What kind of place is Petra's?
Petra's is a music venue (bar & performance) in Plaza Midwood, Charlotte. A bar and performance venue at 1919 Commonwealth Avenue hosting live music and jazz.
Music venue · Commonwealth Avenue
Petra's
A bar and performance venue at 1919 Commonwealth Avenue hosting live music and jazz.
Category
Music venue
Kitchen
Bar & performance
Price
$$
Address
1919 Commonwealth Ave, 28205
About Petra's
A long-running neighborhood venue whose own website lists its event calendar.
Original Music and a Varied Performance Calendar
Petra's is a bar and performance venue whose official booking guidelines emphasize original material, with limited exceptions for tribute acts. Its calendar includes live music, jazz sessions and karaoke, so it is better understood through the event you choose than through a blanket description of every night. That programming distinguishes it from a restaurant where the main decision is simply what to order. The official FAQs also state that Petra's is an adult club and explain its admission policy, making advance checking especially important for mixed age groups. Browse the calendar and the individual show description before committing to a visit. A named performance, an album release and a karaoke gathering each call for different expectations even though all take place at the same Commonwealth Avenue address.
1919 Commonwealth Near The Diamond and Legion
Petra's is located at 1919 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205. The Diamond at 1901 Commonwealth and Legion Brewing at 1906 Commonwealth are the clearest listed reference points for placing it within this stretch of the neighborhood. That grouping can help organize a meal or brewery visit around a performance, provided the show itself remains the anchor for planning. Snug Harbor is a separate venue on Gordon Street with its own calendar, not an alternate entrance or interchangeable destination. Central Avenue restaurants such as Workman's Friend and Midwood Smokehouse add other meal possibilities beyond the Commonwealth frontage. Before setting off, send companions the specific Petra's event link as well as the address, and check its official admission information rather than borrowing assumptions from another nearby bar.
Getting there
Petra's is at 1919 Commonwealth Ave, inside the Plaza Midwood area and reachable on foot from much of the residential grid. Street parking near Central Avenue and Commonwealth Avenue is in demand on weekend evenings, and some adjacent residential blocks carry permit restrictions, so check posted signs before parking.
Good for
- Nightlife
- Performance
- Live music
Official website
Current hours, menus, and reservation details: petrasbar.com
Walk from here
Closest to Petra's
Distances are straight-line approximations from published locations, for orientation only.
Brewery · $$
Legion Brewing
A craft brewery taproom with food at 1906 Commonwealth Avenue.
a block or so away
Restaurant · $
The Diamond Restaurant
A diner at 1901 Commonwealth Avenue with roots going back to 1945.
a block or so away
Market · $
Common Market
A market, deli, and neighborhood hangout serving beer and wine at 2007 Commonwealth Avenue.
a block or so away
Coffee · $
Undercurrent Coffee
A specialty coffee cafe at 2012 Commonwealth Avenue with scratch pastries and a seasonal menu.
about 0.11 mi — a short walk
Restaurant · $$
Dish
Southern comfort food in the yellow brick building at 1220 Thomas Avenue.
about 0.15 mi — a short walk
Music venue · $
Snug Harbor
A live-music bar at 1228 Gordon Street with a regular show calendar and karaoke.
about 0.16 mi — a short walk
Green space
Parks within reach
Dog park
Neighborhood Dog Runs
Where a famously dog-heavy neighborhood actually walks its dogs.
a block or so away
Neighborhood park
Midwood Park
The green heart of the historic district, ringed by bungalows and mature hardwoods.
about 0.12 mi — a short walk
Recreation center
Veterans Park
The neighborhood's active park: recreation center, courts, playground, and pool.
about 0.3 mi — walkable
Interactive map
Petra's on the map
Location is approximate and provided for orientation only.
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Frequently asked
Questions & answers
Where is Petra's located?
Petra's is at 1919 Commonwealth Ave, Charlotte, NC 28205, within the Plaza Midwood area.
How do I check Petra's's current hours and menu?
Hours, menus, and reservation policies change, so use Petra's's official website for current details. This guide does not publish hours.
Sources & verification
Figures and descriptions on this page are compiled from the public sources listed above and reviewed periodically. Conditions change; verify anything you plan to rely on with the responsible authority before acting.
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