The Royal American

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MONDAY - FRIDAY: 4 P.M. - 2 A.M. | SATURDAY - SUNDAY: 12 P.M. - 2 A.M.
843.817.6925 | WEBSITE

The Royal American is a newer joint, so they haven’t quite earned their dive stripes, but the look of this place—which is located in an old metal smith shop on Morrison Drive (just south of the Tattooed Moose)—is headed toward dive status. It’s beat-up and comfortable with one of the best bar patios in town. Excellent live music is often playing and the canned bear and spirits selection is always solid.

Known For
  • full menu
  • canned beer
  • lots of whiskey
  • live music
  • patio
  • singles scene
What to drink
Rum Punch in a stadium cup (the large plastic cups specific to any Southern tailgate enthusiast), or the house-made cinnamon whiskey.
Neighborhood
Upper Peninsula
ProTip
After a long night of drinking, the Muffaletta is too good to be true.

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