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Rooftop Sunset Drinks
Start high. Downtown rooftops give harbor and steeple views at golden hour. Reserve for groups where possible.
DetailsCharleston nightlife is concentrated, which makes it easy for a group. Most of the bars, rooftops and dance spots sit along or near King Street, so you can move from dinner to drinks to dancing on foot. The best nights follow a simple shape: sunset rooftop, dinner, then Upper King.
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Upper King Bar Crawl
The densest stretch of bars in the city. Walk between spots and end where the dance floor is.
DetailsCocktail Lounges
Speakeasy-style bars for a quieter, dressier round before the late-night stop.
DetailsPrivate Party at the Rental
Keep the night going at home with hired entertainment, games and a private bartender.
DetailsTips for a group night out
- Make a dinner reservation for the whole group weeks ahead.
- Call rooftops in advance. Many cap group sizes or need a reservation.
- Matching shirts or sashes help bars spot your group and help you find each other.
- Set a meetup spot and a ride-home plan before the first drink.
- Pedicabs are a fun short-hop option between downtown stops.
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Sample night
- 6:30 Rooftop drinks at sunset
- 8:00 Group dinner downtown
- 10:00 Cocktail lounge
- 11:00 Upper King bar hop
- Late Dancing or back to the rental