The Royal American
Bar & grill · Charleston
970 Morrison Dr, Charleston, SC 29403
Highlights
The Royal American is a quirky dive bar and concert venue where you can kick back with hearty pub bites, live local music, and giant bourbon punches.
The Royal American is a quirky dive bar and concert venue where you can kick back with hearty pub bites, live local music, and giant bourbon punches.
"The Royal American could have easily opened as the Disney World of dive bars, as many were wary of its declarations of being a dive before day one, but the owners did a good job of making the space feel worn in and comfortable. The Royal American is now the place to go for giant cups of bourbon punch and exciting music acts." - Erin Perkins
"While dive bar the Royal American may be known for its live music and 32-ounce bourbon punch, the kitchen also puts out a great menu. Most the meals will help soak up some of the booze consumed at the Morrison Drive establishment, like the disco fries or the Philly cheesesteak (both $13). If money is really tight, try the staff meal, which is $6 and varies during the week. Right now, it’s a bowl of roasted garlic butter noodles with garlic bread." - Erin Perkins
"The Royal American on Morrison Drive has a long list of cheap beer and food for guests looking to kick back. The Magic Wings are crispy and best finished with a spritz of lime, best followed by a sip of Miller High Life. The spice comes from Sichuan peppercorns." - Erin Perkins, Parker Milner
"A spacious dive bar located on the upper peninsula. The quirky, Twin Peaks-esque interior opens to the best front patio, equipped with darts and plenty of surfaces for your empties. Come here for a good time and great local music." - Fuzzco
"The Royal American, Charleston by Fuzzco. A spacious dive bar located on the upper peninsula. The quirky, Twin Peaks-esque interior opens to the best front patio, equipped with darts and plenty of surfaces for your empties. Come here for a good time and great local music."
