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90 Folly Rd Blvd, Charleston
Sweatman’s Garden
Folly Road barbecue joint with live music, cold beer, and a loyal local following built on slow-smoked meat.
4.7118 ratings
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From a Hanahan chicken sandwich cult to a Gullah supper club in North Charleston, the Lowcountry's strongest new openings are settling in fast.
From a Gullah supper club in Hanahan to a speakeasy steak house on Hutson Alley, these six newcomers hit the ground running with 4.0+ ratings inside their first 60 days.
Anna Barnes takes the stage at The Dinghy on Isle of Palms for an afternoon solo set. Catch her performing from 3 PM on a Sunday — a pretty ideal way to wrap up a beach weekend with some live music just steps from the water. The Dinghy is a laid-back IOP spot, and a solo acoustic performance fits the vibe well. Whether you're winding down from a day on the beach or just looking for a relaxed Sunday out, this is a low-key way to spend the afternoon.
Grayson Little takes the Main Stage at Uptown Social for a Sunday evening set starting at 5 p.m. It's the kind of early show that eases you into the week ahead — a relaxed downtown hang with live music as the backdrop. Uptown Social's open, social-friendly layout makes it a solid spot to catch a local or regional act without the pressure of a seated venue. Grab a drink, settle in, and let the set carry you through the rest of your weekend.
Sixty days in, these eight new Charleston spots have racked up enough honest reviews to separate the real thing from the opening-week hype.
Mel Washington takes the stage at The Dinghy on Isle of Palms for a Sunday evening solo set starting at 6:30 PM. It's the kind of laid-back coastal venue that fits a solo performer perfectly — close enough to the beach that you can practically feel the salt air from your barstool. Whether you're winding down the weekend or looking for a reason to stretch it out a little longer, a live music set on a Sunday evening at IOP is a pretty solid argument for staying put.
French bistro and cocktail bar on Market Street, with live music and a menu leaning toward classic European technique.
Narrow King Street bar with live music and cocktails, drawing a loyal local crowd most nights.
Industrial event space and bar on upper Meeting Street pulling double duty as a live music venue with free parking.
