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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.
Rooftop bar with city views, cocktails, and global fare.
225 E Bay St, Charleston, SC 29401 Get directions
$10–20
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