Rosemary Rose
529 King St, rooftop of The Nickel
A French Riviera-inspired lounge above The Nickel hotel: olive trees, fire-pit tables, and Mediterranean small plates.
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Bars and Nightlife in Charleston
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Rooftops
5 picks
Cocktail Bars
13 picks
La Cave
550 King St
A candlelit, provincial French lounge for serious cocktails, wine, and whiskey.
Last Saint
472 Meeting St
Lively up front, intimate reservation-only bar in back. A neighborhood favorite.
Dalila's
441 Meeting St Suite F
A speakeasy-styled hideaway with handcrafted cocktails and Caribbean notes.
Madison Maison
King & Calhoun
Maximalist, flower-filled, and fun: cocktails, champagne, and caviar bites.
Doar Bros
225 Meeting St
Modern, creative cocktails and shareable plates from a decorated bar team.
The Gin Joint
182 East Bay St
A pioneering craft cocktail den. Tell them a mood and they build the drink.
Bar 167
5 Fulton St
The 167 Raw team's tucked-away bar for oysters, curated drinks, and full meals.
The Thoroughbred Club
205 Meeting St
Classic cocktails and live jazz in the lobby of The Charleston Place.
By The Way
45 1/2 Spring St
A cozy neighborhood spot for classic cocktails, martinis, and zero-proof drinks.
Brasserie La Banque
1 Broad St
Cocktails and French brasserie glamour inside a grand old bank on Broad.
Wine Bars
8 picks
The Hidden House
21 Burns Ln
Tucked down a downtown lane, the coffee lounge turns wine bar after dark.
Wine & Company
441 Meeting St Ste B
Neighborhood bottle shop and bar with rare finds and Tuesday tastings.
Stems & Skins
1070 E Montague Ave, North Charleston
A James Beard-nominated natural wine program with Mediterranean snacks in Park Circle.
Wine Shop OV
115 Pitt St, Mount Pleasant
Old Village's living-room wine shop. Locals, corks, and conversation.
Casual Bars
9 picks
Blind Tiger Pub
36-38 Broad St
A onetime speakeasy from 1893 with a courtyard that feels like old Charleston.
The Royal American
970 Morrison Dr
Low-key rock club with hearty pub food along the Cooper.
Groovers Listening Bar
139 Calhoun St
A vinyl-driven listening bar: craft cocktails, deep cuts, and groovy nostalgia.
Island Cabana Bar & Ship Store
50 Immigration St
Come by land or boat: a waterfront marina bar with local beer and easy eats.
Saltwater Cowboys
130 Mill St, Mount Pleasant
Seafood, barbecue, and cold drinks on the docks of Shem Creek.
Share House
23 Ann St
A year-round beach bar in an 1849 train depot. Orange Crushes and live music.
Breweries
6 picks
Edmund's Oast Brewing Co.
1505 King St #115
Ambitious beers and a full kitchen on the upper peninsula.
Holy City Brewing
1021 Aragon Ave, North Charleston
A big waterfront taproom with a full kitchen and room to spread out.
COAST Brewing Co.
1250 N 2nd St, North Charleston
Organic-minded pioneers brewing on the old Navy base since the beginning.
Low Tide Brewing
2863 Maybank Hwy, Johns Island
Johns Island's community brewery with a big patio and easygoing crowd.
Music Venues
11 picks
Credit One Stadium
161 Seven Farms Dr, Daniel Island
Charleston's biggest stage: stadium shows and touring headliners on Daniel Island.
Building 64
2301 Noisette Blvd, North Charleston
A Navy-base warehouse turned event space hosting concerts, markets, and festivals.
Riverfront Park
1001 Everglades Ave, North Charleston
Open-air concerts and festivals on the Cooper River at the old Navy base.
Charleston Music Hall
37 John St
A restored 1849 train depot theater with impeccable sound. Something on almost nightly.
The Refinery
1640 Meeting Street Rd
An industrial-chic venue on the upper peninsula for live music and special events.
The Royal American
970 Morrison Dr
Low-key rock club with hearty pub food along the Cooper.
Music Farm
32 Ann St
The downtown institution for touring bands, packed floors, and late nights.
Charleston Pour House
1977 Maybank Hwy, James Island
James Island's beloved listening room: two stages, a deck, and music every night.
The Windjammer
1008 Ocean Blvd, Isle of Palms
Live music with your toes in the sand. A beachfront rite of passage since 1972.
Riviera Theater
227 King St
A restored art deco movie palace hosting intimate shows on King Street.
Gaillard Center
95 Calhoun St
Charleston's grand performance hall: symphony, Broadway tours, and jazz festivals.
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