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Best bars in Charleston

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

Showing 27 of 210 · May 6, 2026

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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.
4.71.8k ratings
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Cocktail bar43 Dive bar5 Live music95 Downtown108 North Charleston25 West Ashley22 Beer / brewery47 Outdoor seating136 Reservations96

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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

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

Open

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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