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Best bars in Charleston

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

Showing 38 of 210 · May 6, 2026

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1034 E Montague Ave, North CharlestonTrending
Madra Rua Irish Pub
Offering traditional Irish fare such as shepherd's pie plus a variety of brews & weekday happy hour.
4.63.1k ratings
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Beer / brewery47 Sports bar21 Rooftop8 Outdoor seating136 Downtown108 North Charleston25 West Ashley22 Reservations96 Cocktail bar43 Live music95 Wine bar26

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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

1250 2nd St N, North Charleston

COAST Brewing Company

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

4.7★·267 ratings

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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

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

Commonhouse Aleworks

4831 O'Hear Ave, North Charleston

Commonhouse Aleworks

Dog-friendly brewery and taproom off O'Hear Avenue in North Charleston, pouring house beers in an industrial space.

4.6★·570 ratings

The Brick

24 Ann St Suite A, Charleston

The Brick

Bustling sports tavern & American grill with an upbeat atmosphere, plus karaoke & comedy nights.

4.5★·1.6k ratings

Bedford Falls CHS

430 Meeting St, Charleston

Bedford Falls CHS

Neighborhood coffee shop and bar on Meeting St, pouring drinks and letting dogs in since before it was fashionable.

4.6★·418 ratings

Fam's Brewing Co. featuring Famulari's Pizzeria

1291 Folly Rd, Charleston

Fam's Brewing Co. featuring Famulari's Pizzeria

Family-run brewery and pizzeria on Folly Road pairing wood-fired pies with house-brewed beers in a laid-back, sports-bar setting.

4.5★·554 ratings

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

Dunleavy's Pub

2213 Middle St # B, Sullivan's Island

Dunleavy's Pub

Set in a cabinlike building, this Irish bar stages weekly live folk, country & acoustic music.

4.5★·808 ratings

Recovery Room Tavern

685 King St, Charleston

Recovery Room Tavern

No-frills bar offering pinball, darts, pool & bocce, along with wings, sandwiches & beer.

4.5★·1.3k 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

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

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

Blind Tiger Pub

The McDowell Building, 36-38 Broad St, Charleston

Blind Tiger Pub

Upscale bar food in an alehouse dating back to 1803, featuring a charming, brick-walled courtyard.

4.4★·5.9k ratings

Fratello's Italian Tavern

1050 E Montague Ave, Charleston

Fratello's Italian Tavern

Seasonal Italian comfort food served in a loft-like dining room with unique decor & a stylish bar.

4.4★·1.6k ratings

O'Brion's Pub & Grille

361 N Shelmore Blvd, Mt Pleasant

O'Brion's Pub & Grille

Neighborhood Irish pub in I'On Village with wings, drafts, and enough TVs to catch whatever game you need.

4.4★·567 ratings

Charleston Sports Pub

1909 N Hwy 17, Mt Pleasant

Charleston Sports Pub

Sprawling Mount Pleasant sports bar on Highway 17 with live music, dog-friendly patio, and enough screens to catch every game.

4.4★·1.1k 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

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

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

Tommy Condon's Irish Pub & Restaurant

160 Church St, Charleston

Tommy Condon's Irish Pub & Restaurant

Nothing-fancy, family-friendly spot combining Irish pub with Lowcountry seafood & live music.

4.4★·3.2k ratings

The Kickin' Chicken

349 W Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant

The Kickin' Chicken

Casual local chain serving chicken sandwiches, wings, tenders & wraps, plus burgers & fries.

4.3★·1.5k ratings

Bay Street Biergarten

549 E Bay St, Charleston

Bay Street Biergarten

Rustic-chic spot for Southern pub grub with Bavarian flair, plus craft beer with pour-your-own taps.

4.3★·2.5k ratings

King Street Dispensary

559 King St, Charleston

King Street Dispensary

Sophisticated sports bar serving innovative pub fare & a wide selection of local beers & liquors.

4.2★·634 ratings

DIG In The Park

1049 E Montague Ave, North Charleston

DIG In The Park

Beer & pub grub served in a sports bar setting with plenty of TVs & an expansive outdoor patio.

4.2★·2.2k 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

The Kickin' Chicken

1179 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston

The Kickin' Chicken

Casual local chain serving chicken sandwiches, wings, tenders & wraps, plus burgers & fries.

4.2★·2k ratings

Whiskey Run Sports Bar & Grill

5060 Dorchester Rd #280, North Charleston

Whiskey Run Sports Bar & Grill

Neighborhood sports bar off Dorchester Road in North Charleston, pouring beer and wings for a loyal local crowd.

4.2★·230 ratings

Belle Station Sports Bar & Grill

545 Belle Station Blvd, Mt Pleasant

Belle Station Sports Bar & Grill

Neighborhood sports bar off Highway 17 with pizza, sandwiches, and dog-friendly patio in the Belle Hall corridor.

4.2★·302 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

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

Fugazzi at Revelry Brewing

10 Conroy St, Charleston

Fugazzi at Revelry Brewing

Revelry Brewing's in-house bar and kitchen, pouring house beers alongside casual plates in a North Morrison industrial space.

3.7★·82 ratings

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