What kind of place is Snug Harbor?
Snug Harbor is a music venue (bar & live music) in Plaza Midwood, Charlotte. A live-music bar at 1228 Gordon Street with a regular show calendar and karaoke.
Music venue · Gordon Street
Snug Harbor
A live-music bar at 1228 Gordon Street with a regular show calendar and karaoke.
Category
Music venue
Kitchen
Bar & live music
Price
$
Address
1228 Gordon St, 28205
About Snug Harbor
A small venue just off Central Avenue that publishes its upcoming shows on its own website.
A Music Room Built Around the Event Calendar
Snug Harbor's official website identifies the venue as established in 2007 and makes its event calendar the central introduction. Concerts, DJ events and karaoke appear in that programming, so the experience depends on the particular listing rather than a single musical genre. The venue's own rental information describes two stages and front and back patios, useful context for understanding that this is an equipped performance space rather than just a bar with occasional background music. Start with the individual event page to learn who is appearing and what kind of night is planned. Admission conditions can vary by event, and the venue publishes entry requirements on its information page. Verify those details directly before making Snug Harbor the centerpiece of a group outing.
Just Off Central on Gordon Street
Snug Harbor is at 1228 Gordon St, Charlotte, NC 28205. Its Gordon Street address distinguishes it from the Central Avenue restaurants and the Commonwealth Avenue venues that often appear in the same neighborhood plans. Dish and Thomas Street Tavern are listed on Thomas Avenue, while Petra's is another music oriented destination at 1919 Commonwealth. Those are useful nearby reference points, but neither is a substitute for Snug Harbor's actual entrance address. For dinner followed by a performance, choose the meal separately and then map the Gordon Street destination. Check the official event listing before coordinating arrivals, since a concert and a karaoke event are different plans. Sharing the venue name, street address and specific event together will make the intended meeting point much clearer.
Getting there
Snug Harbor is at 1228 Gordon St, 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
- Live music
- Late night
- Dive
Official website
Current hours, menus, and reservation details: snugrock.com
Walk from here
Closest to Snug Harbor
Distances are straight-line approximations from published locations, for orientation only.
Bar · $
Thomas Street Tavern
A neighborhood bar at 1218 Thomas Avenue with American food and outdoor seating.
a block or so away
Restaurant · $$
Dish
Southern comfort food in the yellow brick building at 1220 Thomas Avenue.
a block or so away
Restaurant · $$$
Supperland
A Southern steakhouse in a restored church at 1212 The Plaza.
about 0.11 mi — a short walk
Restaurant · $$
Midwood Smokehouse
The barbecue restaurant at 1401 Central Avenue, in the middle of the corridor.
about 0.13 mi — a short walk
Bar · $$
Workman's Friend
An Irish-American pub at 1531 Central Avenue with scratch-made food and an open-air bar.
about 0.14 mi — a short walk
Music venue · $$
Petra's
A bar and performance venue at 1919 Commonwealth Avenue hosting live music and jazz.
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.
about 0.14 mi — a short walk
Neighborhood park
Midwood Park
The green heart of the historic district, ringed by bungalows and mature hardwoods.
about 0.17 mi — a short walk
Recreation center
Veterans Park
The neighborhood's active park: recreation center, courts, playground, and pool.
about 0.4 mi — walkable
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Snug Harbor on the map
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Frequently asked
Questions & answers
Where is Snug Harbor located?
Snug Harbor is at 1228 Gordon St, Charlotte, NC 28205, within the Plaza Midwood area.
How do I check Snug Harbor's current hours and menu?
Hours, menus, and reservation policies change, so use Snug Harbor'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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