The Cellar At Duckworth's

I cannot recommend the Cellar at Duckworth's enough!! The food was absolutely amazing. The drinks are incredible. The vibe is fun. The restaurant itself is awesome. Overall it's a neat place to visit and we'll worth it. They have a long list of cocktails and beers with bitters/syrups made in house. The staff dress to fit the setting and music is played from the era. The furniture and bar are decorated to match the time frame too. It's a speakeasy with friendly employees. I highly recommend checking this place out, you won't be disappointed.

Such a hidden place with a completely different atmosphere than upstairs. If you haven't been and are looking for a speakeasy type bar, this is it. Everything was so good and a lot of options for tapas style food or large plates. I need to come back and try more. The shrimp and grits and Nutella cheesecake are essentials to order!

Found this highly rated gem here on Google maps, and we decided to give it a try on a Monday night. Entrance is easy to find, and Duckworth's also has an upstairs that is more sports bar feel, with TVs and what not- but nice and not dive-y at all You get to the Cellar by going right downstairs, which are in front of you when you walk in. It's a beautiful, intimate, dimly-lit space, that once was a speakeasy and at times hosted many famous individuals. Our server (male, raspy voice), explained the history of the space, thoroughly explained the menus (food and drink both), he was excellent. I got the grouper, served with risotto, carrots and artichoke, and I added 2 scallops. The risotto was AMAZING, my favorite part of my plate, though it was all delicious. The scallops could have stood to sautee another 1-2 mins, but were still delicious. My husband got the regular ribeye, which comes ala carte except for a small amount of greens on the plate. He also added shrimp, and a side of the truffle mac and cheese. The sear on that steak was just incredible (we were informed it goes into an 1800 degree...an open flame broiler, I believe (or something to that effect). Med rare/medium temperature. Berry wontons/dumplings for dessert, perfect texture outside, my only thought is that the filling inside could be a little sweeter, less savory. The compote/sauce around them was perfect. For drinks, I got mules and asked to add their fresh peach puree, and they were perfect, made with fresh ginger instead of ginger beer. My husband got beer, one of his favorite IPAs on draught. Everything was just fantastic, I highly recommend and would love to return to try allllll the delicious looking/sounding food😍

The Cellar...top notch across the board. They promise a gastro pub experience and I think they deliver. We started with a two cheese/one meat charcuterie board. Then we both had the scallops. For desert, the Nutella cheesecake; described as more like a mousse which it is...either way, yum. Go soak up the atmosphere and enjoy the food. We cleaned our plates.

My first visit here was to celebrate my birthday and it was absolutely fantastic! Brittany served us so well and was very attentive. Our waters were always full and as we finished, our plates and drink glasses were removed promptly. To top it off, the steak I ordered (Dry-Aged Prime NY Strip) was without a doubt on my top 5 list for the best steaks I've eaten in my whole life! It was seasoned very well and cooked perfectly. You get what you pay for and this experience was worth every penny! *4 stars for atmosphere only because it was not overly busy on a Sunday night, but it was a bit loud and difficult to hear. The mood was very dark and romantic, but hard to see and read the menu. ***The 1920s Prohibition theme was on point and made for a really fun and classic vibe!!!

Definitely a 10/10 different vibe factor and would recommend it to anyone looking for a great dinner in the city. Service was tremendous and the food had so much flavor! (Personal favorite was the pork steam buns + grits that the pork was served on) My only complaint is spending around $20 per beverage and not feeling A THING after. Great taste, but no alcohol. (One of us was drinking whiskey drinks and one was drinking recommended margaritas) We had to go to another bar nearby just to catch a buzz for way less.

I've lived in Charlotte since 2005. This was the best meal I've eaten in Charlotte. Period. Awesome food. Awesome drinks. Awesome service. A++++++ experience. Also, I loved the atmosphere and the vibe. It wasn't stuffy like some other steak houses I've been too uptown and the steaks were better! Highly recommend their cocktails. My buddy and I went with a recommended Manhattan. All of the food was great, but the jalapeno candied bacon (we ended up getting 2 orders), the steaks, and the short ribs stand out. Can't rave enough about them. My buddy ate every single bite of his ribeye and his wife and devoured the 8oz filets. The seasoning was on point. My wife got the braised short ribs. Ridiculously good. Make a reservation. Go here, eat and enjoy!

While in NC for an event, we visited The Cellar at Duckworth's and had a great time. The place is at the basement of Duckworth's and is a bit dark and noisy, but that adds to the ambiance and makes it feel cozy. The highlight of our visit was definitely the cocktails - they were creative, well-made, and delicious. The food was also good, with a range of options to suit everyone's tastes. The service was friendly and attentive, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Overall, I would definitely recommend The Cellar at Duckworth's for a fun night out with family or friends, especially if you're looking for great cocktails in a cool atmosphere.