"It's Charleston architecture taken down to its brass tacks here, literally, with framing of former room walls creating different spaces, crumbling brick fireplaces anchoring those rooms, roomy leather chairs and an underlit bar so tall there are ladders for the bartenders. This was one of the first solid craft cocktail bars in Charleston, and it's still going strong. The Double Standard, made with serrano gin and cilantro and lime juice remains a classic known throughout the city. But the Cocktail Club walks the line between craft bar and club, so plan accordingly. There's a velvet rope and a lot of people ready to mingle." - Stephanie Burt
Photo by Andrew Cebulka