We’re taking summer to new heights with nine rooftop bars + restaurants around Charleston. From fine dining to boisterous brews, everything tastes better with a view of the Holy City skyline. Just don’t be surprised if you never want to come down. |
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The Watch Rooftop Kitchen and Spirits, The Restoration Hotel, 75 Wentworth St. This farm-to-table
rooftop restaurant offers Southern dining for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. We recommend The Watch Burger
with a glass of white wine to toast the view. Citrus Club, The Dewberry Charleston, 334 Meeting St. Welcome to the highest rooftop in Charleston. Explore steepled
city views atop the Dewberry’s eigth floor terrace and enjoy a variety of cocktails including early bird + zero proof, plus light bites.
Harold’s Cabin, 247 Congress St. Kick back at this local
spot with a history dating back to the 1930s. Nowadays, you can feast on
pub fare + sip specialty cocktails in the rooftop garden. |
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We're loving the bright, airy views at Fiat Lux. | Photo by @fiatluxchas |
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Pavilion Bar, Market Pavilion Hotel, 225 E. Bay St. Grab a drink and lounge by Charleston’s only rooftop cascading pool. Who doesn’t love a Skyline Martini with their skyline view?
Élevé Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge, 55 Wentworth St. Get lost in the garden atop the Grand Bohemian Hotel. Élevé has you covered from brunch to dinner with vibrant cuisine and specialty cocktails.
Fiat Lux, Hotel Bennett, 404 King St.
Sip a seasonal cocktail + munch on some duck fat fries while enjoying this panoramic view of the Holy City skyline. We’ve got our eyes on the Not Your Mom's Mangorita.
We’re big fans of a rooftop bar in the Holy City — especially during the summer. There’s really no better place to enjoy good weather, great company, and scenic views. Tap the button below to explore three more local spots you won't want to miss. |
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The Gullah-cessities of Life | Wed., July 20 | 1 p.m. | Wall Lowcountry Center Auditorium, Brookgreen Gardens, 1931 Brookgreen Dr., Murrells Inlet | Free with garden admission | Join the garden’s Vice President for Creative Education Ron Daise for an in-depth look into the culture of the Gullah Geechee people.
Thursday -
North Charleston Farmers Market | Thurs., July 21 | 3-7 p.m. | Exchange Park, 5025 Lackawanna Blvd., North Charleston | Free
| Farmers market season is in full swing — make your way to North Charleston for specialty food vendors, locally-grown produce, and a weekly rotating food truck. 🍅
Friday -
Paint & Sip at The Inn at Middleton Place: Crab | Fri., July 22 | 7-9 p.m. | The Inn at Middleton Place, 4290 Ashley River Rd. | $35 | Kick off the weekend at the oldest landscaped gardens in America with a step-by-step painting class — beer, wine, and snacks available for purchase from the cash bar. 🎨
Saturday -
July Pickers Hullabaloo Flea Market | Sat., July 23 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Firefly Distillery, 4201 Spruill Ave., North Charleston | Free | Spend your Saturday exploring more than 100 vintage dealers + visit a lineup of local food trucks — early bird entry is $10 cash at the door from 10-11 a.m.
Sunday -
National Tequila Day | Sun., July 24 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | All Mex 1 Coastal Cantina locations | Free | It’s National Tequila Day — celebrate with drink specials + free tequila tastings at all three Mex 1 locations. 🍻
Monday -
Movie Night: The Meg | Mon., July 25 | 6-8 p.m. | South Carolina Aquarium, 100 Aquarium Wharf | $20 | Bring snacks and an inner tube to sit in for a screening of “The Meg” to celebrate Shark Week — beer + wine are included. 🎥
Plan Ahead -
Happy Birthday, Harry: A Wizard Festival | Sat., July 30 | 4-7 p.m. | Itinerant Literate Books, 4824 Chateau Ave., North Charleston | $15 | Head to the backyard of the bookstop for a full day of festivities including a Horcrux scavenger hunt, costume contest, Quidditch match, raffle prizes, and character interactions.
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Weather - 90º | PM thunderstorms | 52% chance of rain
Sunrise + sunset - Rise: 6:24 a.m.
- Set: 8:28 p.m.
Tide - Low: 8:11 a.m. + 8:46 p.m.
- High: 2:05 a.m. + 2:40 p.m.
Development -
Here’s the latest on the Folly Beach Pier project: The diamond pierhead + gazebo are almost finished while the substructure moving toward land is 70% complete. Fishing benches
have been installed, the first observation area is being framed, and plumbing + electrical installation has begun on the diamond pierhead.
The project is still on schedule for a spring 2023 completion. 🚧
- On Monday, developers presented plans to the city’s Design Review Board for a new, high-end dealership on Savannah Highway —
in the area known as “auto mile.” The proposed plans feature a two-story dealership that may sell Maserati, Alfa Romeo, and Rolls-Royce, located on the corner of Markfield Drive +
Savannah Highway. Stay tuned for updates. 🚗 (WCSC)
Number -
$1.2 million. That’s the total grant funding that the South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism has awarded for
11 projects across the state. Of the total funding, $350,000 is designated to local trail projects, including Hamlin Trails, Summerville Preserve, the Gap Creek Passage: Palmetto Trail, and the Wambaw Cycle Trail 2022 Enhancement Project. 💰
- 230. That’s
how many Americans with diabetes undergo an amputation every day. Through education about
the dangers of diabetes + specialized wound care, Roper St. Francis Healthcare’s new Limb Amputation Prevention Program aims to eliminate this common but avoidable complication.*
Travel - Charleston International Airport is reaching new heights with
a new passenger record in June. Over 515,000 arrivals and departures made it through the Holy City last month — marking 2.5 million passengers in the first half of this year.
Three new boarding gates are expected to be complete by next month to assist in the travel increase. See you in the sky, Charleston. 🛫 (The Post and Courier)
Open
Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience is officially open. Explore Vincent Van Gogh’s renowned paintings including “Sunflowers” and “The Starry Night” at the exhibit held at the Charleston Area Convention Center through September 4. Heads up: Beginning next week, attendees may bring school supplies in exchange for an accompanying child’s ticket. Grab your tickets. 🎨 (WCIV)
Community - Drumroll, please… This year’s Forty Under 40 honorees have been announced — marking the 25th annual Forty Under 40 awards. Nominees are selected for their community involvement +
professional
success around the Charleston area. Learn who has made the list and grab tickets for the recognition event on September 15. 🏆 (Charleston Regional Business Journal)
Coming Soon - Hermosa Jewelry is set to open its second
location in the Lowcountry later this month. The jewelry maker will be featuring permanent jewelry
welding, handcrafted designs + unique gifts at 62A Spring St. Swing by the grand opening on July 28 from 5-8.
In the meantime, shop for goods at the Mt. Pleasant location. 💎
Outdoors -
Sea turtle hatching season is here and Hilton Head Island’s Sea Turtle Patrol is reminding the public to always stand behind sea turtles + avoid guiding hatchlings to the surf. Learn more about these animals during free public sea turtle talks held every Monday through August at the Lowcountry Celebration Park.
The next event is on July 25. 🐢 (WCIV + WTGS)
List - Spend the summer days enjoying some of the best brunch around. Dig into Eater Carolinas’ list of The Newest Brunch Spots in Charleston to explore emerging brunch dishes like the
Japanese souffle pancakes from Chasing Sage + the ricotta toast with seasonal jam from Indaco. 🥞 (Eater Carolinas)
Announced - Saltwater Cycle has a new fleet. The Charleston Brew Barge is a tiki-style party boat that can hold
up to 18 passengers and features custom lighting + a Bluetooth sound system to keep the party going. Pro-tip: Use code CHSTODAY22
for 15% off your booking through Aug. 15th. Learn more and book. 🚤 *
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Watch - If you agree that Charleston's summer air feels best at nighttime, we’ve got a summer project for you:
set up your own outdoor movie theater. It’s simpler than you think with projectors like the Groview JQ818C that are
designed to work outdoors. Bonus: Stream right from your phone or laptop.*
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In case you haven’t noticed, we’ve been sharing a few collaborations recently and we’re loving all of the creativity that’s coming out of our local businesses.
On today’s edition of what’s happening around town: Home Team BBQ + Commonhouse Aleworks have teamed up to create the S.O.B. — Standard Operating Beer. The Vienna Lager features a caramel taste with a hint of lime + will be available at every Home Team location in the state.
Head to the downtown joint at 126 Williman St. tomorrow from 6-9 p.m. to kick off the initiative with some barbecue, beer, and live music. If you needed an excuse to drag your besties to grab a bite at Home Team: This is it.
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Editor's pick: Any trivia fans out there?
Last night, my boyfriend + I joined some of our close friends at King Street Dispensary for the spot's weekly trivia night. It's a pretty sweet deal that I hadn't heard of before last weekend, so I'm here to share the info with y'all — in case you want a little competition on a Tuesday evening.
Every Tuesday, the sports bar offers $4 local beer + $15 local beer pitchers, plus app specials and trivia from 7-9 p.m. If you win first place, you're placed in a raffle for a brewery tour on a party bus for you and 14 friends. Sign me up.
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