Tour the beloved, historic arts neighborhood in Charlotte with us, from where to stay, to everything you should eat, see, and do.
NoDa, named for the main strip of the neighborhood, is just a few minutes north of the city center.
Know as Charlotte’s arts and entertainment district, NoDa (short for North Davidson) boasts some of the city’s best food, most eclectic galleries and popular music venues that host local and big-name acts.
The area of the city was formerly an area of textile manufacturing and mill workers’, so in addition to the historic mill houses, you will also find plenty of more modern nods to the style.
EAT
Haberdish
A nod to the textile mills with modern twists on Sunday Southern classic dishes.
3106 N Davidson St | haberdish.com
Boudreaux’s Louisiana Kitchen
A perfect, unique fusion of Cajun, Southern, and Lowcountry offerings.
501 E 36th St | boudreauxsnoda.com
Ever Andalo
An innovative Italian restaurant in NoDa, known for both its artful platings and refined, fresh flavors.
3116 N Davidson St |everandalo.com
Brook’s Sandwich House
Established in 1973, this burger and hot dog joint has been family-owned and operated for almost 50 years.
2710 N Brevard St | brookssandwichhouse.com
The Goodyear House
The Goodyear House serves Southern fare with a beautiful, expansive outdoor area.
3032 N Davidson St | thegoodyearhousecharlotte.com
Salud Cerveceria
A casual, neighborhood hangout that blends a bottle shop, bar, and laidback eatery; it’s this type of spot that adds to distinguishes this arts neighborhood in Charlotte.
3306-C N Davidson St | saludcerveceria.com
NoDa Company Store
Ample outdoor seating with lots of local food and drink.
3221 Yadkin Ave | thecompanystorenoda.com
DRINK
Great Wagon Road Distillery
The Distillery caters to a variety of tastes and offers award-winning malt whiskey, vodka, and poitín.
610 Anderson St | gwrdistillery.com
The Exchange at 36th
This market meets bar/coffee shop concept is a great spot to post up and hang out.
451 36th St | theexchangeat36th.com
Growler’s Pourhouse
A craft beer haven with some excellent bar bites.
3120 N Davidson St | growlerspourhouse.com
Heist Brewery
NoDa’s first brewpub opened in 2012 and continues serving craft beers, elevated bar food, and craft cocktails day in and day out.
2909 N Davidson St | heistbrewery.com
Idlewild
This cozy, no-menu cocktail bar promises to make you a drink suited to your exact specifications.
424 E 36th St Unit 2 | idlewild.com
Hattie’s Tap & Tavern
Hattie’s is a staple for a relaxed hangout. The inside and outside are both dog friendly, and in addition to beverages and snacks, there’s karaoke every Thursday 9pm-1am, a claw machine, pool table, darts, and board games.
2918 The Plaza| hattiesclt.com
DO
The Dog Bar
The Dog Bar is a fun spot for fur parents and non-fur parents alike. Expect a lively atmosphere, lots of cute dogs, an extensive beer, wine, and liquor list and occasional live music performances.
3307 N Davidson St. | dogbarcharlotte.net
Tour NoDa’s Murals
There’s a lot of stunning street art in NoDa, and it’s always fun on a nice day to grab a cup of coffee (we love Smelly Cat) and wander around to see art like the Bloom mural. Check out a full map of NoDa public art here, or our list of Charlotte’s best murals below.
Catch a Show
The Evening Muse and Neighborhood Theatre are both frequently serving up a diverse mix of local, regional, and national acts. The Muse is a bit more intimate and Neighborhood Theatre can accommodate 1000 guests.
Pop in to a Gallery
It’s not the the arts neighborhood in Charlotte for no reason: There are a ton of great art shops and galleries scattered throughout NoDa. Pop into
Pura Vida Worldly Art for art and gifts, swing by the twice (1st and 3rd Friday) monthly gallery crawl, or visit Charlotte Art League, featuring over 50 small businesses.
STAY
The Dunhill
The Dunhill is in Uptown, not NoDa, but is our favorite nearby hotel for easy access to the arts neighborhood in Charlotte. Opened in 1929, today’s version of the hotel is a thoughtful evolution of the original.
dunhillhotel.com
NoDa Zen Retreat
This cute Airbnb provides easy walking distance to all that makes NoDa great, with a stylish setting of its own.
Bungalow in Villa Heights
Another great short term rental option, this bungalow lets you live like a local.
