Doar Bros.
Snug bar specializing in unique cocktails, wine & beer, plus monthly Italian dinner nights.
Cocktail rooms, beer patios, and late-night spots worth crossing town for.
Snug bar specializing in unique cocktails, wine & beer, plus monthly Italian dinner nights.
Wine bar and small plates spot on upper King, pulling double duty as a late-night lounge with live music.
Compact East Bay sushi bar with a focused menu, sake list, and reliable omakase options in a spare, dimly lit room.
Neighborhood bar and kitchen on the Meeting Street corridor, pulling a loyal crowd with straightforward food and well-made drinks.
Coffee, wine & beer plus pastries & sweets in a living room setting roamed by adoptable cats.
Expansive, lively destination for oysters & hearty entrees, with a copper bar for cocktails & wine.
Relaxed, light-filled eatery with outdoor seating serving classic seafood, raw bites & burgers.
Stylish spot with vintage appeal for creative seafood dishes, fry baskets & raw oysters.
Elegant lounge at Charleston Place hotel offering cocktails, small plates, desserts & live music.
Southern seafood staples like crab soup, oysters, and more served in a sleek spot, with a waterfront patio.
Dimly lit Meeting Street coffee bar that slides into cocktails after dark.
Second-floor wine and cocktail bar on Calhoun, reservable and suited for groups.
Bustling spot for refined seafood dishes, served in clubby, brick-walled environs, with a bar.
Neighborhood coffee shop and bar on Meeting St, pouring drinks and letting dogs in since before it was fashionable.
Industrial seafood fixture in a former warehouse with a raw bar, craft cocktails & an outdoor patio.
Intimate neighborhood bar on Coming Street pouring considered cocktails and wine in a dim, parlor-like room.
Upscale hotel eatery creating seasonal New American cuisine & craft cocktails.
All-day cafe and bar on East Bay that shifts from morning coffee to cocktails and live music after dark.
An extensive number of wines are available to pair with Mediterranean dishes such as homemade pasta.
Varied DJ nights are presented by this private club with an outdoor terrace & spacious dance floor.
Straightforward restaurant offering traditional Thai cuisine, including chicken satay & dumplings.
Neighborhood bar and market on Jackson Street with live music, a dog-friendly beer garden, and bottles to drink there or take home.
Basement cocktail lounge beneath the Market Street bustle, drawing groups for reservations and drinks away from the tourist foot traffic above.
Fashionable haunt highlighting elevated sharing plates, champagne & handcrafted cocktails.
Swanky wine bar with pours by the glass & a wide selection of fondue, charcuterie & appetizers.
Upscale bar food in an alehouse dating back to 1803, featuring a charming, brick-walled courtyard.
Upstairs karaoke bar on King Street where groups sing through Thai-inflected nights above the street-level noise.
Rooftop lounge on State Street with live music, cold beer, and views over the lower peninsula.
Sean Brock's Southern restaurant in a restored Queen Anne. Menu changes with what arrived that morning.
Tucked down a brick alley off King, this wine-and-coffee shop pours both without fuss.
American eatery with a seasonal menu & mid-1930s vibe boasts a rooftop bar & wood-fired oven.
Rustic-chic Modern American restaurant with creative cocktails & a Jazz Age theme.
Middle Eastern-themed nightclub and lounge on Calhoun Street with cocktails, live music, and a hookah-friendly atmosphere.
Restored 1939 movie palace on King Street now hosting touring acts and local shows in an ornate, 1,000-capacity room.
American & Southern dishes & cocktails are served in an upscale hotel dining room & bar.
Upscale bar food in an alehouse dating back to 1803, featuring a charming, brick-walled courtyard.
Waterfront dive bar on Shem Creek with cold beer, live music, and a front-row seat to the shrimp boat traffic.
Nothing-fancy, family-friendly spot combining Irish pub with Lowcountry seafood & live music.
Rustic-chic spot for Southern pub grub with Bavarian flair, plus craft beer with pour-your-own taps.
Fashionable haunt highlighting elevated sharing plates, champagne & handcrafted cocktails.
Laid-back joint for elevated burgers, hot dogs & bar food, with sidewalk tables & big-screen TVs.
Burgers & updated pub fare served in an upscale bohemian brick tavern with live jazz & a roof deck.
Cocktail-forward speakeasy tucked behind East Bay Street, pouring wine and drinks in a low-lit, reservable room.
Rustic-chic spot for Southern pub grub with Bavarian flair, plus craft beer with pour-your-own taps.
Sophisticated sports bar serving innovative pub fare & a wide selection of local beers & liquors.
Burgers & updated pub fare served in an upscale bohemian brick tavern with live jazz & a roof deck.
Small Upper King cocktail bar with a quiet menu and serious bartenders.
Waterfront bar on Shem Creek serving cold beer and live music with marsh views from a worn-in deck.
Tex-Mex cantina on King Street slinging tacos and cold beer to the College of Charleston crowd.
Thin-crust pizza, sliders & upscale pub fare in a sports-centric alehouse with a rooftop deck.
A variety of Southern dishes are offered at this relaxed hangout with waterfront views & a full bar.
Place for cocktails, views & Southern-accented New American fare at the top of a chic hotel.
Neighborhood Mexican cantina on Coleman Boulevard serving margaritas and tacos in a casual, reservable dining room.
Third-floor nightclub on Calhoun with live music, a full bar, and a reservation option for those who plan ahead.
Rooftop bar and restaurant on Calhoun Street with cocktails, wine, and live music above the downtown Charleston roofline.
Nightclub with innovative cocktails & small plates, served in a sophisticated setting.
Market Pavilion Hotel roof bar doing cocktails & global fare from its upscale perch over the city.