The Empty Glass is Charleston’s come-as-you-are creative haunt where open-mic Mondays showcase locals from guitar slingers to stand-up…
410 Elizabeth St
“The Empty Glass is Charleston’s come-as-you-are creative haunt where open-mic Mondays showcase locals from guitar slingers to stand-up goofballs to poets. Swing by for live tunes, Friday jazz, and that rowdy, friendly energy only a neighborhood stage can pull off… maybe your name ends up on the list.”
From the Charleston newsletter, September 11, 2026
Wandering Wind Meadery keeps things fresh with rotating flavors that swing from Irish Sailor’s Mead with juniper and citrus to Mango…
422 Washington St W
“Wandering Wind Meadery keeps things fresh with rotating flavors that swing from Irish Sailor’s Mead with juniper and citrus to Mango Jalapeño and Cherry Hibiscus. Settle in this week with local music, open mic vibes, and a few Atari games while Dave and Dawn pour... plus pretzels.”
Live at The Shop keeps the focus on the music, the kind of show where you actually hear every note and maybe leave with a new favorite…
1233 Ohio Ave (Dunbar)
“Live at The Shop keeps the focus on the music, the kind of show where you actually hear every note and maybe leave with a new favorite band. Tight lineups, easygoing vibe, and plenty of locals in the room who care about live sound.”
GRÜV turns the humble smashburger into the main event with signature stacks, unique apps, and homemade sauces built for reckless dipping.…
10 Capitol St
“GRÜV turns the humble smashburger into the main event with signature stacks, unique apps, and homemade sauces built for reckless dipping. Grab a friend, mix and match a few flavors, and let those lively bar vibes rescue your midweek appetite.”
From the Charleston newsletter, September 17, 2026
If you need a midweek morale boost, The Bucket is serving deep-fried pepperoni rolls that are crispy outside, melty inside, plus wings,…
4030 Washington St W
“If you need a midweek morale boost, The Bucket is serving deep-fried pepperoni rolls that are crispy outside, melty inside, plus wings, traditional, sauced up, or dry-rubbed, and burgers, including the legendary Sasquatch Burger Challenge.”
Ursus Brew Works keeps a rotating taplist of IPA, lagers, stouts, and porters, plus from-scratch burgers, sandwiches, and shareables inside…
207 Hale St
“Ursus Brew Works keeps a rotating taplist of IPA, lagers, stouts, and porters, plus from-scratch burgers, sandwiches, and shareables inside the historic Strand Building. When you want a low-fuss spot downtown with consistently good food and a fresh pour every time, this is an easy yes.”
From the Charleston newsletter, September 12, 2026
The ROQ keeps your week lively with salsa classes, themed nights, and live bands, plus potent, well-made cocktails and bar bites. Make it a…
1022 Quarrier St
“The ROQ keeps your week lively with salsa classes, themed nights, and live bands, plus potent, well-made cocktails and bar bites. Make it a plan this week, bring a friend or roll solo, then keep the party going with a private event they’ll customize from the drinks to the playlist.”
