Kudu Coffee and Craft Beer is a bar in Downtown, Charleston.
Kudu Coffee and Craft Beer in Charleston pours both coffee and local craft beer from a Vanderhorst Street courtyard cafe since 2003. Open until 22:00 daily.
Editorially verified May 18, 2026 by Lewis Vaughan, TableJourney editor. Source.
Food program: Pastries, light bites
Tip: Walk-in. The courtyard fountain seats are the best for an evening pint. Kid- and dog-friendly.
Address: 4 Vanderhorst St, Charleston, SC 29403
The Cocktail Club in Charleston runs a King Street upstairs cocktail bar above The Macintosh since 2011. Order the brown spirits, classic cocktails.
Signature drink: Brown spirits, classic cocktails
Food: Snacks
Tip: Walk-in upstairs entrance. Tuesday to Sunday 17:00-02:00; reservations available on weekends.
Proof in Charleston is The Commonwealth Company's long-running King Street craft cocktail bar, twelve-plus years on Upper King with a tight tiki and mezcal.
Signature drink: Mezcal cocktails, classic tikis
Food: Bar snacks
Tip: Walk-up bar; arrive at 17:00 for stools. The mezcal cocktails are the kitchen's strongest run.
The Belmont in Charleston runs cocktails and bar bites from a King Street upstairs lounge since 2011. The pop-tart dessert program is the kitchen's signature.
Signature drink: Aperitif cocktails
Food: Cheese, charcuterie, pop tarts
Tip: Walk-in. Bar seats first-come; tucked above a King Street shop with no exterior sign.
Charleston Beer Works on upper King Street runs 48-plus taps of local and regional craft beer with scratch pub food. At 480 King St. Booking recommended.
Signature drink: Local and regional craft beer on draught
Food: Scratch pub fare, house-ground burgers
Tip: Walk-in. Open daily 11:30-02:00; live music Thursday through Saturday. Bar seats first-come on weekend nights.
Little Jack's Tavern in Charleston has run a King Street tavern since 2015 with a deep cocktail list and the Tavern Burger. Tin-ceiling room, leather booths.
Signature drink: Classic cocktails, draught beer
Food: Tavern burgers, salads
Tip: Walk-in bar seats serve the full menu till midnight. The Tavern Burger sells out by 22:00 weekends.
