What are the best bars in Charleston, SC?

According to Charleston locals, the top three bars in Charleston are Bedford Falls CHS, Recovery Room Tavern, Pour Taproom: Charleston. 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 10 bars in the Charleston, SC metro — every entry has at least one local-voter rating or an editorial review.

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Best bars in Charleston

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

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430 Meeting St, Charleston
Bedford Falls CHS
Neighborhood coffee shop and bar on Meeting St, pouring drinks and letting dogs in since before it was fashionable.
4.6418 ratings
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