SHUG’s at Brooklyn South Square

For our upcoming shows & events calendar, please check out our event page at shugsnc.com/music-events Shug’s FAQ’s (last updated 6/19/2025) 1. ENVIRONMENT: We are ages 21 and up. This includes our outdoor areas. Some parking lot party, festival events may be all ages. They will be marketed accordingly. Shug’s is a bar, music & art venue with a chill enjoyable community vibe. 2. ORDER AT THE BAR: No table service. You order at the bar and pay at the bar. You can run a tab or pay as you go. We accept both cash and card. SEATING: We have limited indoor and outdoor seating with front patios and a back deck. 3. LIVE MUSIC: We are a music venue that books live music from this area and beyond. We provide a platform for independent artists and original music. Live music and DJ’s are allowed to cover songs from the Global Music Rights catalog only at this time. If you enjoy the type of live music and entertainment we bring to our area, we would love your support. Music donations are accepted, 100% goes straight to the bands. On occasion, our live music events are ticketed, or have a charge at the door. It’s cozy in here with a capacity of around 55 patrons inside. Music performances at Shug’s are intimate and a real good time. All ticket sales, door charges and tips go directly to the musical artists performing at our venue. Music donations go to the cause and help us greatly with booking. We book solo/duo and full bands. If you are interested in booking, please email us at booking@shugsnc.com. PRIVATE EVENTS: Yes, you can rent our space (including, patios only) for private parties/events. Please message or email us for more information. 4. FOOD IS BACK!! A late night OMM Burger menu is available by Shug’s BackStrEATs every Open Mic Monday at 5pm until! Food may be offered other event hours, please be on the lookout for out while we work through the kinks! 5. LUNCH: Shug’s BackStrEATs Lunch TO-GO— our brand-new to-go lunch spot, serving up fast, fresh, and flavorful eats every Tuesday & Thursday from 11am to 2pm! Order online at shugsnc.com/shugs-backstreats Pick up around back — you’ll see the pass-through window on our back deck (it’s like a food truck… without the truck)! Delivery available, too — so lunch comes to you! 🚗 Wanna hang out? Feel free to grab a seat on our back deck or front patios and enjoy your lunch right here with us! 6. DOGS: Furry friends are welcome to join you on our back deck and patios! Please keep them on a leash and have their vaccinations up to date and handy in case needed. Thank you! 7. BAR HOURS: Sunday 2pm — 12am Monday 4pm — 12am Tuesday CLOSED Wednesday 4pm — 12am Thursday 4pm — 12am Friday 2pm — 1am Saturday 2pm — 1am 6. BAR RULES: NO Pedophiles NO Womanizing, Racist or Homophobic Assholes NO Tarty Trash NO Idiots - which includes NO Disrespect or Defacing of Shug’s or other patron’s property If you are deemed to be one of the above YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE AND POSSIBLY BANNED. 7. VISIT US: With all that being said, we hope you will come to Shug’s to relax, connect, recharge, have a great time and enjoy the experience! -Tiffany