Guidebook for Charleston
Food Scene
I love this quaint little restaurant/cafe. They offer good quality meals and are vegetarian friendly!
191 locals recommend
Five Loaves Cafe
43 Cannon StI love this quaint little restaurant/cafe. They offer good quality meals and are vegetarian friendly!
My favorite place for coffee downtown. Try their iced dirty chai latte! Important note: no WI-FI.
109 locals recommend
Kudu Coffee and Craft Beer
4 Vanderhorst StMy favorite place for coffee downtown. Try their iced dirty chai latte! Important note: no WI-FI.
Best. Wings. 50 cent wings every Tuesday after 9pm + live music!
They also do a lunch special M-F. Sandwich/Wrap, side and drink for $8.95
265 locals recommend
Home Team BBQ
2209 Middle StBest. Wings. 50 cent wings every Tuesday after 9pm + live music!
They also do a lunch special M-F. Sandwich/Wrap, side and drink for $8.95
My go-to Chinese delivery spot. You can probably find a menu downstairs in the dining room.
Great Wall Hibachi
1077 King StreetMy go-to Chinese delivery spot. You can probably find a menu downstairs in the dining room.
Hip rooftop bar that gets kind of crowded on the weekends.
187 locals recommend
Stars Rooftop & Grill Room
495 King StreetHip rooftop bar that gets kind of crowded on the weekends.
A little far from where you're staying, but delicious pizza and decent selection of beer.
165 locals recommend
EVO Pizzeria
1075 E Montague AveA little far from where you're staying, but delicious pizza and decent selection of beer.
Great vegetarian-friendly deli. Dogs are allowed on the patio here!
23 locals recommend
Brown Dog Deli
225 Broad StGreat vegetarian-friendly deli. Dogs are allowed on the patio here!
Another good place with a patio out back. Delicious brunches, too.
82 locals recommend
Fuel Charleston
211 Rutledge AveAnother good place with a patio out back. Delicious brunches, too.
Hominy Grill
207 Rutledge AvePretty sure you've already heard of this place, so try it out.
The Taco Spot
221 1/2 Coming StCheap and good!
Bavarian-inspired Southern fare & beers, including some from pour-your-own taps.
45 locals recommend
Bay Street Biergarten
549 East Bay StreetBavarian-inspired Southern fare & beers, including some from pour-your-own taps.
Looking for a quick bite to eat? This is probably it! You get 15% off for ordering online for the first time.
21 locals recommend
Persimmon Cafe
226 Calhoun StLooking for a quick bite to eat? This is probably it! You get 15% off for ordering online for the first time.
Dellz Uptown
1617 Ashley River RoadDelicious vegan and vegetarian food and large portions.
Gourmet sandwiches made with locally available ingredients along with homemade condiments and sides. LOVE THIS PLACE.
14 locals recommend
Artisan Meat Share
33 Spring StGourmet sandwiches made with locally available ingredients along with homemade condiments and sides. LOVE THIS PLACE.
Tapio - A Boba Tea Cafe
221 Coming StThe only bobo (or bubble) tea cafe in Charleston!
I've only eaten here once, but I recommend going just because they have TONS of beer they brew on-site here. Lots of unique flavors to try.
142 locals recommend
Edmund's Oast
1081 Morrison DrI've only eaten here once, but I recommend going just because they have TONS of beer they brew on-site here. Lots of unique flavors to try.
Closest restaurant to us with really high ratings on Yelp, but I haven't tried it yet. You can take a nice walk through Hampton Park to here for lunch or dinner. They also do light breakfast.
97 locals recommend
The Park Cafe
730 Rutledge AveClosest restaurant to us with really high ratings on Yelp, but I haven't tried it yet. You can take a nice walk through Hampton Park to here for lunch or dinner. They also do light breakfast.
Southern Brews Coffee
2812 Maybank HwyGreat place for coffee if you're near John's Island.
Jestine's Kitchen
251 Meeting StSouthern food at its best.
Yes, what they say is true. You do have to try the shrimp and grits here. I also recommend the burgers.
171 locals recommend
Page's Okra Grill
302 Coleman BlvdYes, what they say is true. You do have to try the shrimp and grits here. I also recommend the burgers.
I love this place! They're always trying new things and also offer vegan doughnuts! The staff is always friendly. My favorite local doughnut shop for sure.
27 locals recommend
Glazed Gourmet Doughnuts
481 King StI love this place! They're always trying new things and also offer vegan doughnuts! The staff is always friendly. My favorite local doughnut shop for sure.
Some of the best pizza I've had in town. I like the Green Thumb specialty pie. They also have really good lunch specials including a buffet!
42 locals recommend
Paisano's Pizza Grill
1246 Camp RdSome of the best pizza I've had in town. I like the Green Thumb specialty pie. They also have really good lunch specials including a buffet!
Arts & Culture
This non-profit organization presents films not shown in local theaters in order to engage and educate the community about the art of film. It's only $6/screening and FREE POPCORN!
Park Circle Film Society
This non-profit organization presents films not shown in local theaters in order to engage and educate the community about the art of film. It's only $6/screening and FREE POPCORN!
An AWESOME ropes course on James Island. Unlike anything I've ever tried before! You can climb during the day or at night. The only downside is that it's a bit pricey. $45-50/person
37 locals recommend
Wild Blue Ropes Adventure Park
1595 Highland AveAn AWESOME ropes course on James Island. Unlike anything I've ever tried before! You can climb during the day or at night. The only downside is that it's a bit pricey. $45-50/person
Lots of comedians come through here and they also do weekly improve shows. Some shows are free, too!
91 locals recommend
Theatre 99
280 Meeting StLots of comedians come through here and they also do weekly improve shows. Some shows are free, too!
The Terrace Theater
1956d Maybank HwyOur local indie theater. A little on the pricey side.
Downtown bowling alley w/ a bar and a decent amount of video games, pong and an outdoor basket ball hoop. They're rumored to have delicious food too, but I haven't tried it out.
83 locals recommend
The Alley
131 Columbus StDowntown bowling alley w/ a bar and a decent amount of video games, pong and an outdoor basket ball hoop. They're rumored to have delicious food too, but I haven't tried it out.
The Gaillard is a beautiful building. There are typically shows here every week ranging from plays to the Charleston Symphony (which I highly recommend!).
28 locals recommend
Charleston Gaillard Center
95 Calhoun StThe Gaillard is a beautiful building. There are typically shows here every week ranging from plays to the Charleston Symphony (which I highly recommend!).
Drinks & Nightlife
It's my go-to bar when I'm on King St, and your typical hole in the wall. It's cheap, the bartenders are friendly and they have bar games!
6 locals recommend
Upper Deck Tavern
353 King StIt's my go-to bar when I'm on King St, and your typical hole in the wall. It's cheap, the bartenders are friendly and they have bar games!
The Barrel
1859 Folly RdAll I gotta say is craft beer, dog park and games!
This is our local haunt. It's the closest bar to our home and we often walk through Hampton Park to get there. It's cheap and the food is great. Plus, 1/2 price burgers every Tuesday!
69 locals recommend
Moe's Crosstown Tavern
714 Rutledge AveThis is our local haunt. It's the closest bar to our home and we often walk through Hampton Park to get there. It's cheap and the food is great. Plus, 1/2 price burgers every Tuesday!
During the summer, this place hosts a different food truck and a different band. The show is free and the beer is locally brewed!
61 locals recommend
Palmetto Brewing Company
289 Huger StDuring the summer, this place hosts a different food truck and a different band. The show is free and the beer is locally brewed!
Tabbuli
6 N Market StHookah bar with outdoor seating and sometimes live shows or DJs.
HoM Charleston
Enjoy good beer, burgers and ping pong here!
There's a nice patio area here and they usually have good happy hour deals. If you're into dancing/clubs then come here Friday + Saturday evenings. Expect a line.
24 locals recommend
Mynt
135 Calhoun StThere's a nice patio area here and they usually have good happy hour deals. If you're into dancing/clubs then come here Friday + Saturday evenings. Expect a line.
People seem to really love this dive even though it always smells of vomit. It's probably because they have cheap drinks and live shows. They also have a good deal on wings for happy hour (4pm-8pm!).
50 locals recommend
Recovery Room Tavern
685 King StPeople seem to really love this dive even though it always smells of vomit. It's probably because they have cheap drinks and live shows. They also have a good deal on wings for happy hour (4pm-8pm!).
Nice patio area out back with a bar. Food is good and staff is always nice.
64 locals recommend
Blind Tiger Pub
36-38 Broad StNice patio area out back with a bar. Food is good and staff is always nice.
Low-key place for drinks after dinner along with some dessert. The bartenders are very knowledgeable about their wine.
34 locals recommend
Carmella's
198 E Bay StLow-key place for drinks after dinner along with some dessert. The bartenders are very knowledgeable about their wine.
Another rooftop bar with more seating than Starz. Great view, too.
119 locals recommend
The Rooftop Bar at The Vendue
19 Vendue RangeAnother rooftop bar with more seating than Starz. Great view, too.
There's a club sandwich with duck in it here. Need I say more? Also, decently priced drinks.
95 locals recommend
Tattooed Moose
4845 Morrison DrThere's a club sandwich with duck in it here. Need I say more? Also, decently priced drinks.
I've seen a few good shows here. They also have outdoor seating, cornhole and $8 giant cups of delcious rum or bourbon punch.
70 locals recommend
The Royal American
970 Morrison DrI've seen a few good shows here. They also have outdoor seating, cornhole and $8 giant cups of delcious rum or bourbon punch.
I love this little place. They always have awesome bartenders and good shows.
12 locals recommend
Tin Roof
1117 Magnolia RdI love this little place. They always have awesome bartenders and good shows.
Madra Rua Irish Pub
1034 E Montague AveIf you're looking for a place to watch soccer, this is it!
Cypress
167 East Bay Street$5 burgers upstairs every Monday.
Awesome little bar that serves craft beers and some wine. No spirits here. Find out when the sushi ninja comes, too!
17 locals recommend
Oak Barrel Tavern
825 Savannah HwyAwesome little bar that serves craft beers and some wine. No spirits here. Find out when the sushi ninja comes, too!
Some of the best guac I've ever had at this local brewery. Good beers, too. There's trivia here at 6pm on Wednesdays.
113 locals recommend
Holy City Brewing
1021 Aragon AveSome of the best guac I've ever had at this local brewery. Good beers, too. There's trivia here at 6pm on Wednesdays.
The atmosphere here is really nice. The space is really open and there's room for a band to place plus an outdoor seating area. I don't think they have a kitchen, but there are food trucks.
150 locals recommend
Revelry Brewing
10 Conroy StThe atmosphere here is really nice. The space is really open and there's room for a band to place plus an outdoor seating area. I don't think they have a kitchen, but there are food trucks.
Everything Else
I practice hot power yoga here, and love it! All the instructors are wonderful and you'll always feel refreshed leaving here. It's $15/visit and $10 for students.
14 locals recommend
Charleston Power Yoga
857 Houston Northcutt BlvdI practice hot power yoga here, and love it! All the instructors are wonderful and you'll always feel refreshed leaving here. It's $15/visit and $10 for students.
Community Yoga
815 Savannah HwyA cheaper alternative to CPY.
I LOVE this place! The description is in the title. They have a nice selection of vinyl and used books. They will also buy your used items.
Mr K's Used Books, Music and More
5070 International BlvdI LOVE this place! The description is in the title. They have a nice selection of vinyl and used books. They will also buy your used items.
Cute outdoor market open everyday, and also night markets on weekends.
364 locals recommend
Historic Charleston City Market
188 Meeting StCute outdoor market open everyday, and also night markets on weekends.
Charleston County Public Library - Main
68 Calhoun StLooking for some books or DVDs? Ask me for my library card.
Blue Bicycle Books
420 King StCute little bookstore downtown.
Sightseeing
One of the best views for a sunrise! You get a nice view of the Ravenal Bridge and there are a few benches out there. Absolute must.
Sunrise Park
One of the best views for a sunrise! You get a nice view of the Ravenal Bridge and there are a few benches out there. Absolute must.
Good for checking out local pubs. The guides area always friendly.
The Original Pub Tour of Charleston
40 N Market StGood for checking out local pubs. The guides area always friendly.
Shopping
Cute little gourmet shop that also serves delicious lunches and coffee - grab and go or made to order.
21 locals recommend
Caviar & Bananas - Gourmet Market & Cafe
51 George StCute little gourmet shop that also serves delicious lunches and coffee - grab and go or made to order.
Monster Music & Movies
946 Orleans RdI haven't been here yet, so if you go, let me know how it is!