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A.C.'s Bar & Grill

3.8 (134 reviews)
InexpensiveBars, American
Closed 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)
Updated 3 months ago

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Loud
Divey
Casual
Good for groups

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Michael C.

Great dive bar in Charleston, cheap drinks and good music. Certainly a place where people go to get hammered at on the weekends. But if you're looking for a more lively spot while in the downtown area this would certainly be in your list.

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Ruby J.

The burgers and fries were really good, but you won't want to visit the restrooms. The patrons missed a lot and the smell was intense.

Margarita....heavy
Apryll A.

We were visiting Charleston for a week and our hotel was in walking distance of this place, a bit of a walk but, one none the less. We got turned onto this place from a local at another place we were at. It was divey from where we came from and our bartender was LUKE. Wow what a great time we had, we hung out for soo long. The vibe was fantastic the drinks were great. They even have a walk up window for food at the BOH. The cook seemed slightly grumpy but, meh whatever. I ordered the Tomato Soup (cold front came in) I asked the cook how it tastes he said it comes out of a can, great I haven't had that since I was small. Ordered that and Fried Poppers and Mushrooms. Surprisingly the Mushrooms were our fave they were perfectly fried and the cream sauce was delicious. The drinks depend on what bartender you get but, Luke is awesome, friendly and attentive. He also had some great recommendations for us and I bookmarked all suggestions. Got pretty crowded on the weekends so we returned on off time places and were surprised to find them open on a weekend early when the website says 11 a.m. I can't wait to go back. Luke made a really great Marg for me. Thanks for the great experience

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Brieanna S.

THE BEST BAR FOOD IN LIFE! Walking into AC's early Friday night I didn't expect too much. This is just a regular bar with a good amount of TV's, very attentive bartenders, and lots of pool tables. I was hungry and saw the chili cheese burger on Yelp, so decided I would give it a go. It's a bar so like I said, I wasn't expecting much, but with one bite all my thoughts changed. The sandwich is a 1/2 pound angus beef patty of deliciousness drenched in your Grandma's famous chili, topped with wonderful, creamy yellow American cheese. Unless you are a wild one the fork and knife truly come in handy. The beef is well seasoned, the seasoned bun is a bit buttered and toasted perfectly, the chili is filled with peppers, onions, and has a little kick ! Definitely a bar to try for lunch, happy hour, late night or just to live your best life and be happy with yummy food.

Itanni B.

I love dive bars. Why? Decent and affordable food and drinks and unpretentious people. Sometimes you need to relax, and dive bars like this one do it for me. Love it! This one was a little quiet, but it was Sunday. The portions were okay. I loved the grilled cheese though it felt small. But yeah, I love grilled cheeses with American cheese, so I can eat 4 of those. The fries with cheese and bacon were not bad. But really, people were coming in to drink, chill out and not necessarily for the food. Though honestly, try the food. It was not bad. I ate it all. :) Drinks ARE cheap!

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The mozzarella sticks were so hot and fresh. The drinks were good. The nighttime atmosphere was great as well.

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They are not ideal. They denied us when we all have real ids. Wish them the best but would not return.

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Big drinks for a low price. They know how to take care of the customers. Food the Philly is my go to. Hot Peppers Philly that is !!

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