Word on the street
What locals are saying
Upstairs at Virginia's earns its reputation as one of downtown Charleston's most reliable intimate-event spaces — a second-floor room, separated entirely from the main dining room below, built for rehearsal dinners, bridal luncheons, and small receptions of up to 40 seated or 49 standing. The draw is the food first: Lowcountry soul cooking built on local ingredients and family recipes, flexible enough to accommodate vegan and gluten-free guests without complaint. Communication and night-of service draw consistent praise, and the price point lands noticeably below comparable King Street options — though the tradeoff is real: no elevator, no on-site parking, and a capacity ceiling that rules it out for anyone planning a larger celebration.
rehearsal dinner sweet spot40-guest hard capLowcountry soul food as the main eventclear pre-event communicationno elevator accesshonest value on King Street
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