Word on the street
What locals are saying
A.C.'s is widely regarded as one of the best-loved dive bars in Charleston — a long-running local institution on King Street with rock-bottom drink prices ($2–5), surprisingly good charbroiled burgers and Philly cheesesteaks, pool tables, and a no-frills atmosphere that draws College of Charleston regulars and neighborhood lifers alike. The main criticisms center on aggressive or rude bouncer behavior on busy nights, long lines on weekends, and notoriously grim restrooms. It remains a rare affordable holdout on a King Street that has otherwise gone upscale.
beloved local dive bar institutioncheap drinks ($2–5 beers)standout burgers and cheesesteaksbouncer/door staff complaintslong weekend linesdirty bathrooms
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