The best bars & nightlife in Summerville

14 bars & nightlife we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Montreux Bar & Grill is the downtown standby for live music, trivia nights, and a patio that turns into the neighborhood’s unofficial…

127 W Richardson Ave

Montreux Bar & Grill is the downtown standby for live music, trivia nights, and a patio that turns into the neighborhood’s unofficial living room. Stack a burger or brunch plate next to a cold beer and settle in... the vibes here basically handle themselves.

From the Summerville newsletter, August 5, 2026

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The Azalea Bar & Garden is an award winning bar mixing craft cocktails, pouring curated wines and local beers, and serving a menu of…

219 S Cedar St

The Azalea Bar & Garden is an award winning bar mixing craft cocktails, pouring curated wines and local beers, and serving a menu of Southern favorites. The historic space with an urban garden brings uptown sophistication, and their bourbon tastings are the perfect excuse to treat this week like a special occasion.

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Cozy pub featuring live music, karaoke nights, and Sunday all-you-can-eat breakfasts.

920 College Park Rd

Cozy pub featuring live music, karaoke nights, and Sunday all-you-can-eat breakfasts.

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Family entertainment center with bowling, arcade games, laser tag, and bumper cars, plus an American restaurant.

4570 Ladson Rd

Family entertainment center with bowling, arcade games, laser tag, and bumper cars, plus an American restaurant.

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Casual local chain serving chicken sandwiches, wings, tenders & wraps, plus burgers & fries.

9800 Dorchester Rd #8545

Casual local chain serving chicken sandwiches, wings, tenders & wraps, plus burgers & fries.

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Family-friendly entertainment center with 36 bowling lanes, a sports bar, arcade games & billiards.

106 Central Ave (Goose Creek)

Family-friendly entertainment center with 36 bowling lanes, a sports bar, arcade games & billiards.

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Cozy, family-friendly homegrown bar offering local beers and coffees, wines, cocktails, and small bites.

1430 Central Ave

Cozy, family-friendly homegrown bar offering local beers and coffees, wines, cocktails, and small bites.

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Relaxed brewpub pairing housemade beers with a menu of gourmet pub fare that includes burgers, wings and fried pickles.

101 Button Hall Ave (Goose Creek)

Relaxed brewpub pairing housemade beers with a menu of gourmet pub fare that includes burgers, wings and fried pickles.

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One of a bar mini-chain serving Irish pub fare & drafts, with TVs, a mahogany bar & a dart room.

2066 N Main St

One of a bar mini-chain serving Irish pub fare & drafts, with TVs, a mahogany bar & a dart room.

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Relaxed bar with food and sports on TV, plus trivia and darts nights.

104 E Doty Ave

Relaxed bar with food and sports on TV, plus trivia and darts nights.

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Casual restaurant and bar specializing in sports burgers, wings, pizza and other pub classics.

125 Plantation N Blvd (Goose Creek)

Casual restaurant and bar specializing in sports burgers, wings, pizza and other pub classics.

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Wine bar offering a variety of wines and craft beers plus charcuterie plates and live music.

5401 Netherby Ln Ste 1003 (North Charleston)

Wine bar offering a variety of wines and craft beers plus charcuterie plates and live music.

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Casual local chain serving chicken sandwiches, wings, tenders & wraps, plus burgers & fries.

800 N Main St

Casual local chain serving chicken sandwiches, wings, tenders & wraps, plus burgers & fries.

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Casual spot for eats such as burgers, wings, pasta and pies, plus beers and TVs broadcasting sports.

10040 Dorchester Rd

Casual spot for eats such as burgers, wings, pasta and pies, plus beers and TVs broadcasting sports.

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