First time at the Charleston Pour House for a show and loved the vibe. The venue is pretty big, featuring both indoor and outdoor stages and--best of all--two bars so the drink lines moved fast. We also got to wander through a night market filled with amazing handmade goods from local vendors. Whether you're in the mood for the market or for live music, this place is a must-visit. read more

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Best place in town for live music! I love their deck, which included the Jack of Cups food stand there. Awesome murals and even better vibes on the deck. The indoor venue brings in a lot of great musical acts. Friendly and efficient bartenders. read more

Cool location, outside stage has the best atmosphere. We had tickets to Chris Knight Friday night. We arrived early and we were able to see Lowdown Brass Band. They were a lot of fun. read more

Charleston Pour House - Outside stage - Music Venues Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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The staff is friendly and the Sunday farmer's market has very tasty food. The musicians that play at the Pour House are awesome! I have seen bands such as (but not limited to) MC Chris, Swell Rell, Cosmic Charlie, and Fishbone. read more

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This is one of our favorite places (Deck Stage). Love that there are some earlier shows, since we are not exactly part of the "go out at 9pm crowd" but still most definitely appreciate live music and drinks in a very relaxed atmosphere. We've always had great service at the bar, and I have seen a lot of kindness and patience with the crowds from their bartenders. This is always impressive to me at establishments where bartenders are getting drink orders screamed at them . They are always in a great mood, no eye rolls, no attitudes. Everything we've ordered from Jack of Cups has been stellar, as well! read more

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I visit this spot on occasion but the most recent event was over the weekend for a vendor night market. They make use of their outdoor space by the parking lot and had it filled with vendors. On the outdoor stage area it was slammed pack for live music. Their shows are always really good and later in the evening they had a ticketed show indoors. For dog owners, they no longer allow dogs on the back deck. I wouldn't recommend bringing you pup out to this location anymore since it defeats the purpose. This particular evening Jack of Cups had a pop up and so I snagged some curry Mac n cheese and their butter chicken. If you saw my last review of JOC, then you KNOW it was good. This is a great spot for locals to hang out and chill. The love music scene is always a vibe. read more

I will note, I have only been here once but cannot wait to go back! I went on a Sunday to make it to 9:30am yoga class & check out the Farmer's Market. I LOVED the space and the setting! The yoga teacher was so nice, in fact everyone was welcoming and I feel like I fit right in. The staff was friendly. The farmer's market had a good selection of wares. I had to head out shortly before live music started, but I am really looking forward to getting back there in the near future for one of their live band nights! Loved all the artwork too! read more

Charleston Pour House - Music Venues Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Went to Charleston pour house earlier to listen to good music and hang out. It was my first time there and we had a blast. The staff was friendly, bathrooms were clean and there was a farmers market out back! I am looking forward to going back. read more

Good music, good people, and good drinks and food! If you're into light rock, folk, and bluegrass, this is your spot to groove! Tickets vary on who is playing that night. It's cash only. There is an outdoor and indoor stage. I've only been here when the outdoor stage is being played. My friends and I come here to listen to the Reckoning. Very spacious with plenty of room to dance and places to eat, drink, and sit. In the outdoor stage area, there's a small permanent(?) food truck called Root Notes and IT IS DELICIOUS!! I ordered their loaded fries. It has curry sauce poured over their crispy fries. You obviously have to eat fast before they get soggy, unless you like your fries drenched in curry (which still tastes great). My friends ordered their burgers, which they always rave about! I'll be sure to try these next time I go. There is also an outdoor bar. Drinks are relatively cheap (~$5). read more

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This is a great place for live music. Food was good. Atmosphere was great! If you are looking for somewhere to hang out , listen to music, and chill. This is your place ! read more

Put on your flip flops and welcome summer. This is the quintessential island easy with live music and bar. The outdoor patio houses changing bands and no cover charge, which justifies the slightly pricey beer prices. They also have a ticketed indoor stage. Consider bringing bug spray in the evening. Skip the over priced and poorly executed Chinese food offerings. read more

Charleston Pour House - Music Venues Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Great music venue. Service was outstanding pleasant and fast. I was attending a ticketed event so I was not there to eat. I did see a food window and some vending but I cannot say I spent enough time observing to make any legitimate determinations. I have no clue if they have a full kitchen or serve food by day. What I was impressed with was the open air concept and the ability to move from the stage area, to the bar and to the outdoor tables easily. Being from out of town, traveling alone, and generally a person that can get overwhelmed by crowds or noise occasionally, it was awesome to dip away from the band for a few minutes to get fresh air without having to exit and re-enter the venue. I was impressed that they had plenty of attentive and super friendly staff. Good vibes, good times, good music. I look forward to attending a ton more shows in the future and recommending field trips to friends. read more

Sickest spot for a concert. I have attended shows both on the outdoor patio and inside the venue, and while both are incredible, I 100% prefer seeing bands on the patio. All of the art is sooooo cool to look at, and covers the entire venue. From the bathrooms to the fence to the walls to the stage, there are stunning murals everywhere. I love how many great beer and cider options they have, and that there are plenty of ice water jugs around. There's also a delicious food truck situation on the patio, though it's not always open. Loved the turmeric burger and fries. All around great vibes. read more

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There's nothing quite like the Pour House! You really haven't experienced this area unless you've been here. We came, we saw, we conquered and the Pour House is now on my list of must go to if ever in the area! We came to this joint after meeting a local who said while you're here you gotta go to The Pour House. We did and ended up meeting said local and all her friends. We danced, we drank and really had a good time. I'd call this slightly hippie and a hair hipster but steeped in a stench of Southern soul and funk as it's all about the music at the House. On this particular night, it was what they down South consider chilly so the band played indoors. It was packed. We enjoyed perusing around between the indoor and outdoor space. So much to see from art to people watching. This joint was a whole lot of fun! Plus we now have a Sothern friend to boot! Anytime we're in CHS we'll be coming here! It is a must! Pour House is rocking! Pictures say it all! read more

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Very good haddock dinner, service was good, pleasant atmosphere , easy parking, reasonable prices

4.5 on all accounts. It's just a notch above a dive bar but an awesome experience all around. We went on Sunday during the Motown Throw Down and what a great time. This band is fantastic, the drinks are good, service at the walk up bar was good but the best part was the food both inside the Pour House and outside at the food trucks parked out back. Look at their website for ticket info. While this venue was free, many of the bands that play there require a ticket in advance. Worth the visit for both locals and tourists. read more

This is such a great venue. Live music inside and out on the back patio/porch area. They get some really cool bands and the cover is usually very reasonable. Beer selection is awesome. They have many local craft beers on tap and their cooler is stocked with some good canned options as well. Of course, they even have a tall boy listing of beers, including PBR. When you go at night to see a band inside, it is such a different experience/vibe from lounging out back under the oaks to watch a different band in the evening. It's really like a multi-plex on the down low. Something for everyone. They also have a semi-permanent food truck out back that you can order from when you get the munchies. Outside bar and bathrooms are also very convenient when you don't feel like going inside. They set-up those fancy heaters when it's cold out, and fans for when the days are hot! On Sundays, you should come out for the market. They always have multiple food trucks and vendors, and music provided for your pleasure. Picnic tables are available if you want to eat and socialize a bit. Check out their calendar and plan a date to try this place out if you haven't already. You'll be talking your friends into making the drive over too. It's an intimate setting, but so much fun. read more

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Kind and attentive bar staff, good music, great small venue, and super groovy vibes. I saw the 502 here tonight and they were great! Sound and lights were good, drinks were pretty reasonable ($5 for my hard cider) and overall had a great time. Would definitely recommend coming to a concert here! read more

Charleston Pour House - The stage - Music Venues Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Very good food, nice beverage selection.Great entertainment venues.very cool vibe atmosphere!!

Very cool atmosphere!!! We stopped here on our first night after arriving in Charleston for the first time. We heard (through Yelp) that this is a cool place for live music. We came in, but the music wasn't starting quite yet, so we grabbed a beer, then went next door for dinner, and went back. This was an "all ages" show, so there were parents with small children running around. The music style that particular night wasn't exactly something I enjoyed, but I can see the appeal of you are a big fan of live music. read more

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Had an amazing time at the American Aquarium concert. The RootNote good truck they have on their patio is DELICIOUS and very cool patio atmosphere. Attentive bartenders and good service read more

We enjoyed the Allman Brothers Tribute Band very much. It was great to be at a live show. The Mexican food from the food truck was excellent. We loved the murals decorating the space. read more

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Great little music venue with a quirky, hippie vibe! We've been meaning to get here for a long time, and finally made it out to see local reggae/rocksteady band Well Charged play the deck. The deck shows are outdoors on the... deck. Imagine that. There's a good sized bar out here, as well as bathrooms, and some random games tucked in the back corner. Smattering of tables and bar seats around, but largely the middle is open for you to dance and sway to the beats. I believe all deck shows are F-R-E-E, which is a killer deal in itself. The Pour House gets great bands from all over, so you're most likely in store for some awesome music. The deck is surrounded by a fence that has been given the mural treatment all over. Every few feet, a different mural starts, but it all feels connected with the theme of vibrant, bright colors. There is plenty for your eyeballs to feast on! The deck is dog friendly, though the area is wide open, so make sure your dog is very friendly with other dogs, people, and kiddos. There is technically no food at the Pour House, though there are options next door. There is also a food truck parked onsite, but they were not open during our visit. Prices seemed fairly inflated for food (they had a large chalkboarded menu on the side), but not surprising for a music venue. The bar itself was really reasonable, with a few good beers on tap. A big cup of craft beer and a massive cup of wine came out to $12, which we thought was on par with most other places in Charleston. Chill, kind of intimate vibe here. Definitely check it out! read more

Charleston Pour House - Music Venues Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Fantastic all around. A true community watering hole. Great music, cheap drinks, + regularly hosting farmers markets

The Pour House is a Charleston institution and such a key piece of the James Island community. They have an indoor music venue, an outdoor deck with bar with a stage, they host a farmer's market and a night market, and a restaurant. This place has a lot going on! It's a very laid back, Folly Beach vibe. The artwork and vibe is Grateful Dead-esq, and it's a great place to go after a long day at the beach because nobody cares what you're wearing. The prices are on point for the rest of James Island, and there's usually parking around Pour House if spots aren't available in their lot, just be careful if you cross Maybank Highway. Everyone should experience the Pour House at least once. There really isn't anything like it in Charleston that I've seen. read more

This night was 80's throwback night and what a crowd. The place was packed with 80's loving patrons and the drinks were flowing. Charleston Pour House is located on James Island and is not hard to get to. There is a lot of parking but I recommend using Uber because spaces fill fast and you end up having to park a ways away. The band was awesome this night. My only complaint is that is was hot has h-e-double hockey sticks. An escape to the patio was necessary every now and then because not enough air is pumping on to the floor. Drinks were good and prices were not too bad. Bartenders don't skimp on the alcohol and that's always a plus. That's my $.02 and I hope it helps in your decision making process. read more

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The Sunday brunch with Motown is a must during your next trip to Charleston. They have lively music and an amazing farmers market every Sunday. read more

The Charleston Pour House on Maybank Highway on James Island is a great place to catch live music and get some drinks in a laid back atmosphere. I have enjoyed just about every live event I have attended here as the venue is the perfect size to get a really good concert experience. read more

Charleston Pour House - The Charleston Pour House - Music Venues Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

We stopped here on our first night in Charleston. We purchased tickets to see The Reckoning with friends who lived nearby. As we walked up, it had a great vibe for a small concert venue. They seem to play all genres of music but mostly geared toward hippie/Grateful Dead music which is perfect for us! The first room we entered was very dark which opened up to an awesome back patio with a stage, ample seating and strung lights. The beverages were fairly priced and the bar staff were very attentive. I definitely recommend this place and wish I lived closer... read more

Had bad time and waste of money. Service is horrible and staff is rude to costumers.

If you like live music, please do yourself a favor and stop in here. Forget the lineup, because it doesn't matter. The environment is as entertaining and whoever might be on stage. Great people watching, great service. Walk in and instantly get accepted as a local. Loved it so much went two nights in a row. Thanks to the staff for making our weekend in Charleston very special. read more

The talent and performance that's available every Sunday with Motown Throwdown on The Deck is phenomenal! We love the inside shows and the sound is amazing but you can't beat the great Sunday afternoons! We always see the same faces, such a great uplifting vibe! read more

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Great music venue. Both bands we saw were great. Food truck has a great twist on Indian food and was tasty. Absolutely love this venue!

The Pour House is one of those venues that I'm aware of exist, but barely go. Which is unfortunate, because it's pretty cool. When you walk in, you walk into a dark and divey space with one bar in the back. The stage is pretty big and a lot of great bands play here. For me, the real action is outside. The patio is a lot bigger then indoor space. Winter or Summer, it's always booming. There's a stage outside too but I think I mostly arrive too late to see a band play. On Sundays, they organize a small but cosy farmers market which is always fun to attend read more

What a great time we had here watching The Reckoning (Dead cover band)! There are some tables spread throughout, but it's mostly standing room...which was great as people had room to dance and/or sway. The service was quick and friendly. We would definitely go back if ever in Charleston again! read more

Really close to a 5. OK, I just changed it to a 5. Really an eclectic spot that we have not taken enough advantage of but when we go we love it. Wednesday afternoon Dead music and Sunday mid-day good music. Bar is very suited for this outside. People dancing. Dogs everywhere that are well behaved. Good service at the bar and very good music. This is a great place to go when you can't think of where to go. They get some of the best music in town and not a huge cover even when they have top acts. My family and I like to go to the Farmer's Market on Sundays and then to the deck to have a drink and listen to some good tunes. read more

Charleston Pour House - Music Venues Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Love this place for great music and a fun time! The deck out back is nice and big with an outdoor bar and some random arcade games. There is a food truck you can order from during deck shows. Dead on the Deck (Grateful Dead tribute band) is really fun Wednesday nights and it is free! Inside the space isn't too big but enough open space for movin' and groovin'. Nice bartenders and staff. Fun, chill place! read more

Killer music venue. I love the indoor/outdoor venue. My favorite nights are when they have free shows outside, but the indoor shows are always worth the cover- even if you weren't already familiar with the band. Drink prices are really reasonable for a music venue too. None of these $9-$10 beers like the other big name venues in town. Also, go grab a mimosa and check out their live music during the Sunday farmers market! read more

Charleston Pour House - Delvon Lamar Organ Trio - Music Venues Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

We were vacationing in Charleston for a few days and wanted to hear some live music. It seemed that there were only 2 places that offered any. We chose this location because of the great reviews we read and we were not disappointed. We had a BLAST! The bands scheduled were all great! The guy at the door checking ids and collecting payment was super friendly, as were the bartenders. The place was packed and we never had to wait for a drink. Great mix of people, too....all ages. Highly recommend! read more

One of the last great music venues on the planet! Two stages, excellent local, regional, and national touring acts, and some of the best staff and community anywhere! I've seen thousands of shows from bars to Madison square garden and Pour House is my favorite venue anywhere! read more