Hello Explore Charleston readers! I am thrilled to share a little slice of heavenly Charleston with you in a guide to Charleston’s best wine bars. You may remember me from my last contribution to Explore Charleston when I spilled on my top picks for the best of Charleston! My name is Jillian Attaway Eversole and I write a Charleston-based fashion, travel and lifestyle blog. Charleston is known as a top culinary destination but did you know that the Holy City also has a flourishing and rising wine bar scene? The wine retail scene in Charleston is buzzing as well. Scroll through below as I reveal the top spots for wine lovers to visit in Charleston – for locals and visitors alike!
Graft Wine Shop + Bar is so special because it is just what is sounds like - both a wine bar and a wine shop. However, it’s even more unique than it sounds… the walls are lined with different wines to choose from to take out or to uncork and enjoy right there at the bar. It might sound like it would be hard to pick a bottle, but the two sommeliers (aka long-time friends) behind Graft created their own honest, relatable, and often funny, tags for the bottles they sell, so it’s a blast selecting a bottle to enjoy! Graft also has a menu of wines by the glass and plays some of the best music in town. You’ll love the ambiance! P.S. Follow the Graft Instagram for updates on food pop-ups.
Bin 152
Bin 152
Bin 152
Bin 152 was one of the first wonderful wine bars to hit the scene in Charleston. It instantly solidified itself as a favorite among locals but is equally as welcoming to those visiting the Holy City. Bin 152 offers 40 different wines by the glass and 40 different cheeses and charcuterie with their freshly baked bread. Plus, they have more than 200 wines by the bottle. I love chatting with everyone who works at Bin 152 because they are so knowledgeable about wine and what to pair wine with in terms of cheeses and meats. Perhaps the best part about Bin 152 is that the French Quarter neighborhood spot is open until 2 AM!
Monarch Wine Merchants
Monarch Wine Merchants is more than just a wine shop; it’s a neighborhood gathering spot that brings together Charlestonians who are looking for organic, natural and biodynamic wines that are good for the environment and our bodies. Every member of the Monarch team is passionate about wine and loves sharing about different wines including unusual wines, interesting imports, vintage bottles, small production labels and more!
Monarch Wine Merchants
Uncork
Uncork
Uncork
Located on upper King Street, Uncork differentiates itself from the other wine bars in town by being Charleston's only exact pour wine bar. Uncork has Enomatic wine dispensers that pour guests exactly 3 ounce, 6 ounce and 9 ounce glasses of more than 40 unique wines. I had the most delicious rosé that was chilled to perfection in the wine dispenser! It’s a great spot to go to experience drinking wine in a fun and new way.
Vintage Lounge
If you’re looking for a lively spot out for date night or a girls' night, then look no further than Vintage Lounge. The wine bar offers the finest selection of wines, champagnes and craft cocktails, as well as a menu of meats, cheeses and small plates. The space is large but still has an intimate feel with plush booths and twinkling candlelit tables. Vintage Lounge also has an item on the menu titled “The Blind” for their daring customers… if you guess the glass of wine correctly, then it’s on the house. P.S. Don’t miss their back patio on a beautiful evening!
Vintage Lounge
Vintage Lounge
goat. sheep. cow.
Simply put, Goat Sheep Cow is beloved in Charleston. What started as a little South of Broad wine and cheese shop has grown into a staple of the neighborhood and has even expanded with the opening of their Goat Sheep Cow North location. You may remember my review of Goat Sheep Cow North in my Guide to the Best of Charleston... the North location is much larger and includes a full indoor/outdoor wine bar seating area in addition to the shop. I love it there, but I would be remiss if I didn’t encourage y’all to also visit the original Goat Sheep Cow shop. You will really get a taste of what it’s like to live in Charleston and stroll down the street to this neighborhood spot. Plus, you must try their sandwich of the day - which is always posted on their Instagram!
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