Suite

210 E Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA

Address:	210 E Trade St, Charlotte, NC 28202, USA
Phone:	+1 704-971-7878
Site:	suitecharlotte.com
Rating:	2.4
Working:	Closed Closed 10PM–2AM 10PM–2AM 10PM–2AM 10PM–2AM Closed

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Reviews 6

Lauren Layne

My boyfriend and I have been to Suite in the past and never had a problem getting in, until last weekend. I have never experienced anything like this at any bar or club anywhere in the world. My boyfriend and I (who are Caucasian) were in line at Suite and waiting to meet up with some old co-workers of mine (who are African American). We made our way to front of the line, showed our IDs, got through, then realized there was a cover so we decided to wait on my friends to make sure they were ok with paying a cover as well. The bouncer said no problem, youll just have to get back in line when your friends come. My friends arrived 10 minutes later and we proceeded into the line for Suite. We get to the front to show our IDs and I hear the bouncer say, "you have to have a membership to get in." Although, it struck me odd because 10 minutes before he did not mention anything about needing a membership, one of my friends actually had a membership and showed the bouncer her card. The bouncer proceeded to say that all of us needed a membership to get in and refused to let us in. I could not believe what I was hearing, as 10 minutes before he was letting my boyfriend and I in and as soon as my friends, who are African American, show up, its a different story. Ive never experienced discrimination as blatant as I had at Suite. When I confronted him about letting us in, and not my friends, he had no answer and would not make eye contact with me. I am mortified that my friends had to experience this and am still in complete shock. I highly recommend that people think twice before supporting an establishment that practices this type of discrimination.

Zelle D.

Bar tenders, the female ones, tend to be moody and unhelpful to other female customers. We plan to tip just like the men do, but I guess the men tip more. If youre going, get a female to flag down the male bar tenders. If youre a male, find a female to go with you because the females clearly pick who they are "good-enough" to serve. Its honestly not very well set up at the bar. Drink before you go. Youll save a ton, anyway. The music was excellent and loud and the dance floor isnt huge and is in between the bathrooms, VIP, and bar area. They have a patio if you need to catch some air outside, which helps when it gets too crowded but of course there are a ton of smokers outside so you either get pushed in a corner and get really hot, or go outside and cough the entire time. Wear closed toed shoes, drinks spill a a lot and you might step on glasses that are rolling on the floor. They card so at least you know its an official place that wont have police crashing constantly for sneaky under-agers which is nice! But they will refuse to let you in if you wear anything they dont approve of. Went with a mixed race group and denied one because of his shoes; luckily I told him to bring backups because I knew they were like that; they let him in after that but I sort of made sure they were going to let him in. Being a woman you magically have power that is unfair but nice when you want to get your male friend in. The dancers are okay, nothing to brag about at all. Honestly they look 18, if not younger. Theyre short which doesnt help identify their age. They have done renovations so hopefully the few kinks they had will be worked out.

A Private User

Blatant racism and discrimination practiced here. Refused admission because (as the door man said) "youre black and not Asian or white, Im just being real with you" They supposedly ask for a "membership" but as we discovered only if you dont fit the race of individual they want in their establishment. we sat by watching them let in individuals who wore sandals, torn jeans, sneakers, t-shirts etc without asking for id or membership. One guy even said he was visiting Charlotte and was looking for the "Suite-bar" before they immediately let him in (he was obviously not a member, but lucky for him he was Caucasian) My (very well dressed) friend and I demanded to speak to the manager who found the comments of his employees to be amusing and chuckled before returning to the club. Few words would describe the utter disgust and anger I feel toward this establishment and their practices. Ive been hearing rumors about their behavior for quite some time but refused to believe that in this day and age that sort of treatment could happen to me; but I was wrong. I or anyone I know will never spend another red cent supporting them and I will campaign vigorously to expose their practices.Please help me get the word out on this establishment and send a message that discrimination is wrong.

Jay Boogie

I usually dont post negative things about clubs, but this is a must. Me and my wife and a friend from Milwaukee went to the Suite nightclub this past Saturday, and before we went I called to ask what the dress code was, cool. I was told no athletic gear, so I had on a black shirt, black slacks and Timberlands. When I got to the club, I was turned away by the head bouncer, because of my boots. Last time I checked, Timberlands are not athletic gear, unless you call hunting a sport. Anyway, I see guys going in with Dirty cowboy boots, and dirty shirts, but they can still get in??? The head bouncer was too busy letting women in that looked like they were going to prom, not coming to party. My wife and her friend poked their head in the Suite, and it was straight wack! I am so glad I didnt go home to change shoes. Basically we went down the street to the Bar of Charlotte, and the DJ was so good no one left the dance floor. If you are coming from out of town, please pass up the bubble, the suite and those wack epicenter clubs and walk down the street to Bar of Charlotte or Cosmos. That is where the real party goers go! if you like good Hip Hop, R&B etc. thats where you need to be!

A Private User

Wow....I have looked at a lot of the reviews for Suite and noticed a lot of them had the same writing style. I have been there plenty of times to know these allegations are not true. Sorry if your confusing the "membership" with "guest list.". And take race out of it....thats a load of bs! Ive seen as many caucasions as african amerians get denied for the same reason.....dress code!!!! Which the business has the right to practice. And people not fitting the dress code that get in work for bmg which owns half the places at the epicenter and run most of the events there. Ive been to Suite enough to understand why they do things. Prices are high to remain an upscale nightclub, guest list is made to stay within capacity, and the dress code is for a clean look. Suite....keep doing things how you are doing them....I go there for these reasons. THANKS!

stephanie johnson

I really have no idea what everyone is talking about whites only and racist! That couldnt be further from the truth. Myself (Caucasian ) and my boyfriend (African-American) went to Suite for the first time this weekend as we are not from Charlotte and wanted to go dancing. We had absolutely no problem getting in and it was free!!! The bartenders werent bad. We had a cute little blonde girl who was fairly friendly. The music was great! Current hip hop and R&B ( dont know a racist club that would play hip hop and not let black people in). Not only did me and my black boyfriend not have any problem getting in but the club was packed wall to wall and well over half the club was black people! I think half these comments are insane. This club was great! We had a great time and will definitely return the next time we are in Charlotte!!