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Best bars in Charleston

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

Showing 10 of 210 in West Ashley · May 6, 2026

West Ashley22 Live music95 Late night31 Date night3 Downtown108 North Charleston25 Beer / brewery47 Outdoor seating136 Reservations96 Cocktail bar

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1734 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston
King Claw - Juicy Seafood & Bar
Customizable seafood boils & fried baskets in a roomy space with elaborate nautical decor & TVs.
4.64.5k ratings
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TypeCocktail bar43 Wine bar26 Beer / brewery47 Sports bar21 Dive bar5 Speakeasy3 Rooftop8

VibeOutdoor seating136 Live music95 Late night31 Date night3 Clear

AmenitiesReservations96

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

Open

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★·1.9k 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

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

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

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

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

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