The best places to grab a drink in Charleston
Cool drinks go down easy in steamy Charleston. Madeira wine was the beverage of choice here during colonial times, and today, Charleston’s eclectic bar scene still brims with cosmopolitan glamor.
This creative King Street spot strikes the perfect compromise for couples who don’t see eye to eye on what defines the perfect drink. The bar’s wall of dark liquor features one of the city’s most extensive bourbon selections. Order hard-to-find whiskeys by one- or two-ounce pours—or try a flight. In a separate room, Champagne takes center stage and bottles can reach the over-$1000 mark. Rest assured there are plenty of affordable by-the-pour options that pair well with shareable snacks such as caviar deviled eggs and blue crab fondue. And if you’re feeling indecisive, there’s a solution—the Charleston 75 cocktail mixes bourbon, elderflower liqueur, and sparkling rosé.
