Guidebook for Charleston
Food Scene
Caviar & Bananas - Gourmet Market & Cafe
51 George StThe Kale salad is amazing!
A Classy swanky a-la-carte restaurant and bar. Try one of their dry aged steaks. But the bill will be pricey at this location.
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Halls Chophouse
434 King StA Classy swanky a-la-carte restaurant and bar. Try one of their dry aged steaks. But the bill will be pricey at this location.
Amazing Burgers! Plus free regulation sized ping pong tables in the back for paying customers.
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HoM Charleston
Amazing Burgers! Plus free regulation sized ping pong tables in the back for paying customers.
Hominy Grill
207 Rutledge AveGreat breakfast/brunch spot!
One of our great rooftop restaurants/bar with great views. This is on top of a hotel and you'll be intermingling with their guests. They have a slight dresscode.
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Grill 225
225 E Bay StOne of our great rooftop restaurants/bar with great views. This is on top of a hotel and you'll be intermingling with their guests. They have a slight dresscode.
This is more of a Bar and Grill, but with amazing BBQ! Make sure you try their house made Cinnamon Whiskey! If you're like me and wish Fireball wasn't so darn sweet you'll love this Cinnamon Whiskey shot!
Smoke BBQ
This is more of a Bar and Grill, but with amazing BBQ! Make sure you try their house made Cinnamon Whiskey! If you're like me and wish Fireball wasn't so darn sweet you'll love this Cinnamon Whiskey shot!
Drinks & Nightlife
Closest dive style bar. Cheap drinks and awesome late night bar food.
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A C's Bar & Grill
467 King StClosest dive style bar. Cheap drinks and awesome late night bar food.
Bar and nightclub with an outdoor area as well. Live music. There's a dress code so this is one of the spots you go to when you want to get dressed up. And it's super close!
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Republic Garden & Lounge
462 King StBar and nightclub with an outdoor area as well. Live music. There's a dress code so this is one of the spots you go to when you want to get dressed up. And it's super close!
Nightclub meets speakeasy. Sometimes there's great live music, the rest of the time there's a DJ. Great cocktails here and I've had some fun nights dancing here.
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Prohibition
547 King StNightclub meets speakeasy. Sometimes there's great live music, the rest of the time there's a DJ. Great cocktails here and I've had some fun nights dancing here.
Great speakeasy bar. Love the open wall decor, and the snacks at this bar are awesome. Try the seasoned popcorn! Favorite cocktail is the Valiant Soldier. Sometimes they have good live music as well. More low key not as obnoxious.
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The Cocktail Club
479 King StGreat speakeasy bar. Love the open wall decor, and the snacks at this bar are awesome. Try the seasoned popcorn! Favorite cocktail is the Valiant Soldier. Sometimes they have good live music as well. More low key not as obnoxious.
This is probably one of our few dance clubs left. It's part of Henry's and has a lot going on in one location. Get tired of the loud booming dance floor, head over to Henry's without going outside to the more lounge live music portion. Want some fresh air, head to the rooftop and take a nice cocktail with you and take in the sights, as well as some star gazing on a clear night.
NV Dance lounge
48 N Market StThis is probably one of our few dance clubs left. It's part of Henry's and has a lot going on in one location. Get tired of the loud booming dance floor, head over to Henry's without going outside to the more lounge live music portion. Want some fresh air, head to the rooftop and take a nice cocktail with you and take in the sights, as well as some star gazing on a clear night.
This is another iconic dive bar. Pretty sure they recently filmed some shows or movies here. Cheap drinks, and off the beaten path. Fun Fact: #1 PBR distributor in the world!
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Recovery Room Tavern
685 King StThis is another iconic dive bar. Pretty sure they recently filmed some shows or movies here. Cheap drinks, and off the beaten path. Fun Fact: #1 PBR distributor in the world!
Great spot to dance to classic tunes. Typically an older crowd and off the beaten path. Live music. A lot of history with this venue. Should be able to catch some good Jazz here as well.
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The Commodore
504 Meeting StGreat spot to dance to classic tunes. Typically an older crowd and off the beaten path. Live music. A lot of history with this venue. Should be able to catch some good Jazz here as well.
Iconic Music scene in Charleston. Lots of great acts. Check their schedule online.
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Music Farm
32 Ann StIconic Music scene in Charleston. Lots of great acts. Check their schedule online.
This is one of our well known gay bar scenes. Nice people, drinks are poured heavily, and there's live comedy entertainment from a drag queen comedian.
Dudley's on Ann
42 Ann StThis is one of our well known gay bar scenes. Nice people, drinks are poured heavily, and there's live comedy entertainment from a drag queen comedian.
A newer hot spot that has hit downtown Charleston. More of a younger crowd, expect a long line, but the wait is worth it. The food is awesome as well.
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Uptown Social
587 King StA newer hot spot that has hit downtown Charleston. More of a younger crowd, expect a long line, but the wait is worth it. The food is awesome as well.
Wine bar on the hottest street of Charleston. An awesome spot for good live music, great hors d'oeuvres, and even better wine. Highly recommended.
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Vintage Lounge
545 King StWine bar on the hottest street of Charleston. An awesome spot for good live music, great hors d'oeuvres, and even better wine. Highly recommended.
Good spot that's known for fish bowl size Moscow Mules! Serve up some great bar food as well.
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King Street Dispensary
559 King StGood spot that's known for fish bowl size Moscow Mules! Serve up some great bar food as well.
Smaller bar, but has a good vibe with decent amount of seating and a dance floor as well.
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Warehouse
45 1/2 Spring StSmaller bar, but has a good vibe with decent amount of seating and a dance floor as well.
Elliotborough Mini Bar
18 Percy StLaid back dive bar with live music.
Sightseeing
Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge
Great walk and exercise, plus a awesome view.
A little piece of history and some great views. You can also take a helicopter ride from here and get a fly over of the Charleston Peninsula.
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USS Yorktown CV-10
40 Patriots Point RdA little piece of history and some great views. You can also take a helicopter ride from here and get a fly over of the Charleston Peninsula.
An iconic Charleston stroll on the Battery with great scenery. Great place to go for a walk and end up on East Bay Street for a nice dinner.
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De Batterij
An iconic Charleston stroll on the Battery with great scenery. Great place to go for a walk and end up on East Bay Street for a nice dinner.
Parks & Nature
Public Park in the City. Great for sunning out, a pickup game of touch football, throw a frisbee, etc... Must see on a Saturday morning for Farmer's Market when in season. Get a small taste of local culture.
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Marion Square
Public Park in the City. Great for sunning out, a pickup game of touch football, throw a frisbee, etc... Must see on a Saturday morning for Farmer's Market when in season. Get a small taste of local culture.
Arts & Culture
Outdoor Farmer's Market in the center of the peninsula. Must see on a Saturday morning for when in season. Get a small taste of local culture. Buy some crafts or locally grown produce and take it home with you.
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Charleston Farmers Market
329 Meeting StOutdoor Farmer's Market in the center of the peninsula. Must see on a Saturday morning for when in season. Get a small taste of local culture. Buy some crafts or locally grown produce and take it home with you.
Dock Street Theater
135 Church StLive playhouse
Live entertainment and events. Plays, etc... Some movies were filmed on location here as well.
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Charleston Gaillard Center
95 Calhoun StLive entertainment and events. Plays, etc... Some movies were filmed on location here as well.
Footlight Players
20 Queen StAnother great playhouse!
Very unique comedy mystery theatre. Set up a little more like a restaurant (beer, wine & dessert). Great after dinner spot.
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Black Fedora Comedy Mystery Theatre and Shoppe
164 Church StVery unique comedy mystery theatre. Set up a little more like a restaurant (beer, wine & dessert). Great after dinner spot.
Woolfe Street Playhouse
34 Woolfe StAnother great playhouse!
Live Music, Musicals, Plays, but I've seen some great live music acts come through here.
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Charleston Music Hall
37 John StLive Music, Musicals, Plays, but I've seen some great live music acts come through here.
Essentials
You'll pay a little more for convenience but will have some of your major items you may need. Forgot some toiletries they got you covered. Want a few beers for your room, or a bottle of wine and a decent filling sandwich? This is very close, around the corner.
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Charlie's Grocery
1 Jasper StYou'll pay a little more for convenience but will have some of your major items you may need. Forgot some toiletries they got you covered. Want a few beers for your room, or a bottle of wine and a decent filling sandwich? This is very close, around the corner.
Can't find what you need or want to get several items and not overpay. Go to Harris Teeter. This is where I do the majority of my grocery shopping when I stock up.
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Harris Teeter
290 East Bay StreetCan't find what you need or want to get several items and not overpay. Go to Harris Teeter. This is where I do the majority of my grocery shopping when I stock up.
Entertainment & Activities
Theatre 99
280 Meeting StImprov style comedy!
Been meaning to try this spot, but if you're up for mystery and puzzle solving in a very engaging way. This could provide a memorable activity.
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Escape in 60
45 S Market StBeen meaning to try this spot, but if you're up for mystery and puzzle solving in a very engaging way. This could provide a memorable activity.
Local Baseball team... great food and drinks. Bill Murray is owner as well. Who knows if you get a box seat maybe you'll bump into him. :-)
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Charleston RiverDogs
360 Fishburne StLocal Baseball team... great food and drinks. Bill Murray is owner as well. Who knows if you get a box seat maybe you'll bump into him. :-)