The best places to grab a drink in Charleston
by Stephanie Barna, Stratton Lawrence
Updated 23 May 2023
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.
A Park Circle wine bar pours Madeira among its many enticing by-the-glass options. A sleek, French-inspired basement lounge in Downtown Charleston provides respite from the heat. Nearby, a Roaring Twenties-themed hotspot is known for a club-like atmosphere on weekends.
Charleston’s world-class drinks scene is right on par with its stellar restaurant landscape. Read on for a guide to the 8 top bars to visit now in the Holy City.
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