Recommended for Best Nightlife because: The Royal American makes for a great hang out spot on the weekdays after work just as much as any weekend night, affordable and comfortable.Ĭlare's expert tip: The Royal American also serves up some great dive bar eats! Be sure to taste test the housemade beef jerky and beef tips & chips. Beers are cheap, and live music typically costs just $5 - $10 as a cover charge. Vintage-style string lights and band posters adorn the walls behind the small stage area, so anyone can catch a great view of the show from any stool or standing spot at this happy dive. Boasting a popular outdoor deck and an interior space that's festive and worn in just the right places, regulars come to The Royal American for a comfortable, no-frills atmosphere, and regularly scheduled live music. Located on Morrison Drive just a short bike ride or drive from the heart of Charleston's entertainment and bar scene, The Royal American has had no trouble attracting a crowd following since its opening in late 2011. Recommended for Best Nightlife because: Edmund's Oast is known for amazing food and comfortable environs, but beer nerds revel in the choices of both locally made and unique foreign brews.Ĭlare's expert tip: Do not overlook the dessert menu at Edmund's Oast! It may be challenging to save room take your dessert to-go as a last resort. The chef, kitchen staff and front of house service team take their jobs seriously, with apparent attention to detail and frequent staff trainings, all while maintaining a communal brew pub atmosphere. Welcome to Edmund's Oast, located just a short bike ride or drive up the peninsula to Morrison Drive, where gorgeous charcuterie and cheese plates, lowcountry farm-raised beef and poultry, and catch of the day fish are regular fixtures in a menu that changes daily with supply. Why yes, you can have an all fresh caught, locally sourced, just picked meal and the latest in local Charleston brewery draft beers at the same place, at the same time. Your awesome nightlife views and backdrops come in the form of rooftop bars at the Rooftop at The Vendue and Upper King's Cocktail Club.
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Try a late dinner at Fish before it comes alive as "Club Fish" on Saturday nights, or a meal and cheap beers at Royal American any day, any time. Local LGBT and friends head to Cure Nightclub on the weekends for the wildest club experience in Charleston, while those in search of a more low-key night out will turn to the craft beer havens of Closed for Business or Edmund's Oast.įood often accompanies beverages in bars here–this is Charleston, after all. Most Charleston bars are centered around the Market Street and Upper King Street areas, though many fall just outside of these popular hangouts.Ĭombine your party plans with a few rounds of bowling at The Alley, or, take on the outdoor games on the patio at Bay Street Biergarten. The Holy City is one of variety, its walkable streets lined with excellent late night restaurants, beer bars, dancing, and live music suitable for every level of nightlife plans. Whether you're visiting Charleston, South Carolina as a regular or for the first time, you'll find that Charleston is worth getting to know at night just as it is during its sunnier hours.