Charleston · Bars

Best bars in Charleston

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

Showing 2 of 213 in Downtown · May 4, 2026

Downtown111 Dive bar5 North Charleston25 West Ashley22 Beer / brewery49 Outdoor seating139 Reservations99 Cocktail bar44

4.5 · 250
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1313 Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt Pleasant
Muddy's Dockside Bar
Waterfront dive bar on Shem Creek with cold beer, live music, and a front-row seat to the shrimp boat traffic.
4.72.9k ratings
Open
4.1 · 42
2
9 Lockwood Dr, Charleston
Salty Mike's
Waterfront dive bar on Lockwood Drive with live music, cold beer, and a dog-friendly patio facing the Ashley River.
4.2323 ratings
Open