My husband and I have been going to Bar Mash since they first opened many years ago. I love that the cocktail menu is always changing to match the seasons. Their cocktails are always so well crafted, but I also enjoy a nice glass of red here too. Don't skip on the jelly shot - always a fun seasonal flavor! The bar tenders are always so friendly here and we enjoy watching them make the hand crafted cocktails. I love the cozy whisky bar atmosphere and love that they've been adding decorations for holidays too! Fall and Christmas are my two favorite times of year to visit. read more

Bar Mash - Blood orange bees knees and passionfruit cocktail - Bars Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

To be fair, I have only been here for the holiday pop-up a couple of times. First time was pretty crowded, so it took a little longer for orders, but the drinks were festive and fun, and the decor is very cheerful. Overall, I like the vibe it gives off - it's pretty chill. Most recent visit, we got there pretty early after work for happy hour, so there was plenty of space, it wasn't crowded yet, so we were able to order our drinks and get them pretty quickly. Staff is friendly, it's still festive and fun. I didn't try any food this time, but I think I had a simple app last time - it was a year ago though, so I honestly don't remember - my bad! But I definitely recommend it if you're looking for some holiday fun. read more

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I recently visited Bar Mash to experience their seasonal holiday menu. The festive decorations create a wonderful, cozy atmosphere. In addition to the creative Christmas cocktails, I highly recommend the Brussels sprouts appetizer--they super flavorful. read more

Bar Mash - White Christmas and Mulled Mead cider - Bars Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Absolutely a must visit during the holidays! This bar is all decked out for Christmas. The detail all throughout the bar, amazing. Holiday drink and food specials. The small plate of Brussel sprouts was absolutely delicious. The bartenders were fabulous and attentive. Highly recommend checking out this spot. read more

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Amazing holiday pop up decor! Drinks were to die for. Everyone was friendly. There was trivia going on and shuffleboard was available along with some video games. Lots of people were there but plenty of standing room. read more

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Bar Mash is a place that fully embraces the holidays. It would be very hard to be a grinch when you see the entire placed bathed in Christmas lights with festive music playing and people laughing and having a great time. We had to order drinks off their holiday menu, and they did not disappoint! My wife tried the Heat Miser with Hangar 1 Vodka, pineapple, ginger beer, and habanero tincture. The drink resembles his flaming hair with a little red-light lighting up the ice. You can choose your heat level as well from mild, medium to hot, my wife chose the medium and it had a nice kick. I tried the other side with the White Christmas with Hangar 1 Vodka, Cointreau, rosemary simple, lemon, and white cranberry juice. It glittered like new fallen snow with a little white light to add to the glow. The cranberry provided a great festive flavor. For our appetizer we ordered off the happy hour menu and got the chips and queso for only $5, but we added chorizo for just $2 more. The queso was very flavorful with the right amount of spicy chorizo throughout. My wife ordered the steak sandwich off the Factory Classics menu. It came with shaved beef, onion, arugula, green tomato aioli, on a cheddar rosemary hoagie roll and a side of chips. The steak was nice and tender and that hoagie roll was spectacular. Finally, I order the Reindeer Chilli, which of course was not reindeer and chili was misspelled to add the "chill" factor. Why this is not a regular item I don't know. It was beef prime rib, kidney beans, cheddar, scallions, and sour cream. It literally had hunks of prime rib, and the flavor was warm and inviting enough to melt any grinches heart. So, if you are looking for a place filled with the holiday spirit offering great drinks and food head out to Bar Mash! read more

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1st stop on our Happy Hour Tour of places to try. Bartenders were friendly, prices were great, seating is plentiful. We didn't try any of the food but it smelled wonderful and the portions were a good size from what we saw. There are many different themed nights to try out here. Looking forward to checking out Ramen & Trivia Tuesdays! We will be back! read more

Bar Mash - Classic Daiquiri for happy hour - Bars Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Their holiday pop-up was pretty cute, if not a bit cramped. It was pretty popular! They did a great job with their Xmas vibe. Their seasonal cocktails had a distinguishing flair to their normal counterparts like Moscow Mules, Espresso martinis, and mulled cider. Definitely worth checking out this event while it lasts, including the seating space. read more

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This might be my favorite bar in Charleston. It's dark. It's moody. The service is great, the prices are great and the food is great bar. The bartenders are always knowledgeable about their amazing bourbon and liquor selections. They also often have special menu items for certain themes and seasons. The cocktail menu is diverse and if you're looking for a lowkey hidden cocktail bar this is your place. I love the bocce ball court and the shuffleboard table. It's a great place to go on a date or with friends. It's casual and fun and has something for everyone. They have weekly trivia and other specials throughout the week. They also have a good happy hour menu with drink specials and food specials. The cheese dip is a perfect compliment to the high life pitcher :) read more

Bar Mash - Bars Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Always a great night at Bar Mash! Parking is usually pretty easy earlier in the evening but may get busy on the weekends. The staff are all kind and efficient including their bouncer on nights they monitor occupation levels. Inside is cozy and comfortable without being too dark. Lots of different table types in addition to the bar seats. Their cocktails are always nicely made and their beer and wine selection is solid. The food is yummy and reasonably portioned. The Brussels are a favorite! read more

Come here!!!!! Come again! This was hands down one of the best visits we have had in recent months to almost any establishment. Thank you for making a random Wednesday adventure one to shout about. So let's start the shouting!!!! 1st, FREE PARKING in downtown Chas. This great little place has a dedicated parking lot. They share it with a few different businesses but we had no problem finding a spot. 2nd, Such a Vibe!!! The restaurant is attached to the bigger Mercantile but like a smaller, cooler spot. Inside is made for small intimate drinks and bites. We were on a date night but we also saw buddies grabbing drinks and girlfriends catching up. Everyone just fit. Huge props to the two bartenders. Both were kind, helpful, and knowledgeable. 3rd, The FOOD! These burgers were amazing. So good! And the fries......so many fries! All served hot and delicious. You can absolutely tell nothing sat in the kitchen but came directly to table. Also, while chatting with another customer, the bartender overheard us mention Euchre. Guess what?? They hold Euchre tournaments on Tuesday!! No cost, just come and play. I'm absolutely coming back for this event. read more

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The best Christmas pop up! Drinks are worth it. There's an extensive eclectic variety in liquors and zero proof drinks. The holiday pop up is always my favorite place to go. Because of social media it seeks to be way busier than normal. A line starts forming around 4:00 as of right now. Be ready to wait because there is security and capacity is 60 ppl. Wait isn't bad though! Definitely recommend it! read more

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i have been a loyal customer of this company for a year now. I have consistently gone to trivia with my friends every thursday. they "enforce" the 21 & up rule (just to be in the building playing trivia btw). 3 out of the 4 people i was with were 21, and were immediately kicked out without much explanation. (even though the person who kicked us out has served us multiple times). unfortunate- will not be returning. read more

4 stars for the cool jazz band that was playing outside and the helpful staff on the inside... The place is spacious, clean and outside, plenty of outdoor seating. I'd even call it community-like picnic tables. I ate a small snack, the falafel was actually pretty good. And my draft beer was also, but I can't remember which one I ordered... This is why I always put notes in my photos...apparently that night I was too into the Jazz Jamz to take too much time away from intently listening. Great spot, definitely would go again. read more

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Great chill classy bar with some great happy hour specials on drinks and apps. The vibe is trendy with a bocce court and table top shuffleboard indoors. Some nice picnic table seating outside. They run weekly events/specials: for example, Monday has a great prime rib, Tuesday run club, Thursday bar trivia, etc. The bar staff is friendly and helpful for their large liquor menu options. Parking is usually a breeze with the cigar factory shops and stores. Check it out, Cheers! read more

Bar Mash - Prime rib special on Monday - Bars Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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My running club hosts weekly bridge run/walks that start and end at Bar Mash, and we love this venue. Many of us stick around for food and drinks afterwards, as they have outdoor seating. Plus, the service, food, and drinks have always been wonderful. Mash has craft cocktails for refined palates, but we usually stick with beer, wine, and food. During the winter months, Tuesday is ramen night, and in the summer months, Tuesday brings taco specials. Bar bites like curly fries, nachos, pretzels, and brussels sprouts are perfect for sharing with friends. The happy hour is from 4-6 and can't be beat, especially those $5 daquiris. The bar also hosts live music and trivia if that's your thing. The large parking lot is another plus, although spaces can be tight if you drive a large vehicle. read more

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Came here for happy hour with some friends and loved the deals they had. The burger was really good especially for the fact that it was less than $10. I got a side of generously portioned fries too. The burger itself had a delicious bacon jam. One of my friends is a big fan of bourbon and apparently their selection was great and very reasonably priced too. read more

Bar Mash - Mash Burger - Bars Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Such an amazing place for drinks & apps! Very cute xmas decorations & ambiance. The workers are SO nice & attentive. 10/10 would recommend

Attended the Halloween Party. Cool venue that also has games for customers to play. Great food! Good variety of beer, wine, cocktails, sandwiches, & appetizers. Bartenders very friendly & accommodating. read more

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Bar Mash was a real treat. We were there for a quick cocktail...ended up staying for several. Great bartenders, cool crowd.. Didn't eat anything, but the menu looked really appealing! Will have to go back soon. Lastly, great prices for downtown...shocking,actually read more

Service and bourbon/whiskey selection are exceptional, and the prices for a pour are some of the best I've seen in Charleston. They also have some of their own single barrels. Check this place out, plenty of parking as well. read more

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Great atmosphere, service, and food! One of the best happy hours I've been to in a while. $4 pretzels, $5 queso, and $7 (I think?) burgers as well as a plethora of discounted drink options. Service was really attentive and I left stuffed! I was super pleasantly surprised by the burger - I expected a standard bar burger but got a delicate brioche bun! I'll definitely be back. Vibes were really chilled out and you could actually hold a conversation - noise level was perfect for a date with a friend. read more

Bar Mash - Happy hour eats - Bars Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Was craving some yummy bar food...and this place definitely hit the spot. Burger 8/10. This was DELICIOUS. Honestly flavor waa 10/10 but the burger by itself was $16...that is way too much and the burger was small. Pretzels with nacho cheese 8/10. This was really good too, the cheese didn't taste too artifical and paired really nicely with the pretzels Tater tots 9/10. Honestly, no complaints here. Crispy, packed with flavor. Will try the curly fries next time for sure! (You have to order this extra, does not come with burger) You order at the bar, and the food comes out in about 15-20 minutes so despite it being pretty crowded we didn't wait long. The environment was casual without being dingy, would definitely recommend this place for anyone looking for delicious bar food and a chill vibe read more

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Made a visit to Bar Mash for happy hour last week. Ordered the nachos, fritters, and the house white. We thought the nachos were pretty good - flavor was solid and toppings were plentiful. Portion was a little small for a group so definitely get more than just the nachos (or get 2 nachos!). The fritters were pretty good, they were chickpea I think because they tasted like hummus balls and the sauce was great. House white was fine. Overall solid place to stop in for a Friday afternoon. read more

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My husband and I went to Trivia night (Thursdays 7-9pm) and had a great time! The game host was pretty funny. The questions were clever and he played fun, upbeat music the whole time. We did horribly, but enjoyed ourselves nevertheless. I really enjoyed the curly fries, but overall, I didn't think the food was worth the price. As far as $16 burgers go in Charleston, this one does not rank in my top 5 (go to Felix for a burger instead). They have really cool drinks here and the overall vibe is casual, rustic, and fun. They have several games to play, as well as a nice outdoor seating area. Our waitress was phenomenal. She was perceptive, attentive, and friendly. She repeatedly brought us new club sodas without us even having to ask! It's the little things like that that go along way. It was a busy night, too. I thought all of the staff were managing the crowd well and were multitasking efficiently. read more

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Okay Bar Mash has transformed into the cutest Christmas bar there ever was! Decor is overdone in the best way possible, it's hard not to feel joyful the moment you walk in. Staff is always kind, patient, and helpful. Food is amazing. They have live music and food specials different nights of the week. Just go! read more

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Cool cocktails. Great selection of drinks. Small bites were great. Vibe is nice, especially during the holidays. Great burger and bourbon special. Have to order at the bar read more

We have been visiting bar Mash for trivia on Thursday nights regularly for the last few months. There are usually not a lot of teams, so it is not hard to place in the top 3 and get some cash. I usually go for the bottle beer specials which are $3 a piece and although they rotate, they are usually a great small brewery which is a chance to try something new. For food, you cannot go wrong with the Nachos, they are really delicious and come with Chorizo. The one Kosher member of our group wishes they had other meat options, but he gets contented with other food in the menu. The Brussels sprouts are also highly recommended and the portion is large enough to share with a group. Worth a visit! read more

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We're always surprised that this place is empty when we go. We love the drinks, the food, the nightly specials (10$ burger and beer?!), the vibe, the PARKING! Pretty much everything about it, outside of cocktails being on the pricey side but probably on par for this type of place downtown. read more

Bar Mash - Bars Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I'm a fan. This is a great little spot with pretty stand out bar food. The service is a hit or miss but gets the job done. I like the drinks a lot and the fact that they have a cocktail for everyone - not just 5 with bourbon. The environment is dive-y but location is prime and honestly parking is a breeze. Which is refreshing downtown! Def worth stopping by for a quick bite and a fun cocktail! read more

I've been dying to try this spot, I was impressed by the ambiance and cleanliness of the restaurant. As well as the lemon drop martini I got (one of the best I've had!), I was slightly disappointed in the food. Their smash burger did not have much flavor and I've had way better. Their Brussels were drenched in sauce and it made it a little tough to get through after the first few Brussels. My friend and I checked out the menu which is what made us want to go, and their menu had tons of things missing vs the online one. It wasn't a total bust, I will go back and try some other items and drinks! read more

Bar Mash - Brussels - Bars Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Bar Mash is a great place for a quick recovery beer after a bridge run. Staff is attentive and cordial. I've had some great bar bites here. They do have ramen once a week; definitely recommended. read more

Bar Mash - QR for the menu - Bars Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

For starters, the bartenders couldn't be better. They handled a busy crowd in the most efficient and kindest way I've seen. Plus the drinks were great and the glowing ice cubes were super cool. However the food is what takes the cake...I got the 'Reindeer Chili' and it was amazing. It was like home cooked chili w the perfect amount of sour cream and toppings...plus the rice it laid on made the dish perfect. It would be an amazing dip too I bet ...The ambiance was totally on par for Christmas too read more

Bar Mash - One of the Christmas cocktails - Bars Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Great bar type food and the best bourbon collection in CHS. If you are looking for hard to find bourbon this is a good spot. Cool decor and ambiance. read more

This is an ideal meetup location for some drinks and food among friends. It is located right beside Mercantile at the old cigar factory. There is also a large parking lot which reduces the headache of going downtown significantly. I've had the charcuterie board here as well as the Philly cheesecake sliders and pepperoni flatbread. The charcuterie board was especially memorable and is perfect to share between two people. I usually end up drinking a beer or two here and I don't go for their specialty bourbon drinks but from what I've heard they are very good. The atmosphere inside is always very relaxed and the dark wood walls and floor give a warm and cozy feel. I always have a nice time here in terms of service as well. It's really a great alternative to the bars in more crowded areas of downtown. Mash will definitely continue to be a spot I frequent. read more

Bar Mash - Charcuterie board. - Bars Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Listen.. how many places can you go and get a QUALITY bacon cheeseburger a mound of curly fries and a beer for $10... EXACTLY... after work one night I was not in the mood to cook at all and decided to browse Yelp! For happy hour eats... Mash was a hit... I was expecting a "less than spectacular" burger but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a beautiful space I love the dark rich wood and inviting bar. The bartender was nice and inviting. I ordered the burger deal and was excited when it was placed in front of me. Big burger, perfectly cooked and dressed. I didn't really look at anything else on the menu but I plan to be back! read more

Bar Mash - $10 on Wednesday... WHOA! - Bars Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Bar Mash is my go to spot when I want a chill environment with an elevated cocktail list. Say it's raining and you want to stay in, but you really need to get out of the house, you compromise with this perfect bar that's full of Christmas lights hanging from the ceiling, bar games tucked throughout the tables, one Tv to appease whoever needs sports in their life, and a baller cocktail list. The cocktails change seasonally but I have never had a disappointing sip. Just had the "rosemary's baby" (Jan2020) and I highly recommend you doing the same. As for food, you can't go wrong. We had the (massive) order of chorizo nachos which made me question why pepitas aren't on all nacho orders, the burger with curly fries, and the mahi tacos. All delish! read more

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Let's do the Mash. The Monster Mash. Mercantile and Mash are like siblings where Mercantile is well kept and an early riser serving foods and pastries while Mash is the late nighter that lives on whiskey, live music and games. I prefer brother Mash's lifestyle, at least on the weekends. I like the Mash is off the beaten path and usually not too busy that you can have a conversation with your friends and sip on a cocktail. There are times when the noise level will crank up a notch especially when a wedding party from upstairs arrives or the band playing uses drums. I recommend trying one of the specialty cocktails as they are a more reasonable price point for a unique drink. Some of the specialties I have had were a frozen irish coffee, a bourbon drink with grapefruit, and grasshopper. For a fancy whiskey bar, this place also serves up jello shots usually made with whiskey. They can be a hit or miss but for the price point, I can't complain. My favorite part about this place is the new shuffleboard table in the center of the bar. In college, I was an avid fan of shuffleboard at a local bar but that was on a beer soaked broken down college table. This thing is magnificent. There's bocce ball in the back if that is your style as well as a few arcade games near the entrance. The atmosphere is on point for a whiskey bar with the rustic look and the bathrooms are super clean and nice. Try out the Mash! read more

After the Mercantile section closed, we moved over to Mash Bar. We grabbed a booth and it took a few minutes to get a waitress. I wasn't bothered though because they were pretty busy. It was a cool atmosphere; it has a bocce ball and another type of game. There was live music. Specifically, it was bluegrass night. I ordered a Mash Burger and it came out very quickly. It was also quite tasty. The French fries were also cooked perfectly. I also really liked the waitress; she was sweet and attentive. We always had full drinks. I will definitely be back here for dinner and drinks. read more

Bar Mash - Mash burger and fries. :) - Bars Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Mash and I are becoming fast friends. It's a beautiful bourbon bar tucked inside the historic cigar factory saddled up to it's Mercantile counterpart. The feel of an upper-king-hot-spot without the lines, 22 year olds, or terrible parking... in fact they have plenty of parking in the evening cause the lot outside is basically empty. The bourbon and whiskey list is awe-inspiring and Sam makes a stunning Old Fashioned every time. The drink prices range from kind-of-high to money-means-nothing-to-me. If you're not interested in dropping last months electric bill on a few drinks, the bartenders will be happy to recommend the best brown-water options that won't break the bank. Or go for a Coors Banquet which is always on draught. Although they're making classy cocktails, the shuffleboard, indoor bocce, and what seems to be my early 2000's playlist constantly on repeat, everyone's noses are on ground level instead of up in the air where you might expect them. Pro Tip: Take a first date to Mercantile. If it sucks, excuse yourself to the restroom and sneak into Mash for a night cap. They share bathrooms in the connected hallway. Then go back to your Tinderella or exit through Mash and call an Uber. read more

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