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The Scorpio

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Tripadvisor (12) 3.0
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Visitors praise The Scorpio for its energetic staff, fun drag shows, and accessibility, with some noting it as a welcoming space. However, a significant number of reviews express serious concerns about discriminatory practices, including alleged transphobia and racial slurs, and one incident of an ID being intentionally damaged.

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Address
225 Fairwood Ave, Charlotte, NC 28203, USA
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Phone
(704) 373-9124
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Website
www.thescorpio.com

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About this place The Scorpio

The Scorpio is a gay nightclub in Charlotte and one of the longest-running gay venues in the Carolinas, operating for several decades. It is a dance club first: DJs, a large dance floor, and drag shows that have long been part of the schedule. The crowd is mixed in age and race, and the place fills up late on Friday and Saturday nights. Our data lists the address as 225 Fairwood Ave in South End; check the club's website for the current address, opening nights and any cover charge before heading out. Expect a cover on show nights, and bring ID, as the door checks are strict.

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Gay Drag shows Mixed LGBTQ+ Chill / Relaxed Dance Local favorite DJ sets Dance club Themed parties Evening venue Late night (after midnight)

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601 reviews

Based on 601 Google reviews.

Hagenator
Hagenator Jun 2026
★★★★★

Was scared to try it at first but I'm so glad I did. OH. WHAT. A. NIGHT

Jordan Van der Noot
Jordan Van der Noot Jun 2026
★★★★★
DOMINIC DOMINGUEZ
DOMINIC DOMINGUEZ Jun 2026
★★★★★
Angela Tiney
Angela Tiney Jun 2026
★★★★★

I went here with friends for my birthday I had an amazing birthday time !! We plan on making this a spit to visit again it was so lively and the patrons were very nice the service was amazing as well!

Dwight Moore
Dwight Moore Jun 2026
★★★★★
James Jackson
James Jackson May 2026
★★★★★
Kori
Kori May 2026
★☆☆☆☆

The old man AFTER security decided to let several gay, straight, and bi men past me with large bags, and even bags within bags, but then decided to search my bag and proceeded to grab a nug from happy camper and an empty blender bottle to throw in the trash, yet, the people before me had more than what I had in my bag, had pre-rolls and open flower, or possibly coke in their bags. Also proceeded to let THREE, CLEARLY, drunk, men in past me without checking their pockets, which could have had guns. So I guess a singular nug from a pretty young mixed girl is more important than getting the building shot up. I am disgusted. They stopped us from even going to the bar across the street. I was so excited to go to Scorpio. It has been recommended by many of my friends. They have never had a problem coming alone as men. This is disgusting behavior. He also put his hands on me!!! PUT. HIS. HANDS. ON. ME. Very selective, profiler you chose to “represent,” your establishment, as I can also see from previous reviews as well. Outright disgusting. Shame.

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Last updated on 23 October 2026

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