Entry No. 14 — the Charlotte file — filed under: speakeasy
Supperland Speakeasy
Tucked away in the basement of a restored mid-century church's bar building, this exclusive 10-seat speakeasy hosts whimsical, themed multi-course cocktail and food pairings.
The story
Most people head to Supperland for the main dining room inside the restored mid-century church, completely oblivious to what lies below. Tucked in the basement of the campus's separate bar building, a subterranean 10-seat hideout operates less like a neighborhood pub and more like an underground sensory laboratory.
Instead of standard walk-up service, this nook functions primarily as a ticketed micro-tasting room. Guests descend a narrow stairwell for a two-hour, four-course flight where theatrical cocktails are paired with matching gourmet bites around hyper-focused rotating themes like agave and spice. Between formal menu runs, they occasionally pivot to drop-in seatings, but the core appeal remains squeezing into one of those ten chairs for the full multi-course liquid performance.
What it's like
You'll head past the main church building, slip down a tight stairwell, and enter an extraordinarily intimate basement counter with just ten stools. Bartenders build and explain each paired drink and bite right in front of you, making every shake and pour feel like a private demonstration. Plan far ahead to secure tickets for a themed tasting flight as soon as dates are released, though keeping an eye out for off-cycle drop-in nights can occasionally land you an unscheduled stool.
The move: Book a reservation for their themed tasting experience, where you'll descend a narrow stairwell to enjoy a two-hour, four-course flight of theatrical cocktails paired with matching gourmet bites.
- 📍 Plaza Midwood
- 💸 $$
- ⚡ Up for anything
- 🌗 Indoors
Where: 1212 The Plaza, Charlotte, NC 28205
Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.
Pair it with
- Sanctuary Imports — Browse raw crystals and herbal goods right down the street in Plaza Midwood before your seating.
- True REST Float Spa — Pair a quiet, weightless sensory deprivation float with a hyper-focused tasting experience down the road.
- Bruno at Seoul Food Meat Co. — Follow up your church-basement flight with a hidden-door bar hop behind a freezer door in nearby Optimist Park.
Good to know
Where is the speakeasy located on the campus?
It is hidden down a narrow stairwell in the basement of Supperland's bar building at 1212 The Plaza.
Do I need tickets or reservations in advance?
Yes, reservations are required for the formal two-hour, four-course cocktail and food pairing seatings, though drop-in nights are sometimes offered between menu themes.
How many seats are available?
The space is strictly capped at 10 seats per seating.
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Further reading: Official site · charlottesgotalot.com · Reddit · wcnc.com
last checked: 2026-07-21