It may be tricky to find, but it's worth the adventure!…read more Once you arrive at the Starlight Inn, park navigate to the lobby. The lobby is like walking into a Wes Anderson movie set or a Palm Springs Slim Aarons party. Cross through the lobby to the back staircase. Go upstairs and you'll step back in time into the Burgundy Lounge. They have plentiful seating at the bar, standalone tables, and booths. There are spaces for both large and smaller parties. Keep in mind, this venue is an intimate spot with talented regulars for karaoke every Friday night. Drinks are very strong and you can purchase from a variety of chips. They welcome outside eats that are more hearty if that's your appetite. Remember to tip your bartenders as they bring such a fun event and experience to the Rivers Ave area.

The atmosphere is on point. You can feel the history here. Red exudes from the walls and transforms…read moreyour soul. It can get very crowded during special events but the servers do their best to keep up with the throngs of people. The old fashioned was nice. The drinks are average priced for the type of joint this place is.

This spot is nice and tucked out of the way, which we really liked. It has a super casual,…read morelaid-back vibe--no table service here, you order everything at the bar and they bring your food out when it's ready. Easy and low-key, just something to keep in mind if you're expecting full service. I will say... people love to call places "tiki bars" these days just because there's a tent and a couple tropical drinks--this didn't really give true tiki vibes. That said, it's still a really nice place to hang out. The staff was friendly, and big bonus--it's pet friendly, which we always appreciate. The view is really pretty, and they had live music going which added to the atmosphere. We shared the seared tuna power bowl--it was good flavor-wise, but a little skimpy on the tuna and rice for the price. Overall, a solid, relaxed spot to grab a drink, enjoy the view, and hang out--especially if you have your dog with you.

Between the Pina Colada having no flavor, not sweet and bland to the No fans to keep you cool this…read morewas an absolute NO! For me. Not forgetting to mention it was $12! The bar tender didn't seem very excited to be there either, no small talk, just what do you want, looking sad and depressed. Everyone has a bad day, but when it's that kind of bad day just stay home. I asked for a Pina Colada and a Coke. Not sure if he rang it up right but it was $18!!! I gave a $2 tip but that's only because I got a refill on my Coke.

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 husband and I visited Last Saint for cocktails before a group dinner when we were in Charleston…read morelast weekend, and it was the perfect place for drinks before a dinner. (On occasion, I rant about how we need more cocktail bars and wine bars that don't serve food at all or just snacks like nuts - don't get me started.) Last Saint is a really cool dual concept cocktail bar. The front of Last Saint is more casual - small, cozy, allows walk-ins. But you can also make reservations (or try to get lucky walking in) at the Annex. The Annex is their weekends-only cocktail experience in the back of Last Saint. You walk to the back of the bar and press ring the bell by the yellow door. Someone answers and seats at one of six seats at the bar and three small (but private) tables. The Annex is a no-menu experience. The friendly and creative staff ask you questions about your preferences for drinks and then make you something that fits the bill. It was personal and fun, and we enjoyed all the drinks we had. A reservation at the Annex is good for a 1.5 hour time frame, which was perfect for us to have two drinks before closing out and heading to our dinner reservation. We sat at the bar, which I loved, because we got to chat with the staff and watch them make our and others' drinks while we enjoyed our creative cocktails. The staff have a wide knowledge of cocktails and an almost endless supply of ingredients to choose from when making your drinks. A truly fun experience. One I haven't had in any other city. I wish there were more bars like Last Saint!

This place has a seriously cool vibe. Definitely well-suited for a girls night or date night…read more Everyone working was very friendly. The draw for us was Friday evenings from 5-8 I believe, if you order a cocktail you get a free basket of truffle fries! And the fries were really delicious. We love a good deal. The cocktails were great. Probably a little overpriced, but normal for Charleston. And our cocktails were pretty big so... it was a win. And can we just talk about this bathroom!! Swans for sinks! Just makes the whole experience worthwhile.

We were looking for a place to have a quick drink before an event and found Madison Maison. It was…read morearound 5pm. No one was there so we seated ourselves at the bar. The bartender asked what we would like. We asked what beer they had and he replied that they only serve Stella. We thought this was great so we each ordered a Stella. He came back a minute later and explained that they had no beer and that rhe delivery wouldn't arrive for a few days. He offered to make us cocktails, but we really preferred beer. He was very nice and recommended some other businesses close by that served beer. The atmosphere was very nice, like 1970s chic. But a bar without beer?

Burger and fries were good. Bar area with the pool is ambiance heaven. Service, the best service…read moreI've ever had. Great date night. Will be back when it cools down. Best mojito in Charleston. Creek salad was good. I will say the meat could use more flavor but besides that. I will be back.

Let's start here. The drink was not good. It was something I'd be served at a chain restaurant…read more However, I'd go back again and again! That view is all of it! The seating was comfortable and they had heat lamps for the cold evening. The bartender was also the nicest guy that had the best service manner.

Seahorse has such a cool vibe. Small nautical themed bar but very moody and nicely decorated…read more Definitely recommend for after dinner cocktails or a date night. They always have 4-5 light options for food that are amazing. Think chubby fish chef quality so absolutely fantastic. As it gets later in the evening it can get a little packed but it's a good intimate space and the bartenders are quick.

4.5. Phenominal cocktails! Will come back and recommend! The vibes are sailor sexy chic and I'm…read morehere for it! I had to avoid having a whole photoshoot in there. Tequila lovers: Chiapas Paloma was a whole experience in itself. I ordered that and loved it. It's only a 4.5 because I specifically went there for one cocktail and was positive it was still on the menu and staff informed me that they couldn't make it and acted like it wasn't on the menu but I had a friend order it two days later. A little upsetting but still not a big deal, just rubbed me the wrong way.

Location: located on the top of the dewberry hotel…read more Service: super friendly and gave great recommendations on things to try on menu. it's first come first serve and you need to check in on the bottom floor where they will give you a key card to go to top floor. Atmosphere: cozy and located outside on the roof floor of the dewberry where you can see all of the city of Charleston making a wonderful views of the downtown, bridge and the water Food: got the strawberry cheesecake icebox cake. Absolutely delicious and had such a wonderful flavor. Ended up getting two slices since it was so good. Got the parakeet drink which is an alcohol free drink and pretty refreshing. Parking: was located at the hotel itself

Had such a cute drop-in here! At night on the weekends make SURE you have a reservation.. otherwise…read morethey will deny you. So i came back on sunday morning the next day. The hostess was nice and sat me right away. If it is a hot sunny day, it can heat up fast and there isnt much shade so be prepared. My server was nice too. I had the lychee-tini, which was a delicious drink! It had a mix of flavors... lychee, apple, vanilla and lemon. Great combo and it helped me to beat the heat. The hotel itself is really nice. I think this would be a nice place to return during sunset.. just make sure you have reservations.

Fun, dark speakeasy right downtown and easily accessible with several paid parking lots close by…read more The space is pretty small, so probably on weekends reservations are necessary and don't know if it would be great for a party larger than 6ish. There's a comprehensive cocktail menu and the French 75ish and the tiramisu martini were both delicious ($18 each). The prices are super comparable with other bars downtown. They have a full bar if you'd like a standard cocktail or any other creation I'm sure they could make it. Our server was great and very attentive. The kitchen stopped serving food at 10pm which I wish we had been told when we came in because I tried to order fries at 10:04 and was told I couldn't. Which I understand I just wish I had known. The place is pretty small and dark and very quiet so the perfect place for a calm nightcap.

We had so much fun looking for this place! It felt like a side quest, and we were rewarded with an…read moreamazingly hidden speakeasy. I enjoyed my friend's drink but didn't quite like mine. I still drank it but it was a little sour than what I was expecting compared to what was described. I believe it was the tequila drink. I would go back to this place and highly recommend this place because the vibes were awesome. This place is great for people looking for a more quiet and sit down place. This place would also be great for date night. Definitely should be a place people should try if they're in Charleston!