Edmund's Oast Brewing Co.

Edmund's Oast Brewing Co. is widely regarded as one of Charleston's top craft beer destinations — a James Beard semi-finalist taproom with an impressive rotating lineup of housemade and hard-to-find guest beers, praised by locals for knowledgeable staff who actively guide guests through the selections. The spacious, dog- and family-friendly outdoor space in the off-the-beaten-path Pacific Box & Crate complex (with free parking) gives it a distinct neighborhood feel that regulars appreciate over the tourist-heavy downtown scene. The main caveat locals raise: if craft beer isn't your thing, there's not much to fall back on — wine and cocktails are secondary, and non-beer options feel like an afterthought.