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.
Food program: Cheese, charcuterie, pop tarts
Tip: Walk-in. Bar seats first-come; tucked above a King Street shop with no exterior sign.
Address: 511 King St, Charleston, SC 29403
Closed for Business in Charleston runs a King Street craft-beer bar and pub kitchen since 2010. Forty taps focused on Southeast US craft, with a Beard-nominated burger.
Signature drink: Craft beer on draught
Food: Pub burgers, salads
Tip: Walk-in. Kitchen runs late; the burger is the menu's strongest run from open to close.
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.
The Cocktail Club in Charleston runs a King Street upstairs cocktail bar above The Macintosh since 2011. Indigo Road Hospitality's craft-cocktail destination, brown-spirit focused.
Signature drink: Brown spirits, classic cocktails
Food: Snacks
Tip: Walk-in upstairs entrance. Tuesday to Sunday 17:00 to 02:00; reservations available on weekends.
100 Proof in Charleston is the rebrand of long-running King Street cocktail bar Proof since October 2024. The kitchen runs 100 shots, frosé and craft cocktails from the original team.
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.
Closed for Business in Charleston runs a King Street craft-beer bar and pub kitchen since 2010. Forty taps focused on Southeast US craft, with a Beard-nominated burger.
Signature drink: Craft beer on draught
Food: Pub burgers, salads
Tip: Walk-in. Kitchen runs late; the burger is the menu's strongest run from open to close.
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.
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.
Signature drink: Craft beer, espresso
Food: Pastries, light bites
Tip: Walk-in. The courtyard fountain seats are the best for an evening pint. Kid- and dog-friendly.
The Cocktail Club in Charleston runs a King Street upstairs cocktail bar above The Macintosh since 2011. Indigo Road Hospitality's craft-cocktail destination, brown-spirit focused.
Signature drink: Brown spirits, classic cocktails
Food: Snacks
Tip: Walk-in upstairs entrance. Tuesday to Sunday 17:00 to 02:00; reservations available on weekends.
100 Proof in Charleston is the rebrand of long-running King Street cocktail bar Proof since October 2024. The kitchen runs 100 shots, frosé and craft cocktails from the original team.
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.
