We went to the Terrace Theatre's special showing of Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me for my birthday and wanted to grab a bite first, but I wanted to stay REAL CLOSE to the Theatre on Maybank Hwy. I asked my foodie group for recommendations and read reviews here and chose this place because they have a Sushi Ninja popup on Wed-Thur-Fri. We LOVE SUSHI! And hubs loves whiskey!
Traffic was SO BAD it took an hour and a half to get to the Terrace from Goose Creek. Left at 4:45, parked at 6:15. Show at 7:30. This is why I stick close to home. But we hit Paddock & Whiskey and had the best time, great drinks, and excellent Sushi Ninja sushi! Best in Charleston? That's a high bar. But wow. This was excellent sushi. I ate a piece before the pic, it looked so good.
We got the Nigiri Mori at the recommendation of the amazing bartender, and I also got her favorite gin and tonic. Local, very fruity and naturally sweet. Lovely! The drink was good too LOL Seriously, though, the Tropical Gin from Beyond Distilling Company is sweet and fruity-good.
The Aburi scallop is not to be missed! I swear I got an almost Bleu cheese taste from it, in the most pleasant and pungent way. The A5 Wagyu was also a hit. The Bluefin Tuna, Hamachi, and regular scallop with smoked sea salt were all so fresh and delicious. It was all so good. The sushi chef came out since he was told it was our first time and was so kind and genuine in his appreciation for the fish. I am impressed.
The sushi was gone in a minute so we ordered another round and hubby was offered a discount dram (or 2) of a special bourbon and of course he couldn't say no. It was worth it.
The space is tight but that makes it cozy and sincere. I would totally hang out all the time if I were local. The outdoor seating is great, too.
This is an incredible locals bar tucked away in an art theater strip mall with an amazing sushi meal three nights a week. Where do I sign up? If you're in the area, check 'em out! If you're on the way, be patient and turn up the music. It's all waiting for you.
Would brave the horrific traffic again for it.
Kevin Garcia
Last night was my first time here and honestly it sucks that you guys have a manager/bar team leader Beth or Sarah (we got two names from different servers) that is very disrespectful to clients.
I was having a really good time with my friends, drinks were good and our server was really nice.
My problem was with the manager who was drinking and taking shots at the bar, she was very rude and disrespectful to us. You guys should really do something about it because it sucks that u guys have such a good bar with a manger like that.
After I left a comment on Instagram my friends and I got Blocked and they deleted all of our comments!
Ellery Frost
Get the chai mule!! Absolutely wonderful, cozy vibes
Bryan Hoffman
Amazing cocktails and great selection of beer. Make sure you try the muffuletta sandwich
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp and Grits, Chinese Rice Balls, Whistle Pig Farmstock 1
Matthew Gratop
Stopped by for a nitecap and stayed for a couple. Great service, selection and bartender. Will be
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
Amanda Boze
Food is exceptional. All of it!
Joe Bevins
The drinks were great. The selection was amazing. The fries were even on point.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christina Carito
The Kebaby food pop-up shop was amazing!!!! Really a great addition to the bar!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
J M
“Three Drink Fee”?? Like seriously I’m spending money in your establishment and tipping accordingly and you have the nerve to charge our group a fee every time we order? Next time I’ll buy one drink 3 times. Absolutely asinine.
Eric Bouchard
Great bar, friendly neighborhood spot with good local crowd. Some of the cleanest bottles I’ve seen in
They allow smoking on their patio despite the sign. I do not approve.
Never Mind
‘Been coming to Paddock since they opened. Other than the weekend vibe, which can be a bit over the top, I’ve always enjoyed coming here midweek after a long day working in the hot sun. This eve, however, I was served by a bartender I’ve never met before. Instead of the usual smile and banter, he stopped in the middle of processing my credit card, walked over and asked, “you’re not gonna pour this drink into that cup and take it outta here are you?” Cheesus, dude. Paranoid much? I was finishing a cup of watered down lemonade and had planned to find a trash can for it. I’m a professional, and Charleston native. Not that that automatically provides credibility, but I do tip well and I consider myself to be a good patron. Other bartenders would surely agree. I hate to use the phrase “I was offended”, but the accusatory question was definitely out of line. It’s gonna be a minute before I return here, to one of my fave neighborhood bars. I’ll definitely not even bother coming in if this paranoid dude is working the bar. All he had to say to me, if he was that “suspicious” of my scrunchie, would have been, “I’m sorry but can you finish that drink and toss out the cup real quick? I’m happy to give you a fresh glass of ice water, but we can’t allow outside cups in the bar- I hope you understand!” Honestly, I’d forgotten I even had the cup in my hand. It was strawberry lemonade; I was thirsty and finishing it up. That is all. So, thank you rude Paddock Bartender with a mall-cop mentality, for ruining my experience, my evening, and my drink. But because I’m better than that attitude, I still left a 20% tip. I hope the owners train their bartenders in the future to not chase off and insult one of their most dedicated customers. Maybe it doesn’t matter, anymore, once the City Paper gives you an award. It was very disappointing. My company has their Christmas party here every year. I’m going to have to really think about this, before committing this season. I am soured.It’s so sad when a neighborhood bar shows such hostility.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 1
Seraphina Marigolis
This place used to be sooooo good! But since the addition of a total Jerk bartender, I won’t be back. He was rude, unsmiling, entitled, and did I say RUDE? Save your $ and go to the Pub instead.
Brandon Lincoln
As a whiskey hunter/collector this place was an INCREDIBLE experience! Service was great, food was great, and the whiskey selection was amazing.Got to try an OF pick of theirs, 2XO Phoenix Blend, and a Stellum.10/10 would go back again!
We went to the Terrace Theatre's special showing of Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me for my birthday and wanted to grab a bite first, but I wanted to stay REAL CLOSE to the Theatre on Maybank Hwy. I asked my foodie group for recommendations and read reviews here and chose this place because they have a Sushi Ninja popup on Wed-Thur-Fri. We LOVE SUSHI! And hubs loves whiskey!
Traffic was SO BAD it took an hour and a half to get to the Terrace from Goose Creek. Left at 4:45, parked at 6:15. Show at 7:30. This is why I stick close to home. But we hit Paddock & Whiskey and had the best time, great drinks, and excellent Sushi Ninja sushi! Best in Charleston? That's a high bar. But wow. This was excellent sushi. I ate a piece before the pic, it looked so good.
We got the Nigiri Mori at the recommendation of the amazing bartender, and I also got her favorite gin and tonic. Local, very fruity and naturally sweet. Lovely! The drink was good too LOL Seriously, though, the Tropical Gin from Beyond Distilling Company is sweet and fruity-good.
The Aburi scallop is not to be missed! I swear I got an almost Bleu cheese taste from it, in the most pleasant and pungent way. The A5 Wagyu was also a hit. The Bluefin Tuna, Hamachi, and regular scallop with smoked sea salt were all so fresh and delicious. It was all so good. The sushi chef came out since he was told it was our first time and was so kind and genuine in his appreciation for the fish. I am impressed.
The sushi was gone in a minute so we ordered another round and hubby was offered a discount dram (or 2) of a special bourbon and of course he couldn't say no. It was worth it.
The space is tight but that makes it cozy and sincere. I would totally hang out all the time if I were local. The outdoor seating is great, too.
This is an incredible locals bar tucked away in an art theater strip mall with an amazing sushi meal three nights a week. Where do I sign up? If you're in the area, check 'em out! If you're on the way, be patient and turn up the music. It's all waiting for you.
Would brave the horrific traffic again for it.
Last night was my first time here and honestly it sucks that you guys have a manager/bar team leader Beth or Sarah (we got two names from different servers) that is very disrespectful to clients. I was having a really good time with my friends, drinks were good and our server was really nice. My problem was with the manager who was drinking and taking shots at the bar, she was very rude and disrespectful to us. You guys should really do something about it because it sucks that u guys have such a good bar with a manger like that. After I left a comment on Instagram my friends and I got Blocked and they deleted all of our comments!
Get the chai mule!! Absolutely wonderful, cozy vibes
Amazing cocktails and great selection of beer. Make sure you try the muffuletta sandwich
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Shrimp and Grits, Chinese Rice Balls, Whistle Pig Farmstock 1
Stopped by for a nitecap and stayed for a couple. Great service, selection and bartender. Will be
Atmosphere: 4
Service: 5
Food is exceptional. All of it!
The drinks were great. The selection was amazing. The fries were even on point.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Kebaby food pop-up shop was amazing!!!! Really a great addition to the bar!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
“Three Drink Fee”?? Like seriously I’m spending money in your establishment and tipping accordingly and you have the nerve to charge our group a fee every time we order? Next time I’ll buy one drink 3 times. Absolutely asinine.
Great bar, friendly neighborhood spot with good local crowd. Some of the cleanest bottles I’ve seen in
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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They allow smoking on their patio despite the sign. I do not approve.
‘Been coming to Paddock since they opened. Other than the weekend vibe, which can be a bit over the top, I’ve always enjoyed coming here midweek after a long day working in the hot sun. This eve, however, I was served by a bartender I’ve never met before. Instead of the usual smile and banter, he stopped in the middle of processing my credit card, walked over and asked, “you’re not gonna pour this drink into that cup and take it outta here are you?” Cheesus, dude. Paranoid much? I was finishing a cup of watered down lemonade and had planned to find a trash can for it. I’m a professional, and Charleston native. Not that that automatically provides credibility, but I do tip well and I consider myself to be a good patron. Other bartenders would surely agree. I hate to use the phrase “I was offended”, but the accusatory question was definitely out of line. It’s gonna be a minute before I return here, to one of my fave neighborhood bars. I’ll definitely not even bother coming in if this paranoid dude is working the bar. All he had to say to me, if he was that “suspicious” of my scrunchie, would have been, “I’m sorry but can you finish that drink and toss out the cup real quick? I’m happy to give you a fresh glass of ice water, but we can’t allow outside cups in the bar- I hope you understand!” Honestly, I’d forgotten I even had the cup in my hand. It was strawberry lemonade; I was thirsty and finishing it up. That is all. So, thank you rude Paddock Bartender with a mall-cop mentality, for ruining my experience, my evening, and my drink. But because I’m better than that attitude, I still left a 20% tip. I hope the owners train their bartenders in the future to not chase off and insult one of their most dedicated customers. Maybe it doesn’t matter, anymore, once the City Paper gives you an award. It was very disappointing. My company has their Christmas party here every year. I’m going to have to really think about this, before committing this season. I am soured.It’s so sad when a neighborhood bar shows such hostility.
Atmosphere: 2
Service: 1
This place used to be sooooo good! But since the addition of a total Jerk bartender, I won’t be back. He was rude, unsmiling, entitled, and did I say RUDE? Save your $ and go to the Pub instead.
As a whiskey hunter/collector this place was an INCREDIBLE experience! Service was great, food was great, and the whiskey selection was amazing.Got to try an OF pick of theirs, 2XO Phoenix Blend, and a Stellum.10/10 would go back again!
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