There's no shortage of $10+ cocktails in Charleston, but where do you go when money is tight and you still want a buzz? Here's a handy dandy map of places practically giving the bar away. Some are just during happy hour or certain days, so plan accordingly.Or if you're bad at keeping track of these sort of things, please consult yesterday's dive map— the booze is always dirt cheap at those establishments.
If we left off your favorite deal in town on libations, please let us know in the comments.
House liquors are just $4 during happy hour (Monday through Friday, 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.) at Social Wine Bar. Wine, champagne, and snacks (try the house made chips with blue cheese fondue) are only $4 as well.
French-Asian restaurant Fish celebrates happy hour longer than the competitors. Sunday through Thursday, 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., grab a seat at the bar and order a $4 well liquor drink. If you get peckish, there's $6 dim sum and other nibbles.
King Street rooftop bar Stars just launched a newhappy hour from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a handful of light bites from the kitchen and house-infused cocktail specials. The real deal, however, is Tap Wine Tuesday (ok, it's not a cocktail), but wines on tap are half-off. It's a steal.
Spanish tapas hangout Barsa offers $3 well drinks and $3 off their specialty cocktails during happy hour (Monday through Friday, 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.). If you're feeling hungry, the paella is discounted during these hours as well.
Caribbean-influenced Fuel has lots of deals for drinkers from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m during the week. $6 Cadillac Margaritas, $4 house Margaritas, $4 Grand Ma shots, $4 Jäger shots, $5 featured drinks, and $3 house liquors. Just don't let all that drinking mess up your bocce game — they have a court.
Celebrate $5 Wednesday bourbon happy hour (5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m.) at The Cocktail Club. $5 is a steal for brown liquors that normally go for $10. Relax in the swanky atmosphere with a glass (or two) of Bulleit, Blanton's, or one of their many other choices.
Voted "Best Happy Hour in Hiding" by City Paper, Mediterranean-influenced Muse has some deals for those you venture to Society Street. Sunday through Thursday, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., they offer $4 blood orange Margaritas, Aperol spritzes, and Stoli cocktails.
It's a dance club at night, but to entice patrons before the sun goes down, Mynt offers cheap booze. The specials vary, but on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., guest can order $1 vodka and $1 bourbon. It's probably going to burn a lot on the way down, but what do you expect for a dollar? If that's not your style, mojitos are $3 during Monday's happy hour.
At raw bar Pearlz, it's all about $3 liquors, $1 oysters, and $3 champagne during the hours of 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., during the week. They're always busy, so get there early.
It's a little hard to find, but you'll be rewarded with $2 house liquors if you can locate Burn's Alley before 7:30 p.m. during the week. It's a no-frills type of place, but it's cheap.
Specialty cocktails are just $5 at Asian fusion restaurant Co from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. during the week. They also offer food specials starting at $4.
The patio at Republic Reign is the place to be during happy hour. From 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., premium cocktails are just $5. There's a heavy discount on wines, food, and beer, as well.
Who would have thought fancy fine dining place High Cotton had cheap drinks? From 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., during the week, patrons can order $5 Maverick private label liquors, $5 Maverick wine, and $5 Maverick specialty cocktails.
House liquors are just $4 during happy hour (Monday through Friday, 4:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m.) at Social Wine Bar. Wine, champagne, and snacks (try the house made chips with blue cheese fondue) are only $4 as well.
French-Asian restaurant Fish celebrates happy hour longer than the competitors. Sunday through Thursday, 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., grab a seat at the bar and order a $4 well liquor drink. If you get peckish, there's $6 dim sum and other nibbles.
King Street rooftop bar Stars just launched a newhappy hour from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a handful of light bites from the kitchen and house-infused cocktail specials. The real deal, however, is Tap Wine Tuesday (ok, it's not a cocktail), but wines on tap are half-off. It's a steal.
Spanish tapas hangout Barsa offers $3 well drinks and $3 off their specialty cocktails during happy hour (Monday through Friday, 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.). If you're feeling hungry, the paella is discounted during these hours as well.
Caribbean-influenced Fuel has lots of deals for drinkers from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m during the week. $6 Cadillac Margaritas, $4 house Margaritas, $4 Grand Ma shots, $4 Jäger shots, $5 featured drinks, and $3 house liquors. Just don't let all that drinking mess up your bocce game — they have a court.
Celebrate $5 Wednesday bourbon happy hour (5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.m.) at The Cocktail Club. $5 is a steal for brown liquors that normally go for $10. Relax in the swanky atmosphere with a glass (or two) of Bulleit, Blanton's, or one of their many other choices.
Voted "Best Happy Hour in Hiding" by City Paper, Mediterranean-influenced Muse has some deals for those you venture to Society Street. Sunday through Thursday, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., they offer $4 blood orange Margaritas, Aperol spritzes, and Stoli cocktails.
It's a dance club at night, but to entice patrons before the sun goes down, Mynt offers cheap booze. The specials vary, but on Thursday from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., guest can order $1 vodka and $1 bourbon. It's probably going to burn a lot on the way down, but what do you expect for a dollar? If that's not your style, mojitos are $3 during Monday's happy hour.
At raw bar Pearlz, it's all about $3 liquors, $1 oysters, and $3 champagne during the hours of 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., during the week. They're always busy, so get there early.
It's a little hard to find, but you'll be rewarded with $2 house liquors if you can locate Burn's Alley before 7:30 p.m. during the week. It's a no-frills type of place, but it's cheap.
Specialty cocktails are just $5 at Asian fusion restaurant Co from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. during the week. They also offer food specials starting at $4.
The patio at Republic Reign is the place to be during happy hour. From 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., premium cocktails are just $5. There's a heavy discount on wines, food, and beer, as well.
Who would have thought fancy fine dining place High Cotton had cheap drinks? From 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., during the week, patrons can order $5 Maverick private label liquors, $5 Maverick wine, and $5 Maverick specialty cocktails.
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