Rooftop Bars in Charleston SC (2025)

Charleston’s highest public perch pairs midcentury polish with citrus-forward cocktails and 360-degree views. Frequently highlighted by national editors, including Condé Nast Traveler and Vogue, and operated with a clear 21+ policy and posted hours on its official site.

A longtime local favorite for harbor vistas and easygoing crowds, repeatedly voted Best Rooftop Bar by Charleston City Paper and lauded by local press. Open daily with a full food and cocktail lineup from the independently owned art hotel below.

Perched on The Restoration’s 7th floor, The Watch marries Lowcountry ingredients with near-360° views. Praised by Eater Carolinas for its panoramas and profiled by Charleston City Paper in 2025, it’s a sunset standby with a true sense of place.

A polished rooftop above Marion Square with Champagne, cocktails, and a posted dress code that keeps it refined. Regularly included by Condé Nast Traveler, and operated by a locally built hotel with deep Charleston ties.

A downtown staple known for its rooftop pool, martinis, and views of the Customs House. Cited by travel editors and confirmed open daily at noon via the hotel’s site—classic Charleston glamour without pretense.

Local to the core, this brewery’s rooftop deck draws neighborhood regulars and sunset seekers with bridge views and award-winning beers. Revelry has earned multiple Great American Beer Festival medals and keeps posted hours on its official site.

A locally owned, tropical-leaning rooftop with late-night energy, weekday happy hour, and weekend brunch. Its official calendar and hours confirm steady programming; local guides call out the skyline views over Marion Square.

Stars’ rooftop was renovated and reintroduced as Satellite Bar, focusing on live music and an adult crowd. In 2025, Eater Carolinas noted the dining room’s closure while the rooftop remains open; the venue’s site confirms current details and policies.

Art-forward rooftop garden above the Grand Bohemian with coastal-inspired fare, daily dinner, and weekday happy hour. Confirmed active via the restaurant’s official pages and event listings; frequently cited by rooftop guides and OpenTable diners.