Top Rated Nightlife in Charleston

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.

If you are looking for some high-end entertainment complete with live music, psychedelic lights, and a discerning crowd that really knows how to party, then The Charleston Pour House it is for you. This bar and entertainment venue is ideal to catch some top-notch artists and DJs doing what they do best. The drink selection is extensive and easy on the pocket, so you can enjoy a tasty brew regardless of whether you are there to see the show or just to unwind at the end of a long workday. This is hands down the best reasonably priced live music venue in Charleston! You will not be disappointed with the service either. The staff is welcoming, and they are only too happy to help if you need anything.

Located in Historic Downtown, this little bar is nestled in the Husk Restaurant at Queen Street. Open 4p onwards, it is known to serve some of the best whiskey and whiskey based cocktails in town. A rustic ambiance and historic feel, give this bar a cozy and stylish vibe. Set up in a petite space, it focuses on serving the good old cocktails, which reflect the city's historic tradition. A perfect place to catch up with friends, the bar provides you with the best in service, drinks and food. Drop by to have a laid-back evening, as you indulge yourself in the classic high spirits.

Tucked inside the Charleston Place Hotel, this place promises 100% entertainment and is a good hang-out to kill the blues. The Thoroughbred Club has something for everyone, with excellent tea specials for the early birds and live entertainment for late diners. This place has a very impressive line up of tea from all over the world and has been voted as the best place for tea in South Carolina. Besides the famous teas, an appetizing fare with an impressive list of alcoholic beverages is sure to keep those hunger pangs at bay. Creamy desserts in the evenings and nights is sure to appease every guest. In the evening the Thoroughbred Club transforms itself into a lovely place for entertainment, with live music adding an extra notch to it's popularity quotient.

Located in the 1901 building for the original Crystal Ice Company and Clinchfield Coal Corporation, an upstairs bar and first floor restaurant exist here. Open since the 1970s, both have grown into a popular dining and drinking destination. The 2nd floor pub offers over 100 beer selections as well as creative fruit infusions and rums with fruit. No food is sold; however, they have free hot dogs on Saturdays and Sundays. Happy Hour begins at noon and lasts until 8p. Smoking is allowed, but patrons can take their drinks downstairs and relax on the back patio or in rocking chairs on the front porch. The downstairs restaurant is decorated with photos and memorabilia from the 1920s. Family friendly, there is a kids' menu. Parking is off-road along the front of the building.

Just off Savannah Highway in Charleston, Oak Barrel Tavern is located in the funky Avondale triangle in West Ashley. It comes highly recommended by Draft Magazine, featuring in the "Top 100" list of beer bars in America. With an extensive selection of beers ranging from the popular hoppy ales to house brews, let their friendly staff steer you towards your next favorite local brew or craft beer. In addition to the rotating 12 taps, there's an impressive array of bottled beers to choose from, and if you'd prefer growler fills, beer flights, or a bottle of fine wine, Oak Barrel Tavern will happily oblige. With board games and sushi ninja nights, take advantage of their happy hours to enjoy a fun night out with friends.