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Wine barUpper King
Femi Oyediran and Miles White's Graft Wine Shop on Upper King Street in Charleston runs a natural, small-production wine list since 2018. Booking recommended.
PourNatural orange wines by the glass
WineNatural, small-production wines
FoodCheese and small plates
TipWalk-up bar seats turn over fast. Tasting flights are a useful way to map the natural-wine list.
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Wine barUpper King
Estadio in Charleston pours Spanish wines, sherry and vermouth from a Spring Street tapas bar since 2023. Located in Upper King. Open tue-sun 16:00-23:00.
PourSherry flight, vermouth on the rocks
WineSpanish wines, sherry, vermouth
FoodTapas, pintxos
TipWalk-up bar seats are easier than booked tables. Try the vermouth on the rocks at 17:00.
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Wine barUpper Peninsula
goat.sheep.cow. North in Charleston runs a cheese counter, charcuterie bar and wine pours from a Meeting Street storefront. Located in Upper Peninsula.
PourGrower wines by the glass
WineEuropean wines, retail-priced glass pours
FoodCheese boards, charcuterie
TipCounter-priced glasses are unusually fair. Cheese boards arrive in 15 minutes; order ahead by phone.
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Wine barUpper King
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.
PourAperitif cocktails
WineCocktails primarily, glass-pour wine
FoodCheese, charcuterie, pop tarts
TipWalk-in. Bar seats are first-come; arrive at opening for a stool. Tucked above a King Street shop.