50 Best Cocktail Bars near Hanahan

“I just want to say “Thank You” to the Hanahan staff. On Friday night our Hanahan based softball club walked in with 17 girls and 16 parents- Jaden… and the entire staff were very accommodating and handled ALL of our needs on a busy Friday night. Jaden is a true service professional and should be proud of himself. Thank you for being a corporate sponsor for Hanahan Hawkettes Travel Softball 🥎 team. This is what makes the Hanahan community special. Job Well Done!“

“100+ stars! Cooper, thank you for such an incredible experience! I can’t thank you enough! You were the absolute BEST! Service was beyond amazing! I had the best drink ever! I want to take you home with us! BEST ever! I just can’t give you enough stars!!! You were my favorite by far in Charleston! My daughter and I enjoyed our drinks and thank you for your expertise!“

“OMG, The food, service and overall experience was amazing. Dan and the guys behind the bar made sure it was an excellent experience. Will be going back every year on St. Patrick’s day.🍀“

“I just realized that despite all the times I’ve been here, I’ve never left a review. I want to take a moment to highlight two people who are truly the reason I keep coming back and why I recommend this place as often as I do. Maddison and Meghan are some of my favorite people I’ve ever met in the food and beverage industry. Their customer service, depth of food and beverage knowledge, and overall grace are unmatched. They are what make the Living Room what it is.“

“I found out about Southbound, through my job. I had to go do some work there, and found the owner and everyone there, super friendly. Most people at restaurants ignore working people while they are there. As my 42nd anniversary was quickly approaching, I decided to give this place a try. Some of my past picks, have not been the best. Southbound cleared EVERY hurdle I have about restaurants. From the moment we approached the restaurant, great service began! While coming thru the gate, the hostess yelled out, "HEY LARRY" and then said, "This must be your beautiful wife"! Like CHEERS, it felt great to go somewhere, "Where everybody knows your name" We were seated and got to view the open fire oven. I had dropped off 42 roses the week before for them to put on our table, for my wife. Tropical storm Debbie, and downtown flooding prevented us from going exactly on our anniversary. I was worried that store bought roses, would not last thru the weeklong delay, Joel assured me everything would be taken care of, and not to worry. As we were seated, there on the table, sat 42 roses. Fresh, and arranged with baby breath flowers included. I was told the young lady with the hostess had arranged them. They were gorgeous! They also had an anniversary card on the table from them, not something I had dropped off. The service was tremendous, the food indescribably outstanding! I have only had steak Tar Tar once before in my life, and was greatly afraid to try it again, as the first time was awful. It was superb! They take great pride in the presentation of their food products. I felt like I was in an episode of Master Chef. We had the steak, as well as the Sea bass, okra, corn, sweet potatoes, and the Caramel cake. Everything absolutely wonderful! This was a truly wonderful and memorable dining experience!! I would give 100 stars, and a Siskel and Ebert two thumbs up! There was only one thing I was disappointed about. No sweet tea! Were In Charleston SC, no sweet tea. Everything else totally made up for it though. The staff even had everyone present sign a menu, wishing us a happy anniversry1 I will most definatly go there again for a special occasion. Thanks to Andrew, Joel, and the entire staff, for making this night special!!“

“We enjoyed oysters, yellowfin tuna, clam chowder, steak and the fish basket plus some delicious drinks! Service was amazing as well as the entire experience. Highly recommend!“

“The atmosphere was nice the food was amazing and the drinks were delicious! Also the dessert was yummy! Nice place to relax eat good food and unwind!“

“Unique cocktails; friendly knowledgeable waitstaff“

“Inventive twists on classic cocktails. We decided to check this place out as it was around the corner from our hotel and we were not disappointed. We tried several drinks between us and my favorite was the dream girl, which was a savory flavored daiquiri that sounds weird but works so well it had me wanting more! Duffy the bartender was great at explaining all the flavors and gave us some great local Charleston tips too!“

“Exceptional wine selections in self serve machines and an owner that is extremely knowledgeable about wines throughout the world! Great service and a wonderful positive vibe. I can't wait to go back!“

“Awesome bar. Great staff! Pool tables, darts, jukebox, lots of t.v.’s , non smoking inside, great renovations cold drinks and the a.c. Works EXCEPTIONALLY WELL“

“come in as a stranger and leave as a friend!“

“New rooftop bar at the Nickel hotel on King street. It was my second time there so I came by after work to check out the vibes and it didn’t disappoint. The decor is charming and very chic, offers bar seats, some booths and sections indoor as well as some couches and outdoor tables. They have these fire-pit tables which was a nice touch with the cool nights. I sat at the bar this time and ordered a last word that was spot on. Snapper crudo was light and fresh, and the fried pastry was crispy, creamy and delicious. Their menu is small but had some good options across the board.
The prices were expected as it is a nice rooftop cocktail bar in downtown Charleston. Overall it was a nice time and I find it suitable for all types of groups for good vibes. 😎“

“Absolutely love this spot. Jorge makes some of my favorite cocktails in Charleston. I genuinely tell my friends I hope he’s working every time we come! Dive feel with fantastic service, dim ambiance, great for a date night or cocktails with friends. Oh also happy hour deals slap and I love the $5 surprise cocktail.“

“Wonderful ambiance and service. Fantastic drinks!“

“Amazing birthday celebration dinner.“

“I was visiting my daughter in Charleston and we had dinner, the drink menu had great choices and I particularly enjoyed the Gold Rush, the crab stuffed cannoli appetizer was the perfect starter before the outstanding ribeyes we both had! The real star of the show here is the Assistant Manager Jacqueline, she was very accommodating and her smile and pleasant demeanor made you feel right at home. I will be back every visit to Charleston in the future, well done👏🏻“

“We had the most amazing night celebrating our 10th anniversary. The entire team went above and beyond and we left feeling so filled with joy—and OUTSTANDING food. Flavors that we never will forget and memories for a lifetime. WC team, thank you for making our first night in Charleston one we will never forget.“

“servicio y frescura en los productos,“

“This food was absolutely amazing! I split the scallion oil noodles with my friend (who is non-vegan and from China) and she was really impressed with how authentic the dish was. The portions of king pao mushrooms and general tso’s tofu were great too; I ended up with enough leftovers for lunch the next day. Updated from previous review on 2026-03-23“

“Great music, happy hour, and staff!“

“Always amazing!! Cooking class with Chef Tyler was so fun!! Zero George is our go to in Charleston!“

“Best seafood ever and I don’t particularly like seafood, but this was exceptional“

“Incredible food with wonderful southern charm. Server and hostess were incredibly courteous. Great service, we had Dillon. I loved the halibut and spouse had the prime rib. Both of us put this food toward the top of our experiences.“

“We adored this place! We accidentally found the downtown Charleston location during our stay there at a close AirBNB! We visited 3 times in our 2.5 days there. Then, we passed by the John’s Island location on our way to Kiawah and decided to make the 25 min drive the next morning for our coffee and pop tart fix! Great coffee, service, pastries, toasts and local drink and food finds!“

“My daughter and I stopped in tonight for a light dinner. It didn’t disappoint. The staff was amazing, especially Eric & Jacob. The food was tasty and my espresso martini (with peanut butter tequila) was a hit. Thanks for the hospitality and good times.“

“I hosted an afternoon welcome tea for daughter’s wedding. This happened the day before the wedding so you can imagine I had a lot of things going on, but Baba’s make it easy for me.

I worked with Charlotte prior to the event . She went over the menu with me and helped insure I had enough food for the event.

Let me just say it was utterly amazing what Charlotte delivered. The food was not only beautiful but tasted amazing.she even brought little signs with the names of all the food for me to display. We had over 30 people at this event and everyone loved the food!

Thanks Babas for a flawless catering! I highly recommend!“

“Every time I go to this place I have an amazing experience from the time I walk into the door with all the great decor and the food and the great customer service that I received every time the place is very clean inside and outside they also hold different events there as well. The drinks they serve is also amazing the Pina colada is made from scratch and it is the best.“

“The Belmont is an amazing experience! Amy and her crew are absolutely lovely people! Very personable, warm and professional. The drinks are made perfect every time and the food is excellent! Once you visit the Belmont, you will find that it is simply the best in Charleston!“

“Very cool atmosphere! Very romantic! Live music, great food! Definitely 5 stars from me! ⭐️“

“I don’t even know where to begin to describe how amazing Ty’s was… my fiancé and I stopped in here with my parents on day 1 of our trip to the area and it did not disappoint whatsoever. From the apps to the dessert, all of our choices were a 10/10!! Our waiter Scott was the best, he alone deserves 5 gold stars! ⭐️ we were even lucky enough to meet Ty and found out we were at the “magic table” that earned us dessert on the house!! Now whether you’re lucky enough to get the magic table or not, you CANNOT pass on the churros!!“

“Visited this place with my bf!! Very good food!! Was greeted by a lovely host who gave us a menu to order being that we were ordering to go!! Then we ended up placing our order with the very nice bartender behind the counter. Not even 5mins he acknowledged us so we just ended up placing our order with him. Food came out fast and correct as well. Will be returning!!!! With or without my bf lol !!!“

“Great place for burgers and friendly service. The flavor of the burger was heavenly, its the way burgers tasted in the Garden of Eden. Do yourself a favor and go there and have one. I don’t care if you're a vegetarian, it's life changing.“

“Great food, great atmosphere, loved everything about this place!“

“Anniversary Dinner. Great food (Snapper Salad, Skirt Steak, Pompano). Service was excellent and pleasant atmosphere. A pleasant surprise. We had never been here.“

“An excellent meal with outstanding service in this charming and elegant French restaurant on King Street in downtown Charleston. Every dish they brought us was decadent. The charred octopus and cider glazed carrots were the perfect beginners and two at our table ordered the Boeuf En Croute. Magnificent.“

“Great meal and awesome waitress“

“Whether you're looking for a chill spot to hang with friends or grab a quick bite to eat, this spot has you covered. The food is casual with care. ( hella good fries ) Always interesting craft drinks to choose from and the staff? It's like they only hire models, I swear. So if you're looking for a casual bite and some well crafted spirits or just wanna watch attractive people sling drinks, Sissy's the spot for you.“

“Had a baby shower here-food was delicious, outdoor space and room was amazing! Ethan and Chris were absolutely amazing servers and beyond accommodating! Amazing experience!“

“The wine, the service and the atmosphere are beyond comparison. The attention to detail Michael gave, along with the knowledge of wine and wonderful conversation makes this place a MUST VISIT!!! We came here every night of our vacation!!!!“

“I would like to give a big shout out to Gigi, Erica ,Robert ,for such a wonderful time on Sunday for customer appreciation. You guys did a great great job and thanks for making us feel so special.“

“We stumbled into Coterie tonight for a drink and we ended up having the absolute best time there! We will definitely be back. Do yourself a favor and check them out. You will not be disappointed!“

“We had only ever been to the Sullivan's Co-Op location about a decade ago before the frosé focus and rebrand. (We havr tried the frosé elsewhere, though, like at Edmund's Oast.) So glad we went and had lunch at this location! The staff were SO sweet and let us bring our (well-behaved, leashed) pup inside. We were willing to sit outside but they invited us inside to stay as long as we wanted! They even offered our pup some delicious bacon as a treat. 🥹 Everything was so clean and well-maintained. You can tell just how much love and effort went into the making of this location. The sandwiches were delicious and the frosé never disappoints, of course. Thanks to the staff for being part of a new core memory for both us and our pup! 🩷“

“Great customer service and great food!“

“The food here is wonderful!!“

“My favorite place for live music is Charleston. You must see the “Lady and the Brass” band perform there. You will be hooked.“

“Great staff and great food“

“I’m a Texas gal living here in Charleston and I’m particular about my Tacos! Had some friends stay at an Airbnb across the street and it was convenient so I finally went. I’ve now been twice in less than a week. Everything is so fresh. Well flavored. Delicious. Cocktails are lovely. Staff was helpful and attentive both times. Casual, fun, and yummy for my tummy! Go!“

“Food was excellent! The Reuben and buttermilk chicken fried sandwich were so good, as were the duck wontons with the wasabi aioli. We were staying at Hotel Indigo and it was an easy option before flying out the next morning, but definitely would have eaten here again! Staff was super attentive and friendly as well.“

“servicio y frescura en los productos,“