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Best bars in Charleston

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

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225 Meeting St, Charleston
Doar Bros.
Snug bar specializing in unique cocktails, wine & beer, plus monthly Italian dinner nights.
4.9565 ratings
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Cocktail bar43 Wine bar26 Rooftop8 Dive bar5 Speakeasy3 Downtown108 North Charleston25 West Ashley22 Beer / brewery47 Outdoor seating136 Reservations96 Live music95

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AreaDowntown108 North Charleston25 West Ashley22 Mount Pleasant19 Sullivan's Island7 James Island7 Daniel Island6 Folly Beach4 Hanahan4 Johns Island3 Kiawah Island2 Isle of Palms2 Goose Creek1

TypeCocktail bar43 Wine bar26 Beer / brewery47 Sports bar21 Dive bar5 Speakeasy3 Rooftop8 Clear

VibeOutdoor seating136 Live music95 Late night

700 Halcyon Lp, Johns IslandFeaturedTrending

Somm Wine Bar

Dog-friendly wine bar tucked into Johns Island's Halcyon development, pouring focused selections with food to match.

4.8★·2.9k ratings

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Uncork Charleston

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.

4.7★·1.8k ratings

The Archer

601 Meeting St Ste. 140, CharlestonTrending

The Archer

Neighborhood bar and kitchen on the Meeting Street corridor, pulling a loyal crowd with straightforward food and well-made drinks.

4.8★·1.7k ratings

Graft Wine Shop & Wine Bar

700b King St, Charleston

Graft Wine Shop & Wine Bar

Focused wine shop and bar on King Street pouring natural, low-intervention bottles with retail and glass options under one roof.

4.8★·232 ratings

Wine & Company

441 Meeting St Suite B, Charleston

Wine & Company

Laid-back wine bar & retail outlet with a curated selection, plus cheese & charcuterie plates.

4.8★·252 ratings

Ardoa Wine Bar

1960 Riviera Dr d, Mt PleasantTrending

Ardoa Wine Bar

Low-key spot offering global wines from self-service dispensers, plus gourmet cheeses & meats.

4.8★·2.9k ratings

Pounce Cat Cafe + Wine Bar

283 Meeting St, CharlestonTrending

Pounce Cat Cafe + Wine Bar

Coffee, wine & beer plus pastries & sweets in a living room setting roamed by adoptable cats.

4.7★·1.2k ratings

Lowlife Bar

106 E Hudson Ave, Folly BeachTrending

Lowlife Bar

Breezy, rustic locale offering global dishes like jerk chicken & tuna poke, plus cocktails.

4.7★·3.5k ratings

Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar

198 E Bay St STE 100, Charleston

Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar

Tranquil eatery featuring sandwiches & charcuterie, classic Italian desserts, wine & cocktails.

4.7★·2.9k 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.

4.8★·2.9k ratings

COAST Brewing Company

1250 2nd St N, North Charleston

COAST Brewing Company

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

4.7★·267 ratings

Dalila's

441 Meeting St Suite F, Charleston

Dalila's

Intimate cocktail bar tucked into a Meeting Street suite, pouring serious drinks in a low-key, well-lit room.

4.7★·215 ratings

Pearlz Oyster Bar

153 E Bay St, CharlestonTrending

Pearlz Oyster Bar

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

4.6★·2.9k ratings

The Reserve Tavern and Market

665 Johnnie Dodds Blvd Suite B, Mt PleasantTrending

The Reserve Tavern and Market

Upscale tavern and bottle shop on Johnnie Dodds where craft cocktails and a curated market share the same Mt. Pleasant strip-mall address.

4.6★·2.8k ratings

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

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

Elliotborough Mini Bar

18 Percy St, CharlestonTrending

Elliotborough Mini Bar

Pint-sized speakeasy with eclectic local art, chill music, small plates & a hipster feel.

4.8★·2.9k ratings

Stems & Skins

1070 E Montague Ave # B, North Charleston

Stems & Skins

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

4.6★·381 ratings

Accent on Wine Park Circle

1056 E Montague Ave, North Charleston

Accent on Wine Park Circle

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

4.7★·3k ratings

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

Philosophers & Fools

50 Bogard St Suite A, Charleston

Philosophers & Fools

Neighborhood wine bar and bookshop on Bogard Street where you can drink well and leave with something to read.

4.7★·125 ratings

Last Saint

472 Meeting St B, Charleston

Last Saint

Dimly lit Meeting Street coffee bar that slides into cocktails after dark.

4.7★·202 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★·2.1k ratings

Bin 152

152 King St, Charleston

Bin 152

Many wines by the glass, plus cheese & charcuterie, in an art-adorned, rustic-cool space.

4.6★·480 ratings

Blūm Coffee & Wine Bar

511 Meeting St Suite 201, Charleston

Blūm Coffee & Wine Bar

Second-floor Meeting Street café shifting from espresso to natural wine as the day moves.

4.6★·213 ratings

The Bounty Bar

15 Center St, Folly BeachTrending

The Bounty Bar

Folly Beach dive bar on Center Street with live music, cold beer, and dogs welcome on the patio.

4.7★·3k ratings

The Tippling House

221 Coming St, Charleston

The Tippling House

Intimate neighborhood bar on Coming Street pouring considered cocktails and wine in a dim, parlor-like room.

4.6★·114 ratings

Opal Restaurant & Bar

1960 Riviera Dr, Mt Pleasant

Opal Restaurant & Bar

Mediterranean fare & an extensive wine selection are offered in a lofty, sophisticated setting.

4.7★·6.9k ratings

The Restaurant at Zero George

Left Side, 0 George St, CharlestonTrending

The Restaurant at Zero George

Upscale hotel eatery creating seasonal New American cuisine & craft cocktails.

4.8★·4.2k ratings

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

Tobin's Market

197 Jackson St, Charleston

Tobin's Market

Neighborhood bar and market on Jackson Street with live music, a dog-friendly beer garden, and bottles to drink there or take home.

4.6★·2.7k 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

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

SAVI Cucina + Wine Bar

1324 Theater Dr, Mt Pleasant

SAVI Cucina + Wine Bar

Neighborhood Italian spot in Mount Pleasant with a wine bar focus, live music, and a menu built around pasta and wood-fired dishes.

4.6★·8.4k ratings

Vintage Lounge

545 King St, Charleston

Vintage Lounge

Swanky wine bar with pours by the glass & a wide selection of fondue, charcuterie & appetizers.

4.5★·373 ratings

Pour Taproom: Charleston

560 King St, Charleston

Pour Taproom: Charleston

Pour-your-own rooftop taproom with soaring views & 70 craft beers, plus sandwiches & nachos.

4.5★·611 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

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

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

Zero George

Right Side, 0 George St, Charleston

Zero George

Elegant boutique hotel set in 1800s buildings offering free breakfast, a bistro/bar & loaner bikes.

4.8★·403 ratings

The Gin Joint

182 E Bay St STE 102, Charleston

The Gin Joint

Cozy, intimate bar/eatery serving cocktails & eclectic small plates in a 1920s-inspired setting.

4.4★·1.3k ratings

The Hidden House - Charleston

21 Burns Ln, Charleston

The Hidden House - Charleston

Tucked down a brick alley off King, this wine-and-coffee shop pours both without fuss.

4.5★·97 ratings

Events at 495 + Satellite Rooftop Bar

495 King St, Charleston

Events at 495 + Satellite Rooftop Bar

American eatery with a seasonal menu & mid-1930s vibe boasts a rooftop bar & wood-fired oven.

4.6★·4.2k ratings

Prohibition

547 King St, Charleston

Prohibition

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

4.4★·3.1k ratings

Sand Dollar Social Club

7 Center St, Folly Beach

Sand Dollar Social Club

Cash-only Folly Beach dive bar on Center Street with live music, cold beer, and no pretense.

4.4★·305 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

Odyssey Bottle Shop

987 Harbor View Rd, Charleston

Odyssey Bottle Shop

Neighborhood bottle shop and bar on Harbor View Road pouring local drafts and curated wine alongside retail shelves.

4.5★·60 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

Crafty Draught

1965 Riviera Dr, Mt Pleasant

Crafty Draught

Self-pour taproom off Riviera Drive in Mount Pleasant, with rotating craft taps, wine, and a dog-friendly patio.

4.4★·152 ratings

Faculty Lounge

391 Huger St, Charleston

Faculty Lounge

Low-key, convivial cocktail lounge offering beer specials, tap wine & bar snacks, plus dance nights.

4.4★·232 ratings

Muddy's Dockside Bar

1313 Shrimp Boat Ln, Mt Pleasant

Muddy's Dockside Bar

Waterfront dive bar on Shem Creek with cold beer, live music, and a front-row seat to the shrimp boat traffic.

4.7★·2.9k 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 Tavern at Rainbow Row

120 E Bay St, Charleston

The Tavern at Rainbow Row

Narrow wine bar tucked into a historic Rainbow Row townhouse on East Bay, pouring bottles alongside a small rotating food menu.

4.3★·199 ratings

Scotty Doesn't Know Speakeasy

251 E Bay St, Charleston

Scotty Doesn't Know Speakeasy

Cocktail-forward speakeasy tucked behind East Bay Street, pouring wine and drinks in a low-lit, reservable room.

4.4★·151 ratings

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.

4.3★·398 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★·37 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

Sportsbook Cheesesteaks & Wings

4950 Centre Pointe Dr #166, North Charleston

Sportsbook Cheesesteaks & Wings

Airy, contemporary pub featuring 30+ flatscreen TVs for sports & classic American comfort food.

4.2★·1.2k ratings

New Realm Brewing Co.

880 Island Park Dr, Charleston

New Realm Brewing Co.

Brisket, burgers & veggie-driven seasonal fare in a lively, expansive brewery & live music venue.

4.2★·844 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★·252 ratings

Salty Mike's

9 Lockwood Dr, Charleston

Salty Mike's

Waterfront dive bar on Lockwood Drive with live music, cold beer, and a dog-friendly patio facing the Ashley River.

4.2★·323 ratings

Manhattan's Food and Spirits

3369 S Morgans Point Rd #201, Mt Pleasant

Manhattan's Food and Spirits

Neighborhood bar and grill off Morgans Point Road in Mount Pleasant, with cold beer, cocktails, and game-day TVs.

4.2★·268 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

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

The Dive Bar & Grill

101 Fletcher St, Goose Creek

The Dive Bar & Grill

No-frills Goose Creek bar and grill with live music, cold beer, and the kind of name that tells you exactly what you're walking into.

4.0★·182 ratings

Dudley's

42 Ann St, Charleston

Dudley's

Energetic LGBT-friendly hangout with drag performances, karaoke, billiards & dancing.

3.8★·246 ratings

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