10 Best Charlotte Restaurants With Cozy Vibes | Eater Carolinas

"Vinyl on the weekend is Southend’s finest — boisterous, alive, and dancey. But people need to remember Vinyl is open on the weekdays too, where it’s slower, homier, and from November 20 to January 6, happens to be Santa’s Favorite Watering Hole. Ornaments and twinkly lights suspended from the ceiling turn this party bar into a cozy, celebratory neighborhood bar (with a sneaky good food menu and a delicious burger, too). The season’s themed cocktails include the Angels With Filthy Souls — a tequila, cherry pie situation — and the Festivus Miracle — a bourbon, maple, and fernet drink. The Backdoor Santa with coffee-infused Campari is a tree-side sipper." - Kayleigh Ruller