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

Showing 27 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 Late night32 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

VibeOutdoor seating136 Live music95 Late night

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

Open

The Peacock

213 E Bay St, Charleston

The Peacock

All-day cafe and bar on East Bay that shifts from morning coffee to cocktails and live music after dark.

4.5★·595 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

Thoroughbred Club

205 Meeting St, Charleston

Thoroughbred Club

Elegant lounge at Charleston Place hotel offering cocktails, small plates, desserts & live music.

4.6★·335 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

Zachary's Daiquiris | Downtown Charleston Bar

460 King St, Charleston

Zachary's Daiquiris | Downtown Charleston Bar

Frozen daiquiri counter on upper King, pouring strong, simple drinks with a no-fuss New Orleans-style carry-out culture.

4.4★·316 ratings

Bar Mash

701 E Bay St Suite 100-2, CharlestonTrending

Bar Mash

Whiskey-forward bar on East Bay with a deep bourbon list, pub bites, and live music most nights.

4.7★·414 ratings

The Bangkok Lounge

353 King St 2nd floor, Charleston

The Bangkok Lounge

Upstairs karaoke bar on King Street where groups sing through Thai-inflected nights above the street-level noise.

4.4★·515 ratings

Trio

139 Calhoun St 2nd Floor, Charleston

Trio

Varied DJ nights are presented by this private club with an outdoor terrace & spacious dance floor.

4.5★·428 ratings

Haberdash

87 S Market St Suite #B, Charleston

Haberdash

Basement cocktail lounge beneath the Market Street bustle, drawing groups for reservations and drinks away from the tourist foot traffic above.

4.7★·74 ratings·source:cwm · wedding-beauty

Prohibition

547 King St, Charleston

Prohibition

Rustic-chic Modern American restaurant with creative cocktails & a Jazz Age theme.

4.4★·3.1k 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

Bourbon N' Bubbles

570 King St, Charleston

Bourbon N' Bubbles

Fashionable haunt highlighting elevated sharing plates, champagne & handcrafted cocktails.

4.3★·1.3k ratings

The Commodore

504 Meeting St Suite C, Charleston

The Commodore

Distinctive bar offering vintage jazz & funk sets, along with a dance floor & DJ sessions.

4.3★·501 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

Babylon

145 Calhoun St, Charleston

Babylon

Middle Eastern-themed nightclub and lounge on Calhoun Street with cocktails, live music, and a hookah-friendly atmosphere.

4.5★·68 ratings

The Riviera Theater

227 King St, Charleston

The Riviera Theater

Restored 1939 movie palace on King Street now hosting touring acts and local shows in an ornate, 1,000-capacity room.

4.4★·140 ratings

Henry's On The Market

54 N Market St, Charleston

Henry's On The Market

Burgers & updated pub fare served in an upscale bohemian brick tavern with live jazz & a roof deck.

4.2★·2.9k ratings

Benne’s by Peninsula Grill

112 N Market St, Charleston

Benne’s by Peninsula Grill

Daytime coffee shop and evening cocktail bar from the Peninsula Grill team, tucked into the Market Street corridor.

4.2★·253 ratings

On Air

565 King St, Charleston

On Air

Narrow King Street bar with live music and cocktails, drawing a loyal local crowd most nights.

4.3★·38 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

Ritual Nightclub

145 Calhoun St UNIT 301, Charleston

Ritual Nightclub

Third-floor nightclub on Calhoun with live music, a full bar, and a reservation option for those who plan ahead.

4.2★·1.3k ratings

The Spectator Hotel

67 State St, Charleston

The Spectator Hotel

Upscale hotel with a stylish cocktail bar & butler service, plus free breakfast & loaner bikes.

4.7★·688 ratings

Republic Garden & Lounge

462 King St, Charleston

Republic Garden & Lounge

Nightclub with innovative cocktails & small plates, served in a sophisticated setting.

4.0★·1.4k ratings

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