Charleston · Charleston County, SC

Nightlife in Charleston

Scout analyzed 123 Charleston places and surfaced the ones that actually fit nightlife.

Places analyzed

123

Matches

Typical spend

$70

Typical visit

1.4 hr

Best neighborhoods for nightlife

Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.

Cannonborough Elliotborough

2 matching spots

French Quarter

1 matching spots

Wraggborough

1 matching spots

Harleston Village

1 matching spots

Scout-verified spots

Cannonborough Elliotborough

Uptown Social

Uptown Social is a good spot for an evening or late-night outing to enjoy upscale pub food, drinks, and potentially live music on a rooftop deck. Plan for about 2 hours and expect to spend $30-70 per person.

FoodCocktailsLive music

$30–$70 typical1.5 hr visithard parking

Nightlife

The Royal American

The Royal American is a solid choice for a casual evening out with drinks, pub food, and live music, often pairing well after a day's activity. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and around $20-$50 per person.

FoodCocktailsLive music

$20–$50 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Cannonborough Elliotborough

Prohibition

Prohibition is suitable for an evening out, often paired with dinner or as a standalone cocktail experience. Expect to spend $50-100 per person for drinks and some food over 1.5-2 hours.

FoodCocktailsLive music

$50–$100 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Nightlife

Trio

Trio is a nightclub good for a late-night outing with friends, offering DJ music and an outdoor terrace. Expect to spend $20-$50 per person on drinks and cover charge.

CocktailsLive musicSocial

$20–$50 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Nightlife

The Windjammer

The Windjammer is suitable for a casual outing with drinks, food, and live music, often paired with beach activities. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and around $20-$50 per person.

FoodCocktailsLive music

$20–$50 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Nightlife

The Commodore

Visit The Commodore for an evening of jazz, funk, and dancing, often paired with dinner nearby. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and around $30-$75 per person on drinks and maybe a snack.

CocktailsLive musicFood

$30–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Nightlife

Burns Alley Tavern

Burns Alley Tavern is a casual bar ideal for an evening out with friends, a solo drink, or catching a game. Expect to spend $15-40 per person on drinks and simple bites, often after dinner or as a pre-game stop.

CocktailsFoodSports

$15–$40 typical1.5 hr visithard parking

French Quarter

The Rooftop at the Vendue

The Rooftop at the Vendue is a stylish spot for craft cocktails and light bites with city views, ideal for a pre-dinner drink or a relaxed evening out. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $30-70 per person.

FoodCocktailsViews

$30–$70 typical1.5 hr visithard parking

Nightlife

The Charleston Pour House

The Charleston Pour House is a popular spot for catching live music, best for an evening out with friends or a date. Expect to spend 2-3 hours and $25-75 per person on tickets and drinks.

CocktailsLive musicShopping

$25–$75 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking

Wraggborough

Citrus Club

This is an upscale rooftop cocktail bar often paired with dinner nearby or as a standalone evening destination for drinks and light bites. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $50-100 per person.

FoodCocktailsViews

$50–$100 typical1.5 hr visithard parking

Harleston Village

The Restoration Charleston

The Restoration is suitable for an upscale evening out, perhaps for cocktails and dinner with views from the rooftop. Expect to spend a few hours and a significant amount per person.

FoodCocktailsShopping

$50–$150 typical45 min visitmoderate parking