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The Best Places to Warm Up on a Cold Winter Day
Rooster's Wood Fired Kitchen II is one of The Best Places to Warm Up on a Cold Winter Day.

1. Rooster's Wood Fired Kitchen II

8.7
150 N College St (5th), Charlotte, NC
American Restaurant · First Ward · 28 tips and reviews

Joshua D.Joshua Drown: Great spot for wood fired pizza's and a glass of Bordeaux. To beat the winter cold eat downstairs by the fireplace.

Rí Rá Irish Pub is one of The Best Places to Warm Up on a Cold Winter Day.

2. Rí Rá Irish Pub

8.1
208 N Tryon St (5th St), Charlotte, NC
Irish Pub · First Ward · 90 tips and reviews

Joshua D.Joshua Drown: They have a real working fireplace, which is a great spot to warm up during the colder months. We just love the Jameson Glazed Steak Tips.

Amelie's French Bakery is one of The Best Places to Warm Up on a Cold Winter Day.

3. Amelie's French Bakery

8.8
2424 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC
Bakery · Villa Heights · 314 tips and reviews

Joshua D.Joshua Drown: There is something just perfect about a French Bakery when the temperatures drop outside. So many great things on the menu, but don't leave without trying their salted caramel brownies.

Dandelion Market is one of The Best Places to Warm Up on a Cold Winter Day.

4. Dandelion Market

8.4
118 W 5th St (N Church St), Charlotte, NC
Tapas Restaurant · Fourth Ward · 79 tips and reviews

Joshua D.Joshua Drown: A great happy hour spot with $25 wine bottles every day. I just love the portobello fries.

Peculiar Rabbit is one of The Best Places to Warm Up on a Cold Winter Day.

5. Peculiar Rabbit

1212 Pecan Ave, Charlotte, NC
Gastropub · 41 tips and reviews

Joshua D.Joshua Drown: Stop in for happy hour and one of the best sunset views in Charlotte from the rooftop. I just love the duck liver mousse and pickles.

Cutter's Cigar Bar & Lounge is one of The Best Places to Warm Up on a Cold Winter Day.

6. Cutter's Cigar Bar & Lounge

100 W Trade St (at Charlotte Marriott City Center), Charlotte, NC
Hotel Bar · Fourth Ward · 11 tips and reviews

Joshua D.Joshua Drown: Best spot Uptown for a cigar and Scotch. Nice pool table in the back, where you won't be charged for your games.

300 East is one of The Best Places to Warm Up on a Cold Winter Day.

7. 300 East

8.9
300 East Blvd (Cleveland Ave), Charlotte, NC
American Restaurant · Dilworth · 58 tips and reviews

Joshua D.Joshua Drown: Warm cozy spot off East Boulevard, perfect for happy hour. If there's a wait, try sitting at the small bar, you can often find a spot or two.

The Wooden Vine is one of The Best Places to Warm Up on a Cold Winter Day.

8. The Wooden Vine

231 N Tryon St (6th St.), Charlotte, NC
Wine Bar · First Ward · 32 tips and reviews

Joshua D.Joshua Drown: You come here for the wine, but you return, time and time again, for the food. Amazing menu, amazing chef.

Zada Jane's Corner Cafe is one of The Best Places to Warm Up on a Cold Winter Day.

9. Zada Jane's Corner Cafe

7.7
1601 Central Ave (at Thomas Ave), Charlotte, NC
Café · Plaza Midwood · 101 tips and reviews

Joshua D.Joshua Drown: It can be hard to get in on the weekends without a long wait, so I love to come in during on a weekday. Breakfast is served all day, do yourself a favor and order the Bunny Rancheros and a mimosa.

Mattie's Diner is one of The Best Places to Warm Up on a Cold Winter Day.

10. Mattie's Diner

915 Hamilton St, Charlotte, NC
Diner · Fourth Ward · 49 tips and reviews

Joshua D.Joshua Drown: Good food that comes out really fast. They also have nice, but small selection of beer. My P90 omelet was no the table in about 3 minutes, and it was awesome.