1. The Bar at Husk
8.6
76 Queen St, Charleston, SC
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Charleston · 60 tips and reviews
Wesley Verhoeve: Um the burger is 90% beef and 10% bacon and it's wildly good. Try local whiskey six and twenty, very nice. Be good to Darryl, the bartender.
David Johnson: Simply outstanding selection of bourbon and whiskey. Super friendly bartenders and waitresses as well.
Jill McClune: Bourbon is always a perfect end to the evening. Great bartenders.
2. Husk
8.6
76 Queen St (btwn Meeting & King St), Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 265 tips and reviews
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.
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.
Adam Becker: "Jo-Jo's second home" is phenomenal if you like Bourbon & Amaro
Laura Douan: The house burger and BBQ are amazing! They also have a great beer and bourbon selection!
Katie Czuczejko Paynter: Great vibes, excellent service, BOURBON BOURBON BOURBON selection and BBQ! What more could you want?
Ab: That brisket! Fatty, juicy, saucy. Put it in your mouth plebe. Mac & cheese was so-so.
6. The Cocktail Club
8.2
479 King St (at Ann St), Charleston, SC
Cocktail Bar · Radcliffeborough · 48 tips and reviews
Hattie Stroud: Bourbon matcha latte cocktail: bourbon, matcha, lime, mint, coconut milk.
Bridget Gael: Great cocktails to start the night off. We all liked the cucumber bourbon one.
Lorri Hsu: The Bartender Joe is super creative and friendly. Made our whole visit exceptional!
7. The Gin Joint
8.4
182 E Bay St, Charleston, SC
Cocktail Bar · French Quarter · 96 tips and reviews
Renaissance Hotels: Cap a night off with a Gin and Basil Smash or a “Rum and Coke” made with small-batch bourbon and house-made cola. For more local tips, follow us on 4sq or check out www.renhotels.com.
Shawn F: Great selection of gin, rum and whiskey. Cool pre-prohibition style.
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
11. High Cotton Restaurant
8.6
199 E Bay St (Cumberland St), Charleston, SC
American Restaurant · French Quarter · 74 tips and reviews
Michael Kroll: If you like bourbon, order the Smokey Rose cocktail - $5 during happy hour.
Matt S.: Try their barnraiser cocktail. It ours a fundraiser to help rebuild the industries damaged in the recent fire. Whiskey, local-made ginger ale and bitters, it's quite tasty!
JR -: fried oysters florentine, shrimp and grits, crab cakes and apple bacon glazed donut holes for brunch!
12. Swig & Swine
8.3
1217 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC
BBQ Joint · Parkwood - Farmfield · 52 tips and reviews
Aaron Sabino: Pork, sides, beer & whiskey
Jason Beers: Can't go wrong with anything here, but the burnt ends are incredible! Best BBQ in Charleston, and it's not even close.
Jimmy Lowe: Pulled pork plate great value . Excellent service at bar with Lori
14. Stars Rooftop
8.4
495 King St (btwn Morris & Radcliffe St), Charleston, SC
Cocktail Bar · Radcliffeborough · 48 tips and reviews
Kyle P: $17 for two house bourbons. That's overpriced even by Charleston standards. View is ok, but not as nice as the Market or Vendue rooftop bars.
Emily Adams: Get the BLT appetizer!
Chuck Roberts: The food is wonderful, as are the drinks. The restaurant itself has a very comfortable feel, with lots of leather and wood. We enjoyed our filets and will be returning soon