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A charming, low-lit bar on East Bay that helped define Charleston's craft-cocktail scene, all Prohibition-era warmth, careful drinks, and genuinely good service.
The menu is thoughtful, but the signature move is the 'Bartender's Choice', tell them what you like and let them build something for you. It rarely misses.
It's small and popular, so arrive early for a good seat, especially on weekends. It also does excellent bar snacks if you want a bite with your drink.
It's the most easygoing, come-as-you-are bar in Charleston, and the perfect low-key end to a night of fancier ones.
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