Ashley and Jesse's Guide to Charleston
Drinks & Nightlife
Staff provide great recommendations on wine, cheese, and charcuterie boards. The place has a lovely atmosphere.
45 locals recommend
Avondale Wine & Cheese
813 Savannah HwyStaff provide great recommendations on wine, cheese, and charcuterie boards. The place has a lovely atmosphere.
We love their Peppermint Porter--offered in the winter months only. They also have trivia nights and live music.
36 locals recommend
Frothy Beard Brewing Company
1401 Sam Rittenberg BlvdWe love their Peppermint Porter--offered in the winter months only. They also have trivia nights and live music.
Pearlz Oyster Bar
9 Magnolia RdGreat Happy Hour specials M-F
The Rooftop Bar at The Vendue
19 Vendue RangeOur favorite rooftop bar
Food Scene
Delicious cakes and pies baked daily. They also have a full bar, espresso drinks, and ice cream specialties.
57 locals recommend
Kaminsky's Dessert Cafe
2 Magnolia RdDelicious cakes and pies baked daily. They also have a full bar, espresso drinks, and ice cream specialties.
Home Team BBQ
2209 Middle StBest mac n cheese ever!
Local seafood and amazing views. Very casual atmosphere.
171 locals recommend
Bowens Island Restaurant
1870 Bowens Island RdLocal seafood and amazing views. Very casual atmosphere.
Glazed Gourmet Doughnuts
481 King StGreat donut shop on King Street
Our favorite BBQ place in town. Lewis specializes in Texas brisket.
186 locals recommend
Lewis Barbecue
464 N Nassau StOur favorite BBQ place in town. Lewis specializes in Texas brisket.
The best place for authentic South Carolina mustard-style BBQ.
153 locals recommend
Rodney Scott's BBQ - Charleston
1011 King StreetThe best place for authentic South Carolina mustard-style BBQ.
Poe's Tavern - Sullivans Island
2210 Middle StIconic restaurant and bar on Sullivan's Island
Blossom
171 E Bay StPerfect date night place in the heart of the historic district.
Featured on Diners, Drive ins, and Dives. They are famous for their chicken and waffles.
62 locals recommend
Early Bird Diner
1644 Savannah HwyFeatured on Diners, Drive ins, and Dives. They are famous for their chicken and waffles.
WildFlour Pastry
73 Spring StGreat bakery that's close by.
Poogan's Porch
72 Queen StLowcountry and southern food at its finest
Five Loaves Cafe
43 Cannon StFarm to table style restaurant with gluten free options.
Boxcar Betty's
1922 Savannah HwyDelicious fried chicken sandwiches, and close by.
Leon's
698 King StSouthern food with a fun atmosphere
Magnolias
185 E Bay StOne of Charleston's top restaurants. They also have a nice brunch.
Fat Hen
3140 Maybank HwyGreat place for a date night.
Workshop
1503 King StTaco Boy
217 Huger StArts & Culture
McLeod Plantation Historic Site
325 Country Club DrHistoric plantation house and slave dwellings.
Historic house dating to 1738. Since the house was never modernized, you get an authentic view of colonial plantation architecture.
87 locals recommend
Drayton Hall
3380 Ashley River RdHistoric house dating to 1738. Since the house was never modernized, you get an authentic view of colonial plantation architecture.
Gibbes Museum of Art
135 Meeting StArt museum specializing in American and southern pieces.
Parks & Nature
County park with boardwalk trails over swamps and marshland.
46 locals recommend
Caw Caw Interpretive Center
County park with boardwalk trails over swamps and marshland.
Hampton Park
Beautiful city park where the locals like to go. And it's free!
The Battery
Beautiful views of the Charleston harbor and historic homes
Folly Beach Pier
101 E Arctic AveA great place to see surfers! Lovely at sunset.
Angel Oak Tree
3688 Angel Oak RdA must-see during your stay!
Botany Bay Island
Beautiful driftwood beach near Edisto Island...go at low tide.
Essentials
Brand new Whole Foods store opened in 2018. Within walking distance via Greenway.
111 locals recommend
Whole Foods Market
923 Houston Northcutt BlvdBrand new Whole Foods store opened in 2018. Within walking distance via Greenway.
Shopping
Tanger Outlets Charleston
4840 Tanger Outlet BlvdPopular place to shop and find deals.
Entertainment & Activities
Our local baseball team. You may see Bill Murray, he's a co-owner!
73 locals recommend
Charleston RiverDogs
360 Fishburne StOur local baseball team. You may see Bill Murray, he's a co-owner!