Classificação do local: 5 Dublin, Republic of Ireland
5:30 on a Monday, you know this place is doing a brisk trade. The windows are adorned with fantastically tacky brushed-steel cutouts of the Charlotte skyline and a flashing neon sign. Oh, yes. The Man has forced his ugly corporate renovation on the building’s architecture but its seedy liquor-store spirit shines through. Inside, the store is in great shape. The clean floors and well stocked shelves were fine, but I was relieved to find that most of the clientele did not own intact t-shirts. That’s what I want to see in a liquor store. In another context they might have been intimidating, but everyone is jolly when they have the oil of gladness in their hands. That buoyant attitude permeates the staff too, who smiled, found me my hooch, and(upon checking my ID) wished me a belated birthday. Right on, champ.