Charleston Nightlife: Upper King, Market Street vibrant bar scenes
By Clare Sweeney, Local Expert, Charleston
In order to really get to know a city and its unique personality, you have to explore its daytime charm and after-hours nightlife. After touring the city streets and sights of Charleston, and dining at its famous Southern restaurants, get out on the town and experience the vibrant bar and club scene the Holy City has to offer. Charleston’s nightlife is concentrated in two main areas of downtown: Upper King Street in the Design District, and North and South Market streets near the Old Historic City Market on the further south on peninsula.
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1- Type: Live Music
- Neighborhood: Downtown
Local Expert Tip: "Saturday's are the best nights to hit Trio Club, but expect lines and a wait for entry by 11 pm. "
2- Type: Bar
- Neighborhood: Upper King
Local Expert Tip: "Try the Pork Slap to go with your local Charleston brew, topped with green tomato chutney and served on a challah bun. "
3- Type: Bar
- Neighborhood: North Downtown
Local Expert Tip: "Get to the Belmont early to skip the entry lines on weekend nights!"
4- Type: Bar, Live Music
- Neighborhood: The French Quarter
Local Expert Tip: "The Blind Tiger offers a great Sunday brunch outdoors from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., with $3 Mimosa specials!"
5- Type: Dance Club, Gay and Lesbian, Live Entertainment
- Neighborhood: Downtown
Local Expert Tip: "Every Thursday night, Pantheon hosts a Drag Show that you cannot miss! "
6- Type: Hookah Lounge, Lounge
- Neighborhood: Downtown
Local Expert Tip: "Order a hookah to enjoy at your table or in the back lounge until midnight!"
7- Type: Bar, Late Night / After Hours
- Neighborhood: Downtown
Local Expert Tip: "Join the rest of Charleston at Tsunami on Thursdays for $1 Blue Moon beer nights from 9 p.m. to close!"
8- Type: Bar, Nightlife District
- Neighborhood: Downtown
based on 13 TripAdvisor Traveler Reviews
Local Expert Tip: "While Henry's NV Dance Lounge upstairs often charges a $20 cover for guys, ladies entry is always free!"
9Local Expert Tip: "Wednesday is Ladies Night and Working Women's Wedsnesday at Market Street Saloon! Specials include $2 Yuengling, $3 Firefly, whiskey or flavored martinis."
10- Type: Bar, Sports Bar
- Neighborhood: Downtown
Local Expert Tip: "Wednesdays are half price burger nights at King Street Grill! Try the Spanish Fly topped with chorizo, jalepenos, and Pepper Jack cheese!"
