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Dancing, drinks and hot dogs are coming to a South End space with vinyl vibes

A Charleston bar moving into Charlotte is bringing an LED dance floor and a disco-ball ceiling instillation to South End soon.

Groovers Listening Bar will soon be open in the South End space where Cloud was located. The 23+ club is hosting a grand opening party Feb. 5 at 8 p.m.

Groovers’ original location opened its doors in the 1990s as a DJ-driven bar and was then reintroduced in 2024 in the same space by Take Me There Hospitality, owned and operated by Eric and Kate Gussin, and Bo Memering. The same team operates Trio and Blue Door.

A direct, eye-level view behind the bar, focusing on the extensive vinyl record display. Two large wooden grids are filled with various album covers, ranging from rock to soul, serving as the main backdrop for the bartenders. The bar surface in the foreground is a dark, polished stone, featuring a single small candle and organized stacks of glassware and POS systems at either end.
Inside Groovers Charlotte. Rico Marcelo Photography

Now in Charlotte, Groovers will start the night with vinyl-led sets and transition into “high-energy disco and late-night dancing” on a LED dance floor set underneath an immersive disco ball-filled ceiling installation designed by iDesign — the same production team behind Trio.

Another unique feature: Groovers is partnering with locally owned Hardy Boys Records to feature vinyl selections on site that are available for purchase.

A wide shot of a sophisticated bar interior with a long, dark countertop and golden-yellow upholstered bar stools. The back bar is lined with multiple wooden shelves displaying a large collection of vinyl record covers. The room features deep red walls, a dark textured ceiling, and a mix of amber-tinted pendant lights and white globe lights, giving the space a moody, mid-century modern vibe.
Inside Groovers, vinyl from Hardy Boys Records will be available for purchase. Rico Marcelo Photography

What to expect at Groovers Charlotte

The beverage lineup, crafted by Groovers general manager Ashleigh Bublinec, will offer 10 cocktails to choose from and a rotating draft selection of local beer.

A colorful collection of seven unique cocktails arranged on a light-colored, tiled floor. The scene is illuminated by vibrant, multi-colored club lighting in shades of purple, blue, and pink. The drinks vary in glass style and garnish, featuring elements like fresh mint, edible orchids, dark cherries, and rosemary sprigs, creating a festive and high-energy atmosphere.
Groovers Charlotte will feature 10 handcrafted specialty cocktails. Rico Marcelo Photography

Food will be available in an exclusive partnership with Lissette Ocampo of the Lizzy’s Glizzys food truck. Choices will include a core menu plus weekly rotating specialty hot dogs and grilled cheeses with Hot Cheeto dust chips, plus a grown-up spin on a happy meal called The Shifty Box.

A high-angle, flat-lay shot of a dark wood table featuring three hot dogs topped with bright red, crunchy crumbles, each served on black-and-white checkered deli paper. The spread includes three colorful cocktails—one pink, one white, and one amber—and a small white candle. Several hands are visible in the frame: one reaching for a hot dog, another holding a drink, and a third holding a “BYO Glizzy” menu card.
Lizzy’s Glizzys will provide food at Groovers Charlotte, including hot dogs dusted with Hot Cheetos. Rico Marcelo Photography
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“We’re thrilled to bring our modern spin on the classic vinyl club vibe to Charlotte with Groovers,” Take Me There Hospitality owner Eric Gussin said in a news release.

“From handcrafted cocktails and local beers on tap to the specialty hot dogs and grilled cheeses from local favorite, Lizzy’s Glizzys, we’ve got the ideal setup to kick off the night, or keep the party going well into the evening.”

Groovers Listening Bar

Location: 1510 S. Mint St., Charlotte NC

Menu

Cuisine: American, bar food

Instagram: @grooversclt

A close-up shot of a corner in the venue featuring deep pink and burgundy geometric-patterned wallpaper. Attached to the wall is a large, stylized 2D figure resembling a brown disc with cartoonish arms and legs in a walking pose. Above the figure, several white globe-style pendant lights hang from a dark, textured ceiling, casting soft light and shadows against the bold wall pattern.
The decor inside Groovers Charlotte. Rico Marcelo Photography

This story was originally published January 26, 2026 at 11:16 AM.

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