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Best bars in Charleston

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

Showing 24 of 212 in Downtown · June 18, 2026

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714 Rutledge Ave, CharlestonTrending
Moe's Crosstown Tavern
No-frills hot spot for watching sports, playing pool & drinking beer also offers American chow.
4.71.3k ratings
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Downtown104 Beer / brewery47 Rooftop8 North Charleston25 West Ashley22 Outdoor seating136 Reservations96 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 Clear

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

VibeOutdoor seating136 Live music95 Late night

Munkle Brewing co.

1513 Meeting St, Charleston

Munkle Brewing co.

Neighborhood brewery on the upper peninsula pouring house beers in a no-frills taproom on Meeting Street.

4.7★·361 ratings

Open

Over The Horizon Brewing

2200 Heriot St, Charleston

Over The Horizon Brewing

Neighborhood brewery on Heriot Street pouring house-made beers in a low-key taproom with room to park.

4.6★·381 ratings

Edmund's Oast Brewing Co.

1505 King St #115, CharlestonTrending

Edmund's Oast Brewing Co.

Avant-garde beers, wood-fired pizzas & high-concept bar eats in a trendy, spacious locale.

4.7★·1.1k ratings

Revelry Brewing Co

10 Conroy St, CharlestonTrending

Revelry Brewing Co

Industrial taproom in NoMo pouring house-brewed lagers and ales with free parking and a food truck rotation.

4.6★·822 ratings

Citrus Club

334 Meeting St 8th floor, CharlestonTrending

Citrus Club

Rooftop cocktail bar on the eighth floor of 334 Meeting, with skyline views, live music, and valet.

4.7★·9.6k ratings

Bedford Falls CHS

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.

4.6★·418 ratings

Recovery Room Tavern

685 King St, Charleston

Recovery Room Tavern

No-frills bar offering pinball, darts, pool & bocce, along with wings, sandwiches & beer.

4.5★·1.3k ratings

The Cocktail Club

479 King St, Charleston

The Cocktail Club

King Street upstairs cocktail bar with a deep menu and a working fireplace in winter.

4.5★·923 ratings·cocktails · date night

Pour Taproom: Charleston

560 King St, Charleston

Pour Taproom: Charleston

Pour-your-own rooftop taproom with soaring views & 70 craft beers, plus sandwiches & nachos.

4.5★·611 ratings

Tommy Condon's Irish Pub & Restaurant

160 Church St, Charleston

Tommy Condon's Irish Pub & Restaurant

Nothing-fancy, family-friendly spot combining Irish pub with Lowcountry seafood & live music.

4.4★·3.2k ratings

Blind Tiger Pub

The McDowell Building, 36-38 Broad St, Charleston

Blind Tiger Pub

Upscale bar food in an alehouse dating back to 1803, featuring a charming, brick-walled courtyard.

4.4★·5.9k 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

Bay Street Biergarten

549 E Bay St, Charleston

Bay Street Biergarten

Rustic-chic spot for Southern pub grub with Bavarian flair, plus craft beer with pour-your-own taps.

4.3★·2.5k ratings

Meeting at Market

120 Market St, Charleston

Meeting at Market

American & Southern dishes & cocktails are served in an upscale hotel dining room & bar.

4.3★·961 ratings

Mac's Place

Maritime Building, 215 E Bay St #100, Charleston

Mac's Place

Festive pub & eatery offering American & Irish mains like shepherd's pie, plus TVs for sports fans.

4.2★·1.6k 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

King Street Dispensary

559 King St, Charleston

King Street Dispensary

Sophisticated sports bar serving innovative pub fare & a wide selection of local beers & liquors.

4.2★·634 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

Community Perk

205 Meeting St, Charleston

Community Perk

Counter-service coffee stand on Meeting Street, doubling as a casual bar with dessert and lunch options.

4.2★·51 ratings

Fugazzi at Revelry Brewing

10 Conroy St, Charleston

Fugazzi at Revelry Brewing

Revelry Brewing's in-house bar and kitchen, pouring house beers alongside casual plates in a North Morrison industrial space.

3.7★·82 ratings

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