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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 Sports bar21 Dive bar5 Speakeasy3 Downtown108 North Charleston25 West Ashley22 Beer / brewery47 Outdoor seating136 Reservations96 Cocktail bar43

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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

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

Open

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rusty Bull Brewing Co. (North Charleston)

3005 W Montague Ave, North Charleston

Rusty Bull Brewing Co. (North Charleston)

Industrial North Charleston brewery with a beer garden, burgers, and enough screens to follow every game.

4.3★·749 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

Mac's Place

Maritime Building, 215 E Bay St #100, Charleston

Mac's Place

Festive pub & eatery offering American & Irish mains like shepherd's pie, plus TVs for sports fans.

4.2★·1.6k 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

CHS Golf

1919 Savannah Hwy, Charleston

CHS Golf

Indoor golf simulators and a full bar on Savannah Highway, where locals hit bays year-round without leaving the peninsula.

4.3★·55 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

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

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

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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