Flicks & Bites
Show your festival ticket at any of these local spots and score an exclusive discount during CFF 2026. September 22 through 27 at the Independent Picture House. These are the neighborhood restaurants and bars that make Charlotte’s film community feel like home — a great excuse to sample some local flavors before or after your next screening.
Divine Barrel
$10 Flight of Beer
3701 N Davidson St #203 · Mon–Wed 4–10PM, Thu–Sat 12–10PM, Sun 12–8PM
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Cabo Fish Taco
10% off
3201 N Davidson St · Mon–Thu 11AM–10PM, Fri–Sat 11AM–11PM, Sun 11AM–10PM
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McHales
Free dessert with main meal
3112 N Davidson St · Mon–Thu 11AM–12AM, Fri 11AM–2AM, Sat 10AM–2AM, Sun 10AM–10PM
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Morelia Ice Cream Paletas
Buy one Ice Cream Paleta get one free (NoDa location only)
715 E 36th St #151 · Tue–Thu 1–10PM, Fri 1–11PM, Sat–Sun 1–11PM
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Soul Gastro
10% off food (excluding drinks)
4110 Raleigh St #120 · Tue–Thu 5–10PM, Fri–Sat 5–11PM, Sun 5–10PM, Closed Mon
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Benny Pennello’s
10% off
2909 N Davidson St #100 · Mon–Wed 11AM–12AM, Thu 11AM–2AM, Fri–Sat 11AM–3AM, Sun 11AM–12AM
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Greys Diner
Dinner and dessert for $25
3100 The Plaza · Mon & Thu–Sun 8AM–2PM & 5–9PM, Closed Tue–Wed
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Le’s Sandwiches
15% off
217 E Sugar Creek Rd #150 · Mon & Thu–Sun 9AM–5PM, Closed Tue–Wed
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Seoul Food Meat Co.
First drink free (excludes soju)
421 E 26th St · Mon–Wed 4–11PM, Thu–Sun 11:30AM–11PM
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Urban District Market
Come by the LaBAratory for a 2nd drink on us (equal or lesser value to your first drink)
2315 N Davidson St · LaBAratory: Mon–Fri 3:30–10:30PM, Sat–Sun 11AM–10:30PM · Food Hall: Daily 10AM–10PM
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Birdsong Brewing Co.
$1 off Super Flight
1016 N Davidson St · Mon–Thu 3–10PM, Fri–Sat 12–10PM, Sun 11AM–8PM
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Salud Cerveceria
$9 Wing Special
3306-C N Davidson St · Mon–Thu 11AM–10PM, Fri–Sat 8AM–12AM, Sun 8AM–9PM
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Borderline Billiards and Bar
Order any CFF drink special and get a free bag of popcorn. Choose from the Popcorn Spritz (local 704 Gin), a classic Tom Collins, or a non-alcoholic Popcorn Soda.
4120 Raleigh St #131 · Sun–Thu 5PM–12AM, Fri–Sat 5PM–2AM
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