Thursday, July 21, 2011

Cool down at Jackalope Jack's




Nothing cools a warm Charlotte night like sitting on a porch with misters and drinking a Woodchuck. Luckily, Jackalope Jack's in the Elizabeth neighborhood has both.

This funky bar appeals to a variety of crowds, which makes it a good place to party with friends on a weekend or grab lunch during the week. For those looking for a bar with no specific crowd or age group, this is one the best I've found for age diversity in the area.

Inside there are multiple dining and entertainment options. In one room, bar goers can dance to live music set up on a small stage, while people in the back room spend time playing skeeball.

Neon bar lights help illuminate the amber-colored wood in the dining areas. And while some may not consider Jack's a true sports bar, I would come to watch any big game at the establishment. There are large flat screen TVs on almost every wall, and screens circle the spacious bar at the center of the restaurant.

Patrons who prefer to be outside can happily sit under misters on the wrap-around porch, or sit at patio tables to watch friends play a game of corn hole on the fake green turf.

The night I visited Jackalope Jack's, we stayed inside and enjoyed drinks and queso dip with chips as we listened to a music mix that ranged from The Jackson 5 to The Script. (However, it was difficult to sit back and listen to music when we couldn't stop laughing at the pregnant lady a few tables down from us. The agitated young woman kept screaming to her husband about how much she needed a burger.)

Thanks to all the readers who recommended Jackalope Jack's. It's a bar I plan on visiting again.

Jackalope Jack's
1936 E. Seventh St.
Charlotte, N.C., 28204
704-347-1918
Hours: Monday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to midnight.

16 comments:

Anonymous said...

Jackalope Jacks is a one stop shop. Love this place any day of the week, especially sunday Brunch. Thanks for finally going to a bar that people actually enjoy!

Anonymous said...

You have almost made it out of uptown, congratulations!

Anonymous said...

So the skeeball lanes are still there?? I thought the city was making them get rid of them because it made the bar a nightclub (per Eliz complaints).

kingfish said...

Nice Place ; I've been going there for years. Always healthy looking waitresses, not the tatoo crowd that works at the Cental area bars.

Anonymous said...

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Well then.......

Anonymous said...

I think it'd be nice to find a bar where the walls aren't lined with big TVs.

Anonymous said...

This place is always a good time no matter what day of week. Food is great, Staff is friendly and plenty of TV's for Football or Futbol.

Anonymous said...

Like everything else in Charlotte. People are friendly if you fit the mold.

Anonymous said...

Rob, ANdy & Crew run a tight ship. The Karoake on Fridays is always a hit and a good time.

Anonymous said...

Wow - a post without mentioning your friends in it.

Anonymous said...

Great place to hang out!

Anonymous said...

How do misters work if it's 99% humidity? Does it create a localized rain phenomenon?

kingfish said...

Stanleyville has changed a lot in the last few years. Parking has been an issue with the new places. The smoking ban is the best thing to happen in NC. Jaacks has always been a good after work watering hole for the locals.

kingfish said...

By the way what is a Jackalope?

Anonymous said...

Wikipedia says: The jackalope is a [fearsome] mythical animal described as a jackrabbit with antelope horns.... The word jackalope is a portmanteau of "jackrabbit" and "antalope", an archaic spelling of antelope.

By the way, I am a great fan of Jacks!!

Peter said...

I dare you to challenge your editor and your lack of vocabulary and write something with substance. Don't worry the blog author won't ever let you read my comments. I have tried to give you the benefit of the doubt and hope that it was the CO that wouldn't let you tell the truth about these joints, but it turns out you're just writing like it's for a final at App.
I respect that you're not doing this over Twitter or Facebook, but be real, honest and concise about the places you're spending your time and the CO's money.

I hope you do well with your career but this blog is not a fair representation of your talents. I can write positive things about every where I go if I'm told to also. Be real.

Good Luck, P.