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Best Bars in Charleston — Ranked by Locals · CharlestonRanked

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Best bars in Charleston

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

Showing 6 of 211 in Shem Creek · May 9, 2026

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202 Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant
The Shelter Kitchen + Bar
Locally sourced menu in a dog & family-friendly hangout with an outdoor deck, live music & sports.
4.32k ratings
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Shem Creek7 Live music95 Downtown103 North Charleston25 West Ashley22 Beer / brewery47 Outdoor seating136 Reservations96 Cocktail bar43

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AreaDowntown103 North Charleston25 West Ashley22 Mount Pleasant20 James Island7 Shem Creek7 Daniel Island6 Folly Beach4 Hanahan4 Johns Island3 Sullivan's Island3 Kiawah Island2 Isle of Palms2 Old Village2 Goose Creek1 Clear

TypeCocktail bar43 Wine bar27 Beer / brewery47 Sports bar21 Dive bar5 Speakeasy3 Rooftop8

VibeOutdoor seating136 Live music95 Late night

98 Church St, Mt Pleasant

Red's Ice House

Busy, no-frills joint with ample patio space overlooking the water, serving up seafood & pub grub.

4.2★·5.6k ratings

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130 Mill St, Mt Pleasant

Saltwater Cowboys

Smoked meats, local seafood & a robust drink menu in a sprawling locale directly on Shem Creek.

4.2★·5.3k ratings

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1313 Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt Pleasant

Vickery's Bar & Grill

The classic Shem Creek dock bar in Mount Pleasant — open-air seating directly on the creek, shrimp boats and pleasure craft moving through, the Mount Pleasant fishing fleet visible from every table. Walk-in friendly weekdays, reservations smart on weekends. Known for the blackened mahi sandwich, crab dip, mojitos, and a sunset deck that fills 90 minutes before the sun goes down from May through October.

4.2★·3.4k ratings

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