The Royal Tot

"Chelsea and Jimmy meet an ice sculptor on the rooftop of this upscale tiki bar in Belmont (the neighborhood, not suburb). While The Royal Tot’s bartenders and tropical drinks are fun, the cocktails taste only fine, and the bar snacks aren’t worth it. But you don’t go to a themed bar for five-star dining. You go because it’s entertaining and full of photo-ops, and The Royal Tot is just that. Cocktails are served in conch shell glasses garnished with banana-dolphins, and are sometimes set on fire. There’s also bird-of-paradise wallpaper, Pepto-pink booths, rattan lights, and—as the Love Is Blind production team no doubt knew—a rooftop patio with skyline views. " - tess allen

"While The Royal Tot’s bartenders and tropical drinks are fun, the cocktails taste only fine, and the bar snacks aren’t worth it. But you don’t go to a themed bar for five-star dining. You go because it’s entertaining and full of photo-ops, and The Royal Tot is just that. Cocktails are served in conch shell glasses garnished with banana-dolphins, and are sometimes set on fire. There’s also bird-of-paradise wallpaper, Pepto-pink booths, rattan lights, and a rooftop patio with skyline views." - Tess Allen

"Christmas-themed tiki takeover Sippin’ Santa lands at the Royal Tot with drinks like the Holiday on Ice with vodka, cold brew, and chile liqueur. All holiday cocktails come in themed glassware, also available for purchase." - Erin Perkins

"Sippin’ Santa lands at The Royal Tot with drinks like the Holiday on Ice with vodka, cold brew, and chile liqueur." - Erin Perkins

"ETA Group's latest project, The Royal Tot, is opening on January 21 at 933 Louise Avenue in Charlotte’s Belmont neighborhood. It is a two-story tropical oasis featuring over 100 types of rum and a menu with almost two dozen cocktails created by beverage director Larry Suggs. The food menu, crafted in partnership with Paper Plane Deli & Market, includes dishes like lomi lomi, coffee-rubbed pork shoulder with pineapple salsa, and champagne ice cream. The venue will be open from Wednesday to Sunday, starting at 5 p.m." - Erin Perkins