Charleston, South Carolina - Bars & Nightlife

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Charleston, South Carolina

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Bars & Nightlife The guide was updated: 2024-10-31

Charleston nightlife offers live music at several venues across town. Bars and clubs pepper the area. Join in with the local crowd as you move from club to club, or take to a local bar and sample Charleston craft brews. There is no reason to leave out the excellent nightlife that Charleston has to offer.

Vendue Inn Rooftop Bar

Vendue Inn Rooftop Bar

With a wonderful view of the downtown and a casual feel, this rooftop bar is a real classic, featuring live music that attracts both locals and visitors. It's been voted 'Best Rooftop Bar' repeatedly.

The Gin Joint

The Gin Joint

It goes without saying that the Gin Joint's primary attraction is the gin; however, it has much more to offer. Enjoy a formidable selection of mixed drinks and seasonal cocktails.

The Belmont

The Belmont

The Belmont is a place full of character with a vast selection of hand-crafted cocktails. This swanky cocktail bar is the perfect choice for good wine, food, music and conversation. Black-and-white movies projected up onto the wall forge a one-of-kind atmosphere. Happy Hour is from 5pm to 7pm, Monday to Saturday.

Tin Roof

Tin Roof

Tin roof is known for always having something fun going on. The bar welcomes you every night with a wide variety of live music and karaoke. Nearly every evening comes with a special theme.

Tommy Condon’s Irish Pub & Seafood Restaurant

Tommy Condon’s Irish Pub & Seafood Restaurant

The Charleston tradition of Tommy Condon's provides an experience modeled after a true Irish pub. It is a combination of a tranquil daytime atmosphere and dynamic, vibrant nights. There are 20 beers on tap and 15 local and craft brews.

Bay Street Biergarten

Bay Street Biergarten

Are you longing for a well-cooled mug of amber delight? Your desire can be fulfilled right here. Bay Street provides the atmosphere of a traditional German beer garden developed in southern style. Enjoy Bavarian-influenced cuisine and beers on tap from all around the world.

Pavilion Bar

Pavilion Bar

The swanky Market Pavilion Hotel roof bar is Charleston’s alfresco hot spot. This is a small oasis where you can enjoy the panoramic city, experience its spectacular sunsets and harbor views while sipping on cocktails in the lap of luxury. It's a nice place to sit and take it all in.

The Cocktail Club

The Cocktail Club

The Cocktail Club is a 1881 residence transformed into a handsome lounge with a rooftop terrace. Craft cocktails are made with artisan infusions, rare spirits, and farm-to-shaker ingredients, not to mention a lot of passion.

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