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

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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.
4.71.8k ratings
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Wine bar27 Rooftop8 Live music95 Downtown104 North Charleston25 West Ashley22 Beer / brewery47 Outdoor seating136 Reservations96 Cocktail bar43

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AreaDowntown104 North Charleston25 West Ashley22 Mount Pleasant20 James Island7 Shem Creek7 Daniel Island6 Folly Beach4 Hanahan4 Sullivan's Island3 Johns Island3 Isle of Palms2 Kiawah Island2 Old Village2 Goose Creek1

TypeCocktail bar43 Wine bar27 Beer / brewery47 Sports bar21 Dive bar5 Speakeasy3 Rooftop8 Clear

VibeOutdoor seating136 Live music95 Late night

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

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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★·443 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

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

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

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

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.

4.5★·422 ratings

Veranda Lounge

61 State St Main Entrance, Charleston

Veranda Lounge

Rooftop lounge on State Street with live music, cold beer, and views over the lower peninsula.

4.5★·145 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

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

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.

4.3★·1.7k 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

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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