Taprooms, brewpubs and the local beer scene in Charleston worth taking a tram to.

Where to drink local

Edmund's Oast Brewing Co ★ 4.5

Modern craft, mixed-fermentationnorth-charlestonDaily 11:00-22:00

Edmund's Oast Brewing Co in Charleston runs the city's flagship craft brewery and pizza taproom on King Street Extension since 2018. Mixed-fermentation, IPA and lager focus.

Tip: Hoppy Hour Mon-Fri 16:00-18:00 drops draughts to half-price. Kitchen runs pizza and snacks late.

1505 King St Ste 115, North Charleston, SC 29405

Westbrook Brewing Co ★ 4.5

Sours, IPAs, lagersmount-pleasantWed-Sun 14:00-20:00

Westbrook Brewing in Mount Pleasant has run sours, IPAs and the Mexican Cake imperial stout since 2010. South Carolina's most-distributed craft brewery, founded by Edward Westbrook.

Tip: Taproom open Wed-Sun. Mexican Cake imperial stout releases sell out fast; check the calendar.

510 Ridge Rd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

Revelry Brewing Co ★ 4.3

Lagers and IPAsupper-kingDaily 12:00-22:00

Revelry Brewing in Charleston runs a Conroy Street taproom and rooftop bar with lagers and IPAs since 2014. The rooftop view of the upper peninsula is the draw.

Tip: Rooftop is first-come; arrive at 16:00 on weekends for a table with the marsh view.

10 Conroy St, Charleston, SC 29403

Holy City Brewing ★ 4.2

Pilsners, IPAs, food-friendly alesnorth-charlestonDaily 11:00-22:00

Holy City Brewing in North Charleston has run pilsners, IPAs and a full kitchen taproom on Aragon Avenue since 2011. The Park Circle area's largest craft brewery.

Tip: Full kitchen runs lunch and dinner with brewery-friendly comfort food. Dog- and family-friendly.

1021 Aragon Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405

Cooper River Brewing ★ 4.1

British and Belgian-inspired alesupper-peninsulaThu-Sun (check site)

Cooper River Brewing in Charleston runs British and Belgian-inspired ales from a Mechanic Street taproom since 2017. Small-batch, low-volume craft focus.

Tip: Taproom Thu-Sun; check the website for hours. Small-batch releases are the menu's strongest run.

2201B Mechanic Street, North Charleston, SC 29405

Breweries in Charleston, FAQ

When is the best time to eat in Charleston?

Peak food season in Charleston is year-round.

What time do people eat in Charleston?

Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.

How does tipping work in Charleston?

service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.

What is the one dish to try in Charleston?

Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Charleston rewards trust.

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