Local happy hour deals to quench your thirst in Charleston

On the rocks, neat, dirty, frozen, or zero proof — we’re spilling the Long Island iced tea on the best happy hours in Charleston. Get ready to drink up at 12+ places lifting spirits with their sip-worthy specials.

Photo provided by Bay Street Biergarten.

Beer lovers

• Bay Street Biergarten | Wed.-Fri., 4-6 p.m. | Grab $5 snacks (like the Haus Pretzel) to go with a $5 domestics.
• Moe’s Crosstown Tavern | Weekdays, 4-7 p.m. | It’s hard to beat a PBR draught for $1.75. Pair it with mozzarella sticks or jalapeño poppers.
• Tavern & Table | Weekdays, 4-7 p.m. | Get your fill of beer with $1 off all domestic bottles and $4 select local beers. Plus, check out the wine deals.
• Tattooed Moose | Mon.-Sat., 4-7 p.m. | Sip on discounted domestic beer + don’t forget to snack on happy hour fries — which are cooked in duck fat and served with garlic aioli.

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Hungry for meal deals

• Indaco | Weekdays, 5-7 p.m. | There’s a good selection of $8 drink specials, but don’t sleep on the light bites including polpette + prosciutto di parma. Heads up: Happy hour is at the bar only, so snag your seat early.
• Locals | Weekdays, 4-6 p.m. | With a few locations, snag half-priced apps, and select drinks.
• Pearlz Oyster Bar | Weekdays, 4-6 p.m. (downtown), 4-7 p.m. (West Ashley) | Shuck yeah. Dig into a dozen house oysters on the half shell for $15, order a half-pound of peel + eat shrimp for $12, and sip on $3 champagne.
  

  

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Fun in the sun

• Minero | Weekdays, 4-6 p.m. | Our perfect picnic includes margs. House margaritas start at $8 (frozen or rocks) or cut straight to the chase with $4 chilled shot specials.

• King Street Hideout | Weekdays., 4-7 p.m. | Well liquors, drafts, house wines, a frozen cocktails will all run you $5. Pro tip: You can play pool for free during happy hour.

  

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Keeping spirits up

• The Rarebit | Wed.-Fri., 4-7 p.m. | Grab $8 Moscow mules at this King Street eatery.
• Renzo | Tues.-Sat., 5-6 p.m. | Head over to this intimate spot for delicious bites like meatballs.
• Coterie | Wed.-Sun., 5-7 p.m. | Enjoy the “Pocket-Friendly Happy Hour,” which offers cocktails like gimlets and brown derby as well as bar bites — we’re drooling over the bao buns and the chicken skewers. Heads up: Happy hour is at the bar only.

Biggest bargains

• Edmund’s Oast | Weekdays, 4-6 p.m. | Drop by for the “Hoppy Hour” at the taproom, featuring $4 select house beers, $6 wines, and select cocktails for $8.
• Uptown Social | Mon.-Thurs., 5-7 p.m. | Keep cool with $4 domestic beers, $5 well cocktails, and $6 pizzas.

Host at home

Shop our favorite happy hour essentials to host friends for a drink at your place:

• The Elevated Craft Cocktail Shaker promises no more leaks and has a built-in measuring system.
• This set of six colored wine glasses reminds us of Estelle stemware — only more affordable.
• Pair your colorful wine glasses with a colorful decanter that’s an Anthropologie best-seller.
• Keep wine and champagne cold in a marble wine chiller.
• An electric wine opener makes opening bottles smooth and stress-free.
• Don’t forget the best drinkware made by small, local businesses — we’re big fans of the Pirani Life tumbler, an eco-friendly version of a Solo Cup, and these Kanga Coolers koozies that keep drinks cold.