KC's Charleston and Park Circle Guidebook
Neighborhoods
Walk and Bike Park Circle! Cute Locally owned restaurants, bars, breweries, vintage shopping, and lots of parks! A very down to earth vibe.
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Park Circle
Walk and Bike Park Circle! Cute Locally owned restaurants, bars, breweries, vintage shopping, and lots of parks! A very down to earth vibe.
Surfers, casual Beach Vibe! Enjoy some tacos and live music at Chico Feo: https://www.chicofeos.com/ or some frozen margaritas at Taco Boy.
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Folly Beach
East Ashley AvenueSurfers, casual Beach Vibe! Enjoy some tacos and live music at Chico Feo: https://www.chicofeos.com/ or some frozen margaritas at Taco Boy.
Beautiful beach walks near the old fort and lighthouse tower. A wonderful little strip of restaurants and bars. HomeTeam's Frozen Coffee and Frozen GameChanger drinks are a must-try (Please don't drive afterward). They are one-and-done with a rum floater!
Dunleavy's local Irish pub (cash only), enjoy hot dogs and popcorn and a Guinness.
Have some Frose and sandwiches from the Instagram famous Co-op (https://www.instagram.com/coop_charleston/) ** Not censored, but some funny posts! https://thecoopsi.com/
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Sullivan's Island
Beautiful beach walks near the old fort and lighthouse tower. A wonderful little strip of restaurants and bars. HomeTeam's Frozen Coffee and Frozen GameChanger drinks are a must-try (Please don't drive afterward). They are one-and-done with a rum floater!
Dunleavy's local Irish pub (cash only), enjoy hot dogs and popcorn and a Guinness.
Have some Frose and sandwiches from the Instagram famous Co-op (https://www.instagram.com/coop_charleston/) ** Not censored, but some funny posts! https://thecoopsi.com/
Nice Weather?! - Go have some lunch or sunset cocktails on Shem Creek. Beautiful views of the marsh, harbor, and the Ravenel Bridge. A very popular local place where boaters will come and tie up on a weekend. Reds Icehouse and Saltwater Cowboy often have music on weekends. People cut out early on Fridays from work for happy hours on the dock when the weather is nice so expect some crowds!
Watch the paddle boarders and kayaks struggle coming back in when the tides are going out, and lots of dolphins and bird life.
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Shem Creek Boardwalk
Shem Creek BoardwalkNice Weather?! - Go have some lunch or sunset cocktails on Shem Creek. Beautiful views of the marsh, harbor, and the Ravenel Bridge. A very popular local place where boaters will come and tie up on a weekend. Reds Icehouse and Saltwater Cowboy often have music on weekends. People cut out early on Fridays from work for happy hours on the dock when the weather is nice so expect some crowds!
Watch the paddle boarders and kayaks struggle coming back in when the tides are going out, and lots of dolphins and bird life.
Food scene
Make a reservation ahead of time, Jackrabbit has great food, cocktails, and is within walking distance from the Airbnb!
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Jackrabbit Filly
4628 Spruill AveMake a reservation ahead of time, Jackrabbit has great food, cocktails, and is within walking distance from the Airbnb!
Stems & Skins has great cocktails, wine, charcuterie, cheeses, and some lovely small plates to share! Also, Sunday night meatballs and the Grilled Cheese sandwiches are amazing (add the jamon)! Easy 5 blocks walking distance from the Airbnb!
Typically has food till later in the evening as well!
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Stems & Skins
1070 E Montague AveStems & Skins has great cocktails, wine, charcuterie, cheeses, and some lovely small plates to share! Also, Sunday night meatballs and the Grilled Cheese sandwiches are amazing (add the jamon)! Easy 5 blocks walking distance from the Airbnb!
Typically has food till later in the evening as well!
An old bank converted seafood restaurant. Get the Flounder Crudo and Oyster sliders!!
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The Ordinary
544 King StAn old bank converted seafood restaurant. Get the Flounder Crudo and Oyster sliders!!
Busy Brunch Spot on the weekends! Put your name on the wait lists and go peruse the flea market booths at The Station Park Circle while you wait down the street!
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The Junction Kitchen & Provisions
4438 Spruill AveBusy Brunch Spot on the weekends! Put your name on the wait lists and go peruse the flea market booths at The Station Park Circle while you wait down the street!
No reservations allowed, but put your name down (expect a wait) and go have a glass of wine down the street at Elliotborough Mini Bar. I find it better with 3-4 people so I can try many things as everything on the menu is spectacular.
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Chubby Fish
252 Coming StNo reservations allowed, but put your name down (expect a wait) and go have a glass of wine down the street at Elliotborough Mini Bar. I find it better with 3-4 people so I can try many things as everything on the menu is spectacular.
No reservations allowed, but put your name down (expect a wait) and go have a glass of wine down the street at Bin 152.
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167 Raw
193 King StNo reservations allowed, but put your name down (expect a wait) and go have a glass of wine down the street at Bin 152.
Nestled inside of The Riverfront Park, this little restaurant punches some great cocktails, oysters, hush puppies and many more delectable items. Take a stroll before or after on the riverfront prominade.
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MOMO kitchen & market
1049 Everglades AvenueNestled inside of The Riverfront Park, this little restaurant punches some great cocktails, oysters, hush puppies and many more delectable items. Take a stroll before or after on the riverfront prominade.
After a day on Sullivan's Island Beach, go enjoy some cocktails and nibbles. Wonderful food and a busy vibe. I always enjoy sitting at the bar.
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The Obstinate Daughter
2063 Middle StAfter a day on Sullivan's Island Beach, go enjoy some cocktails and nibbles. Wonderful food and a busy vibe. I always enjoy sitting at the bar.
Large bourbon and whiskey collection with curated cocktails. Smaller food menu, but everything is good! I love the french fries and steak tartar. Also serves food on the later side and you can walk from the AirBnb!
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Paddock & Whisky
1962 Maybank HwyLarge bourbon and whiskey collection with curated cocktails. Smaller food menu, but everything is good! I love the french fries and steak tartar. Also serves food on the later side and you can walk from the AirBnb!
Great Lunch or Brunch Spot. Sit outside when the weather is nice and also meander next door to Edmunds Oasts!
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Butcher & Bee
1085 Morrison DrGreat Lunch or Brunch Spot. Sit outside when the weather is nice and also meander next door to Edmunds Oasts!
Great outdoor happy hour spot for snacks and drinks. Sit outside when the weather is nice and also meander next door to Butcher and Bee as well!
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Edmund's Oast
1081 Morrison DrGreat outdoor happy hour spot for snacks and drinks. Sit outside when the weather is nice and also meander next door to Butcher and Bee as well!
Tacos, Tequila, and Stickers! A locals favorite, food, coffee tequila (must buy your bartender a shot), good food, and cool t-shirts. You might run into me here :)
Rebel Taqueria
1809 Reynolds AvenueTacos, Tequila, and Stickers! A locals favorite, food, coffee tequila (must buy your bartender a shot), good food, and cool t-shirts. You might run into me here :)
Isle of Palms Beach is right next to Sullivan's Island Beach and has some great little dive bars, restaurants, and music come through.
Acme is one of those restaurants (lots of great shrimp and grits), a must brunch spot!
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Acme Lowcountry Kitchen
31 J C Long BlvdIsle of Palms Beach is right next to Sullivan's Island Beach and has some great little dive bars, restaurants, and music come through.
Acme is one of those restaurants (lots of great shrimp and grits), a must brunch spot!
Amazing little pasta and seafood spot Italian Restaurant (reservations highly recommended). I've never had a bad dinner here.
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Coda Del Pesce
1130 Ocean BlvdAmazing little pasta and seafood spot Italian Restaurant (reservations highly recommended). I've never had a bad dinner here.
Great Cocktails and a lovely small curated menu. Same owners as Stems and Skins and both are my local favorites.
Check out their menu (it does change periodically):
*Some of my favorites*:
Char-Broiled Oysters,
Charred Broccoli
Grilled Vermillion Snapper
https://www.threesirenschs.com/menus
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Three Sirens
1067 East Montague AvenueGreat Cocktails and a lovely small curated menu. Same owners as Stems and Skins and both are my local favorites.
Check out their menu (it does change periodically):
*Some of my favorites*:
Char-Broiled Oysters,
Charred Broccoli
Grilled Vermillion Snapper
https://www.threesirenschs.com/menus
If you need some snacks, drinks or a quick bite for the road, easy breakfast sandwiches, and lunch deli sandwiches.
Easy walk from the place!
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Olde Village Market & Deli
1073 E Montague AveIf you need some snacks, drinks or a quick bite for the road, easy breakfast sandwiches, and lunch deli sandwiches.
Easy walk from the place!
Sit and do a wine and cheese tasting or grab some fun bottles of wine to go! Locally owned and fun spot to wind down with a glass of wine or a bottle...
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Accent on Wine Park Circle
1056 E Montague AveSit and do a wine and cheese tasting or grab some fun bottles of wine to go! Locally owned and fun spot to wind down with a glass of wine or a bottle...
Lewis Barbecue
464 N Nassau StGreat BBQ and outdoor seating!
Taco Boy
217 Huger StFun spot for tome tacos and Margaritas. Large outdoor space
Sullivan's Island Local favorite little dinner spot. A couple of seats at the bar and a few outside tables. Call to see about putting your name down. Great Date Night Dinner Spot! Good for larger groups (4-8) (if you can get the reservation.
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High Thyme Cuisine
2213 Middle StSullivan's Island Local favorite little dinner spot. A couple of seats at the bar and a few outside tables. Call to see about putting your name down. Great Date Night Dinner Spot! Good for larger groups (4-8) (if you can get the reservation.
EVO Craft Bakery
1075 E Montague AveAmazing croissants for a grab-and-go breakfast!
A place to be seen downtown. Always crowded even in the middle of the week (expect a wait if you don't have a reservation). The espresso and dirty martinis are excellent, but will creep up on you you quickly if you don't eat!! There's a bar in the back around a corner that sometimes isn't as crowded if you want to try and sit at the bar to eat dinner. Lobster Mac & Cheese!!
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Halls Chophouse
434 King StA place to be seen downtown. Always crowded even in the middle of the week (expect a wait if you don't have a reservation). The espresso and dirty martinis are excellent, but will creep up on you you quickly if you don't eat!! There's a bar in the back around a corner that sometimes isn't as crowded if you want to try and sit at the bar to eat dinner. Lobster Mac & Cheese!!
A new spot on Sullivan's Island! Great outdoor seating and everything I've tried is wonderful. Oysters, key lime Pie, frozen rum drinks, what else could you ask for!
Sullivan's Fish Camp
2019 Middle StreetA new spot on Sullivan's Island! Great outdoor seating and everything I've tried is wonderful. Oysters, key lime Pie, frozen rum drinks, what else could you ask for!
Indaco
526 King StGreat Italian, all fresh-made pasta.
Great spot for more vegetarian-friendly. It has lots of vegetable side dishes. Large Bar that can normally accommodate walk-ins
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The Grocery
4 Cannon StGreat spot for more vegetarian-friendly. It has lots of vegetable side dishes. Large Bar that can normally accommodate walk-ins
Frozen Game Changers and Frozen Coffee drinks, Great Wings, nachos, and brisket. It's always packed with locals!
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Home Team BBQ
2209 Middle StFrozen Game Changers and Frozen Coffee drinks, Great Wings, nachos, and brisket. It's always packed with locals!
Love this outdoor Burriotto spot! Often has live music. A surfer locals vibe all the way!
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Chico Feo
122 E Ashley AveLove this outdoor Burriotto spot! Often has live music. A surfer locals vibe all the way!
Somewhat tucked away, is an old Bank. Lovely place for a date night!
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The Establishment
28 Broad StSomewhat tucked away, is an old Bank. Lovely place for a date night!
Great spot for lunch when at the beach! Also has live music on some weekend nights. Dog Friendly on the outside part of the upstairs porch.
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Mex 1 Coastal Cantina
2205 Middle StGreat spot for lunch when at the beach! Also has live music on some weekend nights. Dog Friendly on the outside part of the upstairs porch.
Stella's
114 St Philip StLove this greek restaurant!!
Wonderful Italian Restaurant, love the large bar for a nice cocktail and the crab pasta!
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Le Farfalle
15 Beaufain StWonderful Italian Restaurant, love the large bar for a nice cocktail and the crab pasta!
Sometimes has $1 Oyster and Burger Happy Hour (was on Sundays, but does change so call). It's a large restaurant so normally can accommodate walk-ins pretty easily.
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Rappahannock Oyster Bar
701 E Bay StSometimes has $1 Oyster and Burger Happy Hour (was on Sundays, but does change so call). It's a large restaurant so normally can accommodate walk-ins pretty easily.
Bar Mash
701 E Bay StMondays are the F&B Locals spot. Prime Ribs & Music!
Has a fun Brunch Vibe on Sundays! Also a great outdoor space if you have nice fall weather (they have an outdoor fire)
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Frannie and The Fox
181 Church StHas a fun Brunch Vibe on Sundays! Also a great outdoor space if you have nice fall weather (they have an outdoor fire)
Wine & Cheese Bar. Great spot for a snack and glass of wine after walking the shops all day!
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Bin 152
152 King StWine & Cheese Bar. Great spot for a snack and glass of wine after walking the shops all day!
Good Cocktails and interesting Vietnamese/Asian Food. I love the cabbage pancake with all the toppings! I normally snag a seat at the bar.
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Xiao Bao Biscuit
224 Rutledge AveGood Cocktails and interesting Vietnamese/Asian Food. I love the cabbage pancake with all the toppings! I normally snag a seat at the bar.
Great Grilled Fish Sandwich! Fun spot - Recommend getting a reservation unless you want to try and squeeze in at the bar.
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Leon's
698 King StGreat Grilled Fish Sandwich! Fun spot - Recommend getting a reservation unless you want to try and squeeze in at the bar.
Great burgers and cocktails Always busy! I recommend getting a reservation unless you want to try and squeeze in at the bar.
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Little Jack's Tavern
710 King StGreat burgers and cocktails Always busy! I recommend getting a reservation unless you want to try and squeeze in at the bar.
Lewis Barbecue
464 N Nassau StCasual BBQ Joint, great for lunch.
Sightseeing
Brewery with food, oftentimes outside music, and also wine! A fun spot to listen to some folk music when the weather is nice.
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Commonhouse Aleworks
4831 O'Hear AveBrewery with food, oftentimes outside music, and also wine! A fun spot to listen to some folk music when the weather is nice.
Indoor/Outdoor Casual Spot! Duckfat french fries :). Music on some nights and a later food menu.
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Tattooed Moose
4845 Morrison DrIndoor/Outdoor Casual Spot! Duckfat french fries :). Music on some nights and a later food menu.
Walk the point of downtown Charleston's peninsula. See Rainbow Row- all the old colorful historical homes.
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De Batterij
Walk the point of downtown Charleston's peninsula. See Rainbow Row- all the old colorful historical homes.
Many concerts here, grab some food and cocktails at Momo restaurant nestled inside the park and enjoy the Cooper River and the local landscapes
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Riverfront Park
1061 Everglades AveMany concerts here, grab some food and cocktails at Momo restaurant nestled inside the park and enjoy the Cooper River and the local landscapes
Fun Movie & Food Night, with some cute restaurants and bars nearby!
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The Terrace Theater
1956d Maybank HwyFun Movie & Food Night, with some cute restaurants and bars nearby!
3688 Angel Oak Rd, Johns Island, SC 29455
Beautiful historical Live Oak outside of Charleston, SC
https://www.charleston-sc.gov/153/Angel-Oak
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Angel Oak Road
Angel Oak Road 3688 Angel Oak Rd, Johns Island, SC 29455
Beautiful historical Live Oak outside of Charleston, SC
https://www.charleston-sc.gov/153/Angel-Oak
Middleton Place: Gorgeous gardens, historical home and buildings, check out their events page as well.
https://www.middletonplace.org/
4300 Ashley River Road Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 556-6020 • (800) 782-3608
4300 Ashley River Rd
4300 Ashley River RoadMiddleton Place: Gorgeous gardens, historical home and buildings, check out their events page as well.
https://www.middletonplace.org/
4300 Ashley River Road Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 556-6020 • (800) 782-3608
Fun vintage and locals artisan shop. Individual booths with changing artwork, furniture, jewelry, and much more!
Sometimes there's pop-up events as well!
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The Station Park Circle
4610 Spruill AveFun vintage and locals artisan shop. Individual booths with changing artwork, furniture, jewelry, and much more!
Sometimes there's pop-up events as well!
If you are walking by the Pineapple Fountain, Great rooftop bar to stop in for the sunset! Casual, bar food, nothing fancy, but good views!
Vendue Range
Vendue RangeIf you are walking by the Pineapple Fountain, Great rooftop bar to stop in for the sunset! Casual, bar food, nothing fancy, but good views!
Swings on the pier, fountain and a park along the water.
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Famous Pineapple Fountain
1 Vendue RangeSwings on the pier, fountain and a park along the water.
Music Scene
Late-night food, music venue, and sometimes fun parking lot events! A dive bar/grunge scene that won't disappoint. Check out their music lineups and give their spam sandwich a try if it's on the menu- it's interesting!
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The Royal American
970 Morrison DrLate-night food, music venue, and sometimes fun parking lot events! A dive bar/grunge scene that won't disappoint. Check out their music lineups and give their spam sandwich a try if it's on the menu- it's interesting!
Enjoy Live Music, Sunday Farmer's Markets, and some grub?! The Pour House has some funky bands come through as well as some local repeat cover bands. Think Phish, Grateful Dead, and Funk! Check out their webpage for events going on: https://charlestonpourhouse.com/
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The Charleston Pour House
1977 Maybank HwyEnjoy Live Music, Sunday Farmer's Markets, and some grub?! The Pour House has some funky bands come through as well as some local repeat cover bands. Think Phish, Grateful Dead, and Funk! Check out their webpage for events going on: https://charlestonpourhouse.com/
Jazz Music, Blues, and Funk bands come through here! You might even spot Bill Murray on a random night. Get tickets early if you are really wanting to go to a specific night and often times there's a line out the door for popular shows. Not the best cocktails, but you are going for the music and dancing. Uber/Lyft as parking is challenging and not in the best area. A locals favorite and Southern Charm....
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The Commodore
504 Meeting StJazz Music, Blues, and Funk bands come through here! You might even spot Bill Murray on a random night. Get tickets early if you are really wanting to go to a specific night and often times there's a line out the door for popular shows. Not the best cocktails, but you are going for the music and dancing. Uber/Lyft as parking is challenging and not in the best area. A locals favorite and Southern Charm....
Music Venue, Beach Bar on Isle of Palms, SC. Uber/Lyft there as parking is a pain (and you have to pay to park at the beach).
Have a quick bite at the local's dive beach bar across the street (The Dinghy).
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The Windjammer
1008 Ocean BlvdMusic Venue, Beach Bar on Isle of Palms, SC. Uber/Lyft there as parking is a pain (and you have to pay to park at the beach).
Have a quick bite at the local's dive beach bar across the street (The Dinghy).
Recently reopened after being closed for a while! Check out the lineup
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Music Farm
32 Ann StRecently reopened after being closed for a while! Check out the lineup
Often some great music comes through! Serves wine & beer, check if you are allowed to bring in a purse (had some strict rules during covid), not sure if they changed.
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Charleston Music Hall
37 John StOften some great music comes through! Serves wine & beer, check if you are allowed to bring in a purse (had some strict rules during covid), not sure if they changed.
Breweries
Great Big Outdoor/Indoor Local Brewery (easy bike ride from the Airbnb)! Has special events, farmers markets, and music often so check out their events page. Right on the marsh.
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Holy City Brewing
1021 Aragon AveGreat Big Outdoor/Indoor Local Brewery (easy bike ride from the Airbnb)! Has special events, farmers markets, and music often so check out their events page. Right on the marsh.
Sushi Taco Truck and Revelry Brewery! Lots of events as well. (Has a lot of stairs if you go to the top, but a fun spot!
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Revelry Brewing
10 Conroy StSushi Taco Truck and Revelry Brewery! Lots of events as well. (Has a lot of stairs if you go to the top, but a fun spot!
One of my favorite breweries to walk to. Often has music on weekends outside and good food. Casual locals spot full of dogs and kiddos. (No hard liquor just wine and beer and food)!
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Commonhouse Aleworks
4831 O'Hear AveOne of my favorite breweries to walk to. Often has music on weekends outside and good food. Casual locals spot full of dogs and kiddos. (No hard liquor just wine and beer and food)!
Great Pizza and Beer! Large outdoor space with an indoor/outdoor bar. Gluten-Free Pizzas as well!
An easy drive from the place
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Baker and Brewer
94 Stuart StGreat Pizza and Beer! Large outdoor space with an indoor/outdoor bar. Gluten-Free Pizzas as well!
An easy drive from the place
Walk the new pedestrian bridge, and then go visit coast on your way back to the apt for a beer tasting, they are getting their new kitchen ready - and will have food and wine/hard spirits also any day now! Often food trucks and music
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COAST Brewing Company
1250 2nd St NWalk the new pedestrian bridge, and then go visit coast on your way back to the apt for a beer tasting, they are getting their new kitchen ready - and will have food and wine/hard spirits also any day now! Often food trucks and music
Bar Scene
Blind Tiger Pub
36-38 Broad StIt's the place to go after a wedding! Has a large back area.
Beautiful views of the Ravenel Bridge and Downtown Charleston! Must sign in with the hostess at the hotel (it's within the Dewberry Hotel). Limited seating available, so often a wait.
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Citrus Club
334 Meeting StBeautiful views of the Ravenel Bridge and Downtown Charleston! Must sign in with the hostess at the hotel (it's within the Dewberry Hotel). Limited seating available, so often a wait.
Breakfast / Brunch Spots
Great Breakfast and Lunch Spot! Put your name down for a table and go stroll the beautiful hold homes South of Broad.
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Millers All Day
120 King StGreat Breakfast and Lunch Spot! Put your name down for a table and go stroll the beautiful hold homes South of Broad.
If going for Brunch (Saturday or Sunday), go early 11 AM and sit at the bar, or make sure you have a reservation as it gets busy! Often has live music.
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Prohibition
547 King StIf going for Brunch (Saturday or Sunday), go early 11 AM and sit at the bar, or make sure you have a reservation as it gets busy! Often has live music.
Great Cafe for Food to go or sit there. Avocado Toast and Yummy coffee and pastries.
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The Daily
652 B King StGreat Cafe for Food to go or sit there. Avocado Toast and Yummy coffee and pastries.
Good Breakfast Spot, I normally sneak in and grab a bar seat.
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Daps Breakfast & Imbibe
280 Ashley AveGood Breakfast Spot, I normally sneak in and grab a bar seat.
Can have long waits, so go early, put your name down and come back or try and snag a bar seat.
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The Junction Kitchen & Provisions
4438 Spruill AveCan have long waits, so go early, put your name down and come back or try and snag a bar seat.