Guidebook for Charleston
Drinks & Nightlife
Also serve the best duck sliders and steak tacos 'til 1am!
54 locals recommend
Voodoo Tiki Bar and Lounge
15 Magnolia Rd Also serve the best duck sliders and steak tacos 'til 1am!
Restaurant, Full bar, and great oysters. Try the Oyster Shooter, a favorite amongst the locals!
129 locals recommend
Pearlz Oyster Bar
9 Magnolia RdRestaurant, Full bar, and great oysters. Try the Oyster Shooter, a favorite amongst the locals!
Great bar and a very popular spot for Sunday Brunch (typically a 45min wait). Offers both indoor and covered outdoor seating.
85 locals recommend
Triangle Char & Bar
828 Savannah HwyGreat bar and a very popular spot for Sunday Brunch (typically a 45min wait). Offers both indoor and covered outdoor seating.
Great sports bar with TV's and live cover band every Friday night. Also provides Golden Tee game.
35 locals recommend
The Roost
825 Savannah HwyGreat sports bar with TV's and live cover band every Friday night. Also provides Golden Tee game.
Great spot for locals with the widest beer selection in all of Avondale. Offers 2 pool tables, shuffle board, 2 dart boards, deer (buck) hunter, pinball, foosball, and other games like jenga, connect 4, and trivial pursuit.
48 locals recommend
Gene's Haufbrau
817 Savannah HwyGreat spot for locals with the widest beer selection in all of Avondale. Offers 2 pool tables, shuffle board, 2 dart boards, deer (buck) hunter, pinball, foosball, and other games like jenga, connect 4, and trivial pursuit.
Cool local stage scene. Has 1 pool table and covered outdoor area. Festive hub offering live music, game nights, karaoke & comedy, plus cocktails, burgers & more.
12 locals recommend
Tin Roof
1117 Magnolia RdCool local stage scene. Has 1 pool table and covered outdoor area. Festive hub offering live music, game nights, karaoke & comedy, plus cocktails, burgers & more.
Kickin' Chicken
349 W Coleman BlvdGreat sports bar with ample seating, good chicken, and beers.
Oak Barrel Tavern
825 Savannah HwyGreat local bar, small space with great beers.
Charles Towne Fermentory
809 Savannah HwyGreat local brewery. Just opened Early 2017
Avondale Wine & Cheese
813 Savannah HwyGreat local wine and cheese spot.
Frothy Beard Brewing Company
1401 Sam Rittenberg BlvdGreat New Brewery, opened Early 2017
Twisted Cypress Brewing
Not too far away. Offers great beers, outdoor seating picnic tables, open areas, covered/indoor/warehouse area, cornhole games, a pool table, and basketball goal.
113 locals recommend
Holy City Brewing
1021 Aragon AveNot too far away. Offers great beers, outdoor seating picnic tables, open areas, covered/indoor/warehouse area, cornhole games, a pool table, and basketball goal.
COAST Brewing Company
1250 2nd St NGreat Brewery
Awesome rooftop view, located right next to an open park area (for now...)
150 locals recommend
Revelry Brewing
10 Conroy StAwesome rooftop view, located right next to an open park area (for now...)
Food Scene
Also provides full bar within the restaurant with infused tequilas. They also have live music (mostly on Friday's, during events, and sometimes random days during the week). Great tacos and tasty margaritas with a pleasant atmosphere.
72 locals recommend
Mex 1 Coastal Cantina
2205 Middle StAlso provides full bar within the restaurant with infused tequilas. They also have live music (mostly on Friday's, during events, and sometimes random days during the week). Great tacos and tasty margaritas with a pleasant atmosphere.
Swig & Swine
1217 Savannah HwyGreat BBQ, bourbon, and beers.
Home Team BBQ
2209 Middle StBar and Restaurant for great BBQ and libations.
Don't knock it 'til you've tried it. This particular Waffle House location was showcased by Anthony Bourdain with Sean Brock (Chef for Husk). It offers the best indoor window view of Downtown Charleston from a distance of any Waffle House.
14 locals recommend
Waffle House
325 Savannah HwyDon't knock it 'til you've tried it. This particular Waffle House location was showcased by Anthony Bourdain with Sean Brock (Chef for Husk). It offers the best indoor window view of Downtown Charleston from a distance of any Waffle House.
Great Pizza! Try the Meat Lovers ;)
Also offers a bar seating area and great beers on tap.
59 locals recommend
Mellow Mushroom
19 Magnolia RdGreat Pizza! Try the Meat Lovers ;)
Also offers a bar seating area and great beers on tap.
Also a bar. Great Tacos for great price and affordable beer. Offers trivia during random week nights. Tiny no-frills taqueria with an eclectic menu, minimal seating & an array of hot sauces.
13 locals recommend
the Taco Spot
1301 Ashley River RdAlso a bar. Great Tacos for great price and affordable beer. Offers trivia during random week nights. Tiny no-frills taqueria with an eclectic menu, minimal seating & an array of hot sauces.
Great family-owned Indian restaurant. Offers full buffet and takeout.
9 locals recommend
Nirlep Indian Restaurant
908 Savannah HwyGreat family-owned Indian restaurant. Offers full buffet and takeout.
Great Indian food with Full Buffet and Takeout. Also has large dining area for private parties and large groups.
Taste of India
1280 Sam Rittenberg BlvdGreat Indian food with Full Buffet and Takeout. Also has large dining area for private parties and large groups.
Gala is a European style cafe with light food, decadent desserts,full espresso bar and Spirits.
7 locals recommend
Gala Desserts
123 Savannah HwyGala is a European style cafe with light food, decadent desserts,full espresso bar and Spirits.
Great local Italian spot. Intimate retro trattoria for simple Northern Italian fare & wood-fired pizza, plus craft cocktails.
33 locals recommend
Al Di La
25 Magnolia RdGreat local Italian spot. Intimate retro trattoria for simple Northern Italian fare & wood-fired pizza, plus craft cocktails.
Highfalutin Coffee Roasters
27 Magnolia RdLocal coffee spot with wifi.
167 Raw
193 King StGreat Seafood
Le Farfalle
15 Beaufain StGreat Italian. Pricey, but worth every penny!
Ichiban Steak House & Asian Fusion
1716 Old Towne RdSushi and Sake
Awesome view of Downtown Charleston with outdoor patio seating right on the water with deck access to boats. Great sunset spot.
36 locals recommend
California Dreaming
1 Ashley Point DrAwesome view of Downtown Charleston with outdoor patio seating right on the water with deck access to boats. Great sunset spot.
Starbucks
730 Coleman BlvdOpened late 2016
Probably the best Fish N Chips you'll ever have in the US. I Promise.
68 locals recommend
The CODfather, Proper Fish & Chips
4254 Spruill AveProbably the best Fish N Chips you'll ever have in the US. I Promise.
Parks & Nature
Bikeway (currently under construction for full revitalization until May 2017, with a 6.5mile long paved and publicly lit path).
West Ashley Bikeway
West Ashley BikewayBikeway (currently under construction for full revitalization until May 2017, with a 6.5mile long paved and publicly lit path).
Tennis Courts, Basketball courts, Baseball Field, playground, indoor pool, and bridge access to the West Ashley Bikeway.
Forest Park Playground
780 Playground RdTennis Courts, Basketball courts, Baseball Field, playground, indoor pool, and bridge access to the West Ashley Bikeway.
St. Andrew's Parks & Playground
1095 Playground Rd11 Tennis Courts and 4 Baseball Fields with soccer field space.
Old Towne Creek County Park
1400 Old Towne Rd8.5 mile long paved bike path great for long walks and bike rides.
38 locals recommend
West Ashley Greenway
West Ashley Greenway8.5 mile long paved bike path great for long walks and bike rides.
Magnolia Park and Community Garden
720 Magnolia RdLocal West Ashley community park and community garden.
Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve is the perfect spot for viewing the Morris Island Lighthouse, surf fishing, beachside strolls, wildlife observation, and photography. The site also offers many diverse birding opportunities and is a regular site for organized bird walks.
10 locals recommend
Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve
West Ashley AvenueLighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve is the perfect spot for viewing the Morris Island Lighthouse, surf fishing, beachside strolls, wildlife observation, and photography. The site also offers many diverse birding opportunities and is a regular site for organized bird walks.
Essentials
Harris Teeter
290 East Bay StreetPublix Super Market at Ashley Landing Mall
1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd1115 Old Towne Rd
1115 Old Towne RoadRite Aid, Great Pharmacy nearby.
Earth Fare
74 Folly Rd BlvdGreat grocery store. One of my favorites in all of Charleston.
Entertainment & Activities
Theatre 99
280 Meeting StGreat Comedy Theater. Laugh for Lincoln ($5) on Wednesdays.
Ashley Lanes Tavern
1568 Sam Rittenberg BlvdBowling alley with bar.
Charleston Tennis Center
19 Farmfield AveGreat Tennis Courts (x15)
Shopping
Barnes & Noble
1716 Towne Centre WaySightseeing
Folly Beach
East Ashley AvenueGreat Beach Town and Scenery
Highly recommend for great view and southern fried seafood, located right on the water. Amazing sunset view. But can be very touristy, and the wait can be sometimes as long as 45 mins. But you can grab beers while you wait in line and watch boats pass by.
171 locals recommend
Bowens Island Restaurant
1870 Bowens Island RdHighly recommend for great view and southern fried seafood, located right on the water. Amazing sunset view. But can be very touristy, and the wait can be sometimes as long as 45 mins. But you can grab beers while you wait in line and watch boats pass by.
Dubbed "Sunrise Park" by the locals... a beautiful spot to see from a distance: the entire peninsula, Ravenel bridge, waterways, boats, Fort Sumter, and more! Shhh... its a Secret!
38 locals recommend
Melton Peter Demetre Park
640 Wampler DrDubbed "Sunrise Park" by the locals... a beautiful spot to see from a distance: the entire peninsula, Ravenel bridge, waterways, boats, Fort Sumter, and more! Shhh... its a Secret!
Nice dock, recently built early 2016 with great view of the water and local fisherman.
Waterfront views via the West Ashley Bikeway
West Ashley BikewayNice dock, recently built early 2016 with great view of the water and local fisherman.
Beautiful views right on the water. Deck access along the water and marsh. Multiple restaurants and bars like Red's Icehouse (with the best rooftop view), Tavern and Table (pricey and classy), Water's Edge, Vickery's, and Shem Creek Bar & Grill.
328 locals recommend
Shem Creek Park
Shrimp Boat LaneBeautiful views right on the water. Deck access along the water and marsh. Multiple restaurants and bars like Red's Icehouse (with the best rooftop view), Tavern and Table (pricey and classy), Water's Edge, Vickery's, and Shem Creek Bar & Grill.