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Best bars in Charleston

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

Showing 1 of 210 · May 6, 2026

Speakeasy3 Outdoor seating136 Date night3 Downtown108 North Charleston25 West Ashley22 Beer / brewery47 Reservations96 Cocktail bar43 Live music

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AreaDowntown108 North Charleston25 West Ashley22 Mount Pleasant19 Sullivan's Island7 James Island7 Daniel Island6 Folly Beach4 Hanahan4 Johns Island

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479 King St, Charleston
The Cocktail Club
King Street upstairs cocktail bar with a deep menu and a working fireplace in winter.
4.5923 ratingscocktails · date night
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TypeCocktail bar43 Wine bar26 Beer / brewery47 Sports bar21 Dive bar5 Speakeasy3 Rooftop8 Clear

VibeOutdoor seating136 Live music95 Late night31 Date night3 Clear

AmenitiesReservations96