1. Élevé
This trendy rooftop bar is the place to be seen. Located in downtown Charleston, you’ll get an amazing view of the city, especially at sundown. Their menu includes a long list of wine and specialty cocktails.
Where: 55 Wentworth St, Charleston, SC
Located in Grand Bohemian Hotel Charleston
2. The Cocktail Club
The Cocktail Club is a quaint place with a hidden rooftop deck where you can order a few cigars to smoke with your wine. Happy hour is:
- Monday – Thursday from 5:00pm-8:00pm
- Fridays 5:00pm-7:00pm
- Sundays 5:00pm-12:00am
Where: 479 King St, Charleston, SC
3. 45 Waterside
Also known as “Charleston’s Premier Rooftop Venue” located on the banks of the Ashley River. Parking is limited, so we recommend you Uber or Lyft!
Where: Waterfront/Downtown, 45 Lockwood Drive, located in Hilton Garden Inn Charleston.
4. The Citrus Club at the Dewberry
Citrus Club is a cocktail lounge that is first come, first serve. Take into account that there’s a dress code to enter. Collared shirts are required for men, and they ask guests to refrain from athletic apparel such as swimsuits or beach cover-ups. Make reservations early as they only offer a few limited reservations for non-hotel guests.
Important: Smoking is not allowed within the rooftop terrace, and guests must be at least 21 years of age to enter.
Where: 334 Meeting Street, Charleston, SC
Located in The Dewberry Charleston
5. Snapper Jacks
Snapper Jack’s Seafood Restaurant & Bar is a Charleston staple for people looking for refreshing cocktails, delicious food, and a beautiful setting. Keep it simple with one of the frozen cocktails, crisp fried fish and shrimp baskets, succulent crab legs, or giant fish bowls.
Where: 10 Center St, Folly Beach SC
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