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Best bars in Charleston

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

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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.
4.82.9k ratings
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Wine bar26 Rooftop8 Outdoor seating136 Downtown108 North Charleston25 West Ashley22 Beer / brewery47 Reservations96 Cocktail bar43 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

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

Open

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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