What kind of place is The Crunkleton?
The Crunkleton is a bar (cocktails & live-fire cooking) near Plaza Midwood, Charlotte. Classic cocktails and live-fire cooking at 1957 East 7th Street in Elizabeth.
Bar · Elizabeth
The Crunkleton
Classic cocktails and live-fire cooking at 1957 East 7th Street in Elizabeth.
Category
Bar
Kitchen
Cocktails & live-fire cooking
Price
$$$
Address
1957 E 7th St, 28204
About The Crunkleton
A short drive southwest of Plaza Midwood, serving dinner and weekend brunch.
The Crunkleton: Classic Cocktails and Live-Fire Cooking
The Crunkleton’s Charlotte location opened in December 2018 as the second location of a business that began in Chapel Hill. Its official history pairs the original emphasis on classic cocktails and a deep spirits selection with a Charlotte addition: a full kitchen built around open-hearth, live-fire cooking. That combination defines the concept more precisely than calling it only a cocktail bar or only a steak restaurant. The published description includes appetizers, entrées and shared plates, with the food intended to complement the drinks. It is an option for a meal with a substantial bar program rather than simply a stop for a single specialty beverage. Consult the Charlotte-specific menus and reservation page for the current version of that offering, since other locations have their own information. [1](https://thecrunkleton.com/locations/charlotte/)
1957 East 7th Street: Elizabeth, Not Plaza Midwood
The Crunkleton is at 1957 East 7th Street, Charlotte, NC 28204, at 7th Street and Pecan Avenue in Elizabeth. The restaurant’s official page identifies both the neighborhood and intersection, so it should not be presented as an address inside Plaza Midwood. For readers starting around Central Avenue, the useful relationship is a separate trip south toward Elizabeth along the Pecan Avenue connection. The shared Pecan reference can make the two dining areas feel linked, but the restaurant belongs to a different commercial corridor. Put the East 7th Street address into navigation instead of searching only by the neighborhood guide’s title. Before visiting, review the Charlotte location’s reservation guidance and distinguish dining-room plans from a more casual bar visit rather than assuming the arrangements are identical. [1](https://thecrunkleton.com/locations/charlotte/)
Getting there from Plaza Midwood
The Crunkleton is at 1957 E 7th St, Charlotte 28204, outside Plaza Midwood proper. It appears in this directory because it sits within a short drive of the neighborhood and is part of how residents eat, drink, or shop around the area.
Good for
- Cocktails
- Date night
- Special occasion
Official website
Current hours, menus, and reservation details: thecrunkleton.com
Nearby
Closest to The Crunkleton
Distances are straight-line approximations from published locations, for orientation only.
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about 0.18 mi — a short walk
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Central Coffee Co.
An independent coffee shop at Louise and Central avenues with breakfast and house-baked pastries.
about 0.4 mi — walkable
Shop · $
Lunchbox Records
A new-and-used record store at 825 Central Avenue that also hosts bands.
about 0.5 mi — walkable
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Intermezzo Pizzeria & Cafe
A European-style cafe on East 10th Street serving handmade pizza and Serbian dishes.
about 0.5 mi — walkable
Restaurant · $
Moo & Brew
Burgers and beer at 1300 Central Avenue.
about 0.5 mi — walkable
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Amélie's L'Express
A small grab-and-go outpost of Amélie's French Bakery at 1511 Central Avenue.
about 0.6 mi — walkable
Green space
Parks within reach
Neighborhood park
Independence Park
Charlotte's oldest public park, just southwest in Elizabeth.
about 0.3 mi — walkable
Greenway
Little Sugar Creek Greenway
The county's spine greenway, reachable from the neighborhood via Briar Creek.
about 0.6 mi — walkable
Dog park
Neighborhood Dog Runs
Where a famously dog-heavy neighborhood actually walks its dogs.
about 1.0 mi
Interactive map
The Crunkleton on the map
Location is approximate and provided for orientation only.
Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Point locations are approximate and provided for orientation only.
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Frequently asked
Questions & answers
Where is The Crunkleton located?
The Crunkleton is at 1957 E 7th St, Charlotte, NC 28204, outside Plaza Midwood proper but within a short drive.
How do I check The Crunkleton's current hours and menu?
Hours, menus, and reservation policies change, so use The Crunkleton'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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