Americans are world-renown for glorifying excess and glamorizing the VIPs who enjoy the exclusivity of posh nightclubs. Members of the elite establishments revel in the music, both live and recorded, from hip-hop to pop to jazz, and dance and dine in the creative decor and plush ambiance. The Queen City has its share of exclusive nightclubs. – Jeff Hawkins

Suite at EpiCentre

210 East Trade Street, Suite 300
Charlotte, N.C. 28202
704-971-7878
www.suitecharlotte.com

Nightlife at another level in Uptown, Suite at EpiCentre spans an Executive Suite and Private Suites on the second floor. With an upscale ambiance and crisp skyline view, “Suite has the atmosphere, fits, finishes, amenities and service that you would expect from a world-class nightclub,” declared http://www.360charlotte.com. Gold, Platinum and Black VIP memberships are available. Hours: Wednesday through Saturday, 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Sunset Club

1820 South Boulevard, Suite 106
Charlotte, N.C. 28203
704-373-9900
www.sunsetclubcharlotte.com

A private cigar, wine, martini and cocktail lounge, Sunset Club styles itself on a sophisticated nightclub experience, anchored by corporate and general memberships. It’s a South End establishment reputed for its old-fashioned amenities and classic martinis. The well-dressed professional crowd chills out to live jazz on weekends, or gets decked out for one of the club’s theme parties, such as “Paris in the Springtime.” Hours: Wednesday and Thursday, 5 p.m. to 12 a.m.; Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Kiss Lounge

204 West Woodlawn Road, Suite H
Charlotte, N.C. 28217
704-561-9919
www.kisscharlotte.com

An upscale urban bar with South Beach decor, Kiss Lounge is open to customers with open minds. VIP birthday parties and section seating is promoted for any of the theme nights, like “Leave Him Home Fridays,” “Swagga Saturdays” and “Black Friday,” every second Friday of the month. Hearing the DJs spin music, party-goers can choose from a generous selection of wine and martinis. Exclusive bottle service is offered.

Tilt On Trade

127 West Trade Street
Charlotte, N.C. 28202
704-347-4870
www.tiltontrade.com

Formerly the Liquid Lounge, Tilt On Trade is developing into a must stop for those searching for Uptown hot spots. Tilt is in a prime location to serve the after-work crowd and lure the nightlight party seekers. Theme nights include “Wine Down Wednesdays,” with live jazz, No Cover Thursdays and Monster Karaoke on Friday. Hours: Monday, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Tuesday through Friday, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m.; Saturday, 6 p.m. to 2 a.m.