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by Logan Waddell
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It's Monday, and Mondays are terrible. Let's start considering post-work drinking options. Charleston restaurants and bars know how to lure patrons with deep discounts on food and booze in the hours immediately following the office.

If you're looking fancy cocktails, cheap beer, discount pork rinds, or gourmet tacos, there's a place for you on this map. And since these choices are all downtown, you could theoretically hop around to a few, if you drink fast and the Ubers are plentiful.

Note: Map points are listed in geographical order and are not ranked. Did we miss your favorite spot? Show it some love in the comments, send us an email, or start a forum thread in its honor.

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Note: Restaurants on this map are listed geographically.

1. The Royal American

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970 Morrison Dr
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 817-6925
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If you haven’t been to The Royal American for happy hour, you’re doing it wrong. There is nowhere else you can get a Gennessee and a shot of whiskey for $4, not to mention they have an awesome patio complete with Charleston’s favorite dart board. Grab all your friends on weekdays from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and head over to The Royal American.
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2. Cannon Green

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103 Spring St
Charleston, SC 29403
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If you feel like getting fancy on any weeknight from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., stop by Cannon Green for their happy hour. The happy hour menu boasts select appetizers and drinks, like their world-class cheese plate, blistered shishito peppers, $3 house beer, and $5 house wine. Oh, and be sure to hit them up for Taco Tuesdays, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., if you want $2 gourmet tacos in your face.

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3. D'Allesandro's Pizza

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229 Saint Philip St
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 853-6337
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Charleston’s hometown heros throw one hell of a happy hour from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. — arguably the best in town. For $9, D’Allesandro’s will serve you a massive three-topping calzone or one-topping personal pizza AND a PBR. They also host happy hour on Saturdays, which is almost unheard of these days. Way to go D’al’s.

4. The Rarebit

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474 King St
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 974-5483
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We already know you’re crazy about The Rarebit’s Moscow Mule, but what if we told you you can have one Tuesday through Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for only $5? Well, you can. They’ve also got $4 ice cold draft beers on tap, which is awesome.
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5. Craftsmen Kitchen & Tap House

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12 Cumberland St
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 577-9699
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Craftsmen is tops when it comes to quality and quantity of beers on tap. If you’re in the mood for a beer between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, check them out for $3 session beers and $5 flights. The bar always rotates the taps, so you’re sure to get something different every time.

6. The Gin Joint

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182 E Bay St
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 513-5264
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Fancy cocktail spot Gin Joint’s happy hour wins the variety award for sure. Choose between either a light or dark alcohol $5 signature cocktail, an ever-changing $5 craft beer, and killer rotating appetizers for $6. The appetizers are filling, the drinks are incredible, and the atmosphere is lively.

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7. Poogan's Smokehouse

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188 E Bay St
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 577-5665
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Poogan’s Smokehouse has a classic bar food happy hour going on weekdays from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Choose from $4 bar snacks like buffalo pork rinds and boiled peanuts, as well as a rotating draft, canned beer, white wine, and red wine — all for just $4. If you’re going happy hour hopping on East Bay, make sure you hit up Poogan’s Smokehouse.

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1. The Royal American

970 Morrison Dr, Charleston, SC 29403
Royal American
If you haven’t been to The Royal American for happy hour, you’re doing it wrong. There is nowhere else you can get a Gennessee and a shot of whiskey for $4, not to mention they have an awesome patio complete with Charleston’s favorite dart board. Grab all your friends on weekdays from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., and head over to The Royal American.
970 Morrison Dr
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 817-6925
Visit Website

2. Cannon Green

103 Spring St, Charleston, SC 29403
If you feel like getting fancy on any weeknight from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., stop by Cannon Green for their happy hour. The happy hour menu boasts select appetizers and drinks, like their world-class cheese plate, blistered shishito peppers, $3 house beer, and $5 house wine. Oh, and be sure to hit them up for Taco Tuesdays, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., if you want $2 gourmet tacos in your face.
103 Spring St
Charleston, SC 29403
Visit Website

3. D'Allesandro's Pizza

229 Saint Philip St, Charleston, SC 29403
Charleston’s hometown heros throw one hell of a happy hour from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. — arguably the best in town. For $9, D’Allesandro’s will serve you a massive three-topping calzone or one-topping personal pizza AND a PBR. They also host happy hour on Saturdays, which is almost unheard of these days. Way to go D’al’s.
229 Saint Philip St
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 853-6337
Visit Website

4. The Rarebit

474 King St, Charleston, SC 29403
The Rarebit
We already know you’re crazy about The Rarebit’s Moscow Mule, but what if we told you you can have one Tuesday through Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. for only $5? Well, you can. They’ve also got $4 ice cold draft beers on tap, which is awesome.
474 King St
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 974-5483
Visit Website

5. Craftsmen Kitchen & Tap House

12 Cumberland St, Charleston, SC 29401
Craftsmen is tops when it comes to quality and quantity of beers on tap. If you’re in the mood for a beer between 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, check them out for $3 session beers and $5 flights. The bar always rotates the taps, so you’re sure to get something different every time.
12 Cumberland St
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 577-9699
Visit Website

6. The Gin Joint

182 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401
Fancy cocktail spot Gin Joint’s happy hour wins the variety award for sure. Choose between either a light or dark alcohol $5 signature cocktail, an ever-changing $5 craft beer, and killer rotating appetizers for $6. The appetizers are filling, the drinks are incredible, and the atmosphere is lively.
182 E Bay St
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 513-5264
Visit Website

7. Poogan's Smokehouse

188 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401
Poogan’s Smokehouse has a classic bar food happy hour going on weekdays from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Choose from $4 bar snacks like buffalo pork rinds and boiled peanuts, as well as a rotating draft, canned beer, white wine, and red wine — all for just $4. If you’re going happy hour hopping on East Bay, make sure you hit up Poogan’s Smokehouse.
188 E Bay St
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 577-5665
Visit Website

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