26-06-2025
Where to find "Love Island USA" watch parties in Charlotte
The newest season of "Love Island USA," much like Charlotte, is turning up the heat.
Why it matters: Several local bars and breweries are catering to the hype with watch parties for the wildly popular reality dating competition, some hosting nightly, others weekly.
Catch up quick: Ten singles shack up on a villa in Fiji to explore deep connections, find love and compete for a $100K prize.
But, as new "bombshells" enter the villa, contestants may be tempted to recouple with someone new. Anyone left single risks being dumped from the island.
Through the "Love Island USA" app, viewers vote for their favorite couples, ultimately deciding who recouples, who stays in the villa, and who gets sent home.
The intrigue: 24-year-old Clarke Callaway entered the villa as a new bombshell on Monday and says she's from Charlotte.
Context: New episodes of "Love Island USA" season 7 air nightly, except for Wednesdays, on Peacock at 9pm EST.
New episodes of "Love Island: Aftersun," a post-episode talk show, drop on Saturdays.
Season 7 premiered June 3. Most seasons run about six weeks.
Here are five local spots hosting watch parties and what to expect at each.
Platform Sports
What to expect: The LoSo sports bar and lounge is hosting nightly watch parties that are already drawing big crowds, as evidenced by one attendee's viral TikTok recap.
Catch the show on their giant media wall indoors or on the TVs on the rooftop patio.
Drink specials include $10 themed cocktails, $8 green tea shots and $8 seltzers $5 Modelo and Corona. There's also free popcorn.
Stop by: 3216 S. Boulevard at The Platform at LoSo. Take the elevator up to the third floor.
Tipsy Pickle
What to expect: The Camp North End pickleball and gaming facility is streaming all of the series' Casa Amor episodes across its 31 screens.
You'll also find Casa Amor-themed cocktails, like the "Love Bomber," with tequila, watermelon and Tajin candy.
What's next: The final watch party is planned for Thursday, June 26; additional events may be added.
Stop by: 201 Camp Road
Divine Barrel
What to expect: The NoDa brewery is hosting Thursday night watch parties through the remainder of the season on its 200" project with sound.
Find themed cocktails, beer and non-alcoholic options.
It's open to all ages.
The Union
What to expect: The South End neighborhood bar is hosting watch parties every Tuesday.
Drink specials include $7 pineapple upside-down shots and $10 strawberry margaritas.
Stop by: 222 E Bland St.
Medusa Lounge
