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Best bars in Charleston

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

Showing 24 of 210 · May 6, 2026

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24 Ann St Suite A, Charleston
The Brick
Bustling sports tavern & American grill with an upbeat atmosphere, plus karaoke & comedy nights.
4.51.6k ratings
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Sports bar21 Dive bar5 Speakeasy3 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

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

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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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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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