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 2008 Spoleto Charleston Restaurant and Bar Guide
May 23-June 8, 2008

  Now that the Charleston Spoleto Festival is in the air...what restaurants and bars do you choose?  Well, one can choose from fine dining restaurants, Tapas eateries, casual restaurants, sports bars, wine bars, holes-in-the-walls, live music bars, dance clubs, and other such nightlife establishments all over the Charleston, SC peninsula. 

  We at CharlestonCocktail.com thought it may be a little helpful for visitors and locals alike to have a Spoleto Festival Guide for eating, boozing and watching live music shows.  It made sense for us to put together bars and restaurants around certain Spoleto venues for your convenience.  All restaurants and bars in Charleston will be listed with in a few blocks of each particular Spoleto venue.  Why not either grab a dinner at a fine dining restaurant before shows or have a few cocktails at one of Charleston's bars after shows?  Make sure to mention our website when you make a reservation or chat with the local bartender and Contact us with any other recommendations, special needs, or for large party reservations.

  What restaurants and bars are around Sottile Theatre?  Here are a few of our favorites. 

Fig Restaurant
American bistro with seasonal, local ingredients. Fine food, with a casual atmosphere.  Wines are categorized by area.  Full service bar available.
232 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 805-5900
www.eatatfig.com

Justine's Kitchen
Down home southern cuisine.  Gullah and low county influenced.  Casual family dining.  Very quaint and comphy.
251 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-7224
www.roadfood.com

Club Trio Lounge
Live music Wednesday - Saturday.  Funk and dance tunes. Metropolitan lounge atmosphere, outdoor seating.  Ages 21 and up with a minimal cover charge.
139 Calhoun Street
Charleston SC 29401
(843) 965-5333
www.geocities.com

Burn's Alley Neighborhood Bar
That nice neighborhood feel which just makes you comfortable.  Non-stuffy atmosphere with friendly, professional bar staff.  TV's for the big games. Good food, good times.
354 King Street
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 723-6735
www.burnsalley.com

  What restaurants and bars are around The Gaillard Auditorium?  Here are a few of our favorites.

Fig Restaurant
American bistro with seasonal, local ingredients. Fine food, with a casual atmosphere.  Wines are categorized by area.  Full service bar available.
232 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 805-5900
www.eatatfig.com

Justine's Kitchen
Down home southern cuisine.  Gullah and low country influences.  Casual family dining.  Very quaint and comphy.
251 Meeting Street
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-7224
www.roadfood.com

Big John’s Tavern
A dive bar with billiards.  Located on East Bay Street with a no-frills feel.  Cheap place to eat and drink cold ones.  
251 E. Bay Street
Downtown Charleston, SC 29401
(843)723-3483
www.charlestoncocktail.com

Club Trio Lounge
Live music Wednesday - Saturday.  Funk and dance tunes. Metropolitan lounge atmosphere, outdoor seating.  Ages 21 and up with a minimal cover charge.
139 Calhoun Street
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 965-5333
www.geocities.com

Burn's Alley Neighborhood Bar
That nice neighborhood feel which just makes you comfortable.  Non-stuffy atmosphere with friendly, professional bar staff.  TV's for the big games. Good food, good times.
354 King Street
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 723-6735
www.burnsalley.com

  What restaurants and bars are around The Dock Street Theater?  Here are a few of our favorites.

Mad River Bar and Grille
High energy sports bar by day and live music and dance club by night.  Hot young professionals with excellent service, food, and cocktails.
32B Market Street
Charleston, SC 29401
(843)723-0032
www.charlestoncocktail.com

Tristan Restaurant
Metropolitan fine Dining Restaurant.  Classy, huge wine list.  Eclectic seasonal cuisine.  Check out the restrooms (ha-ha).
55 South Market Street
Downtown Charleston, SC 29401
(843)534-2155
www.charlestoncocktail.com

Oak Steakhouse
Where Charleston residents go for the finest cuts of beef.  Classy, fine dining, local and seasonal influences.  Grad "A" service when comes to knowledge of product.
17 Broad Street
Downtown Charleston, SC 29401
(843)722-4220
www.charlestoncocktail.com

Blind Tiger Pub
A very cool atmosphere with gorgeous outdoor seating and an outside bar.  Excellent lunch spot.  Diverse nightlife crowd.  Located just around the corner from Dock Street.
38 Broad Street
Charleston, SC 29401
(843) 722-9601
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Contact us with any other recommendations, special needs, or for large party reservations.