5 Stars for a great martini and super friendly service. Shout-out to our bartender, Emiliano, who greeted us as soon as we sat at the bar and got us started. Upon looking at the menu, I was excited about the great wine spread! And even more fun, they have a challenge called "The Blind," where you get a glass of wine and if you guess it, it's free! I love when businesses have fun with the menu! I was in a Martini mood though (what's new?!) and Emiliano hooked me up with a perfect tini. Beyond that, he was so friendly and chatted with us. The world is small and everyone is connected in some way, so it was fun to connect with someone new. Overall, a great, chill cocktail bar that delivers on the drinks and vibes! read more

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We came by on a Friday night and there was no line. As we started giving our ID's, the manager stepped out and told the bartender they weren't taking more tables so we proceeded to wait another 20 minutes, while watching like 35 people leave. We were told there was just one bartender working but when we finally got in, there was very visibly 2+. We were able to get a table in the back near the live music, which was great. They do espresso martini towers which was fun and we ordered just a few individual. Definitely tasty but more on the sour side. Good old fashion but not great French 75. Our server was sweet but sometimes took a while or something was very quick. Drinks were pretty pricey for what they were. Perhaps better spot to come when it's not as busy and have some apps. read more

The cornichon gin drink was pretty terrible. Everything was over priced. The bar was pretty but there were only two other people in there on a prime night. That kinda speaks to the atmosphere... read more

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cute space and good food, but super rude bartender. Don't dare to ask him a question about the wine list, despite this being a wine bar!

We love stopping here for a pre-dinner cocktail. They do have a menu and we snacked on items before, best was a charcuterie plate. But we like coming here just for cocktails, and good service. With dinner at 7pm nearby, we sat at the bar and each ordered something different. They usually make a good Last Word, but Green Chartreuse is not available everywhere so I had an Aviation. My husband had a bourbon sour. The bartender (Benny) was very welcoming and asked if he could make a seasonal bourbon sour, which my husband appreciated. As we neared the end of our cocktails, we thought about one more. Then Benny suggested a Corpse Reviver next, and we both agreed. It has been a while since I had one, and this one was perfection. The lemon was both fragrant and fresh tasting, while the gin was smooth and warming. The overall flavors of lillet blanc and triple sec made a great cocktail. We were both impressed with the craftsmanship of this cocktail. The service by Benny was well appreciated and we left knowing we made a great choice coming here. read more

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My manager was in town and we wanted to grab a drink on King St. It was a slow Sunday night so it wasn't too busy and we decided to stop into Vintage Lounge. I've been in to Vintage to meet friends and grab a drink, but my past experiences weren't particularly memorable. This time we sat at the bar and chatted a bit with the bartender. My manager was already on a martini kick making me want one as well. We both ordered gin martini's and I got mine dirty. I don't know if it was just because I hadn't had one in a while, but it was so good. So good in fact that I ordered two more before we called it a night. Next time I'm out on King, I'm definitely stopping in for a drink... or three! read more

Server did magic. Kept me up for days. It was awesome. drinks good too. needed more characters to post this read more

We just came in for drinks before our reservation. This place is very bright and clean, very different vibe than other places around. I did have possibly one of the best cosmopolitans I've had though. Everyone here was very nice. read more

Our book club went here last week and it was a fun night! Very vibe-y inside with several seating configurations and options. There's lots of street parking and a few surface lots right near by. The staff were pretty good, on and off attentive. Great wine selection but slightly overpriced relative to other spots downtown. The charcuterie was really well done. Others enjoyed their espresso martini! read more

Although the experience was nice, they charged me a $120 cancellation fee for a reservation I showed up to. I called them over 5 times to attempt to tell them I would be running late. Upon arrival, I explained the situation to them and was told I would not be charged. It is now days later and they will not answer the phone or my email. I will repeat, $120 for a reservation I showed up to.. read more

Server is a witch. Had a great night! Played my favorite music, and created drinks based on our description. But server is definitely a witch and my experience will keep me up for days. Definitely will be back! read more

Amazing! My new fav for pre dinner drinks and nibbles. Extremely delicious cocktails and a fantastic charcuterie nibble!!! Great staff! read more

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We stopped into this upscale lounge for an after-dinner drink. We grabbed seats at the large bar, not realizing that there was apparently a rear garden with tables as well. I noticed that the menu offered a few custom cocktails, but was mainly focused on wine. I was not sure that my companion would be into that, but he found a beer that he wanted to try, so he was content. I, on the other hand, ordered a glass of the 2018 Avinyo Reserva Brut Cava, a blend of Macabeo and Xarel-lo from Spain, which was crisp and refreshing. This was definitely a classy spot more suited for a date or girls' night out. read more

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The drinks are fine for craft cocktails but the servers (save for the GM) are rude AF. None of them will look you in the eye until the last possible moment to avoid taking your order. For $20+ for drinks, I was surprised. Especially considering there are more hospitable places 50 feet away. Go elsewhere!!!! read more

Stop here for drink the vibe is really cool low lighting inside very popular spot. Outside area in the back is also very cool spot to hangout with a bar. Good spot in the area is stop for a nice drink. read more

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King Street's best place for tasting the finest wines and shaken delicious cocktails! The servers, bartenders and manager are attentive and friendly and they actually care about making your stop in the lounge a spectacular and enjoyable experience. Highly recommend coming for the unique and complex wine collection, as you can enjoy a bottle or two of wine from spain, france or even washington state! We got a porron with the Ameztoi rubentis txakolina rose and that was such a fun addition to the experience and we noticed groups enjoying the expresso martini and it looked delicious, later finding out myself the best in charleston! The place is very clean and the ambiance and atmosphere of the bar and patio is incredible. Would 10/10 recommend this spot on king street for a extraordinary experience!! read more

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Place is pretty cool. Good ambience. Great service. Request my guy, JR. However, the vodka soda glasses need to be changed. I felt humiliated when my extremely hot, nice, and funny waiter (JR) brought this weak, tiny glass out. I looked at it, looked at him, and immediately wanted to leave in a rushed manner. These glasses are so ridiculous. Please increase the size. Stop victimizing vodka soda drinkers. Adding a picture for reference. read more

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Vintage Lounge is a beautiful upscale bar with a wide selection of wines and variety of cocktails. First impression upon walking into this place was that it truly has a vintage vibe to it. From the furniture to the concave ceiling it kind of transports you to a different era. My husband and I were visiting Charleston and our hotel was in walking distance so we indulged in plenty of drinks. We started off by each of us ordering "The Blind" which was so fun! The Blind is like a game- the bar will send you a random glass of wine (you choose between red or white) and it comes with a card. On the card it is up to you to guess the grape variety, country of origin, region, and year. If you guess correctly, the glass of wine is free. We are not wine connoisseurs so we basically guessed everything wrong but it was still a blast. Our waitress was super sweet and brought us a taste sample of our actual guesses so we ended learning how far off we really were. Besides the wine which was all delicious, my husband ordered an Old Fashion which he was very happy with and I ordered the French 75 which was very light and refreshing. Highly recommend stopping by Vintage Lounge if you're in town! read more

We just left this lovely, chic, welcoming cocktail bar. GO! . The cocktail artistry is very much appreciated. The staff is generous with their attention, light with their conversation, and honest with their connection. GO. read more

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Service was great but...$38 for two piddly ass espresso martinis??? GTFOH!!! Might as well been shots. Do better!

Purchased New Year Eve tickets, $250.00 per person. Open bar and appetizers from 8:00pm to 2:00am. Manager demanded everyone leave at 12:30am. He had his staff literally pulling drinks out of people's hands. Employees were throwing away thousands of dollars of food as quickly as they could into large garbage cans. They kept saying, "Bosses orders!" Within minutes the lights went on and the staff and manager started berating all of the bewildered guests by yelling and demanding they "GTFO and that the party was over." Nobody could understand what was going on. It wasn't even 1:00am and we were being yelled at and bullied for no apparent reason. If we hadn't paid for a ticket that advertised a party with food and drink until 2:00am, it would be rude customer service, but this was a cash grab and the tackiest restaurant experience I've ever had. It felt like we were on an episode of Punked. It was that obtrusive and over the top horrible. The manager, who I hear is a part owner is nasty and vile. That attitude trickled down into his staff. Absurd establishment. read more

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We have no words. We have never been to a place that we have had management act so horribly . We asked to talk to the manager ( which is cringe to us ) after such horrible behavior and the manager told us that our friend was being a "whore" . One of our friends accidentally spilled a water glass and other management said " we all act like children when we drink" . when we address it and said we were not drunk or acting like children he shrugged it off, told us our friend was a whore and then walked away. She was wearing a short dress and that is the reason he said she was a whore. We all sat there stunned that this happened at such a "nice " place but don't be fooled. It's a nice place but management needs to be replaced if they want to be "high end". read more

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I love coming to Vintage Lounge the ambience is amazing. I always get the espresso martini and it's fabulous. Great drinks, great service, great atmosphere! read more

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Had a couple of craft cocktails and was a good vibe. A bit noisy. Great people watching! read more

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Holy cow! I can't believe I've yet to review my favorite bar! This is my go to spot for drinks and where I hold every French 75 up to. Tonight we had their espresso martini and discovered it too, is the best in Charleston. I also had the margarita and truly delicious. This is an upscale cocktails joint with no pre made mixes and all the beautiful people. read more

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We did a quick stop at Vintage with a little time to kill before dinner at another place. Our group of 6 were the only folks in there, so service was great, but I got the feeling the service would be good there at any time. They had a very nice selection of drinks and wine to offer. They didn't have any beer on tap, just cans, but the good selection made up for it, sort of. Pricing was as expected on King Street in Charleston. I wouldn't seek Vintage out again, but with time to kill would stop in again for a beverage. read more

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Bartenders are slow, drinks taste bad and are weak. I hope I never end up here again.

Drinks were good. Bouncer tried to fight groom the day before his wedding. Would not recommend.

Vintage lounge is a swanky cocktail bar located on Upper King. The velvet seating, fitting decor, and black/white tile accents sure give the lounge a vintage feel. Their cocktails and meats/cheese are handcrafted in house and made to order. My go to cocktails are the refreshing french 75 and dirty gin martini. The cheese board portions are massive and come with plenty of fresh bread. Definitely a must stop in Charleston if you are looking for a light meal, great cocktails, long wine list, and great ambiance with indoor/outdoor patio seating. read more

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The ambiance was awesome, I loved the vibe! The espresso martinis are a must try - everyone at the table got 2+! We did have a reservation, but we got there a little bit early and they sat us right away, which was really great. All in all, I plan on going back for another drink next time I'm in the area. read more

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Terrible service. Waited 45+ minutes for a drink, even after multiple talks to the manager. Rude crowd and loud music. Drinks were ok but better places nearby--don't waste your time. read more

Great ambiance. One of my favorite bars in Charleston. I prefer to go when it's dark outside and they dim the lights.

Such a cute space! Awesome patio and drinks. I had an old fashioned and my friend had a margarita off their cocktail list. $13 for a cocktail, but that's pretty standard around here! read more

Came for the espresso martini (thanks Charleston City Paper) and 10/10 would mortgage my house to buy all the espresso martinis from this bar. Loving the flavor, the foam, the three beans ;). Be right back i'm currently savoring every drop read more

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Walked by this place a few weeks ago but had never noticed it before then. We decided to check it out last night. As soon as I walked in, I thought of the Great Gatsby! It has a classic, sophisticated feel. Since it was a weekday, it wasn't busy at all. We sat at the bar. We were immediately greeted by the bartender, Tim. I was indecisive about what I wanted. I informed him of my preferences and he whipped up a cocktail. I don't remember the name of it but it was good. He was super attentive and very knowledgeable. Kyle was the other bartender. He was equally attentive and helpful. The decor is retro--in a good way. It has an upscale feel--unlike many of the other bars on King. I learned this is a wine bar. There's seating along the walls. The ceiling is white with gold leaf. Inside there's a small stage in the corner with a brown velvet curtain backdrop. There's live music on the weekends. There's also an outdoor patio with a bar. There's faux grass on the walls--super interesting and unique. It was completely empty--making it perfect to snap a few pics. I was a little hungry so we decided to get a charcuterie board. I am the most indecisive person ever so we let Tim choose. They fix it right behind the bar--slicing the meat and everything!--neat! The food was delicious. What's a charcuterie board without wine, right?!...well that's what my boyfriend said. So we ordered wine. I'm not a wine connoisseur--I just know I like anything sweet. Tim let me sample two before making a decision. (They stop serving the small plates at 10 pm but everything else is available all night.) We asked a few questions about other drinks being made and each bartender was kind enough to answer our questions and thoroughly explain them. This is the perfect date night spot! I'm sure it's packed on the weekends so we may just stick to weekdays. read more

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Was trying to find a place to eat for dinner without reservations and stepped inside this place. Excellent selection of good bourbons. Not a lot of food options, would have given a 5 star if they had more. Bartender was sweet but at first started to make me feel bad about asking why their Sangria contained brandy. When visiting Spain, no one there put Brandy in their Sangria. It is an American way of making Sangria. But bartender redeemed herself by recommending a fantastic glass of wine. This place is definitely worth another visit. read more

Madelyn made our night! Curated the most delicious cocktails! Will be back tomorrow night

Really cool place with fantastic drinks. A lot of places don't know how to make a real good dirty martini or old fashioned, but the bartenders at Vintage do. We go every time we go to Charleston. read more

Patio is super dog friendly. Amazing drinks, and the wine taste test is fun and engaging. read more

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Cute bar & vibe. Staff was nice. Drinks were good. Nothing special, wouldn't say great or bad.