12 Best Dive Bars near Charleston

Big John's Tavern Bar • $
251 E Bay St, Charleston

Customers` Favorites

Grilled Cheese Short Rib Brussels Sprouts
Duck Nachos and Bavarian Pretzel
Smoked Deviled Eggs
Holy City Pilsner
Clothesline Bacon
Chicken Tenders
Chicken Fingers
Extra Hot Wings
Beef Tartare
Smoked Wings

“Service was fast and friendly. Food was fantastic! Best smash burger I've ever had. Fries were perfectly salted and crispy.“

4.6 Superb144 Reviews
Tin Roof Bar • $
1117 Magnolia Rd, Charleston

Customers` Favorites

Tater Tots with Chili and Jalapeno Pimento Cheese

“This was the most amazing experience on our 10 day road trip! We needed "adventures " and they allowed us to put a a sign above their bar for our beloved deceased friend. it stayed up the entire weekend we were there. you have no idea how much we love amd appreciate you amd your kindness!!“

4.8 Superb35 Reviews
Recovery Room Tavern Bar • $
685 King St, Charleston

Customers` Favorites

The Ultimate Burger
French Fries Basket
Jalapeno Poppers
Cheese Burger
Chicken Parm
Cheese Pizza
Tater Tachos
Onion Rings
Tater Tots
Corn Dogs

“I love the Recovery Room. It has a great atmosphere, and is an extremely clean and good laid back dive bar. The drinks are good and it's always full of plenty of people, inside and in their outdoor seating. You can play pool, foosball, and other stuff. I had the opportunity to take some pictures very early when it wasn't crowded, so here they are.“

4.5 Superb87 Reviews
The Royal American Bar & Grill • $
970 Morrison Dr, Charleston

Customers` Favorites

Bake Pimento Cheese with Pork Rinds and Ritz Crackers
Guinness Stout Breakfast of Champions
Royal Cheeseburger with Fries
The Royal American Hamburger
Royal Burger and Fries
Housemade Potato Skins
Spicy Chicken Sandwich
Philly Cheesesteak
Cajun Chicken Wrap
Hot Dog and Fries

“Nice place to hang around!“

4.3 Superb93 Reviews
Frontier Lounge Bar • $$
135 Calhoun St, Charleston

“Awesome place & great bartenders“

3.7 Good42 Reviews
Salty Mike's Bar • $$
9 Lockwood Dr, Charleston

Customers` Favorites

Big Mike's Clam Chowder
Lowcountry Hashbrowns

“Had a great atmosphere with people of all ages, pool tables, other games and a great bar. The drinks and food were great too!!“

4.4 Superb32 Reviews
Cutty's Bar • $
227 St Philip St, Charleston

“A nice little "hole in the wall" bar that always has good drinks and friendly staff. The place is decorated in signs and stickers, which will keep your eyes entertained for a while. The place is pretty clean, and the bartenders do not skimp on the alcohol. The prices here are great, especially when comparing them to bars just down the road. There's also pool, pinball, and an arcade game inside if you're into that. Overall, a great place to hang out to begin or end the night.

Parking: It can be pretty difficult to find parking. I recommend getting an Uber.

Kid-friendliness: Not the place for kids.“

4.3 Superb26 Reviews
Burns Alley Tavern Bar • $
354B King St, Charleston

Customers` Favorites

Miller High Life
Wings

“100% recommend for out of towners. We felt so at home here. The owner is an incredible guy.“

4.2 Good113 Reviews
Ge Le's International Lounge Cocktail Bar • $
4624 Dorchester Rd, North Charleston - 7.45 miles

“I've only been there during the day and it was always really nice. Nice group nice crowd bartenders for amazing. Went on super bowl Sunday and they watch the game I just watched the puppy game and went home. Been there a long time now The owner had passed and his daughters are running it definitely visit them it's a great place. I did not order food so I don't know what they have. But I'm sure they have food cuz that's our kitchen. Very friendly

Parking: Plenty of parking behind the restaurant is where you find the bar

Wheelchair accessibility: It is a slab building I think so easy wheelchair slope to get in with wide doors. Outside smoking area very accessible. Nice place“

5 Superb9 Reviews
The Purple Buffalo Bar • $
2702 Azalea Dr, North Charleston - 4.95 miles

“Great spot. Highly recommend“

4.8 Superb15 Reviews
The Basement Bar • $
1055 SC-41, Mt Pleasant - 9.7 miles

Customers` Favorites

Mozzarella Sticks
Chicken Fingers
Mac and Cheese
Fried Chicken
Smash Burger
Pretzel
Nachos
Wings

“Great little spot where you always feel welcomed. The food is outstanding. The Cajun shrimp and Andouille sausage pasta was out of this world.“

4 Good54 Reviews
Sand Dollar Social Club Bar • $
7 Center St, Folly Beach - 8.4 miles

Customers` Favorites

Pilsner

“This place will forever be a staple of our Charleston trips moving forward!!! The best hole in the wall with good drinks, live music, pool tables, and more! Such a down to earth place and I could spend every weekend here if I lived in Charleston! I cannot wait to get back here!“

4.1 Good49 Reviews