Charleston · Kanawha County, WV

Nightlife in Charleston

Scout analyzed 44 Charleston places and surfaced the ones that actually fit nightlife.

Places analyzed

44

Matches

7

Typical spend

$40

Typical visit

1.8 hr

Scout-verified spots

The Bucket

Nightlife

The Bucket

The Bucket is a casual bar and grill, suitable for an evening meal, drinks, or watching a game. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $15-35 per person for food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsSports
$15–$35 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
The Empty Glass

Nightlife

The Empty Glass

The Empty Glass is a casual bar for live music and drinks, good for an evening out. Expect to spend $20-50 per person for food and a few drinks, making it a good main stop or a lively start to a night.

CocktailsFoodLive music
$20–$50 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
Sam's Uptown Café

Nightlife

Sam's Uptown Café

Sam's Uptown Café is a casual spot good for catching a game or an evening drink with friends, potentially followed by live music. Expect to spend $15-40 per person for food and drinks over 1-2 hours.

FoodCocktailsLive music
$15–$40 typical1.5 hr visitmoderate parking
EZ Street

Nightlife

EZ Street

This Bar & Grill is suitable for a casual evening out with friends or a low-key date, typically lasting 1.5 to 2 hours. Expect to spend $15-35 per person on food and drinks.

FoodCocktailsSports
$15–$35 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
THE ZONE Bar and Grill

Nightlife

THE ZONE Bar and Grill

THE ZONE Bar and Grill is a casual spot for an evening meal, drinks, and watching sports. Expect to spend 1-3 hours and $15-40 per person for a relaxed night out.

FoodCocktailsSports
$15–$40 typical1.5 hr visiteasy parking
Mardi Gras Casino & Resort

Nightlife

Mardi Gras Casino & Resort

This casino resort is suitable for an evening out, combining gambling, dining, and live greyhound racing. Expect to spend a few hours here, with costs varying significantly based on dining choices and gambling activity.

FoodCocktailsSports
$50–$250 typical3 hr visiteasy parking

Under $35

Cheap dates and low-spend afternoons.

Worth the splurge

When the night needs to land.

What Scout found

  • 6 of the 44 analyzed Charleston places fit nightlife.
  • 0% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
  • 67% have easy parking.
  • Dominant moods: Social, Playful, Relaxed.

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