Watch the sunset while sipping on the Sweet Heat (Milagro Reposado Tequila, St. The Scoop: Up on the 21st floor, Fahrenheit serves up small plates and crafted cocktails that rival the stunning city views. At Aria Tuscan Grill, enjoy 7 for $7 Bar Bites every night, all night, at the bar. The Scoop: Happy hour doesn’t just have to be an hour long.
Pro tip: the floral wall is great for the perfect Insta shot. If you’re looking for a spot to hang out on the weekend, they are open from 12 p.m. Enjoy craft cocktails, assorted champagnes, local beers, seltzers and more. The Scoop: Spend your evening after work soaking up the city views at Novelty House, a new rooftop bar in Uptown. Enjoy small plates like the Wagyu Bone Marrow (Brush Creek Ranch 100% Wagyu, tomato jam, horseradish gremolatta, grilled rustic bread) and the Baked Crab Cake (Jumbo lump blue crab, remoulade, lemon) while sipping on one of their signature drinks, such as Dean’s Manhattan (Rye, Vermouth, Transatlantic Bitters) or the Spiced Cucumber Margarita (Jalapeño-Infused Tequila, Blood Orange Liqueur, Cucumber, Agave, Fresh Lime). The Scoop: For an elegant surrounding, head to Dean’s Italian Steakhouse located in the new JW Marriott Uptown. Our picks for happy hour dishes include the Scallop Ceviche (Fresno, Red Onion, Citrus, Crispy Tortilla) and East Coast Oysters (Mignonette, Lemon, Cocktail Sauce) paired with a Sea Hound (Vodka, Agave, Fresh Grapefruit, Lemon, OBX Salt Rim) or their signature drink, Caroline’s Old Fashioned (Bourbon, Vanilla-Demerara, Black Walnut Bitters). The Scoop: New to Charlotte and also in JW Marriott Uptown is a sea to city concept, with a rotating selection of fresh oysters and seafood selections. Be on the lookout for happenings at Aura Rooftop such as yoga and seasonal events here.
Take $3 off all food items while you’re at it, Monday through Wednesday from 4 p.m. While soaking in city views five stories high, sip on one of Aura’s signature botanical cocktails such as the Mirror Image (Gin, Elderflower Liqueur, Mint, Lime) and Bird of Paradise (Dark Rum, Italian Apéritif, Pineapple, Lime, Vanilla). The Scoop: Get away without actually getting away at Aura Rooftop bar and pool at the new JW Marriott Hotel in Uptown.