"The notorious 19th floor of the Kimpton Tryon Park Hotel is where droves of Charlotteans chase long, lighter nights and have a chatty good time around the sleek fire pits, couches, and standing tables showing off cityscape skies. Visitors also usually take photos (of the drinks and themselves). As for the drinks, chai and fig extracts add personality to a typical gin cocktail, and the mint and amaro do the same for the mezcal drink. Cocktail prices are on the higher end, around $17-$20. Nonalcoholic drinks are ample. Although it’s a staple spot for pre- and post-dinner sips, the food menu has some sneaky good bites, like the whiskey-glazed sweet potato hushpuppies or the pimento cheese and pork rind plate." - Kayleigh Ruller
