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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 11 of 212 in Downtown · June 18, 2026

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24 Ann St Suite A, Charleston
The Brick
Bustling sports tavern & American grill with an upbeat atmosphere, plus karaoke & comedy nights.
4.51.6k ratings
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Downtown104 Sports bar21 Dive bar5 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

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

Open

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

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

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

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

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