8 Best Cocktail Bars In James Island

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1. Brasserie la Banque

4.7

Exceptional(1867)

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• Cocktail Bar • French Quarter

Booked 32 times today

Great food, attentive and friendly staff, wonderful ambience, a very pleasant dining experience. This restaurant is not large, but it is cozy. I liked the relaxing background music, and even though the restaurant is cozy, it was not, in my mind crowded. The tables are placed strategically to make it feel like you are the only one in the restaurant. Wine list is quite extensive, so you’ll probably find a wine you’d like to accompany your meal. The server, Rebecca, found out this is our 50th anniversary year and we were treated to our desserts on the house! Very special and thoughtful! (and delicious).

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2. O-Ku

4.8

Exceptional(3074)

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• Cocktail Bar • King Street

Booked 53 times today

Excellent experience! The food was delicious, the service was exceptional and the staff was so friendly and hospitable. Would recommend to anyone and will definitely be back myself!

3. Leeward

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4.5

Awesome(11)

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• Cocktail Bar • King Street

Booked 8 times today

Wonderful! Wait staff is amazing. Autumn was so attentive and kind! Food is great we have been twice and will definitely be regulars.

4. The Kingstide

4.7

Exceptional(1893)

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• Cocktail Bar • Daniel Island

Booked 26 times today

Amazing venue in a fabulous location. Food is always amazing and the wait staff are all professionally trained. Highly recommend.

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5. Ma'am Saab

4.7

Exceptional(538)

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• Cocktail Bar • Ansonborough

Booked 13 times today

Phenomenal flavors. Absolutely loved dining here. We will be back.

6. Oystercatcher

4.2

Awesome(17)

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• Cocktail Bar • Isle of Palms

Booked 5 times today

The most amazing food, everything was the best I’ve ever had. She crab soup and hush puppies stuffed with shrimp- I thought it couldn’t get better… but then we had the filet mignon and a crab pasta and both of those were out of this world. Dessert was sort of a deconstructed lemon meringue pie, you must try ! Cocktails also wonderful- excellent margarita with a new star - Lalo tequila, and an “interesting find” wine- a Malbec was absolutely delicious. The service was perfection as it always is. Such a pleasure to dine here. Can’t wait to return!

7. Katsubo

new

5.0

Exceptional(0)

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• Cocktail Bar • North Charleston

Booked 7 times today

Katsubō - Park circle, North CharlestonInspired by the lively late-night feel of Tokyo’s izakayas and noodle shops, Katsubō opened in 2025 in the Park Circle neighborhood of North Charleston. Built around craveability, and hospitality. Katsubō blends the spirit of Japanese dining with a high-energy atmosphere pulled toegther by a pop culture that has shaped generations of fans around the world from anime, video games, and monster films. We're here for the people who grew up loving Japanese culture and want a place that captures that same sense of fun, creativity, and excitement. With thoughtful cooking, well-rounded drinks, and warm, approachable service, Katsubō aims to feel vibrant, welcoming, and distinctly its own.

8. Bar167

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• Cocktail Bar • Downtown Charleston

From the 167 Raw team, Bar167 is a Mediterranean-inspired bistro and cocktail lounge just off lower King. East Coast seafood, a raw bar, and plates spanning Spain to Greece suit lunch through late night.

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8 restaurants available nearby

1. Brasserie la Banque

2. O-Ku

3. Leeward

4. The Kingstide

5. Ma'am Saab

6. Oystercatcher

7. Katsubo

8. Bar167

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