The Gin Joint is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Charleston.

1. The Gin Joint

8.5
182 E Bay St, Charleston, SC
Cocktail Bar · French Quarter · 96 tips and reviews

Meaghan B.Meaghan Bryce: Love the space, especially during the day (great natural lighting and decor) Favorite cocktail ... Without a doubt!

David H.David Heiser: Great, inventive cocktails. Be prepared to wait, but the drinks are worth it.

Jeiran H.Jeiran Hasan: I went for happy hour and it was absolutely amazing. One of the best cocktails I’ve ever had. They have 2 cocktails, some sort of whiskey, and some small apps for only $5! Highly recommend this place

Belmont is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Charleston.

2. Belmont

8.5
511 King St, Charleston, SC
Whisky Bar · Radcliffeborough · 46 tips and reviews

julie f.julie fowler: The cocktails are amazingly delicious, all of them. But they have homemade Pop Tarts...order them, devour them and you'll never regret it!

Sahil D.Sahil Desai: Fairly quiet, great cocktails (especially their Sazerac), and nice ambience.

Beau B.Beau Blinder: Great cocktails and charcuterie. The best drink we had was the brown derby with jalapeño honey. Bartenders are smart and knowledgeable.

High Cotton Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Charleston.

3. High Cotton Restaurant

8.7
199 E Bay St (Cumberland St), Charleston, SC
American Restaurant · French Quarter · 74 tips and reviews

Jean M.Jean Maday: Definitely try the Charleston Cocktail - sweet goodness. Katies Last Word is definitely a strong sipping martini. Truffle infused popcorn was a worthy recommendation

Mary S.Mary Shadbolt: great cocktails! service was lovely, beautiful place, perfect for anniversary dinner!

Lisa H.Lisa Hinchliffe: Great cocktails, food and jazz. A lovely evening of options.

The Bar at Husk is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Charleston.

4. The Bar at Husk

8.6
76 Queen St, Charleston, SC
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Charleston · 59 tips and reviews

Karen G.Karen Greene: Love the historic cocktails

MarionMarion: Romantic and cozy. Great cheese plate, delicious cocktails (especially their punches)

KK: Most delicious craft cocktails

Toast is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Charleston.

5. Toast

7.9
155 Meeting St (at Cumberland St), Charleston, SC
Breakfast Spot · Downtown Charleston · 140 tips and reviews

StacyStacy: Bottomless mimosas, great prices, and fantastic service.

Martha D.Martha Dawson: Easy-going, attentive service and great food all around. Love the staffs' different hats! Try the Bloody Marys with different flavors of house-infused vodkas or the bottomless Mimosas.

Leah F.Leah Foster: Get the Eggs Meeting Street (poached egg, crab cake, atop a fried green tomato), French toast, Bloody Mary( extra spicy), creme brûlée latte.

Husk is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Charleston.

6. Husk

8.6
76 Queen St (btwn Meeting & King St), Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 265 tips and reviews

Leah P.Leah Peeks: The bar at Husk is amazing, with an excellent bar staff. The barrel aged Manhattan is the best bourbon cocktail I've ever had.

Steven Y.Steven Y: The Atlantic grouper and heritage pork entrees are fantastic; be sure to try The Bucket List cocktail, which is bourbon-based with cold brewed coffee!

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: After a whiskey cocktail at Husk Bar, head to dinner in the neighboring historic house, with a romantic two-story porch and a floor-to-ceiling chalkboard highlighting regional farmers and purveyors.

Triangle Char & Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Charleston.

7. Triangle Char & Bar

8.1
828 Savannah Hwy (Magnolia Rd), Charleston, SC
American Restaurant · west of the Ashley · 68 tips and reviews

Topher C.Topher Cassidy: Fantastic Brunch! The best Crab and Chipotle pulled pork eggs benedict EVER!! Awesome Spicy bloody mary's. YUM YUM YUM!

Lauren S.Lauren Sorensen: Fabulous place for Mimosas on a Sunday morning.

Whitney W.Whitney Wilson: Longer wait on Sundays, but well worth it for cheap mimosas and great food. Service is top notch!!!

The Cocktail Club is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Charleston.

8. The Cocktail Club

8.1
479 King St (at Ann St), Charleston, SC
Cocktail Bar · Radcliffeborough · 48 tips and reviews

Lisa H.Lisa Hinchliffe: Wonderful, inventive cocktails served up in cozy spaces.

Anna W.Anna Wiederkehr: Bar service is great, excellent original cocktails. Go with the Double Modern Standard and sit on the rooftop terrace!

J CrowleyJ Crowley: Proper cocktail bar with a dark, cozy vibe. "After the Disco" is one of the best cocktails I've ever had. Surprising strong too. We got so ripped we went downstairs for a second dinner at Macintosh 😳

The Rooftop Bar at Vendue is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Charleston.

9. The Rooftop Bar at Vendue

7.9
19 Vendue Range (at E Bay St), Charleston, SC
Restaurant · French Quarter · 93 tips and reviews

Chris H.Chris Heilig: Best mojitos in charleston!

Edy T.Edy Ta: Absolutely loved it !!! Guinness iced coffee cocktail i highly recommend !!! Plus service was great !!!

Dee O.Dee O'Neill: The renovation took it up a notch. Gorgeous sunsets, good cocktails. Flatbread and mussels are recommended.

Coast Bar and Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Charleston.

10. Coast Bar and Grill

8.7
39 John St, Charleston, SC
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 55 tips and reviews

Will B.Will Bullock: Best mojitos in town! Keep it simple though

Will B.Will Bullock: Yes, you can order a delicious cucumber melon mojito, enjoy it, & still be a man

Cassie H.Cassie Henninger: Cucumber melon mojito really is amazing!

Warehouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Charleston.

11. Warehouse

8.2
45 1/2 Spring St, Charleston, SC
Bar · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 33 tips and reviews

Charleston City PaperCharleston City Paper: Beer cocktails! Happy Hour 4-7. $2 off glasses of wine and cocktails, $1 beer and house liquor.

Lauren L.Lauren Liggett: Do not miss Sunday brunch here! Cubano Benny + hominy (add pimento cheese!) + one of their beautifully crafted cocktails = a phenomenal start to any Sunday Funday!

Caitlin C.Caitlin Cahill: Come try our daily cocktail at @wearewarehouse today! Strawberry Basil Fizz! With Ambrose Farms strawberry sorbet, Cannonborough BevCo's Honey Basil soda (now on draft!), and vodka. @cannonbevmick

Prohibition is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Charleston.

12. Prohibition

7.9
547 King St, Charleston, SC
Cocktail Bar · Cannonborough - Elliottborough · 59 tips and reviews

Southern Eagle S.Southern Eagle SC: Get a Charleston Mix bloody mary w/ brunch!

Krista B.Krista Bellows: Best Dirty Martini I have ever had-Ask for the bartender Jim to make it!

JLJL: Mimosa carafes and the fried potatoes with Sriracha hollindaise 👌

The Rarebit is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Charleston.

13. The Rarebit

8.0
474 King St (Mary St), Charleston, SC
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Charleston · 73 tips and reviews

JLJL: Cocktails are incredible. Brunch is incredible. It's barely been open a month and I'm there multiple times a week. Hands down one of my new favorite places in Charleston!

EaterEater: The Rarebit is a throwback bar, both in its decor and drink prices. The cocktails are bright with housemade sodas, and breakfast is served all day. Go for the drinks.

SarahSarah: The Dark & Stormy is a delicious cocktail! Probably one of my favorite cocktails of all time. They make their own Ginger beer and I believe the limeaid is freshly squeezed.

Eli's Table is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Charleston.

14. Eli's Table

7.8
129 Meeting St (Queen Street), Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 72 tips and reviews

James W.James Ward: Try the bloody Mary. They have bacon vodka.

Blaire S.Blaire Shrader-Bonacorsi: Order the carafe of mimosas (rather than individual glasses - thanks Crystal!). Great breakfast food... Amazing fried green tomatoes.

Justin R.Justin Rauschkolb: One of the best Bloody Mary's I've ever had in my life. PoBoy was good as well.

Hall's Chophouse is one of The 15 Best Places for Cocktails in Charleston.

15. Hall's Chophouse

9.3
434 King St (at John St), Charleston, SC
Steakhouse · Downtown Charleston · 137 tips and reviews

Josh R.Josh Ratliff: Try the Key lime martini! It will blow your mind!

Camille K.Camille Key: Show this family some love when you visit :-) make sure to try the sweet and spicy martini!

Kathryn D.Kathryn Dennis: The absolute most amazing place for food and/or drinks in Charleston, SC. No question. The jalepeno martini is perfection.