The Bar at Husk is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Charleston.

1. The Bar at Husk

8.6
76 Queen St, Charleston, SC
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Charleston · 60 tips and reviews

Wesley V.Wesley Verhoeve: Um the burger is 90% beef and 10% bacon and it's wildly good. Try local whiskey six and twenty, very nice. Be good to Darryl, the bartender.

David J.David Johnson: Simply outstanding selection of bourbon and whiskey. Super friendly bartenders and waitresses as well.

Jill M.Jill McClune: Bourbon is always a perfect end to the evening. Great bartenders.

Husk is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Charleston.

2. Husk

8.7
76 Queen St (btwn Meeting & King St), Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 265 tips and reviews

Leah P.Leah Peeks: The bar at Husk is amazing, with an excellent bar staff. The barrel aged Manhattan is the best bourbon cocktail I've ever had.

Travel + LeisureTravel + Leisure: After a whiskey cocktail at Husk Bar, head to dinner in the neighboring historic house, with a romantic two-story porch and a floor-to-ceiling chalkboard highlighting regional farmers and purveyors.

Adam B.Adam Becker: "Jo-Jo's second home" is phenomenal if you like Bourbon & Amaro

The Royal American is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Charleston.

3. The Royal American

9.1
970 Morrison Dr, Charleston, SC
Bar · Downtown Charleston · 37 tips and reviews

Marc M.Marc McLeod: Rum punch is pretty good. And u get a free cup. Their homemade "fireball" varies from day to day in taste...still good though.

Will B.Will Bullock: Bourbon beef jerky, son.

J Leigh M.J Leigh Mishoe: Holy crap! These burgers are frackin boss! Nachos are awesome too. But the burgers....damn! Need some A1 though.... and the housemade whiskey. Yummy!

Belmont is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Charleston.

4. Belmont

8.7
511 King St, Charleston, SC
Whisky Bar · Radcliffeborough · 46 tips and reviews

Olin C.Olin Cramer: Best scotch bar in town and the cheese board is killer

Ben R.Ben R: Old school cocktails and whiskey.

William M.William Mullin: Wow. Great bartenders. Get the Last Word. Nice atmosphere.

Fiery Ron's Home Team BBQ is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Charleston.

5. Fiery Ron's Home Team BBQ

8.9
126 Williman St, Charleston, SC
BBQ Joint · East Central · 9 tips and reviews

Laura D.Laura Douan: The house burger and BBQ are amazing! They also have a great beer and bourbon selection!

Katie C.Katie Czuczejko Paynter: Great vibes, excellent service, BOURBON BOURBON BOURBON selection and BBQ! What more could you want?

AbAb: That brisket! Fatty, juicy, saucy. Put it in your mouth plebe. Mac & cheese was so-so.

The Cocktail Club is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Charleston.

6. The Cocktail Club

8.5
479 King St (at Ann St), Charleston, SC
Cocktail Bar · Radcliffeborough · 48 tips and reviews

Hattie S.Hattie Stroud: Bourbon matcha latte cocktail: bourbon, matcha, lime, mint, coconut milk.

Bridget G.Bridget Gael: Great cocktails to start the night off. We all liked the cucumber bourbon one.

William C.William Creech: One of the coolest atmospheres in charleston, great drinks, cool terrace out back, and awesome talented bartenders!

The Gin Joint is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Charleston.

7. The Gin Joint

8.0
182 E Bay St, Charleston, SC
Cocktail Bar · French Quarter · 96 tips and reviews

Renaissance HotelsRenaissance Hotels: Cap a night off with a Gin and Basil Smash or a “Rum and Coke” made with small-batch bourbon and house-made cola. For more local tips, follow us on 4sq or check out www.renhotels.com.

Shawn F.Shawn F: Great selection of gin, rum and whiskey. Cool pre-prohibition style.

Jeiran H.Jeiran Hasan: I went for happy hour and it was absolutely amazing. One of the best cocktails I’ve ever had. They have 2 cocktails, some sort of whiskey, and some small apps for only $5! Highly recommend this place

Total Wine & More is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Charleston.

8. Total Wine & More

9.2
1820 Ashley River Rd (Sam Rittenberg Blvd), Charleston, SC
Wine Store · west of the Ashley · 25 tips and reviews

Jim N.Jim Napier: The best spirit shop I have seen. They have everything at an awesome price.

Palmetto BrewingPalmetto Brewing: Great beer selection, and you can always find great local beer.

Mary Catherine J.Mary Catherine James: Great prices! Better that the grocery.

Proof Bar is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Charleston.

9. Proof Bar

7.3
437 King St (John Street), Charleston, SC
Bar · Downtown Charleston · 25 tips and reviews

Devin P.Devin Pulliam: Try the bourbon flight!

Philip P.Philip Park: don't just look at the cocktail menu, look for the whiskey menu

Phillip A.Phillip Antley: Outstanding whiskey list

High Cotton Restaurant is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Charleston.

10. High Cotton Restaurant

8.6
199 E Bay St (Cumberland St), Charleston, SC
American Restaurant · French Quarter · 74 tips and reviews

Michael K.Michael Kroll: If you like bourbon, order the Smokey Rose cocktail - $5 during happy hour.

Matt S.Matt S.: Try their barnraiser cocktail. It ours a fundraiser to help rebuild the industries damaged in the recent fire. Whiskey, local-made ginger ale and bitters, it's quite tasty!

Charleston Area CVBCharleston Area CVB: Order the Picnic Plate for a tasty introduction to local cuisine, including smoked salmon deviled eggs, housemade pâtés, ham, pimento cheese, BBQ peanuts, and pickles.

Kaminsky's is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Charleston.

11. Kaminsky's

8.4
78 N Market St, Charleston, SC
Coffee Shop · Downtown Charleston · 88 tips and reviews

Kim P.Kim Pelser: Try the bourbon pecan pie and the baby kangaroo- amazing!!

April W.April Walloga: Nice enough place with good enough desserts and friendly staff. Try the bourbon pecan pie with a scoop of ice cream.

Chelsea W.Chelsea W: Happiness cake was amazing! Moistest cake I have probably ever had! Get it with the Nutty Irish! Wish I could eat dessert there every night!!

Swig & Swine is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Charleston.

12. Swig & Swine

8.3
1217 Savannah Hwy, Charleston, SC
BBQ Joint · Parkwood - Farmfield · 52 tips and reviews

Aaron S.Aaron Sabino: Pork, sides, beer & whiskey

Arun D.Arun Drummond: The pulled pork is superb. It has the perfect amount of char, the dry rub is flavorful and the smoke has permeated the meat really well. The smoked sausage is the hidden gem!Hands down best I ever had

Jimmy L.Jimmy Lowe: Pulled pork plate great value . Excellent service at bar with Lori

82 Queen is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Charleston.

13. 82 Queen

8.6
82 Queen St (Meeting St), Charleston, SC
Southern Food Restaurant · Downtown Charleston · 66 tips and reviews

travel42travel42: Enjoy the delicious she-crab soup, but make sure to save room for the bourbon pecan pie.

Kim O.Kim Oliver: Omg the tomato pie, Bloody Mary and Banana Pudding.....AMAZING!!!

Michael G.Michael Galpert: The She Crab soup is a must

Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Charleston.

14. Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams

9.1
501 King St Ste A, Charleston, SC
Ice Cream Parlor · Radcliffeborough · 48 tips and reviews

Autumn C.Autumn Coxe: The bourbon pecan is so good!

Libby C.Libby Cox: Jeni’s is a must for everyone who comes to Charleston!! Their ice cream is to die for and the homemade waffle cones are amazing!! Don’t let the long lines discourage you, they move very quickly!!

natalie k.natalie kay: Darkest chocolate! If you enjoy chocolate ice cream at all, get this!

Thoroughbred Club is one of The 15 Best Places for Whiskey in Charleston.

15. Thoroughbred Club

9.1
205 Meeting St, Charleston, SC
Hotel Bar · Downtown Charleston · 11 tips and reviews

Chris R.Chris R: Solid scotch selection and free nuts.

Harold E.Harold Edwards: Best She-Crab soup in Charleston! Go with the sherry floater.

Kelly J.Kelly J: Best chicken fingers and French fries!!!