Update: After contacted by management, I have to s...

Update: After contacted by management, I have to say that STIR definitely made a 180 and lived up to the excellent experience that I have heard from friends!!!! My boyfriend and I decided to give STIR another try last Saturday night and they were busy as one could be expect in South End but the attention to detail and service was spectacular. Our waitress Brooke was absolutely amazing and recommended just the right drinks and appetizers. Those around us were also receiving drinks and food in a timely fashion. We were greeted by managers who ensured we would have a wonderful time and we had just that. We will definitely be back soon!! Thank you STIR for a great night. If you're want a great place to order drinks and amazing appetizers definitely give STIR a try.

I honestly hate to be that person...I went to STIR a week ago to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday and it was honestly the worst experience I've ever had since I've moved to Charlotte. We arrived and the place was a little packed for a Monday night. We ordered our appetizers which were AMAZING!!! The samosas were divine however we ordered drinks before the appetizer and they took forever to arrive at the table. My first drink the Strawberry Moon Sangria was bitter and didn't have any flavor. When I spoke with the waitress she stated that "it probably needs to be stirred". I of course sent it back at that point my boyfriend and I were finished with our appetizers and still waiting for another round of drinks. I asked the waitress (Kirsten) when my boyfriends drink would arrive and her answer was always it would be on the way. It was 8 PM at that point. His drink did not arrive until 8:35. After the main course which was subpar compared to the appetizers we wanted to order more drinks at this point it was 8:40 we asked Kirsten to order another round and her answer was that by 9 PM STIR had to shut the bar down and she's already done last call (which she never stopped by our table to do). I told her that if the bartender could make the drink before 9 we would have it finished and handed back in a timely manner and still she would not serve us. I honestly did not like her attitude from the moment I asked her to create an ice sphere she told us that she was really busy and would see if she could get her hands on it in order to present it to us. I really wanted this place to better than what I experienced. The atmosphere is there, the food was there (for the most part) but the service and drinks were horrible. To spend over $140 and leave dissatisfied was not in my plan for his birthday night. It will definitely be a while before I come back or recommend anyone for a special occasion at this establishment.