downtown charleston

The French Quarter and South of Broad neighborhoods often steal the spotlight when people think of DOWNTOWN CHARLESTON. However, the steady revitalization north of Calhoun Street has drawn people farther and farther up the peninsula, taking over Elliotborough and Cannonborough and transforming Wagener Terrace into the next “it” spot. King Street serves as the main artery, much like in deeper downtown, leading foot and auto traffic to a new generation of staple spots for grabbing a bevvie or a bite. Put on your walking shoes—or better yet, get a bike— and prepare to explore and appreciate all the city has to offer.

EAT + DRINK
NEW & NOTEWORTHY

ALCOVE MARKET

From chef Orlando Pàgan of Wild Common and Cannon Green comes a breezy, health-driven casual cafe and marketplace housed inside the Jasper luxury apartment building. Try one of the many fresh-pressed juices and a quinoa bowl and take a streusel-topped muffin for later-it's all about balance.
alcovemarket.com

BAR ROLLINS

The newcomer to downtown's cool-kid beverage scene features a curated offering of natural wines inside a cozy, restored home tucked away off Meeting Street. Come for funky pours and the latest pop-up or rotating resident chef; stay for the affectionate hospitality.
barrollins.square.site 

BRASSERIE LA BANQUE

The much-anticipated French concept from Indigo Road Hospitality reimagines the corner of East Bay and Broad streets in old-world sophistication. French delicacies like steak tartare and duck breast cassoulet shine. It's worth noting that their (hush-hush) underground Bar Vaute is well worth a visit for a nightcap and burger.
brasserielabanque.com

THE BLACK DOOR CAFÉ

Located in the Mills House, Black Door Café is a staple spot for both hotel guests and folks working downtown. Head there for morning coffee and pastries, a grab-and-go lunch from the cooler, or escaping the Charleston heat with a cold beer or gelato.
blackdoorcafe.com

BODEGA AND SHARE HOUSE

What was once a restored train station building got a colorful makeover, and now a coastal cantina collides with an urban bodega there. This is the spot to revel in patio season, whether during golden hour with tropical cocktails and nachos or brunch with their "now famous" espresso martini as the house-favorite hair of dog.
bodegachs.com; sharehousechs.com

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