Container bars are nothing new, but there's not many in Charleston. I've passed by this one a million times over the past few years, going to/ coming from Rt. 26, but I had no idea it was on the other side of the tree line. To add to that, it's kind of tucked in a residential area. Anyways, the Container Bar is quite large. There's a long, double sided bar. Half indoors and half outdoors. There's also ample tables inside with a nice view of a huge projector screen, more tables outdoors, and a cozy covered lounge area. The drinks are very well priced. And there's always a food truck providing good eats to soak up the alcohol. Lastly, it's just a great vibe. Kind of beachy, cool people, and dog friendly. You really can't ask for much more. read more

Thank you to Blair and her staff for accommodating our graduation party with such great care. We had plenty of seating and even though it was busy, the bartenders kept the drinks flowing without any wait. We had about 25 people and with cornhole and other games, it made the party fun for everyone. Also kid friendly. We love this place. read more

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The bartender was horrible when tried to get our attention he ignored us and then said he was busy with an attitude about it. It was during the week it wasn't very busy, but he was too worried about catering to his friends than actual customers. read more

Staff is great and we always have a good time. Crab legs on Sundays are awesome. Definitely my favorite bar in Charleston.

This place rocks. Amazing people and the food trucks here are great. I think a lot of people get to a point where they aren't into king street bars anymore. I still like to mix it up, but I get it, some places you like to breathe. This has that indoor outdoor option, is unique and novel and a great place for townies or to bring city visitors. Also, great place to watch the games, especially if you're a badgers and packers fan. I've watched a Clemson game here too, but they aren't really worth watching this year lol. They do have high rise and usually an NA beer if you're slowboating! Have some fire food trucks as well. read more

55 minute drive to North Charleston, which usually is less than a 1/2 hour, stopped here to waste some time. Great bar tender. Cool place, great drink menu .... nice locals, love the concept of a container bar! Might have to check into this up North!! When we left ride decreased to 35 minutes!! Yipee read more

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Super chill vibe. Awesome food truck. Wish it was warmer. Will definitely come back the next time we're in town! read more

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Cool spot to stop in for a drink but if you do not cigarette smoke don't go. 5 people sitting at the bar burning cigs & coughing like a 100 year old man that had been smoking for 99 of them. It's semi outdoors but still was blowing in the other 15-20 customers face. I seen two groups leave because of it and I wax shortly behind them read more

This is a great "locals only" kind of spot conveniently located on the upper part of the peninsula. Great outdoor space and the drinks are reasonably priced with good specials during the week. They don't serve food but allow carry in or delivery and they have food trucks you can also order from. Best part is that they're they home of the Charleston Packer Backers! So if you support the green and gold come out for a game, it's a really fun time...you'll feel like you're back in Titletown! read more

I had high hopes for container bar. I ordered a mixed drink and my friend got a lemonade and both were terrible. The mixed drink was $9 and I threw it out after two sips. I got bit alive by the bugs as did the people in my party. Make sure you bring bug spray next time. Lots of people I know have also had the mosquitos issue. Live music was good. Decent parking lot. Lots of seating outdoors and indoors. Dog friendly and lots of people brought their dogs. There's cornhole and a food truck. Definitely a locals spot. Great concept but if they can figure out the bug situation and their drink situation could be even better. read more

Container Bar - a plastic cup with a slice of lemon on it - Food Trucks Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I don't know what took me so long before I made it to container bar, but it's awesome! It's all open air inside with a big patio outside. They are a food truck park, but I think they have a couple permanent residents lately... a pizza truck and Hustle smoothie shop. I was here for drinks, but would definitely be back for the food because the pizzas looked legit. I had a few beverages while I was there and have to say they were top notch. The bartenders were telling me about the syrups they create and one of them had bell peppers in it. I know what you're thinking... bell peppers doesn't sound like a good cocktail mix, but I promise you it is. The staff was friendly and the bar had a fun atmosphere. Can't wait to spend some summer evenings here... especially on Wednesdays for their $5 cocktails! read more

Container Bar - Blister in the sun - Food Trucks Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Place is nice and is something that Charleston needs But the staff behind the bar are rude to the point that they act like it's their personal fiefdom and customers are secondary read more

It is an ok bar ! Good people around but lack of better food alternatives to combo . Ambiance is cool

The service itself wasn't bad and the food truck options were okay but why is my credit card charge for the one drink I ordered now higher than what was originally billed. Be aware and always ask for your receipt so the bartenders can't suddenly overcharge you. read more

This place was really fun for trivia night the other night. It had lots of open seating, even though they had a large party there. They have a variety food of trucks coming through and usually will have whichever one is going to be there up on their website. They had lots of available water to have in between drinks and good specials! They had a few NA options which was nice as the DD! Service was a bit slow but it's a busy bar in Charleston. Not the end of the world! read more

I've never seen bartenders be so rude, literally from the moment I came in. One bartender actually yelled out "f off" to a lady as she was leaving. Rude the entire night to patrons. I watched a lady wait 15 minutes for a drink on a busy night and the servers take it out on her. When they had asked me if I wanted a drink I said that she was already waiting and they went on their way ignoring her causing additional problems. I was very put off by seeing this. I watched them yell at another lady who was confused about her tab and card. And again at another woman who was waiting for service Looking at the previous reviews it looks like they have a habit of ignoring women and having very rude and sometimes aggressive bartenders. This is not okay. I don't think we will ever come back. read more

Container Bar is a great addition to Charleston's bar and food truck scene. I love food trucks, and the diversity they offer in a mobile kitchen fascinates me. Most food truck rodeos are packed with people and nowhere to sit, let alone alcohol. Container Bar lets us try out different food trucks and drink beer, wine, and cocktails in a comfortable environment. The food trucks vary, but the Container Bar's truck, which serves tacos and chips and salsa, is always there. Besides that, trucks rotate according to a calendar on their website. The bar service was great. I came with Charleston Beer Runners, and Container Bar welcomed us with a sign outside as well as extended happy hour specials. The staff members were attentive- they loved the idea of our group (running to a different bar each week). I'm not a beer person, so I had a cocktail. Container Bar is so new that they don't have an official cocktail menu yet, but their bartenders can make anything you ask for. Several beers and a wine are on tap. Container Bar has plenty of parking and seating (outdoor and indoor), and I'm looking forward to coming back to try other food trucks and drinks. read more

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A bar, made from shipping containers (mostly), and co-owned by Bill Murray. What could go wrong? Nothing, nothing at all. Because it is exactly what you expect it to be. A great bar with outdoor, indoor, and covered seating. They have different food trucks onsite every day (up to five), Trivia nights, Wine Down Wednesdays, and an outdoor deck that feels like you're in someone's backyard. They do offer a few cocktails, but they keep it simple and to the point. I loved the location with it being just off the Interstate and in a neighborhood. The main building is an old body shop and the three containers form the bar and covered seating. The bar team is friendly, knowledgeable, and heavy with their pours. My only let down was learning Bill was there the night before for their one year anniversary. Heart breaking. read more

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Just moved to Wagener Terrace so totally psyched we can walk here now. Great rotating local beer selection on tap, and super dog friendly. We walked in with our pup and before we ordered our drinks, the bartender handed us a bowl of water for our furry family member. We grabbed some dim sum from the Sap Lai truck (they were running a Chinese New Year special) which was de-li-cious! I definitely see us spending some more time once the weather starts turning warmer. read more

A very cool set up. Open air for the most part although could likely be closed off. Bar accessible from inside and out. There was live music the night a group of coworkers and I went. It was a bit difficult to hear much of anyone's conversation due to the volume. There were two great food trucks outside which we all loved! All in all, I'll definitely go back! read more

It is a fun atmosphere. Very unique and a cool place to hang out with friends. :) I enjoyed hanging out there. read more

Container bar has been my favorite bar from the moment I turned 21. I have made genuine friendships with each bartender. They are immediately very welcoming even when they're swamped with business. I feel like this is the one bar in Charleston that I can relax at and feel like I am at home. If anyone says anything different then they are incorrect. Thank you to the workers at container bar. read more

F-Ing love this place !!! Great cocktails ! Fun atmosphere and super friendly bar staff . I can't wait to go back !! read more

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I went for St Patrick's day, which was my first time ever experiencing this bar. It's another hidden gem of Charleston that's for sure. The bar is literally made from containers. There's an indoor and outdoor seating area. The out door seating area has a ton of cool group games like corn hole, large connect four, and Jenga. The part that I think is even cooler is that they have various food trucks that come out every weekend and set up shop. This particular weekend they had a lobster truck and holy city waffles. They also had a burger and hot dog truck, but we won't get into that. Lastly, the bar had several drinking options and Jell-O shots! My only complaint was that the music was to loud so you literally had to yell at your friends to talk, and that it was extremely difficult to find parking, which may have been in part with it being a major drinking holiday. read more

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I was super excited when I heard Container Bar was opening right up the road from me. Their patio is dog-friendly and equipped with games like Jenga. I have been a couple of times and I get different vibes every time I go. One time it was basically a biker bar, another time it was mostly families from the neighborhood there, and lately it seems like there's been mostly young professionals. They have a great selection of beer and cocktails and they have specials on different nights. Monday is Industry night, Tuesday they have trivia, and Wednesday is "Working Womens' Wednesday" with $2 off wine (holla). They have rotating food trucks, but their resident one has a damn good burger! If you're looking for a chill place to soak up the sun on the patio and play some games, Container Bar is the move. read more

Container Bar - Food Trucks Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Finally got around to trying this place. I saw they were having a St. Patrick's Day event so we decided to check it out. The parking lot is super small--maybe it works on regular days but it doesn't work for big events. We ended up parking in the neighborhood and walking. I absolutely love the freight container theme. The bar is bright orange and black so it's hard to miss. There's indoor seating with a combination of high top tables and booths. There's a patio with tables and couches. Some of the bartenders were nice and friendly--others, not so much. Hopefully it was only because of the stress of the event. There were three food trucks on site, Holy City Waffles, Immortal Lobster, and a burger truck--I don't remember the name. Overall, it was a good experience. I plan on going on a normal day to see what it's like. read more

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Seems like the have a habit of ignoring my wife when we come down to enjoy one of their awesome food trucks. Not the food trucks mind you, the bartenders. Guess we will only spend our money with the trucks from now on. read more

Went here during the World Cup. Such a fun atmosphere, definitely recommend if you like corn hole!

Between how they manage crowds and lines /ID'ing people to the fact that bartenders are still happily serving behind the bar without masks, I'm shocked this place is as popular as it is. I want to love it here because my friends enjoy it and it's dog friendly, but I've had enough different poor experiences at this point. Beer is decently priced and I love being able to bring my dog, but between the location not being great, no kitchen so food depends on truck schedule, and ZERO Covid regulations being enforced, I'll be avoiding this place like the plague it's spreading for the foreseeable future. Like c'mon, if your establishment is going to be packed with people, you can at least ask your staff to wear a mask. Extremely disappointing. Photo from Jan 8, 2021, when covid rates increased by 350 just in Charleston county. Go to this bar at your own risk! read more

Container Bar - Bartender with no mask. They'll put theirs on (usually a bandana) to talk to you if you are wearing one, but that's it! - Food Trucks Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Stopped in for an employee party and I have to say the service was refreshing. I'm a retired Service Industry Vet and I know the feeling when you see a large group of people walking into your establishment... We walked up and the bartenders greeted us all with smiles and patience. I love the concept of this bar made from containers. It was spacious, open and inviting. AMPLE seating and games to play as you enjoy the snacks and libations available. Wide selection of beer and spirits to enjoy while a free oyster roast was happening... located close enough but far enough away from downtown... I will be back. read more

Container Bar - Food Trucks Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

A group of yelpers met up for happy hour within days of this place opening. They had just received their liquor license, and in fact, they received their first shipment of liquors and were unloading them as we waited. They have their own on-site food offerings, of which we were not aware and were not informed at first. For now, the menu consists of tacos, queso, and the like. Several people ordered from the Container Bar menu and although simple, it was very good. Unfortunately, one of our table mates didn't get her order at all. There was lots of confusion when it came time to pay, too. They didn't comp her non-delivered meal, but rather asked her if she wanted another (free) drink. We were leaving, so no, she didn't want to chug another beer right before going home. ;-/ Seemed odd. Part of the confusion seems to stem around the fact that they have multiple computer systems going at the same time and apparently they don't interface very well (or maybe not at all). The servers also didn't seem very prepared for the overwhelming show of patrons that night. Not sure why! It was a Friday night and everyone who is anyone has been chomping at the bit to try this place out! They plan to offer multiple food trucks on-site to provide additional items and to change things up a bit. There was only one food truck the night we visited, but it was good. There is still parking on-site, too, which is a huge bonus. They share with the Rutledge Cab Company overflow parking lot next door. There is an inside seating area that is much larger than expected, as well as many outdoor tables on a large patio area. There is also a cozy little couch area outside but under cover. I look forward to sitting outside again on cooler nights when hopefully they will have heaters set-up around for awesome mingling. For large groups or private parties, the inside area is perfect. I am curious about the acoustics though. This is a great spot and a welcome addition to this part of town. As you probably know, Bill Murray is behind it, so it has to be good. I look forward to returning soon! I'm sure they will improve their service quickly. read more

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Hit up the Container Bar with a group of friends a few weeks ago and had a mixed, but positive, experience. First up: parking can be a bit confusing. There is a small lot for CB itself, a shared lot with Rutledge Cab, and street parking. Hopefully they have better signage in the future directing people where to park. Container Bar's venue is awesome. There is a large outdoor space with different sized tables, a good sized indoor space, and a bar dividing the two. The outside space has a cute like cabana spot with comfy seating, too. They have rotating food trucks for lunch and dinner each day, along with a Mexican food truck that apparently lives there. We had ordered from Sap Lai for dinner (YUM) but some friends got the Mexican food and said it was good. There were some mixups -- the bar wanted to keep our credit cards but we needed them in order to pay for our dinners, at least one friend didn't get their food and had trouble getting reimbursed, etc., but that is to be expected from a new place. Hopefully they learn from these issues so things can run more smoothly. The staff was super friendly and even brought out a bowl of ice water when they noticed my pup was with us! All in all -- parking meh, food YES, staff Double YES. I can't wait to go back. read more

This place is AMAZING and fun! I love this type of outdoor space and architecture of pods ....food and bar are delicious and lovely

Very cool space! I came with a group of 70+ runners and had excellent service. There was plenty of cozy seating and the place was very clean. I did not try the food truck as I wasn't in the mood for hot dogs at the time so I'd suggest taking a look at the food trucks before you go. I'll definitely be back! read more

Container Bar - Food Trucks Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

They never ignore anyone. It's just sometimes busy. Don't believe these reviews. I've gone probably over 100 times. Lovely bartenders. They make great connections with regulars and new comers. Great atmosphere as well. read more

Really loved the look & feel of Container Bar. This place is fresh and trendy. But they have a little ways to go... Container Bar is a gorgeous open bar with 2 main areas - an indoor dining room featuring a cool shipping container graphic mural in the back and a large deck with bright orange furniture and a sofa "alcove." The concept was to be a food truck food court and bar, but unfortunately on our visit it was more of a bar and "bake sale." Our only options (on a Friday Night) were the Container Bar's 4 item taco menu, and Laotion option that was serving food from tupperware containers in their SUV. We were all very confused and underwhelmed. I ordered chips & queso, a steak taco and a shrimp taco. Tacos were great, the chips and queso was okay, but hit the spot. The big gripe was having to order from a specific cash register - that was not connected to your tab. Their menu situation was very confusing. Lots of paper menus flying everywhere. Some with food, some for the food "truck", some for happy hour etc. And there were no clear times set for happy hour pricing so several people in my group were shocked by their final tabs. When I went to pay my tab & head home, the staff was completely slammed and took a long time to help everyone. My friends tab was incorrect - she was charged almost double for her drinks. My tab was correct, but I had not been charged for my food! In their frazzled state, they charged me $2 for queso and called it a day (not complaining, but I feel bad for them). As I said, the vibe and look here is incredible, and while half the staff was frazzled, they were NEVER rude. In fact, quite the opposite. Really great folks. I'm excited to come back once they've settled in :) read more

Container Bar - Food Trucks Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

At first the atmosphere was nice . It was even nice that they allowed dogs because it was an inside outside type bar. However , the bartender petting the dog abs and not washing his hands . Then the dog sitting on the was where my friends and I drew the line and left. Totally unsanitary!!! read more

Container Bar - Dog on bar - Food Trucks Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Awesome happy hour spot just off of 26 on the Northside of town. CB has a great open atmosphere bar with plenty of outdoor seating. Dogs welcome! They do not serve food, but food trucks are available most days. Every now and then they will have a frozen drink special that is a good deal on a hot day. Stop in with friends or make a quick pit stop on your way home from a long day. read more

where do I start. The atmosphere, the FOOD!!! WOW every bit worth every bite Alec (sp?!) thank you Trevor (sp?!) thank you And to the rest of you guys THANKS read more

Container Bar - Happy peeps great get away - Food Trucks Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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One of my new favorite bars near downtown. It's perfect to sit out with the weather getting nicer. They have a variety of cocktails along with food trucks on standby. The atmosphere is awesome. Plenty of outdoor seating illuminated with palm trees adorned with lights. It makes for some good ambiance. The parking is decent. The service has always been good when I've visited. I can definitely see this being a go to when wanting to sit outside and relax on a downtown patio bar. read more

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