Exclusive: Take a peek inside island-themed lounge that’s about to open in Charlotte
A new lounge is ready to debut, bringing Caribbean nightlife to just north of uptown Charlotte.
The Reggae Lounge nightclub will open Feb. 16 at 2630 Statesville Ave., less than a mile north of Camp North End, the island-themed business said Wednesday on the bar’s social media.
On Wednesday, The Charlotte Observer got an exclusive peek inside after over a year of renovations in the 1,300-square-foot space.
Co-owners and husband-and-wife Elvado and Lytondra Laing had expected to open The Reggae Lounge in December but ran into delays, including waiting on permits.
The lounge fills a void in the Caribbean nightlife of Charlotte since Crystal on the Plaza closed during the pandemic after 18 years, Elvado Laing previously told the Observer.
What to expect at The Reggae Lounge
The atmosphere and cocktails at The Reggae Lounge are authentic to the Caribbean, Elvado Laing, a native of the Bahamas, has previously told the Observer.
The lounge will serve 10 cocktails, complete with fruit and an umbrella. The list of drinks includes coconut and white rum mixed with tropical juices, including Bahama Mamas, Jamaican Rum Punch and a “Bob Marley.” Elvado Laing’s cousin in the Bahamas created the cocktail menu.
There also will be DJ music every night spinning reggae, soca and afrobeats.
The bar and hookah lounge will partner with Caribbean food trucks.
Hours are 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Friday-Sunday.
This story was originally published February 1, 2024 at 8:44 AM.