Guidebook for Charleston

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Guidebook for Charleston

Food Scene

Elegant and warm ambiance and amazing food. Halls Chophouse is a family-run, award-winning steakhouse with an elegant and warm ambiance. Enjoy its rich and decadent steaks, family-style sides and fresh seafood.
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Halls Chophouse
434 King St
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Elegant and warm ambiance and amazing food. Halls Chophouse is a family-run, award-winning steakhouse with an elegant and warm ambiance. Enjoy its rich and decadent steaks, family-style sides and fresh seafood.
Best lunch spot in Charleston! 167 Raw is known for its fresh, Nantucket-style seafood including a delicious tuna burger and pastrami swordfish sandwich.
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167 Raw
193 King St
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Best lunch spot in Charleston! 167 Raw is known for its fresh, Nantucket-style seafood including a delicious tuna burger and pastrami swordfish sandwich.
Great atmosphere for families or groups enjoying BBQ and watching sports games.
265 locals raden deze aan
Home Team BBQ
2209 Middle St
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Great atmosphere for families or groups enjoying BBQ and watching sports games.
Callies's Hot Little Biscuit is touted by Saveur, Food & Wine, and Oprah for her handmade biscuits and sandwiches.
89 locals raden deze aan
Callie's Hot Little Biscuit
476 1/2 King St
89 locals raden deze aan
Callies's Hot Little Biscuit is touted by Saveur, Food & Wine, and Oprah for her handmade biscuits and sandwiches.
An ever-changing menu of locally sourced Southern dishes served in a restored Victorian-era home.
183 locals raden deze aan
Husk
76 Queen St
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An ever-changing menu of locally sourced Southern dishes served in a restored Victorian-era home.
Elevated takes on Southern classics with seasonal ingredients served in an upscale-bistro setting. Be sure to make a reservation ahead of time or enjoy cocktails while waiting for bar room seating!
177 locals raden deze aan
FIG
232 Meeting St
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Elevated takes on Southern classics with seasonal ingredients served in an upscale-bistro setting. Be sure to make a reservation ahead of time or enjoy cocktails while waiting for bar room seating!
One of the most unique restaurants Charleston has to offer. Pint-sized neighborhood spot with elevated food & wine from France & around Europe in a cozy, Charleston house.
100 locals raden deze aan
Chez Nous
6 Payne Ct
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One of the most unique restaurants Charleston has to offer. Pint-sized neighborhood spot with elevated food & wine from France & around Europe in a cozy, Charleston house.

Drinks & Nightlife

The majority of Charleston's nightlife is located on Upper King Street (between John & Spring Street).
Stylish speakeasy-style bar serving craft cocktails, plus a rooftop terrace.
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The Cocktail Club
479 King St
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Stylish speakeasy-style bar serving craft cocktails, plus a rooftop terrace.
Swanky wine bar with pours by the glass & a wide selection of fondue, charcuterie & appetizers.
31 locals raden deze aan
Vintage Lounge
545 King St
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Swanky wine bar with pours by the glass & a wide selection of fondue, charcuterie & appetizers.
This vintage jazz club started in the early '80s as a “Touch of Class.” A staple in the jazz circuit as indicated by the classic photos on the wall, the club still hosts jazz and funk acts from across the country. Today, The Commodore has reincarnated the space to be one of Charleston’s true gems with an unparalleled live music and bar scene.
50 locals raden deze aan
The Commodore
504 Meeting St
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This vintage jazz club started in the early '80s as a “Touch of Class.” A staple in the jazz circuit as indicated by the classic photos on the wall, the club still hosts jazz and funk acts from across the country. Today, The Commodore has reincarnated the space to be one of Charleston’s true gems with an unparalleled live music and bar scene.
Deco Nightclub offers live music, a large dance floor, and VIP booths for reserving on special occasions.
15 locals raden deze aan
Deco Nightclub Charleston
28 Ann St
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Deco Nightclub offers live music, a large dance floor, and VIP booths for reserving on special occasions.
A 1930's vibe restaurant with a rooftop bar perfect for enjoying cocktails and views.
187 locals raden deze aan
Stars Rooftop & Grill Room
495 King Street
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A 1930's vibe restaurant with a rooftop bar perfect for enjoying cocktails and views.

Entertainment & Activities

Bright, cheery hangout featuring 8 bowling lanes, American comfort food & 3 bars with flat-screens
83 locals raden deze aan
The Alley
131 Columbus St
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Bright, cheery hangout featuring 8 bowling lanes, American comfort food & 3 bars with flat-screens
The comedians can get salty at this intimate, cash-only improv venue also hosting music & cabaret. Reserve your tickets early!
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Theatre 99
280 Meeting St
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The comedians can get salty at this intimate, cash-only improv venue also hosting music & cabaret. Reserve your tickets early!

Shopping

The Historic Charleston City Market is one of the nation's oldest public markets and the cultural heart of Charleston with local vendors offering handmade products.
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Market Street
Market Street
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The Historic Charleston City Market is one of the nation's oldest public markets and the cultural heart of Charleston with local vendors offering handmade products.
Lower King Street (from Calhoun Street and south) is filled with tons of locally owned and name brand shops.
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King Street
King Street
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Lower King Street (from Calhoun Street and south) is filled with tons of locally owned and name brand shops.

Essentials

Neighborhood grocery store
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Harris Teeter
290 East Bay Street
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Neighborhood grocery store

Getting Around

Affordable bike rental shop a short walk from the house
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Affordabike Bicycle Shop
677 King St
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Affordable bike rental shop a short walk from the house