Vinnie's Southside Sardine Bar
Charlotte, NC 28203-4728
Phone: (704) 332-0006
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- Hours:
- Mon-Sat 11am-2am, Sun 12pm-11pm
Editorial Review for Vinnie's Southside Sardine Bar – by Brian Matthews
Crowd Surfing
Vinnie's remains a popular Uptown eatery, but with notoriety comes crowds. The name "Sardine Bar" was designed to make you think of seafood and the coast, but it also describes the way you feel as you're trying to get to the bar to order a beer.
South End
At the South End location, the crowd problem is bad anywhere in the building. South End is a little more run-down but has a better patio. Except for a few minor points, that's the only difference between this location and the Matthews Vinnie's.
Matthews
The Matthews location is newer and bigger, so it's a little easier to move around in. Despite the casual atmosphere, you're more likely to see a family or two in the Matthews building.
Meter Readers
If you go to the Matthews location, don't park at the bank next door, or you'll have to give $80 to the parasitic tow-truck operator that trolls the parking lot.
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Insider Tips
The ClincherVinnie's is one of many Uptown bars that participates in the annual Trolley Crawls through South End.
User Reviews for Vinnie's Southside Sardine Bar
01/17/2008 Posted by wifeleftathome
this is a wonderful place to go if you want to cheat.... Fast service but costly... If you know what I mean... Food is not all that... But the say the service is.
Pros: sleeze woman
Cons: costly
04/26/2007 Posted by edistodan
Food mediocre. Want a beer? Go to Vinnys. However, beware that cars are regularly "monitored" and towed to Stallings (45 minutes away) late at night near Vinnys. If you go to Vinnys at night and park in the wrong spot, you better have a ride to Stallings and $160 cash in your pocket or you will be taking the bus home. It could be an expensive dinner. Stay at home and cook your own chicken wings. You'll have a better experience.
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