What locals are saying
Tru Blues is a genuine Mt. Pleasant institution — one of the area's oldest bars — whose wings earned top honors in the Post & Courier's Wing War bracket, with locals singling out the Terri-Hot and Ranch Hot flavors as standouts. The bar draws regulars for live music, karaoke, sports on TV, and a recently expanded 10-tap draft system, giving it a reliably lively neighborhood feel. The main knock from reviewers is that non-wing menu items can be hit or miss, and service occasionally stumbles during busy stretches.
On socials
The BBQ hot wings draw the most consistent praise — described as hitting the right sweet-heat balance without overpowering — while Terri-Hot and Ranch Hot flavors get specific callouts for the heat-seekers. The Friday Maryland crab cake is a quiet regular favorite, and the onion rings surface often enough to warrant an order; the nachos land in 'fine but forgettable' territory.
