We love stopping by the Living Room when we are downtown, just to enjoy a cocktail and bite. Sometimes we start here, then head to dinner nearby. Or dinner first, then a night cap cocktail before going home. The interior of The Living Room is open with multiple seating options. There is also outdoor seating with heaters. We were here after dinner and visiting a few Christmas lighted sites. For Christmas they had it nicely decorated inside, with a beautiful tree and decorations. This modern lounge has a broad cocktail menu, including wines and beer. Then a food menu of various snacks to enjoy. We ended our night with espresso martinis and chocolate cake, soaking up the holiday vibe together. It's always nice to relax, chat and enjoy a quiet time here. read more

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If Thomas is working the bar, you should have at least one round. He's an expert drink slinger who can pick and tailor for your mood and palate. (I'm reviewing the downstairs cocktail bar alone, since I wasn't a hotel guest.) We ducked in from the 90+ heat dome weather to enjoy our first evening in Charleston. Alternating between on- and off-menu cocktails, we sampled the spicy marg (yummy and dry), beekeeper (full of smoky mezcal finish), a gin gimlet (finished with fragrant lime oil on the surface and the rim), and wet martini (transformed my understanding of gin). The vibe was relaxed and low-key, a perfect backdrop for cocktail tasting. read more

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Oh, we stopped by here for a nightcap and dessert on our way back to the Lindy. Hubby loved the complimentary popcorn and the server was so sweet, she gifted us a bag! Desserts and cocktails were delicious! read more

The Living Room - Dessert menu, warm pumpkin cake was delicious! - American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Second time coming here and it is always packed. But it is the lobby of a beautiful hotel so I understand the crowd. The bartenders are drink making machines , be patient they are cranking out masterpieces in a small space. The cocktails are worth the wait. A few bar seats and other couch spots. I wouldn't belly up here and stay here all night but definitely worth coming for one or two before your next stop. read more

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We had our fair share of mediocre meals in Charleston from overpriced and overhyped restaurants. However, The Living Room at The Dewberry single-handedly saved our trip and made every single day better. For the weekend it truly felt like our living room. We loved having our nightcaps of mochas and warm chocolate chip cookies. Even decided to come for brunch one morning because we knew we would receive the food and hospitality we were looking for. On the last night, our waitress found out it was my birthday and brought us two complimentary glasses of champagne. All of the workers here from the waitstaff to front desk, to the woman running the shop inside were simply lovely and so helpful. Everything here is wonderful and it's also the main reason I want to go back to Charleston. Thank you for being our happy place that we could count on. read more

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Do try and visit The Living Room at The Dewberry for more of a relaxed holiday drink or meal. The service is attentive and friendly and I've observed the staff to go a bit beyond with answering patrons questions concerning "what to do and where to dine" in Charleston.~ therefore I do give this dining room 5 ***** My every week "go to" spot for a relaxing brunch.... grab any one of several newspapers available in the Lobby as well as fresh bottomless coffee urns that are set up for you to enjoy and head to The Living Room at The Dewberry! read more

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Such a fun spot to get coffee and a quick breakfast! We were looking for a coffee shop and stumbled upon this place inside of The Dewberry hotel. Swanked out with Art Deco decor, super kind staff and a small but mighty breakfast menu! We got a few iced coffees which were delicious and their breakfast sandwich. Smoky bacon, a sunny side up egg, tomato jam and sharp cheese all nestled between a flaky, buttery croissant! YUM! read more

The Living Room - American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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The Dewberry is always stunning. I've been to the rooftop but had not eaten downstairs in The Living Room. Chill vibe, there was wonderful jazz playing lowly when we sat down. Took a turn real quick when a DJ started and we could barely talk to one another. The deviled eggs tasted like mayonnaise was the sole ingredient, the flatbread was soggy and lacked sauce/flavor. The basque cheesecake, on the other hand, was delightful. Just like momma makes. 5 stars for the service & cheesecake, 2/3 stars for other items. read more

The Living Room - Basque cheesecake - American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Cool little bar in the The Dewberry but I have to point, I had an incident with the bartender who acted like such a toolbag! Being from out of state, I used my credit card at a gas pump and they secured the card until I contacted them. They sent me a text and I thought all was well. That being said, I ordered the Queen of Scot Cocktail and it was probably the best cocktail I had all year. The bar scene is typical, folks after work looking to have a nice cocktail. There's a wannabe hipster behind me who wants to order a IPA, I can see him getting his hairbun twisted. I ordered two cocktails. The bartender is peeling fruit, shaking drinks and making these drinks like a true professional. So far so good. The drinks come to me along with the check. I give him my credit card and taste my Mary Queen of Scots drink. Holy Mother of Scotch! This drink is very complex, total fan. The bartender comes back and said something I couldn't understand. I thought he said sorry, the credit card didn't work. Not a problem, I give him my debit card (Which I hate to use when I'm out of town) and he said No, no, You're getting all mad at me, your credit card worked. Now, hipster boy says something about his drink over my shoulder? Now, I want to slap them both like the Three Stooges. This SOB, the bar is loud and I'm cool at this point? I sign the tab and split. A waitress drops off some popcorn with a kick?! The Living Room is a small hotel bar making some outrageous cocktails. Don't mind the bartender.. . read more

The Living Room - Mary Queen of Scots - American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I stopped in just to have a look at The Dewberry, and was enthusiastically welcomed by Erick, and we chatted about the city. Erick's friendliness made me stop and have a drink, and his manager was kind enough to make me an off the menu aperol spritz. Appreciate their kindness! Comfortable outdoor seating. read more

The Living Room - Aperol spritz - American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Stopped in for a break from walking around town and had a quick drink. Not a very large drink menu and no specialty cocktails, but has a full bar. Service was fine, pretty average. read more

Being a big advocate for cocktail bars , I felt the need to try as many as I could while in Charleston for the weekend. On a Saturday night we walked in and I was a bit confused if we were in the lobby check-in, at the lobby bar, or in this place called The Living Room. We waited at the bar for a drink, and thankfully two stools opened up. The vibe was really good, and the longer I was there I decided I really like the confusion and set up of the place. I think it was a part of the charm they are going for... and it is working for them! There are tons of modern couches, tables, chairs, and ottomans set up in small circles to resemble small sitting areas you could find in a living room (hence the name) Drinks were pricey, but worth every cent. Thomas was our bartender and his drinks were perfect, every detail to the scent of the garnish. We enjoyed our evening so much Saturday, we stopped back in Sunday If you like cocktails in an intimate yet bustling environment (depending on day and time) I recommend this spot for sure. read more

This is an upscale place to get drinks. It look like a fancy living room in the 70s. The cocktails were good. They also serve Carmel popcorn with a bite to it. Nice touch. read more

The Living Room - American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I think this is one of the nicest bars I have ever been to. The wait staff is dressed super chic and the bartenders are high end. I've had maybe 8 drinks on their menu so far and every one is well balanced and tasty. The decor is also top notch. The bar area is beautiful! read more

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Good food and service. Great atmosphere. The menu options were good! I loved my red wine. The location was great by Marian Park! I look forward to my next visit! read more

It may have been just the crowd there, but I really loved it here! The drink menu needed a glossary for some of the ingredients, but we tried about 8 drinks between the 3 of us over several hours and all of them were quite good. The french fries and prezel app were good. The live music was great. The seating comfortable. The waitress could have been more helpful with drink descriptions and everything was a bit overpriced, so not someplace I would frequent often, but it made for a pleasant evening out. read more

The Living Room - Very festive for the holiday season - American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Very convenient if you are staying at the Dewberry...don't bother going anywhere else for bfast because this lobby restaurant is wonderful. Great service, beautiful setting, fabulous food. Even on a rainy Monday the vibe was upbeat and cozy...just like a a living room! read more

From when we were seated by the hostess, we sat for over 10mins and we had multiple servers walk by my wife and I. We were never greeted or acknowledged. I could see that roughly half the tables were seated and I counted 5 servers when I left. read more

I came here last weekend for the first time later in the evening. My friend and I were seated fairly quickly, he ordered a beer and I ordered a non alcoholic mojito. $9 for essentially soda water with mint leaf was a bit steep but my friend enjoyed his $7 beer. We split the check and I left the server a cash tip, when I checked my bank statement I noticed server had added in a additional debit tip that I did NOT leave, I would like to think was by mistake. I called to notify the manager about this and I was told the hotel was not yet opened but it would open this week and I could leave the manager a voice message and he would return my call . I did just that, I let him know I still had my recipe to copy and an extra tip was added into my bill that I did not leave the server. I never received a phone call back. I wouldn't recommend this place due to the lack of customer service and extremely high priced non alcoholic beverages. The proof is in the receipt that I kept, they need to reimburse customers if the servers do something like this, this is not ok. read more

The Living Room - The receipt copy - American Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

While the idea of the "Living Room" is interesting, I don't think the execution is all there. The highlight of my happy hour was spending time with our friends. If you know the background of The Dewberry's building (old government facility), you can imagine/see the original layout today. I really couldn't get that out of my head - I felt like I was in an old office building that had been meticulously converted, yet it totally missed the mark. While I hadn't been in the building while it was occupied by offices, I'm fairly confident the bar was probably the check-in/info desk in the lobby of what once was (along with the multiple entries/exits and huge ground floor windows). The decor looks like you're on the Mad Men set, and I was totally into it. However, the execution was confusing; it just looks like a bunch of your really old relative's (now hipster-cool) furniture randomly placed all around a large, open room. I really just didn't get it. Also, to me, the acoustics were awful. I felt like I was shouting across to our friends. After we left and I complained to my bf, he said he didn't have any trouble hearing. Maybe I should get my hearing checked? Finally, the drink choices didn't do it for me. Even though they're shaken craft cocktails, they don't have the option of making them sweeter or not as sweet, etc. I asked the waitress what was sweet, and her answer was basically none of them. I opted for prosecco. The drinks that my bf and friends ordered definitely looked cool (the huge round ice ball was my favorite) and were strong. I tasted almost every drink that was ordered, and I wouldn't be ordering those if I went back. However, there were virtually no complaints from the others. In usual Mike M. fashion, I will say the bathrooms were nice. There was plenty of staff and they all seemed quick to serve. I'm willing to give it another shot, but unless I get a 180 turnaround on my second visit, I wouldn't be back unless I was staying at the hotel. Maybe the atmosphere is more inviting during the nighttime. Parking is $6 for their lot. Metered spaces are also available on surrounding streets. read more

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Beautiful bar! The decor is wonderful and cozy, yet very chic. Stopped by for an afternoon cocktail and snack. We had 2 cocktails: one with mezcal and other with tequila. The french fries were excellent, highly recommend them! read more

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When the sun goes down, and the jazz band starts playing, this place is magical. All the eclectics come down to sip fu fu beverages and share modern ideas all while enjoying a very stimulating ambiance. The lighting and furniture make this place seem like another dimension where reality is blocked out, and only social-mixological pleasure is permitted. Take your friends and significant others for maximum enjoyment. Try the special popcorn and try the food menu. You will be pleased by the service and food quality. This environment is fleeting, so make the most of it, as the daylight will soon hide its secret charm. read more

To set the scene, this is no typical bar. You star by walking through what appears a set out of the show Mad Men. You are then overwhelmed by the intricate wood, marble, and vintage or mid-century modern furniture. The details are to the 9s. I honestly don't think there was one detail overlooked. From the moment we entered the Living Room we had no intention of grabbing a drink, but we were greeted by a very well dressed and friendly gentleman. He explained the difference between the Living Room and Henrietta's restaurant. He also was quick to strike up a conversation and in minutes we were sitting down ordering drinks out of a leather bound menu. The drinks make New Orleans cocktail's look like imitators. Each cocktail was hand crafted with hours of thought put into each ingredient and of course the presentation. I ordered the Icher & Glass. Watching the drink be made, as I engaged in conversation with the bartender really brought the bar up to a whole new level. This particular cocktail is not like any other. The skill and craftsmanship involved in picking out each flavor, properly measuring it, and then presenting it in a wonderful glass appropriate to the time and drink makes it all the more special. Then sitting down with said drink in the middle of this mid-century modern lounge really makes you feel like you are living in a different time period. I will say the cocktails can be a bit pricey but they are high end and I wouldn't expect anything less. You know what you are in for as soon as you walk in to this place. If you are tight around your wallet and think $12+ cocktails are overrated, than this is not the place for you. I would urge you however, to take the stroll through the lobby and grounds of the Dewberry just for the experience. read more

Had an excellent meal with great service! Ordered the golden hour to drink and steak frites. The steak was cooked to perfection. Our waiter was attentive and professional. As a nurse, I also appreciated the covid safety measures in place. All the staff members I saw wore their masks properly and at all times. The tables were spaced more than 6 feet apart. My boyfriend and I felt very safe dining here. Would definitely come back on my next visit to Charleston! read more

The Decor in this place is outstanding, but the bartenders and management are terrible. Witnessed one of the managers reprimanding a bartender. The employees are obviously unhappy and micromanaged to death. The drinks were just ok. The jazz band was excellent, but they were weirdly set up behind a bookshelf so I couldn't see them! They brought us some popcorn with a "kick" and it was good. Could be a great place with a few tweaks. read more

I called in advance to ask if there would be live music on Thurs and I was told yes, every Thursday, Friday and Saturday there was live music. After making a special trip on Thursday (Valentines Day) first I was told there is no live music on Thur and then that the musician didn't show this Thurs When I expressed my dismay waitress offered to check with rooftop bar about letting me and my wife have a drink there.She came back several minutes later to say no-there was no room for us there. Too many misstatements and too many different stories and no accommodation for our troubles means we will not be back! read more

Loved the decor and the amount of space each table had, you didn't feel like you were on top of other people. Nice live music, drinks were good and we really enjoyed the spicy complimentary popcorn. read more

This is a really interesting hybrid kind of place. Part lobby, part Mad Men office, part bar, part living room. The service was very professional and the drinks were well made. There was something lacking that kept me from giving it a higher rating, but I can't quite put my finger on it. It felt a little stiff all around, but maybe I'll give it another shot someday. read more

Great cocktails. Really love the decor. Came here for early evening cocktails. The waitress and the bartender were great. We read online that this place may not be child friendly and we took our 1 year old. Everyone was so welcoming even after my daughter spilled her cup of water. They even started playing games with her. The drinks are unique and very well thought out and prepared. Would definitely come here again next time we are in town. read more

The "Living Room" AKA the hotel lobby. It is literally the lobby of the hotel. Why is this even listed as a bar? Drinks are expensive and there are not many food choices. There are so many better choices. Also, someone marked that this has an outside space. It does not. read more

The decor is hinging on sophisticated and I can see what they are trying to do, they lost me at the disposable tea light candle refills though. Next I become impressed with the suavely dressed bartender, until he charges me $16 for a Moscow Mule mixed in an aluminum lined mug and made with a low end ginger beer. But the real point of disconnect was the dog. Not a service dog. Just a pet, at the bar. This place needs to decide if they are going to be upscale or not. Prices are, experience is not. read more