Top Rated Nightlife in Charleston

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.

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.

Serving fine Lowcountry cuisine, High Cotton gives one of the finest dining experiences in Charleston. Boasting an elegant setting, the restaurant's decor exudes an exceptionally classy vibe with its earthy tones and traditional chandeliers. Serving seafood delicacies like charbroiled oysters and pan-seared salmon to name a few, the menu also comprises a variety of steaks. With an extensive cocktail and wine menu, you can find the perfect one to pair with your meal. The weekend brunches with live music are definitely a must-try. With a wide range of food and drinks and a sophisticated ambiance, High Cotton is an ideal place for a fine dining experience in town.

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.

This brewpub has been named Edmund's Oast after Edmund Egan, one of the pioneers of brewing operations in Charleston. Oast refers to a type of kiln in which hops are dried. At this beer haven, customers can sample in-house brews as well as globe-spanning draft beers. Sip beers like Foothills Jade IPA with melon and citrus flavors, De Molen Hel and Verdoemenis from Netherlands and the Swiss Abbaye de Saint Bon-Chie infused with flavors of oak, balsamic and tart cherry. Pair light snacks like Smoked Bar Nuts with cocktails such as The Red Wedding with hibiscus extracts. This bar frequently hosts events for connoisseurs like Beer Week and Beer School; check the website for the detailed schedule.