The Gin Joint
The first bar in Charleston to declare itself a modern “cocktail bar” in late 2010, the Gin Joint has always delivered consistent technique, seasonal cocktail lists, and reliably current ingredients. The…
The Royal American
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…
The Belmont
The Belmont opened on Upper King Street when it was still half empty at night, and a parking spot out front used to be guaranteed. These days King Street has…
Voodoo Tiki Bar
From the owners of Tattooed Moose, Voodoo Tiki Bar is a late night drinking den West of the Ashley River. Charlestonians come for the kitschy environment (think leopard print, velour,…
Tattooed Moose
In the former home of Kitty’s Fine Foods, a once loved meat-and-three on the Upper Peninsula, is “The Moose.” From the same folks of Voodoo Tiki Bar & Lounge, it’s…
Recovery Room
Every twenty-something in Charleston is headed for the Recovery Room at some point in the weekend. Conveniently located on Upper King Street, just out of reach of the madness of the…
The Griffon
A much-loved venue of industry folk and tourists alike, The Griffon is a safe haven for the boilermaker bunch. Walls lined in dollar bills likely obscure years of stories, and…
The Making of Charleston’s Grand Marnier Craze
Thanks to one rowdy chef's evangelizing, Grand Marnier saw a heyday in 1990s Charleston. And though the orange liqueur is still linked to a uniquely Charlestonian way of drinking, its…
- story: Hanna Raskin
- illustration: Sem
Joggling Board
With a base of white rum, the Joggling Board is dressed up riff on the Daiquiri and named for a piece of furniture hailing from South Carolina's Lowcountry.