Sidelines Sports Bar and Billiards
Sports Bar · Charlotte, NC
About
Southend’s Sidelines Sports Bar and Billiards holds the title of the Carolinas’ only gay sports bar. This LGBTQ-owned spot keeps things casual with pool tables, bar food, and a mixed gay-straight crowd. It’s a budget-friendly option for catching a game or shooting some pool.
Weekend hours run until 2am, and the vibe is laid-back throughout the week. If you’re in the area, Woodshed Lounge is another nearby gay bar worth checking out.
Sidelines is located in the Southend neighborhood of Charlotte, a lively area with a mix of bars and restaurants.
Features
- ✓LGBTQ-owned sports bar
- ✓Pool tables and bar food on site
- ✓Open until 2am Fridays and Saturdays
- ✓Casual, mixed gay-straight crowd
Good for
Practical
What people say
Rated from 29 reviews. 75 community ratings. View this venue on Yelp
From the community
“An enjoyable time!!”
Just moved here and felt completely welcome and at ease. Great chats and awesome drinks. I just wasn't expecting to have to pay a membership fee.
A visitor · Over a year ago
“skip it”
This bar is dirty and smells like stale beer, not in a good way. They charge a cover fee for no good reason. There's nothing interesting to see or do here. Nobody should ever bother coming.
A guest · Over a year ago
“washed up bar”
Complete waste of time.
A recent visitor · Over a year ago
“Coming to town”
I'll be visiting Thursday and Friday nights and wanted to know where people in their twenties hang out. I thought this place might work, but now I'm not so sure.
A local visitor · Over a year ago
“so disappointed”
We went based on the positive reviews, but it was a dirty, smelly hole-in-the-wall with weak drinks and an unappealing crowd. Without the attitude from some of the feminine guys, I'd have thought it was a straight bar. The bartenders weren't attractive like others claimed. That's not important, but the good reviews set us up for disappointment. Does the owner write them? We're from the capital area, but I didn't expect such a backwards place. Lame.
A visitor · Over a year ago
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of food is served? +
Bar food is available, though the specific menu is not listed. You can call ahead for details.
What are the hours? +
Monday to Thursday 4pm-12am, Friday 4pm-2am, Saturday 2pm-2am, Sunday 12pm-12am.
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