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

Showing 22 of 212 in West Ashley · June 18, 2026

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809 Savannah Hwy, Charleston
Charles Towne Fermentory - Avondale
Avondale taproom pouring house-fermented beers and wild ales in a laid-back industrial space off Savannah Highway.
4.7316 ratings
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West Ashley22 Downtown104 North Charleston25 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

1734 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston

King Claw - Juicy Seafood & Bar

Customizable seafood boils & fried baskets in a roomy space with elaborate nautical decor & TVs.

4.6★·4.3k ratings

Open

Avondale Wine & Cheese

813 Savannah Hwy # B, Charleston

Avondale Wine & Cheese

Fine wine bar-meets-store offering curated tastings, plus craft beer & charcuterie & cheese.

4.7★·291 ratings

Hachiya Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar

688 Citadel Haven Dr, CharlestonTrending

Hachiya Japanese Steakhouse and Sushi Bar

Relaxed, family-friendly Japanese restaurant offering a sushi menu, tempura & teppanyaki meals.

4.6★·2.5k ratings

Angel Oak Restaurant and Bar

3669 Savannah Hwy, Johns Island

Angel Oak Restaurant and Bar

Southern-inspired outfit serving scratch-made American fare, wine & beer in a cozy, rustic setting.

4.6★·1.7k ratings

Gene's Haufbrau

817 Savannah Hwy, CharlestonTrending

Gene's Haufbrau

Classic pub fare & a long list of beers on draft at this lively tavern with pool & other games.

4.6★·1k ratings

Pearlz Oyster Bar

9 Magnolia Rd, Charleston

Pearlz Oyster Bar

Relaxed, light-filled eatery with outdoor seating serving classic seafood, raw bites & burgers.

4.5★·1.3k ratings

Ireland's Own / Jagerhaus Pub

3025 Ashley Town Center Dr, Charleston

Ireland's Own / Jagerhaus Pub

Irish pub and German bierhall split-personality bar in an Ashley Town Center strip mall, pouring pints alongside schnitzel and corned beef.

4.5★·1.2k ratings

Frothy Beard Brewing Company

1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston

Frothy Beard Brewing Company

West Ashley craft brewery slinging pizza and wings alongside rotating house beers in a casual, family-friendly taproom.

4.5★·1.1k ratings

The Pub On 61

2366 Ashley River Rd, Charleston

The Pub On 61

Neighborhood bar and grill on Ashley River Road with live music, cold beer, and no pretense.

4.4★·606 ratings

R Pub

1836 Ashley River Rd Ste H, Charleston

R Pub

Casual pub with a short list of bar food plus regular live music, karaoke, trivia & midnight movies.

4.5★·565 ratings

Hunley's Neighborhood Grill

1750 Savannah Hwy Suite #8, Charleston

Hunley's Neighborhood Grill

Laid-back West Ashley sports bar with cold beer, pub grub, and occasional live music in a strip mall off Savannah Highway.

4.5★·473 ratings

Tin Roof

1117 Magnolia Rd, Charleston

Tin Roof

Festive hangout offering live music, game nights, karaoke & comedy, plus cocktails, burgers & more.

4.5★·421 ratings

Mex 1 Coastal Cantina

817 St Andrews Blvd, Charleston

Mex 1 Coastal Cantina

Lively eatery dishing out Mexican favorites, including tacos and tortas, in hip, casual environs.

4.4★·1.8k ratings

Maguro Sushi Bar

874 Orleans Rd #7, CharlestonTrending

Maguro Sushi Bar

Compact Japanese counter in West Ashley strip mall serving sushi with a tight menu and an unusually high local following.

4.7★·331 ratings

The Garden by Charles Towne Fermentory

1331 Ashley River Rd, Charleston

The Garden by Charles Towne Fermentory

Outdoor coffee and beer garden on Ashley River Road, with live music and dogs welcome on the grounds.

4.5★·144 ratings

Triangle Char & Bar

828 Savannah Hwy, CharlestonTrending

Triangle Char & Bar

Local chain serving cocktails, locally sourced burgers, tacos & more in a vibrant setting.

4.4★·1.9k ratings

Villa Cantina

1940 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, CharlestonTrending

Villa Cantina

Neighborhood Mexican cantina on Sam Rittenberg with margaritas, live music, and a reliable Cal-Mex menu.

4.8★·8.2k ratings

All My Exes

825 Savannah Hwy Suite B, Charleston

All My Exes

West Ashley coffee shop and bar where the drinks are named after bad decisions and the vibe leans accordingly.

4.3★·71 ratings

CHS Golf

1919 Savannah Hwy, Charleston

CHS Golf

Indoor golf simulators and a full bar on Savannah Highway, where locals hit bays year-round without leaving the peninsula.

4.3★·55 ratings

Agaves Cantina West Ashley

3871 W Ashley Cir Unit 320 & 330, Charleston

Agaves Cantina West Ashley

Neighborhood Tex-Mex cantina in a West Ashley strip mall serving margaritas, tacos, and cold beer to a regular local crowd.

4.1★·477 ratings

Stones Throw Tavern

3417 Shelby Ray Ct unit e, Charleston

Stones Throw Tavern

Neighborhood sports bar in a strip mall off Savannah Highway, with cold beer, pub food, and enough TVs to catch every game.

4.0★·1.3k ratings

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