Dharma Lounge

Yas walking distance from the bland street station and super laud back enjoying the prince tribute

Dharma Lounge is the perfect size venue with a very loungy feel which is refreshing in Charlotte over saturated market.

This is one of the nicer «clubs» in Charlotte although it is small and has more of a lounge feel to it. It is very open, clean, the drink prices are decent and the staff is friendly. It is more of an event driven space that books celebrity DJ’s, so there will often be a cover, but not always. I really like the layout of the place including the couches and seats at the bar. The dance floor is small, but it is wood instead of concrete which is nice. During the day the club turns into a yoga studio so that’s really cool.

Stopped in here for a few drinks on a Friday night at about 11:30, it was pretty dead considering it was a weekend. Cover charge was outrageous. I don’t think we’ll be going back.

Charlotte nightlife is inudated with big room, top 40 in your face night clubs. Dharma Lounge is such a refreshing change of pace for our city. They regularly host ‘underground DJs’ from all over — ranging from house, tech house, techno, DnB, Hip hop, Afro beat, Booty Bass etc! The music is far reaching. They have hosted Rich Medina, Daz I Ku, Mark Farina, Justin Martin, Christian Martin, King Britt, Danny Daze, Simon Baker, Jaques Renault and the list goes on and on. Judging by the list above there is something musically for everyone at Dharma.
The owners are very hands on and take a lot of pride in their business. They care about the ‘scene’ and keep our local DJs in a heavy rotation (the local DJ’s have been known to blow the headliners out of the water from time to time too).
The venue is spacious, unique and beautiful.
The bar staff ROCKS. Drink prices are great.
Never had a problem with any of the door staff.
The outdoor patio and firepits are wonderful. The clientele is eclectic and fabulous!
Parking is easily accessible and It is FREE.
They offer free donation only Yoga classes every Tuesday evening as well.
I highly recommend this spot…

Was visiting with friends over NYE weekend, and they had plans to go to Dharma for the big night. Not being from Charlotte and having no other places to go in mind, we tagged along.
We each paid $ 20 to get in. For being over 21 I thought that was insane, even for NYE. The crowd and DJ were really shitty so $ 20 a pop is way too steep.
It was also an 18 and up night. So the crowd included many college babies. These kids looked like they’d just passed their 18^th birthday. Definitely weird to mingle with, though I’m not saying they can’t go out and have fun too.
I didn’t drink much, but the prices were moderate. I mostly socialized and danced. I have to say that the décor is epic. The Buddha with headphones borders on cheesy but I thought the paper cranes were awesome. It was too cold to spend a lot of time outside, but the patio was cozy and just as chic. When I wanted to take a break from dancing the bed lounges were comfy and not as awkward as they look from the dance floor, though folks tended to hog them because they were too lame to actually get up and dance instead of watching everyone.
I’d say the major downside was the DJ. Genuinely just not good and played tired, decade-​old beats. Since I was mostly in the mood to dance this put a damper on things, as I was basically just dancing along with everyone instead of enjoying the music holistically.
All in all– it was a cool night. The owners are definitely some cool cats, but I doubt I’d be down for coming here again if I’m ever back in town.

Well, this used to be my favorite dance club when I lived in Charlotte! Sadly, I’m a Brooklynite now and gone of the days of pretension free dance clubs– NC has a gem in Dharma Lounge.
The cheap drinks, frequent well-​known DJ’s, fire pit outside and the free Yoga are all things I’d kill for now being an NY-​er, but alas Dharma is still around when I visit NC.
I LOVE Dharma and Laura, who helps run the place is amazing.
The crowd is usually quite diverse– there is International Nights, Hip Hop Thursdays and the Le Bang Wednesday party which all have their own stereotypical crowd– all nights are fun though.
Why 3 stars then? The DJ’s are no consistent– one night you have Green Velvet & the next night you have an awful DJ over-​mixing Rihanna songs (this really happened). Aside from that, the crowd is always hit or miss– sometimes the place is pin-​drop empty on Saturdays and others (especially when there is a visiting DJ around) are PACKED to the hilt and you can barely move.
Overall, this is a great club. The doormen are awesome, the drinks are cheap… you can even do Yoga here. Just make sure you know which night to come out to this place, look to see if there is a visiting DJ to ensure that you aren’t in a room with 15 other people awkwardly swaying back and forth.

Preface: Although I have been here multiple times, I have never been here outside of a Wednesday night. With that said, this place is BOMB.
Charlotte needs establishments like Dharma. Eclectic in nature, changing to suit the needs of the community, and always hip. On Wednesdays, there is no cover, and the PBR — served in Gatorate coolers — is essentially free, which results in me tipping generously. The music is bumpin, but if it gets too intense you can always step outside into the patio, which pretty much houses at least half the lounge’s population at any given time.
Firepits. PBR. Abstract Lighting. Giant Buddha :)

I really hate paying for cover if you are over the age of 21 and are going to purchase a beverage… I also think $ 10 is a bit steep for this locale (in my opinion). This place has a really nice ambiance (and great patio) but it has been empty the last two times we checked it out. One time we were there and someone was break-​dancing so that was entertaining!
I was a bit put off one time when we tried to enter the guy warned us it was «urban night» and kind of urged us not to go in … no bueno, not very cool of him to do.
Drinks are priced well so if you’re a club person this may be a good spot for you!

A great space that hosts eclectic events, attracts a fun mix of people, with a bar staff that will take you near Nirvana without attacking your wallet.
Dharma has comfy couches, day beds for bottle service/​parties, and an outside patio w a small seating area and plenty of space for smokers to flock or if you need a break from the beats and dancing. The restrooms –yeah, I can vouch for the men’s room, too– are kept well-​stocked and clean. There’s street parking, private lots of businesses that are closed at night, as well as a big gravel lot a few paces down from Dharma & Marigny.
Be careful if hanging your coat by the entrance; no one pays attention to that area and unfortunately two friends of mine have gone home without their coats.

My Wednesday night spot. Le Bang is top notch. Wide range of people show up and there is always something good to listen to. DJ Buckmaster makes sure theres something to grind to and the bartenders are all very attentive and quick. Plus, they all are nice to look at. I recommend trying this place out. The owner is awesome and so is the place.

Awesome spot. I drove up from Atlanta to see DJ Colette play Dharma. It was an awesome show, and this is a very cool venue. In Atlanta, many venues try to mimic clubs in NYC, very pretentious, rude bouncers, expensive drinks. What a refreshing trip to Dharma! It’s an intimate space, the décor is pretty cool, and the staff are friendly and courteous. The drinks are reasonably priced too. It’s worth a visit to this place.

One of my favorite dance clubs in Charlotte! Always great music (depends on the night what they are playing) and great people. The drinks arent too pricey and the crowd is mixed young and old. There is a great outdoor section for those that want to talk easier (or want to smoke!) The greatest thing about this place is that they have constant vigilance about the cleanliness. The staff is constantly clearing the high tops and the bar area making sure everything is clean and not junked up with empty bottles or glasses. They do charge a cover depending on the night but it isnt too bad considering the fantastic vibe! :-D

Knowing the owner & pretty much all of the DJs that play here, I am happy to say this is one of the only clubs you’ll see me at in Charlotte. There is a very laid back attitude, thanks to owners Lara & Nat.
I love the thought they used in decorating the place, very feng-​shui! Bathrooms are always clean, which is a definite plus in my book!
The DJs & Lara thoughtfully plan & schedule top notch DJ talent, whether it’s on a Wednesday night or weekend night. House music /​dance is the normal genre of choice.
Do watch out for the smokers on the patio, though. Yay for no smoking inside the club anymore!

Been here a few times now and I’ve held off on writing a review. I like the décor here (love the HUGE Buddha statue particularly!) and the outdoor patio is nice but full of smokers but hey, it’s a club I understand. A couple large screens playing abstract videos help with the vibe and the lighting is decent. They normally play a mix of trance type music which I like but the last few times I’ve went the DJ’s weren’t that impressive IMO.
Bartenders are great here also, very quick and attentive and have strong pours so that’s always a plus.
$ 10 cover seems to be the norm on weekends.

Not being much of an electronica fan, I was ready to eye-​roll the hell out of this place but was super surprised. Had a blast dancing the night away, thanks to some key features:
5 buck cover, even with a DJ who trucked in from Chicago.
5 buck well drinks, tad on the tiny side, but good for drinking quickly so you can get back to booty shakin.
Back patio with comfy seating, standing tables, and firepits. Hotness.
Comfy, well designed space — if you want a couchbase of operations, arrive early, they’re all taken by 930 (the night we went anyways). We got kicked out of ours with 2 minutes notice thanks to a midnight reservation, but wtf were we sitting for anyways.
People were friendly, crowd was young, but diverse. I’ll be back!

I just need to quickly clarify a few things: (in response to a couple messages)
1. Snobbery: Dharma is FAR from pretentious!!! AND neither are the door staff!!! You must have it confused with most every other club in Charlotte
2. $$: There is NOT ALWAYS a $ 10 cover and if there is; it’s for a good reason so pay it or don’t go. You could always go to another duuuuchey club in Charlotte and pay way more to get in for ½ the quality of music… PLUS pay twice as much for your drinks from bartenders that may be in need an attitude adjustment.
3. The Music: They DJ’s are always changing so you can’t base an opinion on just one night or one DJ. However, if you go a couple times on the weekends, or whenever, and don’t like it then it’s probably just not for you.
4. Make out booths??: The couches are NOT ‘make out booths’. But whatever.
Anyway…
I can’t say enough about how refreshing it is to have a place like Dharma to go to in Charlotte. Especially in the sea of god awful, cheesy nightclubs.
Finally, there is a club that isn’t trying so hard, yet still ‘brings it’. Most importantly, you can be yourself… as long as that doesn’t include being an idiot.
I am so grateful for a place where you can dance to amazing music alongside a bunch of incredible people and your drinks are served by the best bar staff in town!
Dharma gets 5+ stars.

Pretty cool spot. Doesn’t feel like a Charlotte club. Big gold Buddha indoors. Fire pits outdoors. Decent sized dance floor, good acoustics. I’m not sure what all goes on there on weekdays, but have been to some events there. Somebody said something about a $ 10 cover, I don’t think that is always. Kinda of a hippie/​club crowd.

So I finally had a chance to check out Dharma with Bill and a few friends this past Saturday night. And I can say that I very much like this place.
Very cool spot with a local neighborhood feel. Cheap drinks and Doc Martin rocked the house, pun intended.
Overall very feel good vibe and there was a good crowd of all age groups. Laxed dress code that makes you feel at home here. The artwork also isn’t over the top cheesy, it feels natural.
Now I don’t practice yoga, but maybe I’ll start.

Nice addition to the club scene in charlotte. They seem to be trying to fill the ever present void left when Tonic closed its doors years ago and that has been a tough act for many clubs (lounges, whatever) to follow. The drinks are reasonably priced and the interior has a comfortable feel to it. Also, with the way the bar itself is laid out you have fairly easy access and don’t feel like you are either crowding the dance floor or wrestling to get your order in. There is a patio which has some comfy furniture however there is a street light that shines directly over the fence into your eyes which as any club goer will tell you, constant direct light in your eyes can be a bit annoying.
One thing they could work on is the DJ. I’m not sure what the hell he was spinning but it sounded like the bastard child of House and Break Beats. Definitely some room for improvement there but the place is fairly young so it may pick up as time goes on.