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 Charleston Spoleto Festival  Restaurant & Bar Guide
May 27-June 12, 2011

  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. 

  This Spoleto dining, drinking, and nightlife guide features Charleston, SC restaurants and bars located relatively close to individual Spoleto venues.  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. 

Mad River Bar and Grille
High energy sports bar by day, live music and dance club by night!  Mad River Bar and Grille is set in an old sea-farers church, complete with an outdoor patio and HD TV's galore!
32B Market Street
Charleston, SC 29401
843.723.0032
reservations 6 or more please

Market Street Saloon
The Chayote Ugly of Charleston!  Get up on the bar and dance...they will even help you up.
 
32D Market Street
Charleston, SC 29401
843.577.2474

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


Trio Club 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


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

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

Mad River Bar and Grille
High energy sports bar by day, live music and dance club by night!  Mad River Bar and Grille is set in an old sea-farers church, complete with an outdoor patio and HD TV's galore!
32B Market Street
Charleston, SC 29401
843.723.0032
reservations 6 or more please

Market Street Saloon
The Chayote Ugly of Charleston!  Get up on the bar and dance...they will even help you up.
 
32D Market Street
Charleston, SC 29401
843.577.2474

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

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

Trio Club 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

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

  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, live music and dance club by night!  Mad River Bar and Grille is set in an old sea-farers church, complete with an outdoor patio and HD TV's galore!
32B Market Street
Charleston, SC 29401
843.723.0032
reservations 6 or more please

Market Street Saloon
The Chayote Ugly of Charleston!  Get up on the bar and dance...they will even help you up.
 
32D Market Street
Charleston, SC 29401
843.577.2474


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

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

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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