Grab a friend and head to one of Charleston’s best restaurants and bars that host live music. Whether you are looking for an outdoor concert, a laid-back bar, or a nice restaurant with live music, Charleston has you covered. Charleston Guru has rounded up the top restaurants and bars with live music in Charleston.
Restaurants and Bars With Live Music in Charleston
Prohibition
Head to the popular King Street cocktail bar and restaurant Prohibition to listen to live music any day of the week.
- Neighborhood: Downtown Charleston | Upper King
- Frequency: Daily
- Time: Varies
Bar Mash
Attend Mash Music Mondays at Bar Mash in the Cigar Factory in Downtown Charleston. Grab a cocktail and enjoy the show. And when the weather is nice, the live music performances area outside on the patio.
- Neighborhood: Downtown | Eastside + Mazyck-Wraggborough
- Frequency: Monday
- Time: 9:00pm
The Commodore
The Commodore is one of Downtown Charleston’s top bars with live music. The Commodore has a great cocktail and beer menu, a dance floor, and a wide variety of acts.
- Neighborhood: Downtown | Eastside + Mazyck-Wraggborough
- Frequency: Tuesday through Sunday
- Time: 9:30pm
The Royal American
The Royal American is local favorite bar that has a full food menu, multiple patios, specialty cocktails, and live music on the weekends. The cover charge for live music is generally $10.
- Neighborhood: Downtown | NoMo
- Frequency: Friday and Saturday
- Time: 9:00pm
John King Grill and Dueling Piano Bar
John King Grill and Dueling Piano Bar is a full-service restaurant with a large selection of burgers and bar snacks along with their dueling piano show four nights a week. Tickets are $20 per person, and seats are first-come, first-served. The nonstop piano show goes from 8:00pm to 1:00am Wednesday through Saturday.
- Neighborhood: Downtown | Upper King Street
- Frequency: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- Time: 8:00pm to 1:00am
King Street Dispensary
King Street Dispensary is a laid-back bar with live music, a great happy hour Monday through Friday (including 50% off local beers and spirits), and trivia on Tuesday nights.
- Neighborhood: Downtown | Upper King
- Frequency: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- Time: Various Times
Charleston Pour House
The Charleston Pour House has multiple stages (indoor and outdoor), and tickets for events range from free to $25. This hotspot also offers food on-site from the popular Pakistani restaurant Malika Canteen. Follow the Pour House on social media to stay up-to-date about upcoming events.
- Neighborhood: James Island
- Frequency: Seven Days a Week
- Time: Varies
Commonhouse Aleworks
Commonhouse Aleworks is a solid spot to grab a beer and a burger. They host events and live music several days throughout the month, including open mic poetry nights, themed trivia, and even a boozy book fair!
- Neighborhood: Park Circle
- Frequency: Various Dates
- Time: Varies
Firefly Distillery
Firefly Distillery is a beautiful North Charleston distillery with marsh views, sweet tea vodka, food trucks, specialty cocktails, and free live music and family-friendly events. Head to Firefly Distillery for live music every Saturday from 1:00pm to 4:00pm.
- Neighborhood: Park Circle
- Frequency: Saturday
- Time: 1:00pm to 4:00pm
High Cotton
High Cotton is a refined and romantic Charleston staple located on East Bay Street in Downtown Charleston. High Cotton offers exceptional menu options, service, and daily live music to enjoy while dining in one of the dining rooms or at the bar.
- Neighborhood: Downtown | French Quarter
- Frequency: Nightly
- Time: Varies
Hall’s Chophouse
Popular Charleston Steakhouse Hall’s hosts a lively Sunday Gospel Brunch on the weekends. Reservations begin at 10:00am on Sundays. Book early—reservations fill up quickly.
- Neighborhood: Downtown | Upper King
- Frequency: Sunday Gospel Brunch
- Time: Starts at 10:00am
Whiskey Jack’s
Head to Whiskey Jack’s in West Ashley for live music, bar snacks, food, and a cold beer. Whiskey Jack’s is a casual joint with a consistent music lineup.
- Neighborhood: West Ashley
- Frequency: Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
- Time: 7:00pm
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