Best bars in Charleston

Madra Rua Irish Pub

Offering traditional Irish fare such as shepherd's pie plus a variety of brews & weekday happy hour.

COAST Brewing Company

Straightforward neighborhood brewery featuring tours plus samples of its craft beers.

Sissy Bar Park Circle

Laid-back Park Circle bar on Montague with cold beer, live music, and a loyal North Charleston crowd.

Stems & Skins

Neighborhood wine & cocktail bar with Mediterranean small plates served in a chic, upscale space.

Commonhouse Aleworks

Dog-friendly brewery and taproom off O'Hear Avenue in North Charleston, pouring house beers in an industrial space.

Accent on Wine Park Circle

Wine bar & retailer offering charcuterie, craft beer & desserts, plus sidewalk seating.

The Whale A Craft Beer Collective

Cavernous craft beer bar on upper Meeting Street with rotating taps, live music, and a parking lot.

Paddock & Whisky

Whisky-forward bar and restaurant on Montague Ave in North Charleston, with live music and a straightforward menu built around the pour.

LO-Fi Brewing – Pizza & Kitchen

Neighborhood brewery on Meeting Street Road slinging wood-fired pizza alongside house-brewed pints in a no-frills North Charleston taproom.

Fratello's Italian Tavern

Seasonal Italian comfort food served in a loft-like dining room with unique decor & a stylish bar.

Locals Sushi & Sports Pub - West Ashley

Neighborhood sushi bar and sports pub on Old Towne Road, serving rolls alongside draft beer and wall-to-wall screens.

Pinky & Clyde's Arcade Bar

Retro arcade bar on Montague Ave with free-to-play machines, cold beer, and enough neon to keep North Charleston weird.

Rusty Bull Brewing Co. (North Charleston)

Industrial North Charleston brewery with a beer garden, burgers, and enough screens to follow every game.

The Mill

Neighborhood bar and restaurant in a converted North Charleston mill building, pouring local beers alongside straightforward comfort food.

DIG In The Park

Beer & pub grub served in a sports bar setting with plenty of TVs & an expansive outdoor patio.

The Purple Buffalo

The Kickin' Chicken

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

Whiskey Run Sports Bar & Grill

Neighborhood sports bar off Dorchester Road in North Charleston, pouring beer and wings for a loyal local crowd.