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welcome to the plaza midwood social district!

10 am - 10 pm Mon - Sun

Cups available at Burial Beer, Dish, Emmy Squared, Giddy Goat Coffee, Hop Shop, Legion Brewing, Milkbread, Moo & Brew, Petra's, Pilot Brewing, Pizza Peel, Que Onda, Resident Culture, Sip City, & Southern Strain

Plaza Midwood Social District Participating Businesses

the stickers of the plaza midwood social district

Get your cups and to-go drinks here!

Your Social District Cup is welcome in our store!

Your Social District Cup is welcome in our store!

If an alcohol serving establishment in the Social District has a PURPLE Social District Sticker, a Social District Cup and to-go alcoholic beverages can be purchased there but outside beverages, in a Social District Cup or otherwise, are not welcome.

Your Social District Cup is welcome in our store!

Your Social District Cup is welcome in our store!

Your Social District Cup is welcome in our store!

If a retail or other non alcohol serving establishment in the Social District has a GREEN Social District Sticker, a Social District Cup w/ outside beverage is welcome.

NOPE!

Your Social District Cup is welcome in our store!

NOPE!

If an establishment in the Social District does NOT have a Social District sticker or has a RED Social District Sticker, a Social District Cup w/ outside beverage is NOT welcome.

If a business does not have a sticker it is NOT participating by default!

The one and only Plaza Midwood Social District Cup

In partnership with Envision Charlotte, the Plaza Midwood Social District has been established using a 16 oz reusable stainless steel cup. This is the ONLY cup that can legally be used to sip & stroll within the boundaries of the district.


They will be limited in supply and only available at participating restaurants, bars, & breweries. Cup retails for $8. See the map for participating establishments and always check with the business to verify their current Social District status.


  • Alcoholic beverages can only be poured into the Social District cup by a trained server from a participating ABC permitted establishment
  • The Social District Cup must be empty before entering another ABC permitted establishment or leaving the boundaries of the Social District
  • Alcoholic beverages in any other vessel is a violation of Open Container law and subject to citation and fines. 
  • The Social District Cup is yours to take home but in order to reuse, swap, or redeem for reward in the Social District, it must be undamaged and undecorated.

Legal Disclaimer and Assumption of Risk

You must be 21 years of age or older to participate. By purchasing and using this social district cup, you agree to abide by the rules of the social district and are assuming the risk of doing so. You should not participate if you have any doubts about your ability to follow the rules, to act responsibly and safely. You should act with care, watch your step and pay attention to the posted boundaries. Within the social district you may only enjoy drinks purchased at a participating establishment in the official social district cup and consumed within the social district boundaries. Any use of outside alcohol or carrying open containers outside of the boundaries of the social district are illegal and may result in your citation or arrest. Please enjoy our neighborhood as you sip and stroll.

Frequently asked questions

Plaza Midwood Social District has been approved!

On October 23, 2023, Charlotte City Council approved the Plaza Midwood Merchants application for a social district. The first in Charlotte city limits! 

Launched in early 2024.

What are the hours of operation?

Seven days a week from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm. These hours are limited by Charlotte ordinance, but may be reduced by the Social District Committee. 

How does a business opt-in to the social district?

Businesses can submit their information to identify if they want to opt-in or opt-out of the social district here.

What is a Social District?

A social district is a defined area where alcoholic beverages, sold by an establishment licensed for the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption, may be consumed.


City of Charlotte Social District Info


What are the benefits of a Social District?

Social districts benefit small business, support community events, increase pedestrian activities and help to invigorate business districts. With some social districts reaching two years of operations, the consensus appears to be that sustained increases in foot traffic have resulted in tangible benefits to the businesses in the social districts. The wide variety of locations that have social districts has shown positive impacts across many different locations.

Are there examples of this in operation?

Yes. The State of North Carolina gave municipalities the option to enact social districts in 2021. There are currently over thirty active social districts in North Carolina and Charlotte is the last significant municipality to authorize such a district. Kannapolis will have had a district for two years as of fall 2023. There are currently two social districts in Mecklenburg County (Mooresville and Huntersville). The number of social districts continues to grow overall. Several cities, like Greensboro, have merged multiple smaller districts into one larger district after successful feedback. In Durham the social district is approximately a 1.5 mile by 1.5 mile area covering the majority of the downtown area. Raleigh also has a social district that is approximately a 1 mile by 1 mile area and currently taking input from stakeholders including whether the social district should be expanded. Charlotte decided not to create social districts like other cities and instead provided communities the right to petition for a social district in their commercial districts.  Many areas in Charlotte have moved forward with requesting social districts. Plaza Midwood Social District has obtained the support of the majority of property owners, the Plaza Midwood Neighborhood Association, the Commonwealth Morningside Neighborhood Association and the Chantilly Neighborhood Association. 

Are the existing social districts having a negative impact?

No. Media reporting of the many existing social districts across the state indicate that there has been an increase in pedestrian activities, a strong positive reaction from patrons and a net positive benefit to businesses (both ABC permitted and non-permitted). There have not been reports of increased crime or safety issues. 

What are the Plaza Midwood Social District goals?

Activate our pedestrian network: 


Plaza Midwood has a nearly 100 year history as a walkable commercial district integrated into residential neighborhoods.  Increasing foot traffic and walking reduces traffic and parking congestion. More community members utilizing the pedestrian network brings light and attention and energy into the maintenance, safety and improvement of the community’s shared pedestrian resources.


Support local businesses: 


This area is the original home of Harris Teeter and Family Dollar and in the last decades has become one of Charlotte’s food, beverage, & entertainment destinations and has multiple locally owned retail establishments from gifts and fashion to guitars. The area has retained several establishments with multiple decades of operations. The many social districts across the state have had a positive impact on supporting small businesses in the social districts. 


Facilitate Community:


Plaza Midwood has a long history of having small-scale community events, markets and local artist opportunities. The Social District will help to support these artist and business collaborations and provide a reasonable method to build community. These events can provide opportunities for artist, non-profit organizations and community associations to work together to build and sustain community and local culture. 


Improve Public Safety:


Our merchants have a long history of working with CMPD and have great appreciation for our law enforcement professionals. The Social District will continue to work with CMPD and NC ALE to monitor and maintain legal compliance in the district. Implementing the Social District allows the continuation of this coordination to build a safe community without the disparity created by the void between modern behavior and law enforcement. One benefit of helping businesses recover from the pandemic, inflation and labor shortages is that these businesses can participate more in their efforts to contribute to safety with private security in coordination with CMPD. 

Who will manage this Social District?

The Plaza Midwood Social District Committee will manage the district. This includes business training, customer education, signage, re-usable cup program and general matters. The Committee can be contacted here. The Committee will include designated residential representatives nominated by the adjacent neighborhood associations.

Management & Maintenance Plan

What if it does not work well in Plaza Midwood?

The Social District Committee will evaluate whether the goals of Social District implementation are being met and decide whether to modify or terminate the Social District. The Committee will communicate with the neighborhood and CMPD through our decades long existing relationships to monitor and assess on an ongoing basis. 

How will participating businesses be marked?

A list of participating locations will be provided online. Signage will be displayed in participating businesses to identify those that have opted into the district.

What if my question is not addressed here?

Please email your questions here. 

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