LAST UPDATE: 10/25/2025

For our upcoming shows & events calendar, please check out our event page at shugsnc.com/music-events

Shug’s FAQ’s

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 your drinks 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 visit us at

4. FOOD IS BACK!! Shug’s BackStrEATs offers delicious, freshly prepared food right on our back deck! Hours are updated weekly. Check online and social media accounts. Lunch every Thursday. 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 our yummy food comes to you! 🚗  Wanna hang out? Feel free to grab a seat and enjoy your grub right here with us!

5. LUNCH: Shug’s BackStrEATs is serving up fast, fresh, and flavorful eats every Thursday from 11am to 2pm!  Bar is open ALL DAY! Order online at shugsnc.com/shugs-backstreats                                      

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 if needed. Thank you for helping us maintain a safe and enjoyable space for everyone. Management reserves the right to ask that a dog be removed from the premises at any time if necessary.

7. BAR HOURS:

       Sunday              2pm — 12am

       Monday             4pm — 12am

       Tuesday                CLOSED

       Wednesday       4pm — 12am

       Thursday           11am — 12am

       Friday                 2pm — 1am

       Saturday            2pm — 1am

8. 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.

9. 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