Container Bar

Last Friday I went to Container, and had a great time as always. While I was there.. my friend gave me brand new US Open shirt that he had bought when he was up in Pittsburgh. Unfortunately... I left that shirt at the bar that night.. and was convinced that I would never see it again.. The great people at Container Bar, put 2 and 2 together.. and held onto the shirt until I was able to go back and grab it. The service always rocks and everyone is incredibly nice. Oh and special shout out to the manager, Blair. She quite literally is the best!!! 100% recommend anyone in Charleston to come by and check it out.

The women’s bathroom only has two toilets and one of them is missing a toilet seat. There were only two bartenders working with a crowd of people waiting, the girl was busting her butt and the boy was on his phone. But, what made me the most irritated was the two drinks and two shots that were $46 dollars before tip- that had soda in them but had zero carbonation. Has great potential to be a fun place, but really needs work.

The food truck gets my highest rating! They were nice and even remembered my name even though this was only my second time there. Now I cannot say the same about the staff behind the bar. I found them to be very rude and condescending. I found a bug in my drink and when I brought it up to the bartender Matt , he was very very rude! It's a shame, this is a nice establishment. I've seen several of my favorite establishments go out of business example Taco Boy on Folly Beach,and it's not that they had a bad business model, they all failed for the same reason, " employees treating the business as their own personal fiefdom. satisfaction and safety secondary.

I would like to start this review by saying I’ve been searching for a place where I could bring my dog while enjoying the beautiful weather and views in Charleston. Not only did Container Bar fulfill this for me, but I also had top-tier service from Hunter, Matt, and the rest of the staff. I highly recommend enjoying some of Charleston's finest bar staff in a dog-friendly atmosphere.

Really can’t beat this place! It is truly the best bar in charleston. Whether you’re visiting or have been here all of your life, this is the spot. The service is INCREDIBLE, the drinks are “free”, and the claw machine is made for children! 10/10 👍🏼👍🏼 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (Also ask if you can rub Jonathan’s head)

Such a cool spot in downtown Charleston! Hunter was awesome - great bar with outdoor space, dog friendly, great drinks, and the entire staff was super friendly! Highly recommend!

Best bar in town! Chilled atmosphere with the best bar staff, Matt, Hunter, John and Sean are a blast! Tuesday trivia is always a good time for a mid week beer!

Hunter an the gang absolutely make it the most welcome vibe possible!!! Definitely check out the container bar. Super duper chill environment. TVs for the games and booze for the bellies

55 minute drive to North Charleston, which usually is less than a 1/2 hour, stopped here to waste some time. Great bar tender. Cool place, great drink menu .... nice locals, love the concept of a container bar! Might have to check into this up North!! When we left ride decreased to 35 minutes!! Yipee

Cool spot to stop in for a drink but if you do not cigarette smoke don't go. 5 people sitting at the bar burning cigs & coughing like a 100 year old man that had been smoking for 99 of them. It's semi outdoors but still was blowing in the other 15-20 customers face. I seen two groups leave because of it and I wax shortly behind them

Place is nice and is something that Charleston needs But the staff behind the bar are rude to the point that they act like it's their personal fiefdom and customers are secondary

Super chill vibe. Awesome food truck. Wish it was warmer. Will definitely come back the next time we're in town!

I had high hopes for container bar. I ordered a mixed drink and my friend got a lemonade and both were terrible. The mixed drink was $9 and I threw it out after two sips. I got bit alive by the bugs as did the people in my party. Make sure you bring bug spray next time. Lots of people I know have also had the mosquitos issue. Live music was good. Decent parking lot. Lots of seating outdoors and indoors. Dog friendly and lots of people brought their dogs. There's cornhole and a food truck. Definitely a locals spot. Great concept but if they can figure out the bug situation and their drink situation could be even better.

The service itself wasn't bad and the food truck options were okay but why is my credit card charge for the one drink I ordered now higher than what was originally billed. Be aware and always ask for your receipt so the bartenders can't suddenly overcharge you.

It is an ok bar ! Good people around but lack of better food alternatives to combo . Ambiance is cool

This place was really fun for trivia night the other night. It had lots of open seating, even though they had a large party there. They have a variety food of trucks coming through and usually will have whichever one is going to be there up on their website. They had lots of available water to have in between drinks and good specials! They had a few NA options which was nice as the DD! Service was a bit slow but it's a busy bar in Charleston. Not the end of the world!

I don't know what took me so long before I made it to container bar, but it's awesome! It's all open air inside with a big patio outside. They are a food truck park, but I think they have a couple permanent residents lately... a pizza truck and Hustle smoothie shop. I was here for drinks, but would definitely be back for the food because the pizzas looked legit. I had a few beverages while I was there and have to say they were top notch. The bartenders were telling me about the syrups they create and one of them had bell peppers in it. I know what you're thinking... bell peppers doesn't sound like a good cocktail mix, but I promise you it is. The staff was friendly and the bar had a fun atmosphere. Can't wait to spend some summer evenings here... especially on Wednesdays for their $5 cocktails!

I've never seen bartenders be so rude, literally from the moment I came in. One bartender actually yelled out "f off" to a lady as she was leaving. Rude the entire night to patrons. I watched a lady wait 15 minutes for a drink on a busy night and the servers take it out on her. When they had asked me if I wanted a drink I said that she was already waiting and they went on their way ignoring her causing additional problems. I was very put off by seeing this. I watched them yell at another lady who was confused about her tab and card. And again at another woman who was waiting for service Looking at the previous reviews it looks like they have a habit of ignoring women and having very rude and sometimes aggressive bartenders. This is not okay. I don't think we will ever come back.

Container Bar is a great addition to Charleston's bar and food truck scene. I love food trucks, and the diversity they offer in a mobile kitchen fascinates me. Most food truck rodeos are packed with people and nowhere to sit, let alone alcohol. Container Bar lets us try out different food trucks and drink beer, wine, and cocktails in a comfortable environment. The food trucks vary, but the Container Bar's truck, which serves tacos and chips and salsa, is always there. Besides that, trucks rotate according to a calendar on their website. The bar service was great. I came with Charleston Beer Runners, and Container Bar welcomed us with a sign outside as well as extended happy hour specials. The staff members were attentive- they loved the idea of our group (running to a different bar each week). I'm not a beer person, so I had a cocktail. Container Bar is so new that they don't have an official cocktail menu yet, but their bartenders can make anything you ask for. Several beers and a wine are on tap. Container Bar has plenty of parking and seating (outdoor and indoor), and I'm looking forward to coming back to try other food trucks and drinks.

Container bar has been my favorite bar from the moment I turned 21. I have made genuine friendships with each bartender. They are immediately very welcoming even when they're swamped with business. I feel like this is the one bar in Charleston that I can relax at and feel like I am at home. If anyone says anything different then they are incorrect. Thank you to the workers at container bar.

It is a fun atmosphere. Very unique and a cool place to hang out with friends. :) I enjoyed hanging out there.

Just moved to Wagener Terrace so totally psyched we can walk here now. Great rotating local beer selection on tap, and super dog friendly. We walked in with our pup and before we ordered our drinks, the bartender handed us a bowl of water for our furry family member. We grabbed some dim sum from the Sap Lai truck (they were running a Chinese New Year special) which was de-li-cious! I definitely see us spending some more time once the weather starts turning warmer.

A bar, made from shipping containers (mostly), and co-owned by Bill Murray. What could go wrong? Nothing, nothing at all. Because it is exactly what you expect it to be. A great bar with outdoor, indoor, and covered seating. They have different food trucks onsite every day (up to five), Trivia nights, Wine Down Wednesdays, and an outdoor deck that feels like you're in someone's backyard. They do offer a few cocktails, but they keep it simple and to the point. I loved the location with it being just off the Interstate and in a neighborhood. The main building is an old body shop and the three containers form the bar and covered seating. The bar team is friendly, knowledgeable, and heavy with their pours. My only let down was learning Bill was there the night before for their one year anniversary. Heart breaking.

A very cool set up. Open air for the most part although could likely be closed off. Bar accessible from inside and out. There was live music the night a group of coworkers and I went. It was a bit difficult to hear much of anyone's conversation due to the volume. There were two great food trucks outside which we all loved! All in all, I'll definitely go back!

Went here during the World Cup. Such a fun atmosphere, definitely recommend if you like corn hole!

This place is AMAZING and fun! I love this type of outdoor space and architecture of pods ....food and bar are delicious and lovely

They never ignore anyone. It's just sometimes busy. Don't believe these reviews. I've gone probably over 100 times. Lovely bartenders. They make great connections with regulars and new comers. Great atmosphere as well.

F-Ing love this place !!! Great cocktails ! Fun atmosphere and super friendly bar staff . I can't wait to go back !!

Seems like the have a habit of ignoring my wife when we come down to enjoy one of their awesome food trucks. Not the food trucks mind you, the bartenders. Guess we will only spend our money with the trucks from now on.

I went for St Patrick's day, which was my first time ever experiencing this bar. It's another hidden gem of Charleston that's for sure. The bar is literally made from containers. There's an indoor and outdoor seating area. The out door seating area has a ton of cool group games like corn hole, large connect four, and Jenga. The part that I think is even cooler is that they have various food trucks that come out every weekend and set up shop. This particular weekend they had a lobster truck and holy city waffles. They also had a burger and hot dog truck, but we won't get into that. Lastly, the bar had several drinking options and Jell-O shots! My only complaint was that the music was to loud so you literally had to yell at your friends to talk, and that it was extremely difficult to find parking, which may have been in part with it being a major drinking holiday.

Finally got around to trying this place. I saw they were having a St. Patrick's Day event so we decided to check it out. The parking lot is super small--maybe it works on regular days but it doesn't work for big events. We ended up parking in the neighborhood and walking. I absolutely love the freight container theme. The bar is bright orange and black so it's hard to miss. There's indoor seating with a combination of high top tables and booths. There's a patio with tables and couches. Some of the bartenders were nice and friendly--others, not so much. Hopefully it was only because of the stress of the event. There were three food trucks on site, Holy City Waffles, Immortal Lobster, and a burger truck--I don't remember the name. Overall, it was a good experience. I plan on going on a normal day to see what it's like.

I was super excited when I heard Container Bar was opening right up the road from me. Their patio is dog-friendly and equipped with games like Jenga. I have been a couple of times and I get different vibes every time I go. One time it was basically a biker bar, another time it was mostly families from the neighborhood there, and lately it seems like there's been mostly young professionals. They have a great selection of beer and cocktails and they have specials on different nights. Monday is Industry night, Tuesday they have trivia, and Wednesday is "Working Womens' Wednesday" with $2 off wine (holla). They have rotating food trucks, but their resident one has a damn good burger! If you're looking for a chill place to soak up the sun on the patio and play some games, Container Bar is the move.

Between how they manage crowds and lines /ID'ing people to the fact that bartenders are still happily serving behind the bar without masks, I'm shocked this place is as popular as it is. I want to love it here because my friends enjoy it and it's dog friendly, but I've had enough different poor experiences at this point. Beer is decently priced and I love being able to bring my dog, but between the location not being great, no kitchen so food depends on truck schedule, and ZERO Covid regulations being enforced, I'll be avoiding this place like the plague it's spreading for the foreseeable future. Like c'mon, if your establishment is going to be packed with people, you can at least ask your staff to wear a mask. Extremely disappointing. Photo from Jan 8, 2021, when covid rates increased by 350 just in Charleston county. Go to this bar at your own risk!

Stopped in for an employee party and I have to say the service was refreshing. I'm a retired Service Industry Vet and I know the feeling when you see a large group of people walking into your establishment... We walked up and the bartenders greeted us all with smiles and patience. I love the concept of this bar made from containers. It was spacious, open and inviting. AMPLE seating and games to play as you enjoy the snacks and libations available. Wide selection of beer and spirits to enjoy while a free oyster roast was happening... located close enough but far enough away from downtown... I will be back.

A group of yelpers met up for happy hour within days of this place opening. They had just received their liquor license, and in fact, they received their first shipment of liquors and were unloading them as we waited. They have their own on-site food offerings, of which we were not aware and were not informed at first. For now, the menu consists of tacos, queso, and the like. Several people ordered from the Container Bar menu and although simple, it was very good. Unfortunately, one of our table mates didn't get her order at all. There was lots of confusion when it came time to pay, too. They didn't comp her non-delivered meal, but rather asked her if she wanted another (free) drink. We were leaving, so no, she didn't want to chug another beer right before going home. ;-/ Seemed odd. Part of the confusion seems to stem around the fact that they have multiple computer systems going at the same time and apparently they don't interface very well (or maybe not at all). The servers also didn't seem very prepared for the overwhelming show of patrons that night. Not sure why! It was a Friday night and everyone who is anyone has been chomping at the bit to try this place out! They plan to offer multiple food trucks on-site to provide additional items and to change things up a bit. There was only one food truck the night we visited, but it was good. There is still parking on-site, too, which is a huge bonus. They share with the Rutledge Cab Company overflow parking lot next door. There is an inside seating area that is much larger than expected, as well as many outdoor tables on a large patio area. There is also a cozy little couch area outside but under cover. I look forward to sitting outside again on cooler nights when hopefully they will have heaters set-up around for awesome mingling. For large groups or private parties, the inside area is perfect. I am curious about the acoustics though. This is a great spot and a welcome addition to this part of town. As you probably know, Bill Murray is behind it, so it has to be good. I look forward to returning soon! I'm sure they will improve their service quickly.

Hit up the Container Bar with a group of friends a few weeks ago and had a mixed, but positive, experience. First up: parking can be a bit confusing. There is a small lot for CB itself, a shared lot with Rutledge Cab, and street parking. Hopefully they have better signage in the future directing people where to park. Container Bar's venue is awesome. There is a large outdoor space with different sized tables, a good sized indoor space, and a bar dividing the two. The outside space has a cute like cabana spot with comfy seating, too. They have rotating food trucks for lunch and dinner each day, along with a Mexican food truck that apparently lives there. We had ordered from Sap Lai for dinner (YUM) but some friends got the Mexican food and said it was good. There were some mixups -- the bar wanted to keep our credit cards but we needed them in order to pay for our dinners, at least one friend didn't get their food and had trouble getting reimbursed, etc., but that is to be expected from a new place. Hopefully they learn from these issues so things can run more smoothly. The staff was super friendly and even brought out a bowl of ice water when they noticed my pup was with us! All in all -- parking meh, food YES, staff Double YES. I can't wait to go back.

Very cool space! I came with a group of 70+ runners and had excellent service. There was plenty of cozy seating and the place was very clean. I did not try the food truck as I wasn't in the mood for hot dogs at the time so I'd suggest taking a look at the food trucks before you go. I'll definitely be back!

Awesome happy hour spot just off of 26 on the Northside of town. CB has a great open atmosphere bar with plenty of outdoor seating. Dogs welcome! They do not serve food, but food trucks are available most days. Every now and then they will have a frozen drink special that is a good deal on a hot day. Stop in with friends or make a quick pit stop on your way home from a long day.

Really loved the look & feel of Container Bar. This place is fresh and trendy. But they have a little ways to go... Container Bar is a gorgeous open bar with 2 main areas - an indoor dining room featuring a cool shipping container graphic mural in the back and a large deck with bright orange furniture and a sofa "alcove." The concept was to be a food truck food court and bar, but unfortunately on our visit it was more of a bar and "bake sale." Our only options (on a Friday Night) were the Container Bar's 4 item taco menu, and Laotion option that was serving food from tupperware containers in their SUV. We were all very confused and underwhelmed. I ordered chips & queso, a steak taco and a shrimp taco. Tacos were great, the chips and queso was okay, but hit the spot. The big gripe was having to order from a specific cash register - that was not connected to your tab. Their menu situation was very confusing. Lots of paper menus flying everywhere. Some with food, some for the food "truck", some for happy hour etc. And there were no clear times set for happy hour pricing so several people in my group were shocked by their final tabs. When I went to pay my tab & head home, the staff was completely slammed and took a long time to help everyone. My friends tab was incorrect - she was charged almost double for her drinks. My tab was correct, but I had not been charged for my food! In their frazzled state, they charged me $2 for queso and called it a day (not complaining, but I feel bad for them). As I said, the vibe and look here is incredible, and while half the staff was frazzled, they were NEVER rude. In fact, quite the opposite. Really great folks. I'm excited to come back once they've settled in :)

At first the atmosphere was nice . It was even nice that they allowed dogs because it was an inside outside type bar. However , the bartender petting the dog abs and not washing his hands . Then the dog sitting on the was where my friends and I drew the line and left. Totally unsanitary!!!

where do I start. The atmosphere, the FOOD!!! WOW every bit worth every bite Alec (sp?!) thank you Trevor (sp?!) thank you And to the rest of you guys THANKS

One of my new favorite bars near downtown. It's perfect to sit out with the weather getting nicer. They have a variety of cocktails along with food trucks on standby. The atmosphere is awesome. Plenty of outdoor seating illuminated with palm trees adorned with lights. It makes for some good ambiance. The parking is decent. The service has always been good when I've visited. I can definitely see this being a go to when wanting to sit outside and relax on a downtown patio bar.

This is a newish spot owned by Charleston native and local celebrity Bill Murray. It has a large bar, outdoor seating a few couches and rotating food trucks serving food each night. The beer specials were fabulous and the Vietnamese food truck hit the spot. I had dumplings and drunken rice noodles with chicken. Great addition to the Charleston food scene.

How can you beat an industrial neighborhood bar on My. Pleasant Street that has seriously good drink specials, free warm caramel corn and peanuts, live trivia Monday evenings, several TVs, and lounge chairs set up in a converted shipping container? $2.50 Tecate, $3 well drinks, blood orange hard cider on tap, nice wooden tables with sturdy chairs outside, and good music on the radio.

This place gets 5 stars for AUCE Oysters on Sunday! They keep them coming hot from steaming and have the crackers, cocktail sauce and tobacco on the table ready to dress your freshly shucked Oysters. $10 pith hers of Yengling and Bud Light make this a perfect spot for Sunday Funday!

To preference this, I'd give a -1 star review if possible... This place is not good. I ordered a coke and henny at the bar. I received henny and flat soda with the vague taste of coke. My girlfriend ordered a simple vodka sprite. That was, and as you'd guess, also flat and flavorless. Bill Murray would be disappointed. Shame and you all. The bar wasn't busy, maybe 25 people, and the service was still awful. The bartender was rude. We asked for 2 tequila shots and he just said "no" with a straight face and turned away. We, the paying customer, deserves better. Bill deserves better. Overall, I feel robbed of my time and my money. I pictured a cool, modern outdoor bar but, instead I got what felt like a cheap food truck with a liquor license. It's a great idea but poor execution. Never again. I hope, for their sake, that this was not the norm and just an off night for the staff.

Cool vibe for drinks. Very neighbor hood chic. Loved the ambiance. Food truck smelled amazing

Great place to come and have a drink! We went here this weekend while visiting friends in Charleston. We decided Sunday morning to grab brunch at Rutledge Cab Co. Since the wait was an hour, my friends suggested going around the corner to Container Bar. Luckily, it was a beautiful morning, and I was able to really enjoy the atmosphere of Container Bar. We were one of the first people there, being that it was only 11:15am. There was a burger food truck setting up, but he wasn't going to open up until noon. Which is honestly a shame, because the burgers looked amazing, and were a lot cheaper than at Rutledge. Container bar has seating around the bar, outside tables, a covered couch area, and a seating area that is covered. There are also a few TV screens. I really enjoyed the laid-back feel of the place. They had several beers on draft, and even a cider, which is what I decided on. That cider was one of the best I'd had all weekend! We were able to sit outside and just enjoy the day while waiting for our table at Rutledge. When I visit Charleston again, I'd definitely come back here.

After reading all the great reviews I feel bad about having to give two stars but the service was so bad we left. We went on a week night right after Christmas, the place wasn't busy, a couple people at the bar and another table of people. The waiter took our drink order and gave us the menu for the truck there that evening, it was Thai (website said burgers) which we all love so we were looking forward to it. After waiting over 20 minutes for the waiter to come back to take our food order we threw in the towel and left. Hope to try it again and have a better experience

The first thing I think of when I see this establishment is amazing & efficient use of surroundings and location. My favorite thing about this place is that they have a lot of food trucks that are allowed to come and they give them hookups so that the trucks don't use their generators and make a lot of noise. That goes a long ways towards the atmosphere, especially since this place is mostly outside. Even better, if you are waiting for a table at near-by Rutledge Cab Co. they are super close to grab a quick drink or two. Loved my time here and would be interested in trying it again when I am back in town...

Container Bar is new and still working out a lot of kinks in the system, but the atmosphere is great, and it accommodates lots of people, both inside and out. I can imagine live music, more food trucks, and maybe even some fire pits or space heaters when the months get cooler. As far as my suggestions would go, I felt that they were pretty understaffed during our visit. This was especially difficult when having to order food and drinks at two separate kiosks. It was clear that not every employee was fully trained on the point-of-sale systems, or was only trained on one of them. The woman who was taking food orders was the only one using that pos system, but would also stop to take drink orders as well which would make the food line back up considerably, as no one else would (or could) step in to help her. At one point, after waiting for almost 10 minutes to place an order for chips and queso, I waited for 45 minutes and my chips never came. I went back up and waited in line again to let them know what happened, and instead of refunding my money, they offered to comp me a drink which I turned down, as I had just closed my tab to leave. As I left a few minutes later I noticed that all of the lights were off in their food truck and they weren't even serving anymore. So, I never would have gotten my food even if I had asked them to still bring it to me. From what I could tell, there was nothing indicating an end of food service anywhere, or else I wouldn't have placed an order at that point. Aside from the hiccups in service, the staff was very friendly. At one point, Judy brought a bowl of water over for my friend's dog, without being asked to. She also came over a while later to put citronella candles on our table. The drink selection was good, but I hope they'll continue to add more local beer options in the future. Overall, the experience was good, but it was clear that they are still in the process of finding their flow. I anticipate that this will be a great new hangout once everything is running smoother. I will definitely be back, though I think I'll wait a few more weeks!

Great little spot right in wagener terrace. They offer a full bar with several local beers on draft. There is a rotating food truck that comes by daily. With ample indoor and outdoor seating it is a great spot to meet large groups of friends. My bartender was Maranda and service was gracious and prompt!

Container Bar is a cool place to hang out and have drinks. Like the location that is tucked away, but still convenient to get to and has parking. They have a nice open indoor and outdoor space with plenty of room to lounge and move around. Friendly staff that makes sure that everyone is happy and taken care of. Plenty of fun and good times available at Container Bar.

The only reason I come here is for the pizza. Rog Pizza is the best. I have been to NY and Rome. This pizza is as good if not better. Daren, the owner, really know his business and is very committed and hard working. Always happy with what I order... ALWAYS !

Let me start by saying I am NOT A FAN of dog friendly establishments , but this one was airy enough that I really didn't mind the dogs. Not COVID friendly at all! Bar staff does NOT WEAR A MASK! Patrons DO NOT WEAR MASKS! But still a great vibe... now.. things happened that made me raise a brow or 2 as the night went on... staff came from behind the bar to pet animals, and went right back to work, staff also allowed a patron to sit their dog on the bar top! Now there's a lot of places a dogs ass shouldn't be in a restaurant and I must say the bar top is most def top tier! Not only did staff not mention to the patron to take the dog off the counter but one of them came from around the counter to kiss the dog and play with him! Very unsanitary, I really wanted to like this place but it's safe to say we won't be back!

Drinks were advertised during happy hour as $5 per glass, but when the bill came is was 32$ for two SMALL glasses of wine. We were scammed, but the atmosphere is fun. Maybe a different bartender would be better

Very cool place. Why does it say it's in mount pleasant though...? Do they change their location? I went downtown. It's really cool this place, I would there again and again. I can't seem to find their food truck, Flat Top Burgers anywhere! Those burgers are the best burgers I have had yet in chs! (Compared to pubfare, little jacks, and Felix etc)