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11 spots for a low-key New Year’s Eve in Charlotte

Photo courtesy of Lenny Boy Brewing
Photo courtesy of Lenny Boy Brewing

Wishing you could spend your New Year’s Eve dressed in cozy leggings and boots instead of freezing in a cute cocktail dress?

Same.

Here are some low-key options to kick off the New Year sans-heels:

New Year’s Eve Party at Lenny Boy Brewing Co.

Where: 3000 S. Tryon St.

When: 3 p.m. – 2 a.m.

What to expect: live music, champagne bar, huge balloon drop at midnight, beer and champagne specials, food

Cost: free

2nd Annual Retro New Year’s Eve at Queen Park Social

Where: 4125 Yancey Road

When: 9 p.m. – 2 a.m.

What to expect: throwback music, champagne toast, games

Cost: $15 – $120

New Year’s Eve Party at Pilot Brewing

Where: 1331 Central Ave.

When: 4 p.m. – 1 a.m.

What to expect: $3 draft beers, light snacks, free kombucha for designated drivers

Cost: free

Hoppin’ New Year’s Eve Party

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WEEKLY HOPPIN’ OUTLOOK... . Local favorite @popcorndavelkn dropped off some fresh cheddar popcorn and Twisted Reaper popcorn made with pure cane sugar, cinnamon, corn oil and Carolina Reaper !!! Free for all Hoppin guests (Open 4pm-10pm) Monday Night Football @patriots vs. @buffalobills on TV with sound!. . Tuesday: Trivia starting at 8pm!! Come win some sweet prizes, Hoppin’ gift cards, etc. @kre8twistedeats will be on the back patio from 5pm-9pm. (Hoppin’ open 4pm-11pm). . Wednesday: WINE Wednesday with all wine/prosecco/rosé tap are only $1 per oz.(Open 4pm-11pm) and MUSIC BINGO starting at 8pm!!! Come win some swag, sweet prizes, Hoppin’ gift cards, etc. @kre8twistedeats will be on the back patio from 5pm-9pm. (Hoppin’ open 4pm-11pm). . Thursday: Thirsty Thursday with select drink specials! @raiders vs. @49ers will be on TV with sound! @kre8twistedeats will be on the back patio from 5pm-9pm. (Hoppin’ open 4pm-12am). . Friday: TGIF!!! LIVE MUSIC with @kaskasunmusic starting at 8pm! @kre8twistedeats will be on the back patio from 5pm-10pm. (Hoppin’ open 3pm-12am). . Saturday: COLLEGE FOOTBALL on TVs all day long! LIVE MUSIC with @menastree704 starting at 8:00pm!!! @kre8twistedeats will be on the back patio from 2pm-10pm. (Hoppin’ open 11am-12am). . Sunday: We’ll have the @panthers vs. @buccaneers game with sound!!! Sunday NFL Ticket and RedZone!!! Select drafts only $0.25 per oz ($4 pints) and $1 per oz prosecco on tap. @kre8twistedeats will be on the back patio from 12pm-6pm. (Hoppin’ open 11am-10pm). Bring good vibes and come hang!. . [: @mattshdr ]

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Where: 1402 Winnifred St.

When: 8 p.m. – 1 a.m.

What to expect: $1 beer, appetizers, party favors, live DJ, photo booth, champagne toast

Cost: $50 – $75

Seaboard Brewing New Years Eve Party!

Where: 213 N. Trade St.

When: 9 p.m. – 2 a.m.

What to expect: commemorative branded champagne glasses, hor d’oeuvres, party favors, surprises

Cost: $12

A Toast to a Wild Year: NYE at JackBeagle’s w/ Swim in the Wild

Where: 3213 N Davidson St.

When: 7 p.m. – 2 a.m.

What to expect: live music featuring Swim in the Wild and Bad Cameo

Cost: free

Laid-Back New Year’s Eve at Sycamore Brewing

Where: 2161 Hawkins St.

When: 4 p.m. – 12:15 a.m.

What to expect: special beer releases and live music

Cost: free

The BEST New Year’s Eve Party in Charlotte at Coyote Joe’s

Where: 4621 Wilkinson Blvd.

When: 7 p.m. – 2 a.m.

What to expect: live music by Out of the Blue, $1,500+ cash prize giveaway, champagne toast at midnight

Cost: $12

All Inclusive New Year’s Eve at Lucky’s

Where: 300 N. College St. #104

When: 8 p.m. – 2 a.m.

What to expect: music, champagne toast, party favors, all inclusive beer, wine and liquor

Cost: $45 – $100

3rd Annual CBC New Year’s Eve Bash at Cabarrus Brewing Company

Where: 329 McGill Ave N.W.

When: 4 p.m. – 12:30 a.m. (“official” party begins at 8 p.m.)

What to expect: live music, a keg drop, toast at midnight

Cost: free

TNB New Year’s at Thirsty Nomad Brewing

Where: 4402 Stuart Andrew Blvd.

When: 6 p.m. – 1 a.m.

What to expect: brewer’s choice competition, champagne toast, board games, food

Cost: free

Next-day bonus:

New Years Day Free Soup Day

Where: 2320 N. Davidson St. Suite D

When: January 1. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

What to expect: free soup, bread, dessert

Cost: free


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This story was originally published December 28, 2018 at 12:00 AM.

Jessica Swannie
The Charlotte Observer
Jessica is a writer fueled by coffee, cookies and long walks in the Magic Kingdom. She’s often found exploring the culinary scene (mostly pasta) and traveling. Follow her on Twitter and Instagram @jessicaswannie.
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