Guidebook for Charleston

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Guidebook for Charleston

Food Scene

I love this quaint little restaurant/cafe. They offer good quality meals and are vegetarian friendly!
191 habitants recommandent
Five Loaves Cafe
43 Cannon St
191 habitants recommandent
I 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 habitants recommandent
Kudu Coffee and Craft Beer
4 Vanderhorst St
109 habitants recommandent
My 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 habitants recommandent
Home Team BBQ
2209 Middle St
265 habitants recommandent
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
My go-to Chinese delivery spot. You can probably find a menu downstairs in the dining room.
Great Wall Hibachi
1077 King Street
My 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 habitants recommandent
Stars Rooftop & Grill Room
495 King Street
187 habitants recommandent
Hip 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 habitants recommandent
EVO Pizzeria
1075 E Montague Ave
165 habitants recommandent
A 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 habitants recommandent
Brown Dog Deli
225 Broad St
23 habitants recommandent
Great vegetarian-friendly deli. Dogs are allowed on the patio here!
Another good place with a patio out back. Delicious brunches, too.
82 habitants recommandent
Fuel Charleston
211 Rutledge Ave
82 habitants recommandent
Another good place with a patio out back. Delicious brunches, too.
Pretty sure you've already heard of this place, so try it out.
190 habitants recommandent
Hominy Grill
207 Rutledge Ave
190 habitants recommandent
Pretty sure you've already heard of this place, so try it out.
Cheap and good!
6 habitants recommandent
The Taco Spot
221 1/2 Coming St
6 habitants recommandent
Cheap and good!
Bavarian-inspired Southern fare & beers, including some from pour-your-own taps.
45 habitants recommandent
Bay Street Biergarten
549 East Bay Street
45 habitants recommandent
Bavarian-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 habitants recommandent
Persimmon Cafe
226 Calhoun St
21 habitants recommandent
Looking for a quick bite to eat? This is probably it! You get 15% off for ordering online for the first time.
Delicious vegan and vegetarian food and large portions.
52 habitants recommandent
Dellz Uptown
1617 Ashley River Road
52 habitants recommandent
Delicious vegan and vegetarian food and large portions.
Gourmet sandwiches made with locally available ingredients along with homemade condiments and sides. LOVE THIS PLACE.
14 habitants recommandent
Artisan Meat Share
33 Spring St
14 habitants recommandent
Gourmet sandwiches made with locally available ingredients along with homemade condiments and sides. LOVE THIS PLACE.
The only bobo (or bubble) tea cafe in Charleston!
Tapio - A Boba Tea Cafe
221 Coming St
The 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 habitants recommandent
Edmund's Oast
1081 Morrison Dr
142 habitants recommandent
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.
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 habitants recommandent
The Park Cafe
730 Rutledge Ave
97 habitants recommandent
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.
Great place for coffee if you're near John's Island.
7 habitants recommandent
Southern Brews Coffee
2812 Maybank Hwy
7 habitants recommandent
Great place for coffee if you're near John's Island.
Southern food at its best.
17 habitants recommandent
Jestine's Kitchen
251 Meeting St
17 habitants recommandent
Southern 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 habitants recommandent
Page's Okra Grill
302 Coleman Blvd
171 habitants recommandent
Yes, 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 habitants recommandent
Glazed Gourmet Doughnuts
481 King St
27 habitants recommandent
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.
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 habitants recommandent
Paisano's Pizza Grill
1246 Camp Rd
42 habitants recommandent
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!

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 habitants recommandent
Wild Blue Ropes Adventure Park
1595 Highland Ave
37 habitants recommandent
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
Lots of comedians come through here and they also do weekly improve shows. Some shows are free, too!
91 habitants recommandent
Theatre 99
280 Meeting St
91 habitants recommandent
Lots of comedians come through here and they also do weekly improve shows. Some shows are free, too!
Our local indie theater. A little on the pricey side.
118 habitants recommandent
The Terrace Theater
1956d Maybank Hwy
118 habitants recommandent
Our 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 habitants recommandent
The Alley
131 Columbus St
83 habitants recommandent
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.
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 habitants recommandent
Charleston Gaillard Center
95 Calhoun St
28 habitants recommandent
The 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 habitants recommandent
Upper Deck Tavern
353 King St
6 habitants recommandent
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!
All I gotta say is craft beer, dog park and games!
47 habitants recommandent
The Barrel
1859 Folly Rd
47 habitants recommandent
All 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 habitants recommandent
Moe's Crosstown Tavern
714 Rutledge Ave
69 habitants recommandent
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!
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 habitants recommandent
Palmetto Brewing Company
289 Huger St
61 habitants recommandent
During the summer, this place hosts a different food truck and a different band. The show is free and the beer is locally brewed!
Hookah bar with outdoor seating and sometimes live shows or DJs.
6 habitants recommandent
Tabbuli
6 N Market St
6 habitants recommandent
Hookah bar with outdoor seating and sometimes live shows or DJs.
Enjoy good beer, burgers and ping pong here!
37 habitants recommandent
HoM Charleston
37 habitants recommandent
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 habitants recommandent
Mynt
135 Calhoun St
24 habitants recommandent
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.
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 habitants recommandent
Recovery Room Tavern
685 King St
50 habitants recommandent
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!).
Nice patio area out back with a bar. Food is good and staff is always nice.
64 habitants recommandent
Blind Tiger Pub
36-38 Broad St
64 habitants recommandent
Nice 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 habitants recommandent
Carmella's
198 E Bay St
34 habitants recommandent
Low-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 habitants recommandent
The Rooftop Bar at The Vendue
19 Vendue Range
119 habitants recommandent
Another 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 habitants recommandent
Tattooed Moose
4845 Morrison Dr
95 habitants recommandent
There'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 habitants recommandent
The Royal American
970 Morrison Dr
70 habitants recommandent
I'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 habitants recommandent
Tin Roof
1117 Magnolia Rd
12 habitants recommandent
I love this little place. They always have awesome bartenders and good shows.
If you're looking for a place to watch soccer, this is it!
60 habitants recommandent
Madra Rua Irish Pub
1034 E Montague Ave
60 habitants recommandent
If you're looking for a place to watch soccer, this is it!
$5 burgers upstairs every Monday.
9 habitants recommandent
Cypress
167 East Bay Street
9 habitants recommandent
$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 habitants recommandent
Oak Barrel Tavern
825 Savannah Hwy
17 habitants recommandent
Awesome 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 habitants recommandent
Holy City Brewing
1021 Aragon Ave
113 habitants recommandent
Some 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 habitants recommandent
Revelry Brewing
10 Conroy St
150 habitants recommandent
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.

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 habitants recommandent
Charleston Power Yoga
857 Houston Northcutt Blvd
14 habitants recommandent
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.
A cheaper alternative to CPY.
8 habitants recommandent
Community Yoga
815 Savannah Hwy
8 habitants recommandent
A 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 Blvd
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.
Cute outdoor market open everyday, and also night markets on weekends.
364 habitants recommandent
Historic Charleston City Market
188 Meeting St
364 habitants recommandent
Cute outdoor market open everyday, and also night markets on weekends.
Looking for some books or DVDs? Ask me for my library card.
Charleston County Public Library - Main
68 Calhoun St
Looking for some books or DVDs? Ask me for my library card.
Cute little bookstore downtown.
15 habitants recommandent
Blue Bicycle Books
420 King St
15 habitants recommandent
Cute 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 St
Good 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 habitants recommandent
Caviar & Bananas - Gourmet Market & Cafe
51 George St
21 habitants recommandent
Cute little gourmet shop that also serves delicious lunches and coffee - grab and go or made to order.
I haven't been here yet, so if you go, let me know how it is!
Monster Music & Movies
946 Orleans Rd
I haven't been here yet, so if you go, let me know how it is!