One of our bartenders at dinner recommended Last Saint for a cocktail, so we stopped by after our…read moremeal. The space was super vibey--dark, moody, and filled with candlelight. It felt cozy without being stuffy and was a great spot for people-watching. The cocktails were well made and balanced, and we got lucky enough to snag a table. The space is pretty small though, so by the time we arrived the bar was full and a lot of people were standing with drinks. Even so, the atmosphere was fun and energetic. Definitely a great spot for a nightcap if you're in the area.

My first time visiting a speakeasy since living in Charleston, and the Annex absolutely blew me…read moreaway. From the moment I walked in, the vibe was intimate, beautiful, and the perfect setting for a relaxed Saturday night cap. What made the experience truly special was the bartender. There's no traditional menu, instead, he takes the time to learn what you like and crafts drinks based on your taste. I've never experienced anything like that before. The level of knowledge and creativity behind the bar was incredible. Every drink he made was stunning and tasted even better than it looked. I was honestly so impressed that I couldn't even remember all the ingredients he mentioned because I was too busy being amazed at how good everything was. It was one of those moments where you realize there are real levels to this craft. I walked in thinking I knew a thing or two about mixing drinks at home, and left with a whole new respect for the art of it. The atmosphere, the personal attention, and the quality of the cocktails made this place feel truly top tier. Huge shoutout to the bartender, easily a 15 out of 10. Cool, knowledgeable, and passionate about what he does. If you're looking for an intimate spot for date night or just want to experience thoughtfully crafted cocktails in a beautiful setting, the Annex is the place. I will absolutely be back as soon as possible.

Food and service were amazing!! Came for a bachelorette and…read moreour server, Hannah, was so sweet and fun! She gave us amazing recommendations, she suggested some of the best dishes i've ever had!! The dining room was busy but not crowded. absolute 10/10. Manager Bryce was so wonderful as well. Definitely a must visit no matter the occasion. They were also kind enough to bring out a dessert with a candle for the bride Cannot wait to visit again. Still talking about this dinner on the plan ride home!

Food and drinks were both good... not the best I've ever had but good…read more Lunch on a Friday... several ppl at the bar but we were the only seat customers. The waitress was indifferent and seemed as they we were bothering her ....which is fine, as I was equally "bothered" by her and her attitude. I liked the bar and restaurant and the menu was solid. Our service would have made this 5 stars but we have lots of other choices on King Street that will have staff more excited for our business.

We loved the name so we went inside. food was ok. Felt kind of sad. We had a bottle of wine and…read moresome appetizers. We did not stay for dinner. I didn't like the feel. Bartender was not very friendly or helpful. Just felt odd. I felt sorry for them. Food was ok though.

Tried Bourbon N' Bubbles for the first time on Mother's Day and overall had a really nice…read moreexperience. Surprisingly, it was pretty empty when we went, which honestly made for a more relaxed atmosphere. We had already eaten beforehand, so we mostly stopped in to try the caviar service and some drinks. The caviar presentation was really nice and everything tasted fresh and high quality. Definitely expensive, but also definitely very good if you're looking to try something different or a little more upscale. The cocktails were also good and the overall vibe inside is very pretty and classy without feeling overly formal. Even though we didn't do a full meal, I'd still come back to try more from the menu in the future.

A great find in the city with beautiful and tasty craft cocktails. The staff was great walking us…read morethrough the menu and giving recommendations of what we might like best. We stopped in for some drinks and snack before dinner and opted for the Middleton and the Ticket to paradise (made with vodka) and a cheese board the snack on. Everything was great, the Middleton tasted like Christmas to me (in a good way!) and the cheese board hit the spot. A great find and can't to try them again!

The last trip to Charleston, we made a reservation for Doar Bros to pop in for a cocktail after…read moredinner. I loved the atmosphere! It's super cozy, very chic, and pretty small. The service was on point and the bartender was killing it at the bar - multitasking making 3 drinks all at once. It was super impressive and I took a few videos of him. I'm giving 4 stars because the first cocktail I ordered was SO SWEET that I couldn't get it down. I tried to drink it but had to send it back. We asked when we ordered about the flavor profile and supposedly it wasn't sweet, but all 3 of us agreed it was way oversweet. My black manhattan was phenomenal and my husband had a mocktail moscow mule that was awesome. Overall, I'd come back again - just be mindful of the ingredients in the drink and modifying as needed for sweetness. Make a reservation if you can!

The steak frites and deviled eggs were amazing! The french onion dip is the best we've ever had!…read moreThe cocktails are out of this world. I've heard they recently added a mocktail menu, which is a great idea. Can't wait until we go back this Summer when we're in Charleston!

Stopped by By The Way for drinks and just tried the espresso martinis. Overall they were pretty…read moregood and the actual drink itself was smooth, but whatever they used for the markings/design on top was honestly not good at all. It had a very sour taste that kind of threw off the drink. The space itself is really pretty inside and has a nice upscale vibe. The bartender we had was also very friendly and welcoming. One downside though -- my sister-in-law went to use the restroom and there was someone in the stall next to her getting sick, which obviously wasn't the best experience and definitely changed the vibe a little. Overall, cute spot for cocktails and the atmosphere was nice, but a couple little things kept it from being a standout experience for us.

There was a long line out the door so figured we stop by also to grab a drink. They're smart in…read moreallowing the amount of ppl in before it gets crowded inside. It's a small place upstairs but there's plenty of seating to chill for some drinks. It's clear their cocktails are well crafted. They all have unique names, but i ordered the banana old fashioned which was yummy!

Atmosphere is great, old fashioned and the double standard is not good. Old fashion tastes like…read morewatery bitters and double standard was so spicy it couldn't be finished

People are always looking for a great date night place, and I would have to say that La Cave fits…read morethe bill. The interior is very elegant and bathed in low lighting with soft music playing while you dine. It's a little small so make sure you make those reservations! We started with cocktails, and I ordered the Jean De Florette with vodka, lillet rose, fig syrup, passion fruit, lime, crushed ice, and a fleur garnish. The fig syrup was the star providing a nice sweet and earthy flavor. My wife enjoyed the Harvest in Provence with charred corn mezcal, see the elephant amaro, bonal, lime, simple syrup, and a spiced corn garnish. This drink is so smokey but very refreshing. We were brought a complimentary hors derv which was a house made potato chip with tuna and spices. Really great for getting your palette ready for the coming meal. They only do this from 5pm to 6pm. We have had our eyes on the Raclette Burger Slider for some time. The burger was a good-sized slider, about the same size as a single cheeseburger with tons of ooey gooey raclette cheese smothering it. Of course, we had to order the Pommes Frites to go with the sliders and they arrived super crispy with a nice rosemary-lemon aioli for dipping. The grand finale was the Boeuf En Croute which was their play on a beef wellington. The filet was a nice medium rare with a flaky pastry crust and a delicious sauce bordelaise. A great way to finished. With its beautiful decor, great service and good food I would highly recommend this place for any date night!

my friend had the reservation for la cave for about two months now, it was for her birthday. The…read moreday before the reservation, she was called and said that the reservation was canceled. We thankfully got it fixed but when we showed up at the door, they asked for our IDs and we had to wait 10 minutes after our reservation to be seated. we were never informed that it was 21+, it doesn't even specify on the website. And result of this we had to be given wristbands before even entering the restaurant. when we finally entered the restaurant, we were happily guided to a beautiful table. the service was perfect. we got fries for the table and our food came out pretty fast. i got the salad which was okay, it had a interesting vinaigrette but i added lemon which really made it better. i tried my friends slider and it was delicious. the food and service saved this review. the place was gorgeous, i recommend!

Very cool vibes. Very good cocktails. Very reasonable prices. Very solid spot…read more We have been probably 4 or 5 times now, and it never disappoints. I really love the cocktails here and the service is awesome. Last trip it was a late night Saturday and we had to wait just a little bit to get a spot, but we perfectly timed it for four seats at the bar. Sometimes they play old-time movies on the screen, they have good music, really great atmosphere. Can't recommend it enough if you like cocktails or mocktails!

Favorite stop on the recent CHS trip. Intimate atmosphere. Great menu with something for everyone!…read moreI loved the charcuterie offering and we ate everything on the plate. Perfectly paired with my Hugo spritz and The Godfather playing on the projector. Our server was excellent and attentive - friendly vibe like he hoped we would return. We will!

Yesterday Olivia and I went to look at rehearsal dinner options, and I think we both felt good…read moreabout moving forward with Parcel 32. It's exciting to make another major wedding decision and feel like we're getting closer to having everything come together. At the same time, I've been feeling a little uneasy about some of the budget conversations. Part of it is that I don't always feel like Olivia and I approach spending the same way. One thing that bothered me was that after deciding on Parcel 32, the conversation quickly shifted toward adding things like a photographer for the rehearsal dinner. My reaction was that we should wait until we understand the full wedding budget before making those decisions. There are still major unknowns, especially rentals, and I don't think we really know what the final numbers are going to look like. The same thing comes up with invitations. Olivia wants high end stationery and sees it as an important part of the wedding. I understand the perspective that it's our wedding and that it's a once in a lifetime event. But I also feel like I keep coming back to the budget while she keeps coming back to the experience. What makes me uncomfortable is treating money that appears to be left over in one category as money that's immediately available to spend somewhere else. In my mind, we don't know what we truly have left until the entire budget is finalized. Just because the rehearsal dinner comes in under budget doesn't necessarily mean we should immediately spend that difference somewhere else. Another thing that keeps coming back into my head is that Olivia makes very good money. She's probably making somewhere between $135,000 and $145,000 a year, which is objectively a strong income. So when I hear things like, "Maybe I need a second job to pay for that," my reaction is that a second job isn't really the issue. From my perspective, the issue is spending decisions. When I look at her financial situation, I don't see someone who has an income problem. I see someone who has made a series of expensive decisions that, when combined, created the situation she's in today. The apartment is one example. It was a really nice apartment, but given the amount of debt she already had, I don't think it was the most financially responsible choice. The rhinoplasty is another example. Whether it was personally important to her or not, it was still a major expense added on top of an already difficult financial situation. The dog is another one. I love Rio and I'm happy we have him, but realistically, a dog is another financial commitment that probably wasn't necessary at that point in time. Then there's the Jeep, which is probably the biggest example of all. Individually, each of these decisions can be justified. But when I step back and look at them together, I see a pattern of choosing things she wanted despite already carrying significant debt. That's what worries me. Not because of the wedding itself, but because I wonder whether that same pattern could show up later with vacations, kids, housing upgrades, or other major purchases. Maybe I'm overthinking it. Maybe wedding planning is making me more sensitive to these things. But I don't think my concern is really about invitations or photographers. I think it's about whether we fundamentally approach money differently. The reality is that our families are already spending roughly $225,000 on this wedding. That's an incredible amount of money, and I don't personally feel the need to push beyond that. I want us to have an amazing wedding, but I also want us to be disciplined and intentional about where the money goes. For now, I'm trying to separate what is a legitimate concern about long term financial compatibility from what is simply stress and uncertainty that comes with planning a large wedding.

Breaded AF on the fried seafood. The ratio between breading and seafood was 3 to 1. Breading…read moreoverwhelmed the seafood. Also, our appetizer came out after we were eating our mains; wish I would have refused it. Not cool. The waiter was nice so no complaint there. Really a bummer for a dinner we were looking forward to enjoying.

I was born in NJ and raised in Cleveland, OH. Some loud mouth from NJ was seated next to me at…read moreRecovery Room. I tried to make some conversation and be nice. He had some other big bozo with him and I didn't appreciate their aura. As the kids say "they didn't pass the vibe check." Next thing you know somebody pushed the NJ guy into my stool. I am too old for that mess so I settled up my tab and left. Enter Cutty Bar which is indeed in the cut. This was such a pleasant departure from the busy barroom I left at Recovery. As Kris Kristofferson said "friendly shadows." Cutty is a beautiful little bar to take a load off.

Had a negative experience here -bartender made a scene insisting my out of state ID was a fake,…read moretheir main reasoning was that the card was bendy. I tried to calmly explain that it is out of state, that this is not the case and showed them the holographic overlay (something a fake id would not replicate) but they ignored this, insisted it was too bendy to be real. I eventually convinced them to give it back and left. I wished they understood that this is a college town and that people will have IDs from other states made of different qualities of plastic, bending it is not a reliable way to prove an ID is fake