Snug Harbor

2/2/24 - Another great time with the great folks at Snug! Snug Harbor is a unique venue in Plaza Midwood area. We were seeing a show and a friend advised, knowing I'm disabled, that I contact them ahead of time to ask about accommodation. They were amazing. Day of, they knew me as soon as I gave my name. Made sure I was OK. It really makes going to a show so much different when you are treated well. Thank you. Plus, the indoor room is not the only attraction. In back there was a DJ and bar. Out front there are picnic tables. The interior is decorated with lots of unique, fun, almost reminiscent of my goth club days. Huge Props and I look forward to the next show here.

Always a blast at this pirate bar with epic shows by local and touring bands. The sound, light, and drinks are great. Back patio is super cool too with an outdoor stage, bar, and games. You're guaranteed fun and an adventure with this place! (Photos of Akita, Charlotte-based funk rock band)

This place was amazing! We went to see the ISMFOF show there and we will definitely be back. I love the vibes it's such a cool hidden place in Charlotte

live drunken karaoke is enough to get me anywhere and this place has it in spades. with two stages for you perform on, and a song book with just about every tune known to woman you could spend hours trying to pick a song alone. just make sure you have $20 to tip the DJ or you'll be waiting 40 days & 40 nights to get on either stage

Really cool place, came here for a show & was not disappointed

I came here on a Sunday looking for the usual rough n tussle. Chris told me Thursday was the day. I pressed “select” on my Xbox controller to open the “wait” menu, and I waited until Thursday. I’m really glad I did, because shit was off the chain. What’s really crazy is, they apparently have a spaghetti policy on the weekdays, but, if you know someone on the inside, they can let you sneak some in. Shout out Chris.

The band was incredible. Friendly people too. See the still shot, fifth. That's Pylon Reenactment Society with me.

THIS is the place for good music & friendship. Love the variety of music, the easy going crowd, you’ll never have a dull moment here. I’ve played a few shows and always want to come back for more!.

Snug Harbor is an iconic Charlotte dive bar/music venue who has an owner with SUPER character and awesome freedom of music. I'm so down with this place. Snug Harbor is an iconic Charlotte dive bar/music venue who has an owner with SUPER character and awesome freedom of music. I'm so down with this place.

I love Snug. All the bartenders are very nice & it's a fun vibe & comfortable venue! I love their karaoke night

Excellent place for great tunes!! It's sitting in an excellent unexpected neighborhood. Food, beer, music, and a cvs....just don't park there, or else

Got introduced to some really great artists here. Bartenders pour pretty strong and the drinks are a reasonable price. Very cool pirate theme, I really have fun with the vintage arcade games out back.

One of the bouncers is on a power trip. I tripped at the entrance because I'm just klutzy. Homeboy wouldn't let me in insisting that I was "too drunk" to come in. I wasn't... I usually love snug harbor but after that experience I won't be giving them my business anymore

Bad business, purchased many tickets for this venue and it's always a new catch every time, and they do not offer refunds. They redirect you to there email address and then they never respond. Don't visit this place for a concert ever, I promise you it's not worth it.

Just a little hole in the wall bar and music venue. Kinda smells like an old building and pee.. went and seen a friends band perform. Nothing special.. the drinks were decent and basic. Had fun either way!

I came here with a few friends during karaoke one night. They have an ok karaoke selection I wasn't too pleased with the cleanliness as the bar was sticky or wet in multiple places. Not really my thing but it was just okay.

This was a late night stop. We enjoyed ourselves on the outdoor patio. I was super happy with the bar selection and the place in general. The layout is nice, staff and others were too. I'd definitely come back in the future

We got here kinda late on a Sunday evening but so glad we had a chance to stop in. We were told that Snug Harbor was a great spot on Sundays because of the karaoke so when we showed up we knew what we were in for. It sounds like they are a private club but there was no entry fee and we just had to have our license scanned on the way in. Within five minutes, I already had a drink in hand and was hitting up the KJ at the booth. Little did I know, I was next on the mic so just a moment later I get called up to the stage to belt out some Mr Brightside by the Killers. My friend sand next and we hung out for a couple more performances before the end of the night. I definitely wished I showed up earlier but now I know for next time around.

Not for the common man, this place houses the freaks and weirdo's of Charlotte and has for some time. And I mean that as a good thing. Very few other places you can walk into to see BethAnnphetamine performing in his/her glory. I really have no good advice here, this place is what it is, and then might be "something else" depending on the night. If you are afraid to meet some not so "normal" people, this ain't your place, if not, come on.

After hitting the town hoping from one brewery to the next we keep the party going on a recommendation from a friend who knew the area. I was in the mood to drink cheap beer and listen to some great music. The place indeed did have both tuneage and cheap beers, the bartender gladly put up with our shenanigans while drained a few bottles. Really fun place even though very few people were even in the bar as it was around 5 or 6pm still kind of early. As I was leaving I noticed a large bowl of condoms free to its patrons. That's knowing and caring for your customer base ! Stay classy Charlotte we love you even though it's a step brother or step sister kinda love.

#Super fun place to play a show at. Good people. Good times.

I have some of my all-time favorite memories thanks to Snug. Great shows, great bartenders, really stellar patio area. Snug and CM were my homes away from home, and I love them for that. The decor is cool, it attracts a good crowd, there's just nothing bad I can say about this place.

I have been here about two times and just had an ok time. The whole scene is very hipster, which I enjoy. There is a great variety of people. They have bands that play and different music. Each time I came they had the bands. It can get crowded and kind of smelly. It can also get a little wild, depending on when you're there. The drinks were nothing special. The service was nothing special.

This is a house converted into a live venue by night and pub by day. I stopped in for a drink on a Sunday afternoon and there were ten or fifteen people just hanging out on the patio out back. On a nice day you can definitely take advantage of that. Drinks are a little high. Their lowest-end scotch was $5 but hey, party on the patio! Snug's definitely found their niche, in spite of only being open a few months, with their pirate motifs and low key bartenders. The vibe indoors would completely depend on time of day and who was playing. When there's no live band, you could go here with a group of friends and have a mellow time or by yourself and remain completely unnoticed and check out the juke box. There's no dance floor to speak of unless you're referencing the ten square feet in front of the tiny stage, but this is a live venue. So if a band you love is playing here you'll be able to see every dent in their gear which is kinda cool.

Don't go here, it used to be cool, but not so much today, it's a little tired, if avoid it!

Sorry, dude. 8:40pm is far too early to act like a jerk to potential customers at the door. It's not my problem if YOU'RE the one not set up properly to take cover from patrons. Paying the $7 cover wasn't the problem. Signing in to become a member wasn't the problem. Your attitude was. Good luck.

A great dive bar. The patio out back is much preferable for me, who likes to have conversations at bars. Eccentric crowds. Sunday night karaoke (Hint: tip the host) and drink specials.

Awesome staff with a variety of things to do on any given night. You can see a band one night then come back for karaoke or hip hop another night.

Can't believe I've never been to Snug Harbor until the other night... Upon walking in, I thought, what a small spot; however, I checked out the back patio & was pleasantly surprised. There of course is a nice patio out front, as well. My big brother & another MC were performing for the monthly Knocturnal series. The sound system is really nice & booming & there is enough room on the stage for a dj setup & performer(s). The bar seems pretty decent & had two bartenders serving. I didn't partake in any drinks, so I can't speak on the bar service. Parking may be an issue, as Snug Harbor shares real estate with other popular spots in Plaza Midwood.

I usually only come to snug Harbor for Player Made and I am very happy that they allow that space for hip-hop as a lot of the venues in Charlotte have shut hip hop out. When there's a lot of people it can get pretty packed but luckily they have a back area with a separate bar and seating. There's usually a second DJ out back as well. I know they are open during the week with designated nights for events or specific genre music. There's a stage so if you're a musician, I would inquire about booking a show. The drinks are reasonably priced and the crowds are always cool.

I keep finding myself here, for whatever reason - some band I dig playing, bored and wanting to drink on a night they've got some weird theme, Sunday cocktails to celebrate the Lord's Day, whatever. Great indie band magnet? Yup. Rad bartenders? Yup. Kick ass space? Yup. Open, like, all the time? Yup. Lately, they've extended their hours even further. They were even open on Thanksgiving (edit: and Christmas!!). Cover ranges depending on who's playing, but I don't think I've ever seen it exceed 8$, even for bigger acts. Only drawback - if it's pouring and crowded, there's really nowhere to go. The back porch leaks profusely and there's little to no awning out front. Also - parking in the paint shop's lot can lead to missing car stereos and such. Park either across the street in CVS's lot, or the shared lot down the alley a piece (on Thomas st.).

I love edgy........Charlotte is not edgy. I love loud.........Charlotte is not loud. I love emerging bands and the music they play.......Charlotte is not an up and coming music scene........ What Charlotte does have is Snug Harbor. Though I haven't a clue about what the names means.........I'm sure all the hipsters out there reading this are happy I don't know because I'm an old geezer that just doesn't........nor shouldn't........get it, but the place rocks. I mean literally. I come to this place because a band from my hometown (Asheville) plays here a few times a year and the experience just cannot be beat. Forget the music, the people watching alone is worth a cover. It is funny as I know some folks that just live a block away and they NEVER come here, so where these folks come from I haven't a clue but they make the place. I mean you have your bearded hipsters with the tight skinny jeans, flannel cowboy shirts and ski skull caps (even in summer) and chuck Taylors........then you have your Goth girls with jet black hair and enough make up to still get them kick out of their parents house.......even at 29...wearing tight skinny jeans, flannel cowboy shirts and ski skull caps (even in summer) and chuck Taylors...then you have the long hair hippies with the tight skinny jeans, flannel cowboy shirts and ski skull caps (even in summer) and chuck Taylors and the ol' school artist with the snow white hair ,tight skinny jeans, flannel cowboy shirts and ski skull caps (even in summer) and chuck Taylors. I mean the place is as diverse as it gets. 24 oz BPRs (that must be a silent shout out to Todd somehow) and a nice beer selection, plus they pour liquor faster than you can say "quicker!" The space is small, so if you do want to see a show I recommend getting there early as there is very little seating either at the bar or at the few booths. Bathrooms......well, I'll just leave that up to you to find out about In all seriousness, I have some great memories of this place and feel this is a true gem of a bar in this town.

Best bartenders, great prices, always fun and entertaining!! Make sure to ask for Ned, Rachel, or Burns when you go! They are easy going and knowledgeable!

Snug Harbor filled such an important need in Plaza Midwood - a great bar/music venue. If you're always looking to discover new bands, Snug is your place. They've got live music (including local bands and touring groups) almost every night. It's not a huge place, and the intimacy can be great for shows. It can also be insanely loud. Fortunately, there is an awesome back patio. It seems like every time I go back, they've made another improvement to the spacious patio. There is generally a $5 cover to get in, but I think it's worth it since you're also getting live music when you're at Snug. As Joy mentioned, it's nice to go somewhere that's just a bar - a rare find in most non-Uptown neighborhoods.

Had a few drinks here while we were waiting for a seat at Soul Gastrolounge. Seems like it would be a fun place. A good variety of beers and the bartender was great.

Awesome shows and the atmosphere is great. Would not trade it for anything in the world. A must go to for anyone visiting Charlotte! Also, the drink prices aren't bad at all, pretty dang affordable

Awesome staff, great beer, and mixed drink selection and it reminds of Ms. Mae's in New Orleans. I feel at home finally, after my terribly bad experience at Common Market, which was crap.

I have walked by Snug many days, stood at the fence and talked to some friends, I have even taken photos of strangers and stalked them on Facebook and tagged them, but it was always at an arms length distance? Why was I playing so hard to get? Last night, I finally plopped down at a picnic table, had a couple of beers with Mr. & Mrs. Berns and that young stud Bill F. Good times, my only regret was I didn't make a deal with the devil, he was there ( a guy dressed in red from head to toe with a tail) and for some reason, I didn't photograph him, hmmmmmm, very odd. Maybe he was trying to mind control me. I will be sure to get him next time. Arghhhhh!

It's not particularly snug and I didn't really see a harbor nearby, but what do I know is that if you're keen on indie bands and good company, you could do worse than this divey pirate-themed musical haven. Snug Harbor had been recommended to me by someone I believed had knowledge of the local music scene, and my evening in this joint didn't disappoint. There's a patio of sorts out front with a number of tables for the smoking set, and inside, they're set up to sling cold ones while the band fires up the stage in an opposite corner. This night I caught an act I didn't know, and their set was filled with some of those great moments you only find when bands or sort of discovering who they are onstage. It was an entertaining set, and cover was light, something in the neighborhood of five bucks as I recall. I'd definitely swing back by given a thirst for live music and, well, a thirst. 'Cause when you want to settle in and catch whatever's going down onstage, your likely parched for the rawk, too.

Snug Harbor should get its own category of bar. If I had to choose I guess it has to go into the Dive category. All you really need to know is that it's incredible--a hole in the wall with people from every corner of Charlotte. I won't be a broken record, you can read everyone else's reviews... but just know that if you are looking for a low key kind of night, some good music & heavy pours, this is the place to go. Last time we were there to see a friend's band play we talked to the bartender who had gotten back from Thailand at 3pm (it was 9pm!). Drinks were cheap and the service was quick. The inside of the bar is really the place to see - crazy artwork, personal touches, random crap - all wonderful. Outside there are park benches and tiki torches where you can hangout, smoke, & probably make some new friends. If you are looking for the opposite of uptown bars, this is probably a good spot for you!

This place is great! It sports a very hip atmosphere and lots of craft beer options with a full bar. It has a great patio. Very regular live music, Dj's and karaoke both on the stage or on the patio. It is also within a minute walk of a pool hall and a few other great plaza bars.

Ah Snug, it sure is a happening place on Thursdays! There seems to be a theme about every Thursday which I dig and the cover, what cover? Yeah I like that, I'm tired of paying to get into a place to pay for the drinks! When I end up here, there's peoples dancing on the stage, peoples dancing on the floor, and everyone's having a good time and no one is really trying to act too cool to talk to you, that's how you know a place is cool! There's a giant patio out back, and you can get into some interesting conversations out there then join your new friend on the dance floor or stage inside! The best part of this place is the awesome mix of people you'll find here. Hipsters mingle with preppy looking bankers, and I even met a guy in government, awesomeness. I wish I had more to say about this but I generally have a hard time remembering nights here. In the end isn't that a sign of a good night? When you don't even remember much but you know it was a spectacularly fun evening adventure?

Snug is your solid local music venue in the Wood. With a heavy rotation of regional punk, hardcore, and rock bands you better be prepared to have a sore neck the next day as you nod to the tunes. Favorited by Crank County Daredevils, Bill Noonan, the Poontanglers, Sea of Cortez, and Grown Up Avenger Stuff with amazing acts like blues legend Model T Ford peppered into the schedule it is always entertaining. Speaking of entertaining, if you have the open mind, you have to swing by for Snug Rock on Thursday nights. Local burlesque dancers and drag queens take the stage to make you realize just how boring your real life is. Country Tuesday is not too bad either, but it usually is just old school country juke music. The beer specials are the neighborhood standard with High Life and PBR tallboys in abundance and on the cheap. The bartenders are as colorful and capable as you would expect in Plaza-Midwood and they don't disappoint. The front patio is what it needs to be with picnic tables to chill on, but when the back bar and patio is open, it offers a nice little getaway from the loud music to maintain a conversation. All in all, a good time...

I was stuck in Charlotte for work, and the prospects of finding culture in this banking town were slim. Finding a bar that wasn't full of frat boys or Bank of America employees was a top priority. I stumbled across the EXCELLENT Penguin Drive-in for some great diner food, rockin' jukebox, and heavily tattooed crowd. After one of the best soy hot dogs I've ever had, I was handed a flyer for a show around the corner at Snug Harbor. I'm always a little skeptical when some random person hands you a random flyer for a random concert with some random bands, and his best sales pitch is "It's only $3!". While we didn't make it to the show, the venue was Snug Harbor, right around the corner from Penguin. It's a dive bar if only because of the hipster/rock/punk crowd, the lack of draft beers, and the incredible pirate motif adorning the walls. But it's actually fairly nice - big outdoor patios in front and back, dance floor and little corner stage, friendly folks, cheap drinks, and pretty clean. I think this and Penguin are definitely the shining spots of Charlotte - we made it back to these two spots several times that trip.

Dive-y, yes. Live music, yes. Great patio area to chill with a nice, cold cheap beer, that's all I need baby. Bathrooms have saloon style doors, awesome. Can be a tad difficult to find parking in this area of town when it's a popular night, so be prepared to walk a bit.

Hipster haven all the way. Snug is one of a kind. You don't find many venues like this in a bank town like Charlotte. Snug is as much a place to catch a show as it is a local dive-y hangout. Catch a quick show and enjoy the smokey and loud atmosphere. Put on your favorite pair of skinny jeans a TOMS and slip right into the sea of hipsters. The decor is hilarious. Tons of nautical, pirate and sea baring type items. There's even an skiff outside of the venue for your drunky pleasure. Seriously, I'm pretty sure this place has $1 24oz PBR tall boys on a nightly basis. If you're looking for the place to grab some of that fine, Plaza Midwood Champagne, this is the spot. Lots of great local bands play here. Check out the schedule and hit up Snug for a fun night with some hipsters in the ghetto.

Dropped in here on Saturday for a show. I'm definitely a fan of the atmosphere- dim lighting, booths and bar stools, lots of standing space, and the stage layout is set so almost where ever you're standing or sitting, you can see the band. The bartenders were quick and friendly. The beer selection was pretty decent and the prices were fair. If you have any indie tendencies, you'll probably appreciate this place. I know I do.

You know you love this place. Even with all of the hipsters. This is PM's best place for live music. It has cheap drinks that are strong, it is relatively clean, there is a pirate theme, there is an outdoor area and good, live music. That is basically all that we really want from a music venue, right? They do karaoke on Sundays. KARAOKE ON SUNDAYS. Yes.

Hipster paradise. Great patio. Mondays are Knocturnal - a free hip hop party with great DJs, break dancers and sometimes rap cyphers. Thursdays are ShipRocked with some go go dancers, LGBT-friendly vibes and a variety of tunes spun by Scott Weaver.

This place won me over to Charlotte when my friend and I visited for the weekend. For our first time in the city and not knowing anyone in town, I asked locals via the internet what the best hangout spots were. Unfortunately we made a bad call of going uptown, which was completely dead and too touristy. We ended up here on karaoke night and it was a blast. Very chill, cheap drinks, and everyone was having fun. We came straight from a full day of sweating at the whitewater center, and didn't regret not showering or getting ready beforehand. So thanks, Snug Harbor, for showing us this side of Charlotte.

Keep in mind I only popped in here during a bar crawl and the place really didn't have many people in it but it was super early. I've heard about this place for a while and upon entering it really sealed the deal for me. It's a cool joint, feels a little gothic, rock, etc. If that's your thing you'll feel right at home here. The band is set up right in the bar area and I imagine is super loud during play time. The rear of the building has a could outdoor area which I really liked and of course the exterior entrance has a nice little patio too. In terms of beers, for those that care, they actually had a decent list to choose from. I totally expected only domestics and was shocked otherwise.

Great spot to grab a pop and hear some live music. They have $3 24oz PBRs, you can't beat that! It's a dark bar with pirate decor and velvet paintings which I totally dig! Arrr! And there is plenty of room for movin' and groovin' in front of the band. But the sweet spot at this joint is the patio out back with colored energy efficient lights strung up - major props for the being earth friendly and fun!

Divish but everyone was friendly. Unfortunately no music tonight. :-( Would recommend a visit.

That Bone Snugs and Harmony guy is a very rude, snooty, critical joke. It's a karaoke, not a professional singing contest! He thinks his singing is so good but it sucks.

A good friend kidnapped me from the Penguin and walked me over to Snug Harbor to check it out when it first opened, and I found it to be a great venue. From the frequent live, local music to the low-key atmosphere, it's a great spot to hang out. Snug Harbor is a good place to go to see the people you went to the Penguin to see...without fighting the Penguin crowd. The outdoor area is fun, and the pirate theme is pretty kickass. I've also got to agree with Pop'n F. that it's refreshing to go to a bar that's a BAR, and a BAR ONLY, for the love of God! No kids in sight, no one slanging jalapeno poppers...it's just a place to get together with friends, drink, smoke, and enjoy the music.

The spot was barely occupied with stragglers from the long weekend, but I heard some stringed instruments wailing from the street as I drove past. I thought about it for a minute and whipped it back around, I had seen a concert the night before and I was itching for a little more live music. The cover was five, which wasn't bad for an out of town band. The inside is painted red and decorated with paintings of ships, skull ornaments and pirate pictures. The bar is a 180 turn of a stool to see the quaint stage in the corner. I loved the acoustics and the intimacy of the venue. This may have been that it was a Sunday and an out of town band. The bartender looked like he may have been a pirate himself in a past life with long hair and beard. He was soft and friendly though. I came here alone and I felt welcomed, I wanna check it out again, they have a lot of live music here all week long.

Two words Pirate Bar. Do I need to say more. We have a pirate bar in Charlotte. Snug Harbor I'm not going to say dive bar b/c if I do it will become trendy and no I like it the way it is. It nice little bar in cut. They have live music almost everyday if I remember. They have music trivia on Mondays. The best part they have a rum that come in cannon ball. The staff was awesome enough to give me an empty bottle to have. Go and check it out you will enjoy it.

I don't come here often, namely due to the characters you would find inside the establishment, but many of my friends do enjoy their time spent here. Atmosphere is decent, & drinks are a average. My biggest complaint though is about the DJ Bone Thugz as I believe he has referred to himself as. He has no class or sense of mannerism. Several times have I witnessed this gentleman intentionally skip over his volunteers that have signed up to sing. He isn't fair or even understanding. I will never return to this bar on the nights "Bone Thugz" will ever be there, & never advise anyone to attend his showings.