Guidebook for Charleston
Essentials
Harris Teeter
290 East Bay StreetOpen 24 Hours!!
The closest grocery full service store that also delivers!
14 recommandé par les habitants
Publix Super Market
10 Westedge StThe closest grocery full service store that also delivers!
everything you need to stock the place at first Snacks and bevs for a beach trip or the home....so many other items. I like to play stump the Walgreens.
58 recommandé par les habitants
Walgreens
380 King Steverything you need to stock the place at first Snacks and bevs for a beach trip or the home....so many other items. I like to play stump the Walgreens.
a short walk away to this neighborhood spot to get to many of the things to stock up for your stay. wide selection of Beer, wine and essentials!
24 recommandé par les habitants
Charlie's Grocery on Spring
119 Spring Sta short walk away to this neighborhood spot to get to many of the things to stock up for your stay. wide selection of Beer, wine and essentials!
Loss of local and regional veggies are just the start Local meats, sauces and other convenience items are short stroll away! Beer and wine too
34 recommandé par les habitants
Veggie Bin
96 Spring StLoss of local and regional veggies are just the start Local meats, sauces and other convenience items are short stroll away! Beer and wine too
Food scene
a new addition to the Spring street scene a short walk away for a nice low key glass of wine and snacks.
8 recommandé par les habitants
Scarecrow Hearth & Liquor Bar
23 Ann Sta new addition to the Spring street scene a short walk away for a nice low key glass of wine and snacks.
such a good neighborhood gem. Asian inspired menu that rocks!
212 recommandé par les habitants
Xiao Bao Biscuit
224 Rutledge Avesuch a good neighborhood gem. Asian inspired menu that rocks!
Great small plates and larger plates with a nice size bar area if you do not want o get a table . Super locally sourced seasonal food.
57 recommandé par les habitants
The Grocery
4 Cannon StGreat small plates and larger plates with a nice size bar area if you do not want o get a table . Super locally sourced seasonal food.
Vegan cafe open for breakfast and lunch --coffee and espresso and amazing pastries
31 recommandé par les habitants
Gnome Café
109 President StVegan cafe open for breakfast and lunch --coffee and espresso and amazing pastries
breakfast and lunch...amazing sausage biscuits breakfast taco and other local farm tasty treats. Grab and go sandwiches and such too. local Kambucha . Just go there!
112 recommandé par les habitants
The Daily
652 B King Stbreakfast and lunch...amazing sausage biscuits breakfast taco and other local farm tasty treats. Grab and go sandwiches and such too. local Kambucha . Just go there!
breakfast and lunch . local farm based eggs and meats and dog friendly patio area. a bit longer of a walk but worth the trek
31 recommandé par les habitants
Daps Breakfast & Imbibe
280 Ashley Avebreakfast and lunch . local farm based eggs and meats and dog friendly patio area. a bit longer of a walk but worth the trek
Proof
437 King Stlegit cocktail bar. just go there!
New Orleans style oyster bar that is also one my top fried Chicken places Chargrill oysters yum Healthy or fried you decide. Outdoor space for good weather too
230 recommandé par les habitants
Leon's
698 King StNew Orleans style oyster bar that is also one my top fried Chicken places Chargrill oysters yum Healthy or fried you decide. Outdoor space for good weather too
Amazing selection of wines you will not find anywhere else in addition the best pastries and sweet treats this side of Paris. I am obsessed with the chocolate chip cookies. They will change your life!
6 recommandé par les habitants
Macaroon Boutique
45 John StAmazing selection of wines you will not find anywhere else in addition the best pastries and sweet treats this side of Paris. I am obsessed with the chocolate chip cookies. They will change your life!
A new place that does a great job of bringing a bit of the Tapas bar culture from Spain to our neighborhood.
18 recommandé par les habitants
Malagón, Mercado y Tapería
33 Spring StA new place that does a great job of bringing a bit of the Tapas bar culture from Spain to our neighborhood.
A dive bar that is just awesome!.... I go here several days a week . Waterfront views and cheap beers and good bar food with pool tables..... Give it a shot when you are in the mood for a low key bar with parking and amazing views at sunset.
10 recommandé par les habitants
Salty Mike's Deck Bar
9 Lockwood DrA dive bar that is just awesome!.... I go here several days a week . Waterfront views and cheap beers and good bar food with pool tables..... Give it a shot when you are in the mood for a low key bar with parking and amazing views at sunset.
Another dive bar that is bit of a walk if its too hot out but a short uber ride away. They sell the most PBR in the USA.
50 recommandé par les habitants
Recovery Room Tavern
685 King StAnother dive bar that is bit of a walk if its too hot out but a short uber ride away. They sell the most PBR in the USA.
when you want good food (diner inspired) in the King street area that is a bit more casual. Love the patty melt! Moscow Mules are also a must!
89 recommandé par les habitants
The Rarebit
474 King Stwhen you want good food (diner inspired) in the King street area that is a bit more casual. Love the patty melt! Moscow Mules are also a must!
Coffees and pastries and the hands down best cookie in all of Charleston resides here. The Gluten Free Monster Cookie. Sooo good. Lots of restaurants featured their baked goods but why not get it from the source!
67 recommandé par les habitants
Brown's Court Bakery
199 St Philip StCoffees and pastries and the hands down best cookie in all of Charleston resides here. The Gluten Free Monster Cookie. Sooo good. Lots of restaurants featured their baked goods but why not get it from the source!
Great wings and tacos and cold beers. Dog friendly courtyard. Casual neighborhood spot a short walk away. Really solid bar food
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Fuel Charleston
211 Rutledge AveGreat wings and tacos and cold beers. Dog friendly courtyard. Casual neighborhood spot a short walk away. Really solid bar food
A small place with big flavors-10 seats. Also good for take out. I get the pork tacos the most but all the tacos are good!
33 recommandé par les habitants
Bon Banh Mi Southeast Asian Kitchen
162 Spring StA small place with big flavors-10 seats. Also good for take out. I get the pork tacos the most but all the tacos are good!
Neighborhood fav. Very good food with casual vibe and reasonable prices. Worth a visit in your not in the mood for fancy.
191 recommandé par les habitants
Five Loaves Cafe
43 Cannon StNeighborhood fav. Very good food with casual vibe and reasonable prices. Worth a visit in your not in the mood for fancy.
My fav upscale place on Sullivan’s and one of my fav restaurants in all Charleston. Oysters and amazing pizza. It’s all good.
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The Obstinate Daughter
2063 Middle StMy fav upscale place on Sullivan’s and one of my fav restaurants in all Charleston. Oysters and amazing pizza. It’s all good.
My personal fav when I want a nice steak dinner. I get the mixed grill but really it’s all good!
49 recommandé par les habitants
Oak Steakhouse
17 Broad StMy personal fav when I want a nice steak dinner. I get the mixed grill but really it’s all good!
My fav dive bar in Charleston. Great bar food and darts. I have dinner here several nights a week.
32 recommandé par les habitants
The Griffin
18 Vendue RangeMy fav dive bar in Charleston. Great bar food and darts. I have dinner here several nights a week.
Great local beer in an emerging district. Walk to Lewis BBQ and home team bbq from here for a trifecta of flavor and fun. Rooftop bar is great for sunsets and bands on weekends
150 recommandé par les habitants
Revelry Brewing
10 Conroy StGreat local beer in an emerging district. Walk to Lewis BBQ and home team bbq from here for a trifecta of flavor and fun. Rooftop bar is great for sunsets and bands on weekends
Great bbq and wings. A large courtyard that’s pet friendly and family friendly. Really good Q. Try the brisket at Lewis BBQ next door as well.
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Home Team BBQ
2209 Middle StGreat bbq and wings. A large courtyard that’s pet friendly and family friendly. Really good Q. Try the brisket at Lewis BBQ next door as well.
In the funky Park Circle area of North Charleston. I like the food and the bar here’
27 recommandé par les habitants
YoBo Cantina Fresca
1067 E Montague AveIn the funky Park Circle area of North Charleston. I like the food and the bar here’
Sightseeing
This famous place is in the middle of Charleston harbor so you get a harbor cruise and history lesson in one trip. Takes about 3 hours total and leaves at the end of Calhoun street.
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Monument national Fort Sumter
This famous place is in the middle of Charleston harbor so you get a harbor cruise and history lesson in one trip. Takes about 3 hours total and leaves at the end of Calhoun street.
Revolutionary War fort and other side of the harbor from Ft Sumter. Worth a visit then head to one of the great beach bars on Sullivan’s Island
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Fort Moultrie
1214 Middle StRevolutionary War fort and other side of the harbor from Ft Sumter. Worth a visit then head to one of the great beach bars on Sullivan’s Island
A grand plantation home with historic gardens that have varieties of plantings 400 years old.
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Middleton Place
4300 Ashley River RdA grand plantation home with historic gardens that have varieties of plantings 400 years old.
Check out the colorful restored grand row homes and stroll on down to the tip of the battery for great views of Charleston harbor.
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Rainbow Row
83-107 E Bay StCheck out the colorful restored grand row homes and stroll on down to the tip of the battery for great views of Charleston harbor.
Culinary and walking tour around the historic district. Two hours
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40 Archdale StreetCulinary and walking tour around the historic district. Two hours
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Kids will love this great break from the heat here in Charleston. Good rainy day activity
489 recommandé par les habitants
South Carolina Aquarium
100 Aquarium WharfKids will love this great break from the heat here in Charleston. Good rainy day activity
A great way to pass a bit of time on a rainy day.
329 recommandé par les habitants
Musée des enfants de la région basse
25 Ann StA great way to pass a bit of time on a rainy day.
Neighborhoods
The beach I most often go to is Sullivan’s. Edgar Allen Poe was stationed here and wrote several short stories here. Poes Tavern, Dunleavys pub and Home Team are great casual bars and Obsinate Daughter is one of favorite restaurants in Charleston
346 recommandé par les habitants
Sullivan's Island
The beach I most often go to is Sullivan’s. Edgar Allen Poe was stationed here and wrote several short stories here. Poes Tavern, Dunleavys pub and Home Team are great casual bars and Obsinate Daughter is one of favorite restaurants in Charleston
More eclectic beach scene. Lots of good bars and restaurants.
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Folly Beach
East Ashley AvenueMore eclectic beach scene. Lots of good bars and restaurants.
Rooftop bars
Bars with rooftop views.
A scene at happy hour but killer views on upper king
187 recommandé par les habitants
Stars Rooftop & Grill Room
495 King StreetA scene at happy hour but killer views on upper king
A swanky rooftop bar that has 20$ martinis in upscale setting
23 recommandé par les habitants
Grill 225
225 E Bay StA swanky rooftop bar that has 20$ martinis in upscale setting
Ultra swanky hotel and rooftop bar. Newest addition the scene here and worth a stop in the king st area
14 recommandé par les habitants
Hotel Bennett
404 King StUltra swanky hotel and rooftop bar. Newest addition the scene here and worth a stop in the king st area
Mad men retro chic hotel and bar. The rooftop bar is usually reservation only but a very cool space and tropical theme drinks.
25 recommandé par les habitants
The Dewberry Charleston
334 Meeting StMad men retro chic hotel and bar. The rooftop bar is usually reservation only but a very cool space and tropical theme drinks.
Great views from all around in this upscale hotel rooftop bar
50 recommandé par les habitants
The Watch Rooftop Kitchen and Spirits
75 Wentworth StreetGreat views from all around in this upscale hotel rooftop bar
Microbrewery
Charleston has lots of great microbreweries.
Sunsets on the rooftop bar with an award winning Gullah cream ale. Hard to beat! Bands on weekends too
150 recommandé par les habitants
Revelry Brewing
10 Conroy StSunsets on the rooftop bar with an award winning Gullah cream ale. Hard to beat! Bands on weekends too
Amazing beer and food at both locations. The Sunday brunch prime rib is the best in town. Top notch kitchen here too.
142 recommandé par les habitants
Edmund's Oast
1081 Morrison DrAmazing beer and food at both locations. The Sunday brunch prime rib is the best in town. Top notch kitchen here too.
A bit off the beaten path. They usually have a food truck. Cool space and great bees
14 recommandé par les habitants
Cooper River Brewing Company
2201 Mechanic StA bit off the beaten path. They usually have a food truck. Cool space and great bees
One of the original micros in Charleston. I like palmetto lager but really try them all tasting room has music and a good pet friendly outdoor section.
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Palmetto Brewing Company
289 Huger StOne of the original micros in Charleston. I like palmetto lager but really try them all tasting room has music and a good pet friendly outdoor section.
A newer micro but with a visit. It’s close to other breweries so make a tasting your part of the area of your visit
18 recommandé par les habitants
Tradesman Brewing Company
1647 King Street ExtensionA newer micro but with a visit. It’s close to other breweries so make a tasting your part of the area of your visit
Part of the micro brew district with tradesman Edmonds Oast and Cooper River All good spots
19 recommandé par les habitants
Munkle Brewing Company
1513 Meeting Street RdPart of the micro brew district with tradesman Edmonds Oast and Cooper River All good spots
A new addition to Park Circle. A few miles away in North Charleston but a funky hip district with cool restaurants and bars. Really good beers and food here.
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Commonhouse Aleworks
4831 O'Hear AveA new addition to Park Circle. A few miles away in North Charleston but a funky hip district with cool restaurants and bars. Really good beers and food here.
Music venue
Several spots here are legendary for bands. If you like live music check one of these places out
Institution of live music in an historic warehouse in the middle of downtown. A walkable spot for sure.
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Music Farm
32 Ann StInstitution of live music in an historic warehouse in the middle of downtown. A walkable spot for sure.
A short Uber ride away ($8-$10)on James island. A nice outdoor deck for bands and inside space too the restaurant attached to it it is solid as well
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The Charleston Pour House
1977 Maybank HwyA short Uber ride away ($8-$10)on James island. A nice outdoor deck for bands and inside space too the restaurant attached to it it is solid as well
Another legendary spot like the Music Farm where bands like Hootie and Edwin McCain started as bar bands on the Isle of Palms....Ocean front bar that is pet friendly. the burger is a solid bar food burger too
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The Windjammer
1008 Ocean BlvdAnother legendary spot like the Music Farm where bands like Hootie and Edwin McCain started as bar bands on the Isle of Palms....Ocean front bar that is pet friendly. the burger is a solid bar food burger too
If you get a chance to see a band you like here, do it. Not open every day of the week. There is not a bad seat in the house in this old converted movie theater and beee prices are reasonable . Great national acts and regional favs play here. Go to Rue de Jean right beside here for dinner and drinks pre show!
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Charleston Music Hall
37 John StIf you get a chance to see a band you like here, do it. Not open every day of the week. There is not a bad seat in the house in this old converted movie theater and beee prices are reasonable . Great national acts and regional favs play here. Go to Rue de Jean right beside here for dinner and drinks pre show!
kind of a dive bar with really solid bar food and local and regional music in the emerging area by Home Team BBQ and Lewis bbq
The Royal American
970 Morrison Drivekind of a dive bar with really solid bar food and local and regional music in the emerging area by Home Team BBQ and Lewis bbq
Two dart boards and small outdoor patio. Another place with solid bar food and bands on most Saturdays. Taco Tuesday is a taco over by a local food truck too.
The Brick
24 Ann StTwo dart boards and small outdoor patio. Another place with solid bar food and bands on most Saturdays. Taco Tuesday is a taco over by a local food truck too.