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

1. Belmont

8.7
511 King St, Charleston, SC
Whisky Bar · Radcliffeborough · 46 tips and reviews

Jason F.Jason Fackler: Best cocktails in town. Great bartenders. Legitimate mixology.

GerardGerard: They know their old fashioned's. But you gotta also get the derringer...

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

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

2. The Gin Joint

8.0
182 E Bay St, Charleston, SC
Cocktail Bar · French Quarter · 96 tips and reviews

Jennifer B.Jennifer Browning Peters: Piquito Picante is refreshing and too easy to drink. Didn't drink one but noticed their mint juleps are served in silver mint j glasses! So this place is #1 in my book. Great people watching on patio

Cristian V.Cristian V: What a cool atmosphere. Great selection of drinks. There is even a "bartender's choice" that uses key words.

Taylor G.Taylor Griffith: Always love the Bartender's Choice drink options. Rose creme brûlée was fantastic.

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

3. The Bar at Husk

8.6
76 Queen St, Charleston, SC
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Charleston · 60 tips and reviews

Andrew D.Andrew Dunn: The Barrel Aged Manhattan is awesome.

Josh L.Josh Labove: Beyond a great craft cocktail menu, the bar has an impressive collection of regional Southern sodas (Cheerwine! Sun Drop!), and Sean Brock's incomparable cheeseburger.

KK: Most delicious craft cocktails

Second State Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in Charleston.

4. Second State Coffee

8.9
70 1/2 Beaufain St (at King St), Charleston, SC
Coffee Shop · Harleston Village · 111 tips and reviews

Anna W.Anna Wiederkehr: Cute pastries and nice twists on a coffee + virgin mint julep. Lots of laptops though. 😕

Dave J.Dave Jensen: The Black Mint Julep is amazing.

Liz J.Liz Jensen: The Black Mint Julep is sweet and refreshing on a hot August afternoon.

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

5. Warehouse

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

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!

Sade S.Sade Spencer: Custom cocktails and shuffleboard

AbAb: Could fit a more vibrant, yuppy city. Wood and exposed metal give it that presently trendy industrial feel. Decent, welcoming mixologists on deck

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

6. Husk

8.4
76 Queen St (btwn Meeting & King St), Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 265 tips and reviews

Don K.Don K: Interesting bar. 12 seats at bar. A few stools by windows. The surprise is the space upstairs. Plenty of room. If you like hand crafted cocktails or bourbon this is a great little place.

John J.John Jones: The manhattan is a solid drink choice at husk bar

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.

Proof Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in Charleston.

7. Proof Bar

7.3
437 King St (John Street), Charleston, SC
Bar · Downtown Charleston · 25 tips and reviews

Nikki N.Nikki N.: Dark and stormy is awesome here! Monday night half off craft cocktails,. Can't beat it!

Nick A.Nick Andersen: Ask the bartender for a "knuckleball". His version of a Manhattan, but better. Great story behind it as well.

Charleston Area CVBCharleston Area CVB: Proof pays homage to Charleston’s long-running love affair with Madeira, a fortified wine, with its popular Smoldering Manhattan cocktail.

Burwell's Stone Fire Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in Charleston.

8. Burwell's Stone Fire Grill

8.0
14 N Market St (East Bay & Market Street), Charleston, SC
Steakhouse · Downtown Charleston · 30 tips and reviews

Bobby S.Bobby Santos: Anything from craft cocktails to the carnivore in you!

Marc M.Marc McLeod: Jo-Jo and Calo are two of the best mixologist in Charleston. They can whip up something super tasty for you...just ask.

Hannah R.Hannah Ruth: Flight of flavor is tasty & unique!

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

9. The Cocktail Club

8.5
479 King St (at Ann St), Charleston, SC
Cocktail Bar · Radcliffeborough · 48 tips and reviews

Charleston Area CVBCharleston Area CVB: This second-story speakeasy-style bar makes good use of its rooftop deck, where the staff grows a variety of garnishes for its craft cocktail menu.

Morgan S.Morgan Schreiber: Brie grilled cheese and cucumber bruschetta are both delicious.

Jasmine B.Jasmine Beck: The New Fall Cocktail List is Incredible! Check it out!

Circa 1886 Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in Charleston.

10. Circa 1886 Restaurant

9.0
149 Wentworth St, Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · Harleston Village · 27 tips and reviews

Laura E.Laura Endicott: Wow. The food is amazing. Fantastic manhattans, too!

Carmen D.Carmen Dwiggins: If you haven't been you really should go! It's amazing. The antelope is fantastic as well as any of the seafood.

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: From #TLSponChat: “@TJtheGreyt: Dining at Circa 1886 is always amazing.”

Glazed Gourmet Doughnuts is one of The 15 Best Places for Fancy Cocktails in Charleston.

11. Glazed Gourmet Doughnuts

8.6
481 King St, Charleston, SC
Donut Shop · Radcliffeborough · 51 tips and reviews

Deepak P.Deepak Padmanabhan: Try the maple bacon and lemon old fashioned!

BabyBaby: Best doughnuts I've ever had... had to make a special stop before leaving town to get the glazed! It's perfection!

USA TODAYUSA TODAY: Doughnuts made here using herbs from the owner's garden. Don't miss the lemon tarragon. Read more.

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

12. Thoroughbred Club

9.1
205 Meeting St, Charleston, SC
Hotel Bar · Downtown Charleston · 11 tips and reviews

Will B.Will Bullock: The Old Fashioned, fashionable once more. Try it.

Patty R.Patty Raffeld: Potstickers and great selection of liquor and wine. Great people too!! I would come here again next time in Charleston!

Kelly J.Kelly J: Best chicken fingers and French fries!!!

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

13. High Cotton Restaurant

8.6
199 E Bay St (Cumberland St), Charleston, SC
American Restaurant · French Quarter · 74 tips and reviews

Larry S.Larry Sampson: Excellent classic cocktails. Don't miss the top shelf Manhattan

Jim S.Jim Sullivan: In a town of very good restaurants High Cotton still stand out!

Ben K.Ben K.: Drink a Charleston Cocktail, like an Arnold Palmer with sweet tea vodka. Delicious! Also recommend the Buttermilk Fried Oysters, they are huge!

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

14. The Rooftop Bar at Vendue

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

Kelly B.Kelly B: Hibiscus gin fizz

AlyssaAlyssa: Ask for the hibiscus gin fizz!

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

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

15. The Rarebit

8.1
474 King St (Mary St), Charleston, SC
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Charleston · 73 tips and reviews

Eric A.Eric Aguirre: Mint Julep.

Alex R.Alex Ravenel: Good lunch. Po boys and huevos rancheros were great.

Jillian P.Jillian Patton: If you come here and don't order a Moscow Mule, God kills a puppy. Just do it. Trust me. Think of the puppies.