What are the best bars in Charleston, SC?

According to Charleston locals, the top three bars in Charleston are Uncork Charleston, King Claw - Juicy Seafood & Bar, Locals Sushi & Sports Pub - James Island. The full ranked list is at https://www.charlestonranked.com/charleston/bars, updated daily as votes come in.

How does Charleston Ranked rank bars?

Each bar carries a community rating from Charleston locals, blended with Google, Yelp, and Resy diner scores into one Bayesian display rating. The list re-sorts daily as new votes land — no pay-to-play.

How many bars are ranked in Charleston?

Charleston Ranked currently lists 50 bars in the Charleston, SC metro — every entry has at least one local-voter rating or an editorial review.

Best Bars in Charleston (2026) — Ranked by Locals · Updated Daily

1313 Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt Pleasant

Vickery's Bar & Grill

The classic Shem Creek dock bar in Mount Pleasant — open-air seating directly on the creek, shrimp boats and pleasure craft moving through, the Mount Pleasant fishing fleet visible from every table. Walk-in friendly weekdays, reservations smart on weekends. Known for the blackened mahi sandwich, crab dip, mojitos, and a sunset deck that fills 90 minutes before the sun goes down from May through October.

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