Food and drink

Local Spots For IPAs You Must Try

Every first Thursday of August, IPA lovers gather in celebration of National India Pale Ale Beer Day. Where will you be sipping in observation of the holiday? In order to make your selection simpler, we’ve rounded up the best local spots for craft beers, plus the fan-favorite flavors.

Tattooed Moose

With a vast selection of beers, the Tattooed Moose has you covered from light to sour IPA’s. Local secret: you’ll want to pair your beverage with their beloved duck fries. The rotating draft selection is sure to please your taste buds this holiday. You can enjoy their selection via patio or pick-up from 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. at 1137 Morrison Drive.

The Pour House

Lovers of live music are welcomed to gather at this outdoor eatery. This Thursday you can expect performances from Blacknoyze, free of entry. You’ll want to order a cold craft brew, considering how reasonable the prices are. Their quintessential outdoor patio, located at 1977 Maybank Hwy, will be practicing social distancing during all open hours of 4 p.m. – 1 a.m.

Frothy Beard Brewing Co.

Chase your IPA at Frothy Beard with a monster slice of their famous pizza pie. Open for delivery, take-out, and indoor social distancing, you won’t want to stop sipping their menu of crafts. Located at 1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charlestonians are welcome to stop in from 12 p.m – 9 p.m.

Bay Street Biergarten

What better place for cold IPA than at Charleston’s favorite Biergarten? With a vast selection of craft brews and a gorgeous outdoor patio, Bay Street’s got you covered this National IPA Day. The garden is open from 12 p.m. – 10 p.m. at 549 E Bay St.

Revelry Brewing Co.

If you’ve been to Charleston then you’ve heard the rage of Revelry Brewing Co. Their IPA selection is top-notch. Pair their beers with a stunning rooftop view, and you’re sure to celebrate the holiday in style. Guests are welcome at 10 Conroy St, from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Eat & Drink

5 Charleston Oyster Happy Hours That Are A Shuckin’ Good Time

What’s better than happy hour? Happy hour with oysters.

Here are a few of our favorite oyster happy hours around Charleston:

Chubby Fish

Tucked away in Charleston’s Historic Elliotborough neighborhood, Chubby Fish proudly serves local sustainable seafood and produce. For happy hour, Tuesday through Saturday locally-sourced, shucked-to-order oysters are only $1. Even better, you can pair them with $2 Tecates or $6 glasses of Oysterman wine from French importer Frederick Corriher.

The Darling Oyster Bar

Located on King Street, pedestrians can see the stunning interior of the Darling Oyster Bar from the huge windows looking into the restaurant. During the week, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., select oysters are only $1. Sit at the raw bar for a great view of King Street while enjoying a $2 Miller High Life Pony alongside your dollar oysters.

Rappahannock Oyster Bar

Tucked away in the newly renovated 19th-century cigar factory, Rappahannock Oyster Bar offers half-off oysters from its Virginia farms and $1 dollar select oysters Monday through Friday, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Discounted bar snacks, as well as beer and wine selections, go along great with the bivalves.

The Ordinary

Known for its top class seafood, at top class prices, Charleston residents and visitors can experience the well-known seafood mecca with half-price oysters from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Tuesday through Friday.

Amen Street Fish and Raw Bar

It’s hard to find a better-priced dozen of half-shells than Amen Street with dozens during happy hour (4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays) only costing $9.95. Pair that with house liquor drinks for $3 or High Life Bottles for $2 and there’s no better deal on the peninsula.

Next time you and your co-workers want to have an after work adult beverage head to one of these Charleston oyster happy hours and pair your favorite seafood with a delicious beverage.

Happy shuckin’

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This Charleston Bar Is The #1 Seller of PBR In The Country

Image Source: Recovery Room Facebook

Image Source: Rec Room FB

The Recovery Room, a small dive bar on upper King Street, is keeping its crown as the number one seller of Pabst Blue Ribbon bottles and cans in the country for the fifth year in a row. Sharing the news on Facebook, many users congratulated the bar on their continued success.

Typically referred to as Rec Room, the bar also earned the number two spot in total PBR volume right behind the draft-only bar, Sun Down Saloon in Boulder, CO; and is the second largest seller of PBR Easy in the country.

Rec Room is no stranger to awards though. Back in 2009 they won Best New Bar in Charleston followed by years of being the Best Cheap Bar, Best Late Night Bar, Best Pick Up Joint, and more.

Planning a night out on the town anytime soon and want to help them reach number one in volume? They’re open daily from 3 pm – 2 am with the exception of Sundays from noon – 2 am. The kitchen is open every day from 5 pm – 1 am, and they have plenty of activities to keep you busy while you wait for your food.

Come for the PBR, stay for the fun.

Check out The Recovery Room here.

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Wine Down At One Of These Awesome Charleston Wine Bars

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Wine Wednesday, Sparkling Sunday, Merlot Mondays. Any day is a wine day if you want it to be.

Grab a friend, bae, or just a glass for yourself at one of these Charleston wine spots:

Bin 152

This Thursday July 26th, Bin 152 will be hosting Brian Lynch, the National Sales Director of Kermit Lynch. We will be featuring Cru Beaujolais wines and offering 3 & 5 ounce pours as well as flights. This is a great opportunity to taste these wines side by side and get in depth knowledge about the producers. We look forward to seeing everyone! #kermitlynch #crubeaujolais #bin152winebar

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Not just a wine bar, Bin 152 is also a cheese bar, art gallery, and antique market. This favorite wine spot is located in the French Quarter of downtown Charleston within walking distance of several inns and hotels. They offer over 40 different wines by the glass, 200 different wines by the bottle, and 40 different cheeses and charcuterie. Their hours are Monday through Sunday, 4 pm to 2 am.

Uncork Charleston

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Uncork is the self-proclaimed spot for “The Curious Explorer”. They offer wines from around the world and the staff is always available for great recommendations and insights. They have a selection of cheeses, charcuterie, small plates, and desserts for you to choose from. Happy hour is every Wednesday through Friday, 5 pm to 7 pm with 15% off all pours. They also offer 20% off food for all government employees.

Avondale Wine & Cheese

Avondale Wine & Cheese is located in Avondale right across the Ashley River from downtown Charleston. Avondale Wine & Cheese is a wine and cheese bar with a variety of wines, cheeses, and gift baskets. While their wine comes from all around the world, a few of their cheeses are actually locally made. They serve red, white, and sparkling wine by the glass or bottle.

The Wine Bar

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It’s all in the name; this is The Wine Bar. Located in Mt. Pleasant, The Wine Bar offers over 100 wines, 25 craft beers to choose from, and chocolates. Yes, you read that right. They have a selection of chocolates you can bite into while enjoying your vino. Happy hour is every Monday through Thursday, 4 pm to 7 pm and they have free wi-fi (work and wine?).

With so many new wine bars popping up around the city it was hard to choose just a few. Didn’t see your favorite on this list? Next time you’re at your favorite wine spot take a picture and tag us in it. We want to know about all the best wine bars in Charleston.

Eat & Drink

Charleston Restaurant Coziest In The State

Charleston Restaurant Named Coziest In The State By Travel + Leisure

Image Source: Harold’s Cabin FB

Travel + Leisure recently went on a mission to find the coziest restaurant in each state. They then compiled a list of spots which embody a “holiday-time feeling of friendliness, familiarity, and relaxation”.

So, what’s the most welcoming restaurant in South Carolina? Harold’s Cabin.

Located on Congress Street in downtown Charleston, Harold’s Cabin first served residents of the Lowcountry between the 1920s and 1950s. It started as a snowball shop followed by a corner grocery and lunch spot. Now Harold’s is open for lunch and dinner, Tuesday through Friday, and for brunch and dinner on the weekends.

Boasting a rooftop garden, a lively bar, a grab-and-go market, and a dining area with seating for sixty-five, the article states Harold’s decor includes “woodsy bathroom wallpaper, “reclaimed wood,” and “mounted antlers” which “channels everything we love about the outdoors, sans the cold and bugs, plus the beer.”

While the cozy feel is welcoming, many people stay for the food.

With great specials, herbs and greens picked right from the rooftop, and a menu unlike any other, Harold’s Cabin is a great place to eat.

If you haven’t been there go see why Travel + Leisure dubbed this as the coziest restaurant in the state.

Check out the full list at Travel + Leisure.