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Best bars in Charleston

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

Showing 22 of 210 in Downtown · May 6, 2026

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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.
4.71.1k ratings
Open
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Downtown108 Beer / brewery47 Sports bar21 Dive bar5 North Charleston25 West Ashley22 Outdoor seating136 Reservations96 Cocktail bar43 Live music95

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AreaDowntown108 North Charleston25 West Ashley22 Mount Pleasant19 Sullivan's Island7 James Island7 Daniel Island6 Folly Beach4 Hanahan4 Johns Island3 Kiawah Island2 Isle of Palms2 Goose Creek1 Clear

TypeCocktail bar43 Wine bar26 Beer / brewery47 Sports bar21 Dive bar5 Speakeasy3 Rooftop8 Clear

VibeOutdoor seating136 Live music95 Late night

Moe's Crosstown Tavern

714 Rutledge Ave, CharlestonTrending

Moe's Crosstown Tavern

No-frills hot spot for watching sports, playing pool & drinking beer also offers American chow.

4.7★·1.3k ratings

Open

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

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

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

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

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.

4.6★·2.7k 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

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

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

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

Muddy's Dockside Bar

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.

4.7★·2.9k 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

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

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

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

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

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

Salty Mike's

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.

4.2★·323 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

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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