Where to Go Out: the 5 Best Charleston Bar Crawls

1.Sip History in The Sun Cabana Covered Cocktail Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 332 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $97Our pick

Meet Spirit Youngblood and Logan Lucky at Charleston’s Frontier Lounge outdoor bar for a two-hour cocktail class. You’ll hear drink history, taste three cocktails, practice bar techniques, and enjoy basic snacks. James, Gavin, Colton, Tommy, and other hosts may lead sessions, so the teaching style can vary.

“Logan and James entertainined our group of 4 on our trip to Charleston. They made us 2 drinks (each) and then showed us how to make the 3rd. They gave us background about the drink histories and lots of helpful hints to use in our own future cocktails endeavors. Both knew the town very well and also were able to give recommendations for our trip.”

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2.Charleston History and Hops Tour: Bar and History Walk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 316 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $31Best value

Join Charleston Historic Tours LLC for a two-hour walk from the Market area to Broad Street, linking taverns, rum, slavery, and Prohibition. Guides Adam and Captain Bryan bring local knowledge and humor, while you buy your own drinks at two bar stops. A small snack is included, and groups are limited to 10 people.

“Bryan did a phenomenal job on the tour. One thing that we really liked is that he focused on the true history of Charlotte, rather than just legends or unverified statements. I would definitely recommend to everyone who visits the Charlotte area. + I highly recommend the hard sweet tea at the first bar.”

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3.Speakeasy Sagas Prohibition Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 208 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Meet your English-speaking guide at the back entrance of Charleston’s U.S. Custom House for a two-hour walk through Prohibition-era stories and present-day cocktail bars. Guides such as Jamie, Josh, Dawn, Alex, and Michael lead small groups of up to six. Drinks cost extra, and stops may include the Griffin, Blind Tiger, and Bar Vaute.

“Absolutely loved our guide Jamie! He was very knowledgeable & a great conversationalist. We learned so much about the history of Charleston. We HIGHLY recommend taking his tour!”

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4.The Charleston Boo Hag and Brews Ghost and Bar Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 196 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $31

Join Captain Bryan at Tommy Condon’s for a two-hour, English-language walking tour through Charleston’s haunted past. You’ll visit Philadelphia Alley, pass the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon, see graveyards near Circular Congregational Church, and stop at local bars. The tour is for ages 21 and older, with drinks purchased separately.

“Found a fantastic evening experience. Captain Bryan was a great host who relayed great factual history, ghost stories, and a couple of great tavern stops. Book it and get ready for a great evening!”

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5.Speakeasy Sagas – Charleston Prohibition Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 136 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Walk Charleston’s old streets with a guide such as Jamie, Josh, or Justin, tracing bootleggers, raids, and rumored speakeasies from the Custom House to Blind Tiger Pub. You’ll visit historic sites, hear colorful Prohibition stories, and stop at selected bars. The $35 fee covers the guide, not drinks, and the tour is for ages 21 and up.

“Great time. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and great to hang out with for our evening. Great to find some amazing spots and a little bit of history.”

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