“ Went on a week day so it was fairly empty as compared to the night life on weekends. Staff/bartenders were friendly and great. Decided to grab food here while a friend and I grabbed drinks. As shown, the nachos were packed with toppings. I thought it was good, but not mind blowing. The green goddess Caesar salad on the other hand... one of the best salads I've had in my personal opinion. I love the flavors of the fresh dill, nicely chopped romaine... mixed in with avocado and dressing. You can get grilled or fried chicken to add as a protein. The fried chicken was cooked and seasoned quite nice. I would definitely order this again. ”

“ I had a chance to celebrate a birthday here this weekend. The staff was absolutely AMAZING!!! They took great care of us and were just over the top supportive and attentive. The food was good, the music was on point, and the atmosphere was perfect! Highly recommend!!! ”

“ An avid music lover, I always wanted to visit Vinyl, as the bar was highly recommended, but it took longer than expected for me to get there. For one, I forgot the bar was located next to Pie.Zaa, meaning I could've been visited a long time ago on one of my pizza runs. Nevertheless, I have now made it and since their hours are so convenient, my visits will be more frequent. I also love that the bar is easily accessible from the light rail (Bland St.) so I never have to worry about finding parking. I visited on a Tuesday evening after work with a friend, which definitely impacted my experience. There wasn't a large crowd which allowed me to engage more with the staff and get a rundown on the bar. I met the Hospitality Coordinator, Alley, who gave me insight on the bar's artwork, Sarah, one of the bartenders, who was knowledgeable about the menu, friendly, and patient, and the manager, Mark, who is passionate about the bar as well as the experience of his guests. The bar is vibrant and trendy as the décor fits the theme. The artwork, which I learned is by local artists and artists based in other cities, features musical artists ranging from hip-hop (i.e. Nipsey Hussle, The Notorious B.I.G, Tupac Shakur), to rock (Freddie Mercury of Queen, David Bowie, Janis Joplin), to reggae to soul (Bob Marley, Amy Winehouse). While all of this contributes to the vibe and experience, my favorite part of my visit was the food and drinks. I wanted to try their THC Cocktail, but when I saw there was a cocktail called Sex, Drugs, & Taylor Swift, I had to get that as I am a self-proclaimed Swiftie. I also tried Four Sticks and sampled La Bamba, which my friend got. What I liked about their drinks is that the cocktails are well-blended, not too strong or too fruity. The food was delicious, too, flavorful and crispy in all the areas where needed. My favorites, which was almost everything I tried, were the Steak Frites (steak was very tender and flavorful, make sure to dip it in the smoked ketchup!), the Garlic Parmesan Fries, the Hot Honey Chicken Sliders, the Fried Fish Sandwich (fish sandwiches are a personal fave so I'm biased because it's my preference to eat at any venue), and the Nachos Rancheros. The Latin Street Corn is good as well, but I must admit I expected a more traditional dish, and not a dip. When I return, which I hope will be soon, I hope to try the THC cocktail, the Hatch Queso Fries, and the Peri Peri Chicken Wings. ”

“ The Vinyl staff always provides good customer service. Courteous and friendly. Usually when I come here I do not get food but the one time I tried it it was a hit. Nachos are a yes. Charcuterie a yes. The chips a tad salty for my taste. Still nice and crisp. I believe they recently switched to a new security company to handle the door and be present inside the venue. And I can tell a difference in a positive way. The security actually speaks to you and treats you like a human being and provides customer service as well. But also handles "situations" accordingly. The two that I come across often are Ryan and Joe I believe. Super cool and greet me whenever they see me. Good job vinyl. See yall soon! ”

“ All around good environment, food and, drinks! I would go again since it hit the spot. Both of our servers were super knowledgeable about the menu and kinds of drinks they had to offer. The burger I had was delicious and my partner said their food was also pretty great! My one caveat is that your food orders don't automatically come with a side of fries. You have to order them on the side. That being said the fries were pretty good and I'm glad I ordered them. ”

“ I love Vinyl! The staff, the drinks, the food, the ambiance...everything is great! Even the bathrooms are always clean. Wednesdays are the best night to go. I love that there's also a patio, for warmer days/nights. The drink & food menu rotates, which gives variety. The only downside is the parking situation. ”

“ Vinyl has it all. Indoor and outdoor seating provide a great experience. Their burger is out of this world. It's nothing fancy, but it's simple and definitive. Our table was well served and the plates were taken to make room for the entrees. The inside is such a vibe. It's one of the best nightlife bars and offers a tremendous experience during the day. ”

“ This place is pretty cute. I visited with a friend after work and grabbed a bite to eat. The menu consisted of shareable small plates. Definitely recommend this place if you are just getting off of work want to grab a quick bite in a dope setting. ”

“ I LOVED this spot! We stopped in on Saturday afternoon and were excited to check out the Halloween Pop-Up. It did not disappoint! The decor was super cool in general and the spooky elements were icing on the cake. We parked at a lot about a block up by the Backyard and walked down. Our bartenders were great! Very nice and efficient. There was a DJ and the music was hoppin! We didn't have food this trip but we did each have a brunchy drink and WOW! My friend had the Back to Black which may have taken the top spot in her list of favorite drinks. Espresso Martini who!? I could definitely replace my morning coffee with the B2B My Bloody Mary was also delicious and very well made. I loved the large bacon slices on top. It was spicy (per my request) but not TOO spicy. Delicious! We were only in town for 24 hours and strongly considered coming back here for a second drink, but we ran out of time. I will definitely add VINYL to my list for every CLT trip from now on! ”