Are you searching for a cozy spot in Charleston to savor some delicious wine and bites, go out for a date night, or simply hang out with friends? Charleston has a wide range of fantastic wine bars and shops. To help you choose, we have compiled a list of the best wine bars in Charleston.
Ready? Let’s sip and savor!
The Best Wine Bars in Charleston
Downtown
Graft Wine Bar
Graft Wine Shop is a great local wine shop and bar that frequently hosts events and even hosts a free wine tasting every Tuesday from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. Graft also has a wine club called Extra Sauce where you can sign up to receive three to four curated wines each month.
Neighborhood: Downtown
The Tippling House
The Tippling House is a quaint and welcoming wine bar that offers a daily wine menu that provides an ever-changing selection of wines that are “farmed with integrity and passion, from producers whose stories we are proud to share.” They also have a consistent selection of reds, whites, rose, and sparkling wine, plus a tasty food menu, including a smash burger, pasta, and Korean BBQ wings.
Neighborhood: Downtown
Bar Rollins
Bar Rollins is a natural wine bar in Charleston that is open Wednesday through Monday from 4:00pm to 10:00pm. Bar Rollins offers Wine School Wednesdays every Wednesday from 4:00pm to 10:00pm (or until they sell out). Wine School Wednesday is $10, and you can taste two to four wines. Bar Rollins also has a Wine Club that starts at $65 per month.
Neighborhood: Downtown
Bin 152
Bin 152 on lower King Street offers a rustic, cozy space to enjoy a large selection of quality wine and charcuterie boards.
Neighborhood: Downtown
Uncork Charleston
Uncork offers a full food menu, cocktails, and a wine menu that includes five cases of wine! The wine at Uncork is self-pour from their Italian made Enomatic exact pour systems to ensure you have the perfect pour every time. Be sure to follow along to see what special events they have planned.
Neighborhood: Downtown
goat.sheep.cow
goat.sheep.cow has two charming location in Charleston—one on Church Street and one on Meeting Street. Both locations have a large selection of wine as well as specialty market items including cheeses, meats, olives, and more. The Church Street location serves daily sandwiches from Tuesday through Friday, and both locations serve custom cheese boards.
Neighborhood: Downtown
Wine & Company
Wine & Company offers beautiful private wine tastings that start at $50 per person, which includes a tasting and explanation of five wines with one of the team’s sommeliers paired with cheeses and charcuterie. On Tuesdays, enjoy a $10 wine tasting from 5:30pm to 7:30pm.
Neighborhood: Downtown
Vintage Lounge
Vintage Lounge is located on upper King Street, and has been named the most beautifully designed bar in South Carolina by Architectural Digest. The gorgeous bar serves over twenty different wines to enjoy by the glass, 200 different bottles of wine, plus a variety of cocktails, beer, and charcuterie boards. You can also schedule a wine tasting at Vintage Lounge, which range from $49 to $79.
Neighborhood: Downtown
Well Hung Vineyard
Well Hung Vineyard is centrally located in the Historic Charleston City Market and has over 580 ratings on Google and a 4.6 rating. In addition to having a lengthy wine menu and wine club membership, Well Hung serves brunch, lunch, dinner, and craft cocktails.
Neighborhood: Downtown
James Island | West Ashley | Mount Pleasant | Park Circle
Rooted
Rooted is a welcoming neighborhood wine and beer shop and bar in north Mount Pleasant. They carry wines from boutique wineries and breweries from around the world, and they focus on natural, organic and family-owned producers. Guests can also enjoy cheese boards, snacks, and a rotating dessert menu.
Neighborhood: Mount Pleasant
SAVI Cucina + Wine Bar
SAVI Cucina and Wine Bar is a very popular, full-service Mount Pleasant wine bar and restaurant. SAVI also has a wine club that is $65 per month and includes a tasting of eight wines each month. Once you purchase your wine club membership, you can select your date and time to come in and try out the eight wines. SAVI also offers a happy hour at their bar Tuesday through Sunday from 4:00pm to 6:00pm.
Neighborhood: Mount Pleasant
Wine Shop Old Village
Wine Shop Old Village is a locals’ favorite wine shop in Mount Pleasant that serves a large variety of wines and small snack plates and cheese boards. The Wine Shop has a Wine Club that is $100 a month and provides you with four bottles of curated wines and a monthly free glass of wine at the Wine Shop.
Neighborhood: Mount Pleasant
Sheffield’s Wine Bar
Sheffield’s Wine Bar and Tapas is a cozy spot tucked away in the Shops of Mt. Pleasant Center. Don’t underestimate this hidden gem—they have an incredible selection of wine and beers from around the world.
Neighborhood: Mount Pleasant
Sommba
Sommba is the sister concept of SAVI Cucina + Wine Bar. This gastrobar offers Spanish cuisine, a Wine Spectator award-winning wine cellar, and craft cocktails. They also have a wine club that is $65 per month. Stop by during happy hour Wednesday through Sunday from 4:00pm to 6:00pm for $5 to $12 small plates and $7 sangria, $8 specialty cocktails, $5 imported beer.
Neighborhood: Mount Pleasant
Avondale Wine and Cheese Bar
Avondale Wine & Cheese offers over 500 bottles of wine alongside a lengthy cheese, meats, and tapas menu. Avondale Wine & Cheese is also a great spot to curate gift baskets and create custom cheese boards. Be sure to follow along with their upcoming events here.
Neighborhood: Avondale
Accent on Wine Park Circle
Accent on Wine in Park Circle is a local wine shop that serves wine, craft beer, cheese, charcuterie, and sweet treats. Every Wednesday from 6:00pm to 8:00pm, enjoy Wine Tasting at Accent in Park Circle.
Neighborhood: Park Circle
Stems & Skins
Stems & Skins serves natural wines, classic cocktails, beer, and a selection of Mediterranean-style plates, tinned seafood, charcuterie, and cheese. Stems & Skins offers an Apertivo hour Monday through Friday from 4:00pm to 6:00pm. Check out their extensive and high quality wine list.
Neighborhood: Park Circle
FortyEight Wine Bar and Kitchen
FortyEight Wine Bar and Kitchen, located on Kiawah Island in the beautiful Freshfields Village, serves lunch, dinner, snacks, and 48 different types of wines. The wine at FortyEight is served using WineStation SmartCards. Guests are able to select from three tasting sizes—1 oz., 3 oz., or 6 oz to try a variety of wines. FortyEight also sells a selection of market items that would be perfect host/hostess gifts. View upcoming events at FortyEight here.
Neighborhood: Kiawah Island
Odyssey Bottle Shop
Odyssey is a casual James Island craft beer taproom, wine bar, and beer garden.
Neighborhood: James Island
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