Entry No. 13 — the Charlotte file — filed under: speakeasy

Bruno at Seoul Food Meat Co.

Hidden behind an unassuming freezer door inside the bustling Seoul Food Meat Co., Bruno is a moody, low-lit escape specializing in Japanese, Tennessee, and rare American whiskies.

The move: Push past the secret freezer door in the back of the restaurant, grab a dark-wood booth, and order a flight of Japanese whiskies to escape the noisy arcade and playground outside.

• 📍 Optimist Park
• 💸 $$
• ⚡ Up for anything
• 🌗 Indoors

Where: 421 E 26th St, Charlotte, NC 28205

Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.

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Further reading: Official site · Axios

last checked: 2026-07-21