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

1. The Bar at Husk

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

Wesley V.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 J.David Johnson: Simply outstanding selection of bourbon and whiskey. Super friendly bartenders and waitresses as well.

Jill M.Jill McClune: Bourbon is always a perfect end to the evening. Great bartenders.

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

2. Husk

8.6
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.

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.

Adam B.Adam Becker: "Jo-Jo's second home" is phenomenal if you like Bourbon & Amaro

The Royal American is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Charleston.

3. The Royal American

9.1
970 Morrison Dr, Charleston, SC
Bar · Downtown Charleston · 37 tips and reviews

Marc M.Marc McLeod: Rum punch is pretty good. And u get a free cup. Their homemade "fireball" varies from day to day in taste...still good though.

Will B.Will Bullock: Bourbon beef jerky, son.

J Leigh M.J Leigh Mishoe: Holy crap! These burgers are frackin boss! Nachos are awesome too. But the burgers....damn! Need some A1 though.... and the housemade whiskey. Yummy!

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

4. Belmont

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

Olin C.Olin Cramer: Best scotch bar in town and the cheese board is killer

Ben R.Ben R: Old school cocktails and whiskey.

AbAb: Good bartenders making great drinks. My favorite Old Fashion in Charleston so far

Fiery Ron's Home Team BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Charleston.

5. Fiery Ron's Home Team BBQ

8.8
126 Williman St, Charleston, SC
BBQ Joint · East Central · 9 tips and reviews

Laura D.Laura Douan: The house burger and BBQ are amazing! They also have a great beer and bourbon selection!

Katie C.Katie Czuczejko Paynter: Great vibes, excellent service, BOURBON BOURBON BOURBON selection and BBQ! What more could you want?

AbAb: That brisket! Fatty, juicy, saucy. Put it in your mouth plebe. Mac & cheese was so-so.

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

6. The Cocktail Club

8.2
479 King St (at Ann St), Charleston, SC
Cocktail Bar · Radcliffeborough · 48 tips and reviews

Hattie S.Hattie Stroud: Bourbon matcha latte cocktail: bourbon, matcha, lime, mint, coconut milk.

Bridget G.Bridget Gael: Great cocktails to start the night off. We all liked the cucumber bourbon one.

Lorri H.Lorri Hsu: The Bartender Joe is super creative and friendly. Made our whole visit exceptional!

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

7. The Gin Joint

8.4
182 E Bay St, Charleston, SC
Cocktail Bar · French Quarter · 96 tips and reviews

Renaissance HotelsRenaissance 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.Shawn F: Great selection of gin, rum and whiskey. Cool pre-prohibition style.

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

Total Wine & More is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Charleston.

8. Total Wine & More

9.2
1820 Ashley River Rd (Sam Rittenberg Blvd), Charleston, SC
Wine Store · west of the Ashley · 25 tips and reviews

SabrenaSabrena: Insanely large selection of liquor, wine and beer all in one place. Great place for mixed six pack of your choosing.

Palmetto BrewingPalmetto Brewing: Great beer selection, and you can always find great local beer.

Mary Catherine J.Mary Catherine James: Great prices! Better that the grocery.

Kaminsky's is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Charleston.

9. Kaminsky's

8.4
78 N Market St, Charleston, SC
Coffee Shop · Downtown Charleston · 88 tips and reviews

Kim P.Kim Pelser: Try the bourbon pecan pie and the baby kangaroo- amazing!!

April W.April Walloga: Nice enough place with good enough desserts and friendly staff. Try the bourbon pecan pie with a scoop of ice cream.

Avery P.Avery Price: A great spot to stop for some dessert and coffee or just for some drinks. Great atmosphere! A nightly stop for me and my family while visiting Charleston.

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

10. Proof Bar

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

Devin P.Devin Pulliam: Try the bourbon flight!

Philip P.Philip Park: don't just look at the cocktail menu, look for the whiskey menu

Phillip A.Phillip Antley: Outstanding whiskey list

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

11. High Cotton Restaurant

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

Michael K.Michael Kroll: If you like bourbon, order the Smokey Rose cocktail - $5 during happy hour.

Matt S.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 -.JR -: fried oysters florentine, shrimp and grits, crab cakes and apple bacon glazed donut holes for brunch!

Swig & Swine is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Charleston.

12. Swig & Swine

8.3
1217 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC
BBQ Joint · Parkwood - Farmfield · 52 tips and reviews

Aaron S.Aaron Sabino: Pork, sides, beer & whiskey

Jason B.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 L.Jimmy Lowe: Pulled pork plate great value . Excellent service at bar with Lori

82 Queen is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Charleston.

13. 82 Queen

8.6
82 Queen St (Meeting St), Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 66 tips and reviews

travel42travel42: Enjoy the delicious she-crab soup, but make sure to save room for the bourbon pecan pie.

Kristen L.Kristen L: Shrimp and grit are fabulous, perfect for lunch!

Michael G.Michael Galpert: The She Crab soup is a must

Stars Rooftop is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Charleston.

14. Stars Rooftop

8.4
495 King St (btwn Morris & Radcliffe St), Charleston, SC
Cocktail Bar · Radcliffeborough · 48 tips and reviews

Kyle P.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 A.Emily Adams: Get the BLT appetizer!

Chuck R.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

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Charleston.

15. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

9.1
501 King St Ste A, Charleston, SC
Ice Cream Parlor · Radcliffeborough · 48 tips and reviews

Autumn C.Autumn Coxe: The bourbon pecan is so good!

val s.val schomer: Wow! Such a creative menu of flavors! Birch and marshmallow was my favorite, which tastes like a root beer cream soda!

natalie k.natalie kay: Darkest chocolate! If you enjoy chocolate ice cream at all, get this!