10 places to throw an adult birthday party in Charlotte

Who says birthday parties are just for kids? Celebrate your next milestone at one of these Charlotte area venues.

If you’re lucky, you’ve been celebrating your birthday since you were a little kid. Whether it was with a Carvel Ice Cream Cake (with the crunchies), a visit to grandma’s house, or a slumber party with all your besties, something special marked the day you were born. 

The day’s significance may have changed, but as adults, we still long for the same recognition for being born into this world — and surviving it year after year. “A birthday party makes people feel special,” says Jennifer Leigh Bishop, owner of J. Leigh Events in Charlotte. “I love watching the joy on people’s faces throughout the event.”

Many of Charlotte’s venues offer special event packages for parties of various sizes. Bishop offers a few suggestions before diving into planning:

1. Choose a location that fits your vibe and budget.
2. Consider who will be attending the birthday party before choosing a time.
3. Match the venue with what works for the season and weather.
4. Think about special touches and keepsakes that will remind you of the special day.

And if you’re planning a surprise birthday party, Bishop says simple is best. Elaborate stories to get someone to their surprise party often become too cumbersome to keep secret. Tailor the event for the guest of honor, consider what they’d enjoy, and how many people they’d want at the celebration.

1. Bechtler Museum of Modern Art

420 S. Tryon St., Charlotte

(704) 353-9209

If you’ve dreamed of an elegant soiree, surrounded by priceless artwork, the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art in uptown Charlotte provides the perfect venue for your birthday party. Depending on the gathering, the Lobby, Plaza, or Terrace can accommodate a variety of party styles and sizes.

2. Bowlero Charlotte

210 E. Trade St., D-164, Charlotte

(704) 716-9300

Elevate a bowling party by reserving one of Bowlero Charlotte’s two VIP Lounges in the Queen City Quarter. Each private room has bowling lanes, seating, and options for adding food, drink, and other amenities.

3. Cinergy Dine-In Cinemas

5336 Docia Crossing Road, Charlotte

(980) 825-7500

It’s your turn to make your friends watch your favorite actor on the big screen. Plan a movie birthday party at Cinergy Dine-In Cinemas, and your friends will thank you for the reclining seats in the theater, signature cocktails, and food menu. Dine in the full-service theater or celebrate before and after the movie in the venue’s lounge. 

4. Dupp & Swat in Camp North End

1824 Statesville Ave, Suite 105, Charlotte

(980) 224-2128

Need an imaginative space to design the way you want? Dupp & Swat’s open floor plan spreads to a patio overlooking Camp North End’s Boileryard District. Add decorations, food, music, and other details to fit your special day.

5. Jetton Park

19000 Jetton Road, Cornelius

(980) 314-1001

Waterfront Hall at Jetton Park on Lake Norman overlooks Lake Norman and seats up to 75 people. Guests can enjoy the walking trails, and relax on benches and lakeside swings. For a more intimate group, reserve a double-decker picnic spot for a cookout or picnic-style party.

6. Pauline’s Tea Bar and Apothecary

2326 Arty Avenue and 1017 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte

(980) 248-2653

Surround yourself with the serenity of Pauline’s Tea Bar and Apothecary’s cozy indoor and outdoor spaces. Private birthday parties soak in local art, aromatherapy, plants, and a zen box. Add pitchers of herbal tea, charcuterie boards, finger sandwiches, pastries, and swag bags to celebrate another turn around the sun.

7. Rally Pickleball

101 Southside Drive, Charlotte

(980) 221-0081

If you’ve joined the rest of America and hopped on the pickleball court, then Charlotte’s newest venue, Rally Pickleball, will be the right fit for a birthday party. With private and semi-private rooms, each with amenities and access to eight pickleball courts, guests can serve, lob, and smash all night long.

8. Seoul Food Meat Co.

421 East 26th St. and 1400 S. Church St., Charlotte

(980) 299-5143

Celebrate your inner rockstar in Seoul Food Meat Co.’s karaoke rooms. Both locations rent private space, are decorated based on themes, and are equipped with a karaoke machine. Guests order from a menu featuring Korean-inspired BBQ, chicken, fish, wings, beer, cocktails, and mocktails. Will it be a K-Pop or Country Room for you? 

9. SupperClub SouthEnd

3521 Dewitt Lane, Charlotte

(980) 300-8090

Who says you can’t combine an upscale dining experience with fun and games? Rent the entire space at SupperClub or plan a semi-private party. Staff will customize buffets, cocktail receptions, dessert bars, and plated dinners. Enjoy duckpin bowling, shuffleboard, air hockey, and card and board games. Need music? SupperClub can provide live music and DJ options.

10. Whitewater Center

5000 Whitewater Center Pkwy, Charlotte,

(704) 391-3900

When a birthday calls for the wild, the Whitewater Center answers with indoor and outdoor options: barns, pavilions, terraces, and more for private gatherings. Guests can mingle, zip line, or raft — it’s your party, after all.

This article first appeared on Good Info News Wire and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.

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