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Cocktail rooms, beer patios, and late-night spots worth crossing town for.

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476 King St, CharlestonTrending
Uncork Charleston
Wine bar and small plates spot on upper King, pulling double duty as a late-night lounge with live music.
4.71.8k ratings
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Wine bar27 Rooftop8 Reservations96 Downtown104 North Charleston25 West Ashley22 Beer / brewery47 Outdoor seating136 Cocktail bar43 Live music95

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AreaDowntown104 North Charleston25 West Ashley22 Mount Pleasant20 James Island7 Shem Creek7 Daniel Island6 Folly Beach4 Hanahan4 Sullivan's Island3 Johns Island3 Isle of Palms2 Kiawah Island2 Old Village2 Goose Creek1

TypeCocktail bar43 Wine bar27 Beer / brewery47 Sports bar21 Dive bar5 Speakeasy3 Rooftop8 Clear

VibeOutdoor seating136 Live music

Pounce Cat Cafe + Wine Bar

283 Meeting St, CharlestonTrending

Pounce Cat Cafe + Wine Bar

Coffee, wine & beer plus pastries & sweets in a living room setting roamed by adoptable cats.

4.7★·1.2k ratings

Open

Somm Wine Bar

700 Halcyon Lp, Johns IslandFeaturedTrending

Somm Wine Bar

Dog-friendly wine bar tucked into Johns Island's Halcyon development, pouring focused selections with food to match.

4.9★·390 ratings

Avondale Wine & Cheese

813 Savannah Hwy # B, Charleston

Avondale Wine & Cheese

Fine wine bar-meets-store offering curated tastings, plus craft beer & charcuterie & cheese.

4.7★·291 ratings

The Reserve Tavern and Market

665 Johnnie Dodds Blvd Suite B, Mt PleasantTrending

The Reserve Tavern and Market

Upscale tavern and bottle shop on Johnnie Dodds where craft cocktails and a curated market share the same Mt. Pleasant strip-mall address.

4.6★·443 ratings

Ardoa Wine Bar

1960 Riviera Dr d, Mt PleasantTrending

Ardoa Wine Bar

Low-key spot offering global wines from self-service dispensers, plus gourmet cheeses & meats.

4.8★·361 ratings

The Tippling House

221 Coming St, Charleston

The Tippling House

Intimate neighborhood bar on Coming Street pouring considered cocktails and wine in a dim, parlor-like room.

4.6★·115 ratings

Opal Restaurant & Bar

1960 Riviera Dr, Mt Pleasant

Opal Restaurant & Bar

Mediterranean fare & an extensive wine selection are offered in a lofty, sophisticated setting.

4.7★·6.9k ratings

Tobin's Market

197 Jackson St, Charleston

Tobin's Market

Neighborhood bar and market on Jackson Street with live music, a dog-friendly beer garden, and bottles to drink there or take home.

4.5★·422 ratings

Veranda Lounge

61 State St Main Entrance, Charleston

Veranda Lounge

Rooftop lounge on State Street with live music, cold beer, and views over the lower peninsula.

4.5★·145 ratings

Vintage Lounge

545 King St, Charleston

Vintage Lounge

Swanky wine bar with pours by the glass & a wide selection of fondue, charcuterie & appetizers.

4.5★·373 ratings

SAVI Cucina + Wine Bar

1324 Theater Dr, Mt Pleasant

SAVI Cucina + Wine Bar

Neighborhood Italian spot in Mount Pleasant with a wine bar focus, live music, and a menu built around pasta and wood-fired dishes.

4.6★·8.4k ratings

The Hidden House - Charleston

21 Burns Ln, Charleston

The Hidden House - Charleston

Tucked down a brick alley off King, this wine-and-coffee shop pours both without fuss.

4.5★·97 ratings

Events at 495 + Satellite Rooftop Bar

495 King St, Charleston

Events at 495 + Satellite Rooftop Bar

American eatery with a seasonal menu & mid-1930s vibe boasts a rooftop bar & wood-fired oven.

4.3★·1.7k ratings

587 King St, Charleston

Uptown Social

Thin-crust pizza, sliders & upscale pub fare in a sports-centric alehouse with a rooftop deck.

4.1★·1.9k ratings

The Watch Rooftop Kitchen and Spirits

75 Wentworth St, Charleston

The Watch Rooftop Kitchen and Spirits

Place for cocktails, views & Southern-accented New American fare at the top of a chic hotel.

4.1★·1.3k ratings

Ritual Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge

145 Calhoun St UNIT 301, Charleston

Ritual Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge

Rooftop bar and restaurant on Calhoun Street with cocktails, wine, and live music above the downtown Charleston roofline.

4.1★·693 ratings

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AmenitiesReservations96 Clear