Rest. In. Peace. Cans. The bar and canteen officially closed January 4, 2010 due to reports/rumors of “money problems.”

I rang in the New Year with Cans and I have to tell you..it was one hell of a party.  We got there at 8:15pm to find ourselves waiting in the most frigid, buzz-killing line of the century that wrapped around the building. Of course we were towards the front…I’m always a fan of getting to places early [especially when 'all-you-can-drink' is included with admission]. Once in, I assumed the ‘all-you-can-drink’ would be stale Natty Light kegs and/or a watered down liquor drink with compromised packaging. That was not the case. All top shelf liquors were fair game [lights out].

We quickly winded down the steps to the bottom floor and found our watering hole oasis [huge wrap around booth/table] next to the staircase…perfect visual range to scope out the talent entering the party. New Years swag littered the entire bar AND noise makers have never experienced the lushes that stumbled throughout Cans.  Of course, there was ‘that girl’ who made her rounds [without friends]..i think to ring in the new year with a baby bump or at least a prescription. And happily to oblige was ‘that guy,’ who found his hammered soul-mate gyrating across the dance floor beside the pizza buffet…classic. 

And, no, it wasn’t me..it was only 9:30pm.

Not soon after, Crown. Royal. hit me like a ton of bricks and getting as many girls to dance on our table was a mission.  Mission = successful, but not without some casualties [ie. my Crown. Royal + high heels]. Oh and some girls dropped like flies off the table- no bodily harm, just ‘What-did-I-do-last-night?’ bruises found the morning after.  Midnight came and that’s it, that’s all folks. You can finish this story.

Cans Bar and Canteen is one place that maintained a uniqueness among the ‘fall-in-line’ bars we have around Uptown Charlotte now.  Cans Bar and Canteen was a huge ‘beer-can-slingin’-Carolina-Panther’s-celebrating-staple-of-debauchery.’ Everyone looked forward to the post game events poppin’ off at Cans, where thousands could call home among the 3 floors. Cans was more than a bar…it was a part of Charlotte’s culture and Panther Pride. Thank you Cans.

-KRAwL of Shame

[Drinking is for 21+, Drink in Moderation and Live Responsibly]

Aaahhh the crisp smell and refreshing feeling of Fall is in the air, and that can only mean one thing..FOOTBALL SEASON is here!  I hope you’re as excited as I am and Charlotte has been buzzing with anticipation for the new Panther’s season [minus their incredibly successful preseason- good thing it's just 'practice'].  With the Panthers season comes alive the ‘unofficial’ Panthers after party..CANS Bar and Canteen located on 5th street Uptown. Every season, hundreds of people swarm CANS on foot upon exiting the Bank of America Stadium.  Maybe it’s because CANS resembles the stadium…beer is comparable in price, there’s always a line for service and they run out of things..IE. Bud Light! Who runs out of Bud Light when you know a huge crowd of Football fans are hustling to quench their thirst?!  Regardless, people will still be back after every home game, so count on getting there early before you lose your chance to catch some prime real estate. All in all, CANS Bar and Canteen is the place to be after a Panther’s home game, but beware..all of Charlotte will be there and I recommend a good ol’ fashioned double fist whenever you do get served at a bar.

-KRAwL of Shame

[Drinking is for 21+, Drink in Moderation and Live Responsibly]