Twenty-Two

Fabulous art display and mellow atmosphere, fairly good wine selection but with a minimalist touch. Good selection not to be confused with wide variety.

We, like several other patrons, went here while we waited for a table at Soul one Friday night. It has a modern feel with sleek black couches and light color flooring and bar. They cycle through art displays from local artists which is really cool. The four horsemen of the apocalypse that was on display during the last visit was disconcerting. A rodent eating an eye while staring at me didn’t really set the Friday night or wine bar vibe for me.
The wine I had was delicious and a hearty pour. There was plenty of craft beer on tap. Getting a drink, however, was a very slow process. There was only one bartender working on a busy night and though there was at least one other worker but no one helped her. There was also limited seating and I saw people bring folding chairs out to sit on, which detracted from the trendy edgy bar look.
The atmosphere was a little creepy and the wait to get a drink was exasperating. If I pass by and the bar is empty and the art is different I might pop back in but see no draw or differentiation to choose this bar over the rest in the area.

What a cute unique bar! We had a long wait at Soul upstairs so we killed some time down at this bar and on Wednesdays there’s $ 2 drafts! What a crazy good deal!
It’s a little too hipster for my taste but the ambiance is inviting. The wall murals are pretty awesome also. If I lived here, I’d probably check it more often given the draft deals here!

Good service for the most part. Atmosphere is very interesting and the art work adds a great flare. Not always open when supposed to be, which can sometimes be frustrating.

Not super impressed. I went with a friend last night and was expecting a gallery type feel. Instead we walked into what I can only describe as a mural of apocalyptic street art. There was a gopher holding a bloody eyeball. A skeleton riding a dead horse. And various other creepy images. There was an artist there painting on the wall. Don’t get me wrong, he was talented, but I just didn’t enjoy the vibe. I wanted to browse art and hang out with my friend. Instead we awkwardly waited at the bar for drinks, sat in the middle of the bar and had to shout to hear each other (we were six inches apart). The bartenders were friendly, the wine wasn’t awful, but I just did not like the vibe that was happening. I’d be more inclined to check it out if it was set up like an actual gallery.

Great evening of drinks and art. The place is small but that doesn’t take away from the overall experience. Bartender was friendly and didn’t miss a beat. Not too crowded but not empty either. Good time if you want to venture away from crowded smokey bars.

Went for an Art Exhibit. Decent beer selection, and a comfy room to hang out. I’m not sure the loud music was befitting of the rest of the feel the artists were really trying to present, but nevertheless it’s a nice space. Soul is upstairs!

Mainly a waiting room for a table at Soul gastrolounge upstairs but a really solid beer bar. They have wine too. Great service and cool staff.

For a beer and wine place it was cool. This place was heavy on testosterone low on estrogen. At least on a random Thursday. All in all cool modern vibe. Clean. Friendly enough crew. 4.38÷5.0

I really like this bar. Love the artwork they display and the drinks are great. Wish they had regular soda, though. They didn’t have it when I went.

This little gallery is definitely a good representation of the eclectic atmosphere that Plaza Midwood has to offer. There is a great selection of craft brews if you are a fellow beer snob and they offer $ 1 beer on Wednesday which makes it a prime pre-​gaming destination to hit before heading over to Snug Harbor. The art that covers the walls makes great conversation starters and strengthens the creative and relaxing vibes. As a plus, Soul Gastrolounge is right above!

Interesting place to visit. Themed local art swapped out monthly. I guess they announce a theme in advance and local artist develop for it. I am not much for the craft and/​or seasonal beers so their selection is not really my thing. They also have wine. It is a comfortable place and often crowded. Bartenders are friendly. There is a small outdoor seating area. Apparently, there are flyers with the artists’ names, titles of the art, and asking price but I have never used them. I just enjoy walking around and looking at what they have done. I guess if something really appealed to me, I would pursue a purchase but so far that has not happened. it is a nice place to stop while walking around the area.

I was out barhopping with friends in Plaza/​Midwood and this was the last stop before food.
It’s an art gallery with a bar, although the bar seems more popular. They serve craft beer and have wine and other libations. They also have comfortable seating around the place.
The art was interesting and I love the concept, especially in this neighborhood. The only fault I have is they need to crank up the A/​C. It was quite toasty in there and I had to sit near the front door for any relief.

Excellent beer, decent wine, local art. One Saturday a month, the bar rotates all new art in to exhibit local talent. Most shows have a theme, but sometimes showcase as few as two artists at a time. Each piece is for sale, and make sure you pick up a printed listing of the artists’ names, the titles, and asking price while you browse.
The only thing that rotates more frequently than the art is the fantastic beer selection. Check out the chalkboard for what’s new on tap. They always have local brews, and everything from heavy black mocha stouts to light cherry ciders.
I hope that they continue to bulk up their staff on Saturdays for opening nights. This is the only time it’s hard to order a drink or even get up to the bar, and the reason I gave 4 out of 5 stars.
They say they open at 5 most evenings, but it seems to fluctuate a bit. Monday evenings they have a nude figure drawing class, which anyone can sign up for in advance. Keep this in mind when you’re making Monday plans, as it’s not open to the public until the black privacy drapes come down from the windows.
Be sure to check out Soul Gastrolounge upstairs for dessert. Their cupcake of the day should not be missed!

What features art, drinks, and is walking distance from my house? Twenty-​Two, of course!
This cozy place under Soul features wine and local beers, along with comfy seating and a small outdoor area. They typically feature two artists, and the works are innovative and unique.
The bartenders are Friendly with a capital F. One cheerfully took our order, with a second eagerly following up to see if we had been assisted. Once, snack packs of complimentary chips were provided at the bar. I had my once a year forbidden treat, Cheetos, thanks to Twenty-​Two.
This gallery is a nice, neat nightcap of a place to enjoy before turning it in for the night. You will be glad that you dropped by.

So… gallery + alcohol = great time. I checked this place out with a buddy the other night. It was his birthday so I was thinking more «traditional» bar scene to bring in his «new year,» but we checked this place out instead.
Located right underneath Soul on Central (so be careful since the delicious wafting of food smells will attack you on the way in). Twenty-​Two is a really nice gallery space, and surprisingly enough, had a bar area in the back. They serve craft brews (on tap!) and some unique drinks. I definitely also noticed some high grav beers… so good!
I was immediately drawn to the straight, simple lines of bar and their smart use of concrete tables. Very modern, but simple enough to let the art be the star of the joint.
This particular night, they were still setting up for a gallery unveiling that weekend. The installment of «Just another Naked Monday» was going up. An interesting collection of nude portraits done in various mediums. I hope the show does well since you can’t really get much more personal than a nude ;)
The bartender had selected music from The Brian Jonestown Massacre… so it made for some really nice atmosphere to check out the art and to enjoy a few brews. From what I heard, I need to check out Boardwalk Empire since the show’s theme song is one of the bands songs. It’s great to see a nice art space, with good people, and people that know what they are doing. Definitely will add Twenty-​Two to my list of regular places I go to drown my adult-​life sorrows and get some culture while I am at it.

One of my favorite spots in Charlotte. Can’t say enough good things about this place. The atmosphere is always spot on. It never gets crazy loud and they don’t blare the music. Excellent beer and wine selection and Wednesdays are favorite with their $ 1 nights. Can’t lose on that one.
The art is always wonderful and the seating is comfy and cozy. The small outside section during the Spring and Summer months is one of the best spots on the neighborhood. The owner Rodney is always around and one of the best dudes you’ll meet.

Twenty-​Two is a very cute little spot. Its located on the corner of Central & Pecan so there is a ton of parking next door where the CVS is located.
The gallery is adorable and always has interesting art. The furniture is very minimal so if you come with friends you need to grab a seat fast!
This is my second time here and the service was great both times.
Unfortunately on my last visit on 4÷20÷13 I realized that the wine I paid $ 22 for was being sold around the corner at the Common Market for $ 9.99. We had our bottle at Twenty Two and decided to go over to the market after we finished. My friend opened up their refrigerator and said wow check this out. Same bottle but not the 50% markup.
Twenty Two is a real nice place and I dont think $ 22 is to much for wine but, at least give me a bottle of wine that is worth the price. I understand they may have to markup prices to pay rent and make a profit but $ 12. Hmmmm. Interesting.

Very neat place. This is a second art gallery/​bar I have been to. I came here for a going away party for a friend that I haven’t seen for 6 years! So this place in my mind will be a special place to start off. Anyways, down to the details shall we?
When you walk in you’ll notice the very unique lighting and how everything is nicely lit and the paintings and artwork on the wall is clearly displayed. Next, the bar (or you’ll notice the bar first without noticing anything else…) is lighted with LEDs at least part of the bar, which I thought was really cool. They have about 12 beers on tap when I went there tonight and they range from either pint or 11 oz glasses depending on the beer and the alcohol content (which me sad I wish they could give me high alcohol in a pint!). Another notable thing to me was that their bathroom sinks were awesome! Very unique i must say.
So why give them a 3? I felt that the music taste was just not there. If they had something more of a blues music something a little more quiet then definitely, 4 stars… maybe even a 5. But, due to the event on why I was even there was to talk to other people, the music made it very difficult to listen to each other and hear what everyone was saying. The music selection there is rock/​pop, which was pretty loud.
Overall though, this isn’t really my scene so I can’t really say that I would come back and drink. If I were to drink, I would might as well go to the Common Market down the street. I do have to hand it to them the artwork was pretty neat.

This is really an interesting mix of art & alcohol. I almost wish they would change the art twice a month as it’s turned out that we only go when they have a new installation.
Their background music is very interesting, too.