What locals are saying
Zero George's bar (the Piazza bar and upstairs drawing room) is widely regarded by Charleston regulars as a sophisticated, intimate hidden gem — a genuinely charming spot for expertly crafted cocktails in a historic mansion setting that feels removed from the tourist bustle. Praise centers on the ambiance and cocktail quality, with the caviar bar experience drawing particular interest; the main criticism is the steep price point and occasional inconsistency in the restaurant's more theatrical plating, which some find gimmicky relative to cost. Local Charleston lifestyle writers and repeat visitors rank it among the city's premier cocktail destinations, though it skews toward a special-occasion or date-night crowd rather than an everyday local hangout.
