What locals are saying
Big Gun is widely regarded by Charleston locals as an unpretentious dive bar near Marion Square that punches above its weight on food — creative, well-seasoned burgers and a strong craft beer list keep regulars coming back. The bar's late-night hours (until 2am), cheap happy hour deals, and no-dress-code vibe make it a reliable post-show or end-of-night stop. The main recurring complaint is slow kitchen service, with waits of up to 45 minutes for a burger during busy stretches.
On socials
The Towering Inferno — beef and pulled pork, habanero slaw, queso fresco — is the burger people specifically tell others to order, with the Thin White Duke (mushroom, bacon, swiss, horseradish mayo) running close behind. The house Big Gun sauce on fries and burgers gets called out by name, and the dive-bar-after-dark energy is half the draw — people keep coming back for the combination of late-night hours, happy hour value, and burgers that punch well above the no-frills room.
