{"id":3426,"date":"2026-07-18T13:03:59","date_gmt":"2026-07-18T13:03:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/charlotterelocationguide.com\/?p=3426"},"modified":"2026-07-18T13:03:59","modified_gmt":"2026-07-18T13:03:59","slug":"a-popular-plaza-midwood-bar-has-closed-what-happened-and-whats-next-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/charlotterelocationguide.com\/?p=3426","title":{"rendered":"A popular Plaza Midwood bar has closed. What happened \u2014 and what\u2019s next"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lorem Ipsum<\/a><\/b>, a popular listening bar in Plaza Midwood, has officially closed.<\/p>\n

Owner Justin Hazelton confirmed the news Wednesday, July 15, in a farewell message<\/a> shared on Instagram. The pop-up concept operated inside The Refuge hotel on Central Avenue for more than two years.<\/p>\n

Read more World\u2019s best ice cream, nachos voting and buzzy Charlotte openings<\/a><\/p>\n

In 2025, Esquire named it one of the 15 best bars in America<\/a>, CharlotteFive previously reported.<\/p>\n

\u201cBecause of all of you, Lorem grew into something far greater than a cocktail bar,\u201d Hazelton wrote. \u201cOver the next few weeks, I\u2019d like to look back, celebrate the story we wrote together, and take my time showing you what we built.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lorem Ipsum debuted in 2023, offering curated music from local artists and DJ\u2019s along with a menu of cocktails, beer, wine and zero-proof sips.<\/p>\n

The bar was a conceptual residency at the hotel and was slated to end in late July, Hazelton told CharlotteFive. However, HVAC issues during Charlotte\u2019s recent heat wave expedited the closure<\/a>, Unpretentious Palate first reported.<\/p>\n

Read more Excelsior Club demolished in west Charlotte, as another historic building falls<\/a><\/p>\n

So, what\u2019s next?<\/p>\n

Hazelton told CharlotteFive he plans to launch a new concept<\/a> at the Innovation Barn nearby, just off Central Avenue. Details are slim, but Hazelton promised to share more on what\u2019s to come soon.<\/p>\n

According to Unpretentious Palate, a radio venture featuring live music and DJ sets is also in the works.<\/p>\n

Hazelton was flooded with kind words and well wishes after sharing news of Lorem Ipsum\u2019s closure. Locals expressed their excitement as Hazelton gears up for his next venture:<\/p>\n

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This is a developing story and will be updated.<\/i><\/p>\n

Location: 1101 Central Ave Unit B, Charlotte, NC 28204<\/a> (inside Refuge hotel)<\/p>\n

Cuisine: Listening bar<\/p>\n

Menu<\/a><\/p>\n

Instagram: @loremipsum.bar<\/a><\/p>\n

This story was originally published July 16, 2026 at 12:30 PM.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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