🌸 We hope you end up loving Charleston as much as we do! Dylan and I put together some of our favorite things to do, places to go to, bars, restaurants, etc. in Charleston and consolidated them here for you! 🌸

🎸 Live music is a HUGE party of Charleston culture. Check out Google for live performances throughout town while you are here. There will be tons of options! 🎸

The Historic Charleston City Market

Open 9:30AM-5:00PM Daily

Linked HERE

A&D Note: One of Abby's favorite stops! A fun local shopping market in a historic building.

Rainbow Row

Rainbow Row is the name for a series of thirteen colorful historic houses in Charleston, South Carolina. The houses are located north of Tradd St. and south of Elliott St. on East Bay Street, that is, 79 to 107 East Bay Street

A&D Note: Fun fact, the houses are turned to get the best breeze from the ocean across the front doors.

Ghost Tours

Charleston has a huge history of hauntings! Check out a private ghost tour to learn about it's history and maybe encounter a 👻.

Some of the most haunted spots are the Unitarian Church, Old City Jail and the Old City Dungeon. South Charleston buildings have the most hauntings.

A&D Note: Check out the ancient graveyards during the day! Trying to sneak into them at night is not a good idea....

The Battery

Named for a pre-Civil War coastal defense artillery battery originally built by the British at the site, it stretches along the lower shores of the Charleston.

Awesome park nearby!

A&D Note: This is more of a "Dylan" place to go

Candlefish

Address: 270 King St, Charleston, SC 29401

Linked HERE

Fun local candle shop where you can even make your own candles! Make sure to book an appointment in advance.

A&D Note: Dylan tried to surprise Abby with candle making only to find out its reservations only. It was the thought that counted. ❤️

Savannah Bee Company

Address: 276 King St, Charleston, SC 29401

Linked HERE

Locally sourced honey and beeswax products! A really fun store to checkout in downtown Charleston on King's Street.

A&D Note: Try the fresh honeycomb! It's amazing!

167 Raw Oyster Bar

Address: 193 King St, Charleston, SC 29401

A&D Note: Small but good vibes!

Pearlz Oyster Bar

Address: 153 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401

A&D Note: We love the Pealz in Columbia! Sit at the bar and order a dozen oysters (plus an oyster shot if you're feeling daring).

The Darling Oyster Bar

Address: 513 King St, Charleston, SC 29403

Leons:

Address: 698 King St, Charleston, SC 29403

A&D Note: Casual restaurant but a bit further out from mid downtown.

**Recommend booking reservations in advance for all of the below! **

HUSK

Address: 76 Queen St, Charleston, SC 29401

A&D Note: Probably the best brunch place in Charleston! Definitely the Charleston brunch experience!

Poogan's Porch

Address: 72 Queen St, Charleston, SC 29401

A&D Note: Named after the dog that used to reside at the restaurant. Also, ask the waitress about the hauntings 👻

Poogan's Smokehouse

Address: 188 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401

A&D Note: Same owner's as the amazing Poogan's Porch.

Toast! All Day

Address: 453 King St, Charleston, SC 29403

A&D Note: Another great brunch spot

The Ordinary

Address: 544 King St, Charleston, SC 29403

Stars Rooftop & Grill Room

Address: 495 King St, Charleston, SC 29403

A&D Note: Rooftop has great views

Delaney Oyster House

Address: 115 Calhoun St, Charleston, SC 29401

A&D Note: Prob coulda gone in the oyster section

Miller's All Day

Address: 120 King St, Charleston, SC 29401

A&D Note: Great breakfast/lunch spot!

The Establishment

Address: 28 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401

Bartaco

Address: 304 King St, Charleston, SC 29401

A&D Note: Really cool restaurant! The whole front of the building will open on a nice day for a cool indoor/outdoor feel. They don't take reservations. :/

Sorelle Mercato

Address: 90 Broad St, Charleston, SC 29401

A&D Note: Awesome and healthy lunch spot with quick sandwiches and salads to go.

Southbound

Address: 72 Cannon St, Charleston, SC 29403

A&D Note: Awesome southern kitchen vibes! Outdoor patio to eat on is awesome with fire pits.

Church and Union Charleston

Address: 32B N Market St, Charleston, SC 29401

A&D Note: Lunch or dinner spot that is inside an old church!



Jeni's Splendid Ice Cream

Address: 501-A King St, Charleston, SC 29403

Fleet Landing

Address: 186 Concord St, Charleston, SC 29401

A&D Note: Right on the waterfront and marinas!

Edmund's Oast

Address: 1505 King St #115, Charleston, SC 29405

A&D Note: A bit further from town. Brewery!

Carmella's Cafe and Dessert Bar

Address: 198 E Bay St STE 100, Charleston, SC 29401

A&D Note: Such a fun cafe! They have breakfast and pastries as well. This place has a really cool old fashioned Charleston vibe. It's also right across the street from the Charleston Market if you were planning to explore that, grab a coffee beforehand!

The Rise Coffee Bar

Address: 77 Wentworth St, Charleston, SC 29401

The Cocktail Club

Address: 479 King St, Charleston, SC 29403

A&D Note: Speakeasy vibe with craft drinks

Prohibition

Address: 547 King St, Charleston, SC 29403

A&D Note: Prime location on King street, right down the street from the venue.

The Gin Joint

Address: 182 E Bay St #2169, Charleston, SC 29401

Republic Garden & Lounge

Address: 462 King St, Charleston, SC 29403

A&D Note: Where our after party will be! Fun indoor/outdoor bar right across from our venue.

The Belmont

Address: 511 King St, Charleston, SC 29403

A&D Note: Cocktail bar

The Griffon

Address: 18 Vendue Range, Charleston, SC 29401

A&D Note: Make sure you bring dollar bills to staple to the walls! See if you can find Dylan and I's on the deer mount.

INK Rooftop & Lounge

Address: 565 King St, Charleston, SC 29403

A&D Note: Definitely more of club vibes

Edmund's Oast:

Address: 547 King St, Charleston, SC 29403

A&D Note: Gastropub with outdoor bench seating. A bit far from the center of town. You'll have to Uber.

Rusty Bull Brewing:

Address: 337 King St, Charleston, SC 29401