Lexi’s Charleston Guidebook
Park Circle Bar & Food Scene
Local favorites in Park Circle within ~10 min walk and easy bike ride from the bungalow!
Super cool, funky beers. Most of the time there is a great burger pop up there during the week called pub fare. Check out pub fare's facebook for their schedule in general!
28 locals recommend
The Brew Cellar
1050 E Montague AveSuper cool, funky beers. Most of the time there is a great burger pop up there during the week called pub fare. Check out pub fare's facebook for their schedule in general!
Cool outside area with picnic tables, rocking chairs, turf and local music! Beer & food!
73 locals recommend
Commonhouse Aleworks
4831 O'Hear AveCool outside area with picnic tables, rocking chairs, turf and local music! Beer & food!
Unique menu and atmosphere, delicious food & cool staff. Sit inside at the bar or outside at the picnic tables with twinkling lights. Our favorite. Dinner, lunch & Sunday brunch are equally as good...don't miss it!
75 locals recommend
Jackrabbit Filly
4628 Spruill AveUnique menu and atmosphere, delicious food & cool staff. Sit inside at the bar or outside at the picnic tables with twinkling lights. Our favorite. Dinner, lunch & Sunday brunch are equally as good...don't miss it!
Good beer & food! Tons of outdoor space overlooking the marsh. Perfect for kids to run around. Large inside dining area and bar. Dogs are not allowed FYI.
113 locals recommend
Holy City Brewing
1021 Aragon AveGood beer & food! Tons of outdoor space overlooking the marsh. Perfect for kids to run around. Large inside dining area and bar. Dogs are not allowed FYI.
Steps from our house in Mixson neighborhood. Great drip coffee and specialty coffee drinks, breakfast tacos and lunch sammies.
24 locals recommend
Mixson Market
4338 McCarthy StreetSteps from our house in Mixson neighborhood. Great drip coffee and specialty coffee drinks, breakfast tacos and lunch sammies.
EVO Pizzeria
1075 E Montague AveBrick oven pizza, cool beers, great vibe.
EVO Craft Bakery
1075 E Montague AveGreat for late night dessert or early morning pastries!
Madra Rua Irish Pub
1034 E Montague AveGuiness and a Rueben...
Park Pizza Co
1028 E Montague AveTraditional pie
Wednesday Wine Tastings are a must! Super quaint outdoor space outback plus bistro tables on the main drag. Don't be fooled...they have a killer selection of craft beer for beer lovers too! Great charcuterie boards!
49 locals recommend
Accent on Wine Park Circle
1056 E Montague AveWednesday Wine Tastings are a must! Super quaint outdoor space outback plus bistro tables on the main drag. Don't be fooled...they have a killer selection of craft beer for beer lovers too! Great charcuterie boards!
Definitely worth stopping in! Grab a cocktail with their infamous sweet tea vodka, do a tasting with a complimentary shot glass or attend one of their events or concerts. Local food trucks frequent here so check that out as well...
109 locals recommend
Firefly Distillery
4201 Spruill AvenueDefinitely worth stopping in! Grab a cocktail with their infamous sweet tea vodka, do a tasting with a complimentary shot glass or attend one of their events or concerts. Local food trucks frequent here so check that out as well...
Don't waste time going anywhere else for fish & chips....this is the REAL DEAL!
68 locals recommend
The CODfather, Proper Fish & Chips
4254 Spruill AveDon't waste time going anywhere else for fish & chips....this is the REAL DEAL!
Local favorite for breakfast, worth the wait...or go early to avoid it!
78 locals recommend
The Junction Kitchen & Provisions
4438 Spruill AveLocal favorite for breakfast, worth the wait...or go early to avoid it!
The Sparrow
1078 E Montague AveLocal music and comedy joint
Ship's Wheel
1033 E Montague Aveciders and local food pop ups
Park Circle Creamery
1069 E Montague AveHomemade delicious ice cream!
Abundant Seafood
4731 Mixson AvenueWalk a few minutes to grab fresh seafood, right off the boat!
Live Music
Commonhouse Aleworks
4831 O'Hear AveThe Charleston Pour House
1977 Maybank HwyHippie vibes
Look up local music on the weekends and their SafeSounds concert series
109 locals recommend
Firefly Distillery
4201 Spruill AvenueLook up local music on the weekends and their SafeSounds concert series
Outdoor venue, awesome music & vibes, turf so bring your furry friend
7 locals recommend
Tobin's Market
197 Jackson StOutdoor venue, awesome music & vibes, turf so bring your furry friend
The Commodore
504 Meeting StBeach stage and indoor stage...be on the lookout for big artists this venue pulls!
352 locals recommend
The Windjammer
1008 Ocean BlvdBeach stage and indoor stage...be on the lookout for big artists this venue pulls!
Beaches
Family beach with Ben & Jerry's, pizza place, Coconut Joe's and infamous Windjammer.
76 locals recommend
Isle of Palms Beach
Family beach with Ben & Jerry's, pizza place, Coconut Joe's and infamous Windjammer.
Quaint beach with tropical shaded walkways, favorite restaurants/bars, ice cream, local beach shops and beachy vibes.
48 locals recommend
Sullivans Island
Quaint beach with tropical shaded walkways, favorite restaurants/bars, ice cream, local beach shops and beachy vibes.
A young beach scene with lots of bars, be sure to check out Tides bar on the beach!
581 locals recommend
Folly Beach
East Ashley AvenueA young beach scene with lots of bars, be sure to check out Tides bar on the beach!
One of the most beautiful beaches along the East Coast. Checkout Bohicket Marina afterwards for drinks, food and live music...
81 locals recommend
Kiawah Beachwalker Park
8 Beachwalker DrOne of the most beautiful beaches along the East Coast. Checkout Bohicket Marina afterwards for drinks, food and live music...
Breweries & Bars
Revelry Brewing
10 Conroy Stsweet rooftop and great sour beers, my fav
Great outdoor area, my favorite sours in all of Charleston and yummy grub
62 locals recommend
Edmund's Oast Brewing Co.
1505 King StGreat outdoor area, my favorite sours in all of Charleston and yummy grub
The Cocktail Club
479 King Stswanky cocktails and simple decor
Citrus Club
334 Meeting Strooftop with fancy cocktails and awesome views
The Hold by Revelry Brewing
36 Romney StRevelry's sour house of beers! If you like sours, this is a must go
Saltwater Cowboys
130 Mill StHUGE outdoor area all along Shem creek with multiple bars
King Street Dispensary
559 King StYoung scene but fun place to go!
Uptown Social
587 King StDive bar that ends with people dancing on the tables most nights
31 locals recommend
A C's Bar & Grill
467 King StDive bar that ends with people dancing on the tables most nights
We love sitting at the outside bar or in the comfy chairs on the deck overlooking Shem Creek!
138 locals recommend
Tavern & Table
100 Church StWe love sitting at the outside bar or in the comfy chairs on the deck overlooking Shem Creek!
Low Tide Brewing
2863 Maybank HwyPlaces to Explore
Walk along the water, visit restaurants/bars, rent paddle boards and kayaks and look at the wildlife!
99 locals recommend
Shem Creek
Walk along the water, visit restaurants/bars, rent paddle boards and kayaks and look at the wildlife!
Pitt Street Bridge
100 Pitt StThe Battery
Patriots Point
40 Patriots Point RdAngel Oak Tree
3688 Angel Oak RdPark Circle Disc Golf Course
4800 E Montague AveBoone Hall Plantation
1235 Long Point RoadMagnolia Plantation & Gardens
3550 Ashley River RdHistoric Charleston City Market
188 Meeting St
The Goatery at Kiawah River
3884 Betsy Kerrison ParkwayDo yoga with goats!
City/town information
Explore shops, restaurants, historic landmarks, cobblestone streets, beautiful homes and more in Downtown Charleston. This city is also great to see by boat...rent one for the day or do a party cruise!
329 locals recommend
Charleston
Explore shops, restaurants, historic landmarks, cobblestone streets, beautiful homes and more in Downtown Charleston. This city is also great to see by boat...rent one for the day or do a party cruise!
Favorite Restaurants
Classic neighborhood restaurant and bar. As a Philly girl, I can say with confidence these are the best Philly cheesesteaks around. The rest of their food doesn't disappoint.
6 locals recommend
Berkeley's
624 1/2 Rutledge AvenueClassic neighborhood restaurant and bar. As a Philly girl, I can say with confidence these are the best Philly cheesesteaks around. The rest of their food doesn't disappoint.
Jackrabbit Filly
4628 Spruill AveCoastal Italian. Go downstairs to Bearded Cats after for gelato!
443 locals recommend
The Obstinate Daughter
2063 Middle StCoastal Italian. Go downstairs to Bearded Cats after for gelato!
Worth the drive out there...sit at the bar or outdoor bistro table under the lights
21 locals recommend
Hege's Restaurant
275 Gardners CirWorth the drive out there...sit at the bar or outdoor bistro table under the lights
167 Raw
193 King StWorth the wait, drink Rosé while you wait
167 Sushi Bar
289 East Bay StreetSuper small and locally sourced raw seafood
The Ordinary
544 King StIf you like raw seafood, this is the place to go!
You can't beat their family style 4 course dinner for $45 each! Delicious Italian and fun restaurant!
86 locals recommend
Indaco
526 King StYou can't beat their family style 4 course dinner for $45 each! Delicious Italian and fun restaurant!
French cafe and bakery with the flakiest danishes and croissants ever! They serve delicious breakfast and lunch!
12 locals recommend
Saveurs Du Monde Café
1960 Long Grove DrFrench cafe and bakery with the flakiest danishes and croissants ever! They serve delicious breakfast and lunch!
Wings, Alabama White Sauce, Game Changers. If you go to Sullivan's Island, stop at their location for a game changer after!
265 locals recommend
Home Team BBQ
2209 Middle StWings, Alabama White Sauce, Game Changers. If you go to Sullivan's Island, stop at their location for a game changer after!
Lewis Barbecue
464 N Nassau Sttheir brisket is unbeatable. Visit their food truck for breakfast
Rodney Scott's BBQ - Charleston
1011 King StreetTheir pulled pork sandwich is awesome!
Tattooed Moose
4845 Morrison DrDuck sandwich and fries....you won't be mad you did
Daps Breakfast & Imbibe
280 Ashley AveFruity pebble pancakes
Best steak and hospitality in town, the least fancy white table cloth place, request to sit downstairs or at the bar for a fun night, request to sit upstairs for an intimate quiet dinner, go for Sunday brunch for traditional gospel choir
306 locals recommend
Halls Chophouse
434 King StBest steak and hospitality in town, the least fancy white table cloth place, request to sit downstairs or at the bar for a fun night, request to sit upstairs for an intimate quiet dinner, go for Sunday brunch for traditional gospel choir
Awesome mezcal drinks, lobster deviled eggs, burger, french onion soup and Croque monsieur
38 locals recommend
Felix Cocktails et Cuisine
550 King StAwesome mezcal drinks, lobster deviled eggs, burger, french onion soup and Croque monsieur
You'll need a reservation in advance, but if you can plan it and get in, you won't be disappointed!
177 locals recommend
FIG
232 Meeting StYou'll need a reservation in advance, but if you can plan it and get in, you won't be disappointed!
A true culinary experience that's laid back! Rotating chefs that create the menu that day based on locally sourced ingredients. 4 courses and you don't know the menu until you get there! Cool music, inconspicuous venue & passionate chefs. Make a rezi in advance!
32 locals recommend
R Kitchen
212 Rutledge AveA true culinary experience that's laid back! Rotating chefs that create the menu that day based on locally sourced ingredients. 4 courses and you don't know the menu until you get there! Cool music, inconspicuous venue & passionate chefs. Make a rezi in advance!