7 Best Cocktail Bars In Downtown Charleston

7 restaurants available nearby

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1. O-Ku

4.8

Exceptional(3071)

$$$$

• Cocktail Bar • King Street

Booked 46 times today

O'ku went out of their way to make my birthday special! The service and food were spectacular. Thank you again for my card and flowers. Would definitely recommend for special occasions.

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2. Brasserie la Banque

4.7

Exceptional(1880)

$$$$

• Cocktail Bar • French Quarter

Booked 33 times today

Great experience. Would definitely come back when in Charleston.

3. Leeward

new

4.5

Awesome(13)

$$$$

• Cocktail Bar • King Street

Booked 9 times today

Lovely atmosphere and server! Food was varied and well priced.

4. The Kingstide

4.8

Exceptional(1896)

$$$$

• Cocktail Bar • Daniel Island

Booked 23 times today

Beautiful setting, consistently good food and service. Recommend sitting outside, it is loud inside.

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5. Ma'am Saab

4.7

Exceptional(553)

$$$$

• Cocktail Bar • Ansonborough

Booked 6 times today

Food was incredible! Very authentic! We will be back

6. Oystercatcher

4.0

Excellent(17)

$$$$

• Cocktail Bar • Isle of Palms

Booked 1 time today

The most amazing food, everything was the best I’ve ever had. She crab soup and hush puppies stuffed with shrimp- I thought it couldn’t get better… but then we had the filet mignon and a crab pasta and both of those were out of this world. Dessert was sort of a deconstructed lemon meringue pie, you must try ! Cocktails also wonderful- excellent margarita with a new star - Lalo tequila, and an “interesting find” wine- a Malbec was absolutely delicious. The service was perfection as it always is. Such a pleasure to dine here. Can’t wait to return!

7. Katsubo

new

5.0

Exceptional(0)

$$$$

• Cocktail Bar • North Charleston

Booked 2 times today

Katsubō - Park circle, North CharlestonInspired by the lively late-night feel of Tokyo’s izakayas and noodle shops, Katsubō opened in 2025 in the Park Circle neighborhood of North Charleston. Built around craveability, and hospitality. Katsubō blends the spirit of Japanese dining with a high-energy atmosphere pulled toegther by a pop culture that has shaped generations of fans around the world from anime, video games, and monster films. We're here for the people who grew up loving Japanese culture and want a place that captures that same sense of fun, creativity, and excitement. With thoughtful cooking, well-rounded drinks, and warm, approachable service, Katsubō aims to feel vibrant, welcoming, and distinctly its own.

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7 restaurants available nearby

1. O-Ku

2. Brasserie la Banque

3. Leeward

4. The Kingstide

5. Ma'am Saab

6. Oystercatcher

7. Katsubo

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