31-HELPS (43577).
Mojo’s Famous Hot Dogs
Location: 4400 Statesville Rd., Charlotte, NC 28269
Status: Closed Thursday and Friday
The Neighborhood Cafe
Location: 100 Huntersville-Concord Rd., Huntersville, NC 28078
Status: Closed for dinner Thursday
The Pauline Tea-Bar Apothecary
Location: 2326 Arty Ave., Charlotte, NC 28208
Status: Closed Friday
The Percantile
Location: 8635 Concord Mills Boulevard, Concord, NC 28027
Status: Opening on an hour delay on Friday.
Kersey Valley Spookywoods
Location: 1615 Kersey Valley Rd, Archdale, NC 27263
Status: Postponed opening to Oct. 4
Additional info: Kersey Valley Spookywoods was initially set to open on Friday, Sept. 27. Ticket holders have been emailed with options to reschedule.
Red Bridges Barbecue Lodge
Location: 2000 E. Dixon Blvd., Shelby, NC 28150
Status: Closing at 5 p.m. Thursday
Republica Restaurant & Lounge
Location: 11315 E. Independence Blvd., Matthews, NC 28105
Status: Grand opening postponed until Oct. 5 due to weather
Rico’s Acai
Location: 917 Pecan Ave., Charlotte, NC 28205
Location: 8440 Rea Rd., #100, Charlotte, NC 28277
Status: Ballantyne and Plaza Midwood locations closed Friday
The Scorpio Charlotte
Location: 225 Fairwood Ave., Charlotte, NC 28203
Status: Closed Thursday
Seaboard Brewing
Location: 213 N. Trade St,, Matthews, NC 28105
Status: Will be open at 4 p.m if power is restored
Second Street Sundries
Location: 221 N. Second Street, Albemarle, NC 28001
Status: Closed Friday
Southern Strain Beer Company
Location: 1800 Central Ave., Charlotte, NC 28205
Location: 165 Brumley Ave. NE, Suite 3001, Concord, NC 28025
Status: Opening at 3 p.m. Friday
SouthPark After 5
Location: Symphony Park, 4400 Sharon Rd., Charlotte, NC 28211
Status: Canceled due to inclement weather.
Suarez Bakery
Location: 4245 Park Rd., Charlotte, NC 28209
Status: Closed Friday; pre-orders can still be picked up
The Vintage
Location: 215 E Worthington Ave, Charlotte, NC 28203
Status: Will open at 2 p.m.
Wentworth & Fenn
Location: 270 Camp Road Suite 103, Charlotte, North Carolina 28206
Status: Opening at 10 a.m. Friday.
Wheelz Pizza
Location: 901 S. Kings Dr., #150, Charlotte, NC 28204
Location: 327 W. Tremont Ave., Charlotte, NC 28203
Status: Closed for lunch
Your Mom’s Doughnuts
Location: 4205 Park Rd., Charlotte, NC 28209
Location: 11025 Monroe Rd., Matthews, NC 28105
Status: The Park Road location will be closed Friday, but the Matthews location will be open.
This story was originally published September 26, 2024 at 10:30 AM.