The Gin Joint is dedicated to making cocktails the right way, like they were made back in the Roaring Twenties. The high-quality cocktails use locally sourced herbs, house-made syrups, and top tier spirits to create an unforgettable experience. Choose from a variety of well-mixed elixirs, or let one of the expert mixologists surprise you with something creative. If you feel yourself getting hungry while you sip, there is also a selection of small plates and cheeses, including fresh oysters, chips and caviar, house-made burgers, and pecan pie.
The East Bay Meeting House is a great little bar and cafe, located in the French Quarter. Their cafe opens daily at seven, offering a variety of pastries, coffee drinks and teas. Breakfast and lunch are also served daily, with a variety of delicious sandwiches available. After dark, the bar becomes the main focus, but you can still grab a small plate of food to compliment your cocktail. All of this in a space with wooden furniture and silver candelabras, which gives the feel of old-fashioned salon society.
The Recovery Room Tavern is a dive bar like no other. They pride themselves on selling cheap beer in a great environment (in fact they were the #2 sellers of Pabst Blue Ribbon in the nation in 2012). If you want something a little nicer though, they do offer a selection of craft beers and spirits. There are a variety of bar games to keep you entertained, like pool, darts, fooseball and pin ball. Plus, there's always sports on the TV to watch while you sip at a pint. There's even a menu of great bar food, like burgers and tater tots, for when you start to work up an appetite. Daily happy hours and weekly quiz nights round out an amazing neighborhood experience.
Club Trio is a hip nightclub in Downtown Charleston. With live music downstairs and amazing DJs upstairs, there's sure to be something for everyone here. There's even VIP bottle service if you feel like spending a little extra money for the star treatment. This is the perfect place to dance the weekend away.
Bin 152 is an amazing wine bar in Downtown Charleston. With 30 wines available by the glass and over 130 by the bottle, there is always something new to try. Plus, with bottles ranging from $25 to over $800 for rare vintages, there's something here for both the casual wine drinker and the wine aficionado. They also offer 40 different cheeses and charcuterie, served alongside their fresh baked bread. If you're feeling overwhelmed, their friendly staff is more than happy to help you pick the perfect cheese to pair with your wine.
Elliotborough Mini Bar is an eclectic and cozy little space. They have an amazing selection of beer and wine to sip while you relax in the homey little space. The exposed brick walls, hardwood floors, art on the walls, and small couch seating give this place a laid-back, worn-in feel. Plus, there's a small stage area, where live music is played most days of the week.
A visit to Ardoa Wine Bar is an experience in itself. Here, you are given the power to pre-decide the amount you want to spend, different wines that you want to try and how much you want to try. Their cozy interiors with classy decor are sure to give you an outstanding experience as you visit here.
Set in the Zero George Hotel, is Zero Cafe and Bar. This is a delightfully cozy restaurant and bar, with its elegant and simple decor is the perfect place for a romantic date night. Beautifully created appetizers, entrees and desserts are created with the freshest and most exciting of local ingredients. Dishes like the Pan Roasted Monkfish (crisped fermented garlic, kale, rock shrimp poached in butter, with a mushroom jus), Pan Roasted Octopus (charred endive, chorizo rangoons and piquillo) and Deviled Eggs (bacon and eggs, poached truffle, caviar, and pickled mustard) are plated to perfection and taste divine. Enjoy a luxurious meal here with a specialty craft cocktail, with intriguingly named options like Sun, Moon and Truth, Moneypenny, The Red Scare and others to choose from. They also serve a variety of local craft beers.
A true Texan Pit Master who has been honing his skill since he was 18, John Lewis opened this barbecue joint in 2016. He custom designs his smokers himself and tends to pit fires at unearthly hours, such is his single-minded dedication to meat. The interior of Lewis Barbecue is a cozy, well-lit place that exudes a simple, quaint charm. The ample outdoor seating has tables and benches set up on gravel. The menu features a variety of meats like beef briskets and turkey breast along with classic sides and sandwiches. The bar menu features a fine selection of cocktails, draft beer, and canned drinks.
Nestled in the heart of Harleston Village, this charming bistro on Archdale Street serves French classics in a cozy and casual setting. Housed in a historic building from the 1800s, the bistro's interiors exhibit beautiful wooden elements, lending the interiors an endearing earthy appeal. The menu is a splendid combination of excellent French fare and flavorful wines, featuring favorites such as the Smoked Salmon Blinis, Duck Foie Gras Terrine, and Duck Confit. If you're visiting in a group, the cheese plate comes highly recommended.
Tucked away in the premises of the boutique hotel Zero George, this restaurant and bar brings the quaint charm of Charleston to its fresh delicacies. Promising a dazzling culinary journey, Zero Restaurant + Bar presents carefully crafted dishes from the kitchen of Chef Vinson Petrillo. Experience an epicurean delight with their tasting menu, which incorporates local ingredients and offers delicate wine pairings to go with the dishes. Some specialties include fresh oysters, Caprese Salad, and BBQ scallops. The bar, which is headed by Megan Mina, features craft cocktails and refreshing drinks.