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

Showing 25 of 212 in Downtown · June 18, 2026

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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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Downtown104 Wine bar27 Sports bar21 Speakeasy3 North Charleston25 West Ashley22 Beer / brewery47 Outdoor seating136 Reservations96 Cocktail bar43

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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 music

Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar

198 E Bay St STE 100, Charleston

Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar

Tranquil eatery featuring sandwiches & charcuterie, classic Italian desserts, wine & cocktails.

4.7★·2.9k ratings

Open

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

Wine & Company

441 Meeting St Suite B, Charleston

Wine & Company

Laid-back wine bar & retail outlet with a curated selection, plus cheese & charcuterie plates.

4.8★·252 ratings

Graft Wine Shop & Wine Bar

700b King St, Charleston

Graft Wine Shop & Wine Bar

Focused wine shop and bar on King Street pouring natural, low-intervention bottles with retail and glass options under one roof.

4.8★·232 ratings

Bin 152

152 King St, Charleston

Bin 152

Many wines by the glass, plus cheese & charcuterie, in an art-adorned, rustic-cool space.

4.6★·480 ratings

Blūm Coffee & Wine Bar

511 Meeting St Suite 201, Charleston

Blūm Coffee & Wine Bar

Second-floor Meeting Street café shifting from espresso to natural wine as the day moves.

4.6★·213 ratings

The Belmont

511 King St, Charleston

The Belmont

Dimly lit King Street cocktail bar. Old movies on the back wall, classic drinks executed right.

4.5★·455 ratings·cocktails · date night · late night

Philosophers & Fools

50 Bogard St Suite A, Charleston

Philosophers & Fools

Neighborhood wine bar and bookshop on Bogard Street where you can drink well and leave with something to read.

4.7★·125 ratings

The Brick

24 Ann St Suite A, Charleston

The Brick

Bustling sports tavern & American grill with an upbeat atmosphere, plus karaoke & comedy nights.

4.5★·1.6k 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

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

Elliotborough Mini Bar

18 Percy St, CharlestonTrending

Elliotborough Mini Bar

Pint-sized speakeasy with eclectic local art, chill music, small plates & a hipster feel.

4.7★·398 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

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

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

Bar Vauté

1 Broad St Floor B, Charleston

Bar Vauté

French wine bar and cocktail lounge tucked below street level at the corner of Broad, pulling double duty as a late-night café.

4.5★·131 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

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

The Kickin' Chicken

349 W Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant

The Kickin' Chicken

Casual local chain serving chicken sandwiches, wings, tenders & wraps, plus burgers & fries.

4.3★·1.5k ratings

Scotty Doesn't Know Speakeasy

251 E Bay St, Charleston

Scotty Doesn't Know Speakeasy

Cocktail-forward speakeasy tucked behind East Bay Street, pouring wine and drinks in a low-lit, reservable room.

4.4★·151 ratings

The Tavern at Rainbow Row

120 E Bay St, Charleston

The Tavern at Rainbow Row

Narrow wine bar tucked into a historic Rainbow Row townhouse on East Bay, pouring bottles alongside a small rotating food menu.

4.3★·199 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

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

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