We visited here based on recommendations from a friend and really wanted to like this place. We arrived a little before 7pm on a Saturday and found a table. We ordered cheese first, and after an hour wait never received the order although the waitstaff said it would be a "few minutes" Not sure how cutting cheese and placing it on a wood board requires that level of time and effort to wait an hour. I will say that the wine list has great options. But overall between the terrible wait times and overpriced options, this wasn't for us. read more

While I found it a bit pricy, I also found this little place to be worth the money. The staff is super knowledgeable about their extensive wine list and are very friendly, and willing to let you sample a few wines before committing to a selection. They also have an impresive selection of cheeses and charcuterie. Each piece of cheese or salami/ham will set you back $8. For instance the Hubs and I ordered one cheese and one salami selection and it was a $16 charge. The portions are most generous though and come with lovely slices of french baguette. The crowd is a bit pretentious, and over impressed with themselves. If, however, you can overlook all the vapid conversation going on around you, you are sure to have an enjoyable bottle of vino! read more

This place was such a cute wine bar! We got a cheese board to pair with our wines too. They were all fresh and delicious. Adorable place and relaxing atmosphere. Def going back! read more

My favorite place in Charleston. We have been going for 5 years now. The staff is excellent, esp. Samantha and Mike. I am enamored by the decor and soft lighting. I can actually feel myself relaxing. read more

Too strong of a 4 star to keep at a 4. Yes, kind of pricey but you can get out without spending too much if careful. They sell 3 and 5 oz. glasses of wine which is great for me because I just want a small glass and my lovely bride would rather have a little more. The bartenders/wine stewards/sommeliers are very charming and the place is super cozy and if you are shopping anywhere near here the price does not matter too much so it is a must visit between shopping or after shopping. We also got the Speck Ham shaved thin with lovely slices of baguette. For 9$ it seemed like a very good deal and we absolutely loved the ham. Went very good with my glass of Malbec and the glass gave me the umph I needed to buy that lovely gift for my wife so a great visit. I wish they had Happy Hour but really they don't need it. We will be back. read more

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I was in Charleston for 2 days and this place was so awesome that I went twice! This is something I always try to avoid doing when traveling to a place I've never been. I came here the first night around 6pm to grab a few drinks before figuring out where else I'd go for the rest of the evening. They have a pretty amazing wine and champagne selection to say he least.. I had 3 glasses of one of their brut champagnes (I don't remember the name) and it was delicious. Very dry with the right amount of sweetness. The place has a very intimate atmosphere that is perfect for holding conversation or a date. There are also tables spread around the restaurant and the lights are dimly lit. Very mature atmosphere. I opted to sit at the bar where I held some great conversation with two bartenders, one of which was the owner. They both could not have been any nicer. They literally set me up for the entire trip by writing down every restaurant, bar or activity I needed to try. They turned out to be correct as everywhere I went in Charleston was awesome. The next night I came back was no different. This was my favorite place in Charleston from an overall experience standpoint. Great drinks, great atmosphere, awesome staff and they even have multiple meat and cheese platters to snack on with your drinks. An absolute must if you're visiting Charleston. read more

Bin 152 - Awesome wine and champagne selection - Wine Bars Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

The atmosphere is amazing! The staff is amazing! They talked us through some different options to land on exactly what we were wanting. Wine knowledge, charcuterie knowledge - all of it! So great! read more

Went to Bin 152 while waiting for dinner at 167Raw. Extensive wine menu w a little bit of everything. We had just done a class on Alsace wines so ordered one. The waiter was spot on with his knowledge and review of the wine. Great experience all around. read more

Bin 152 - Alsace reisling - Wine Bars Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I visited Thursday evening with two friends and we had a fantastic time here. Bin 152 is cozy, charming and classy - dim candle lighting, antique furniture and wood accents. It has a very speakeasy, private club vibe. I nearly walked past the place because it looked closed! Our bartender was polite and extremely knowledgeable and the owner Patrick (aka "Hank" haha) was awesome. Both treated us like family. We were there for several hours and enjoyed great conversation with our three bottles of wine - each unique and delicious. They really listened to our unique tastes and descriptions to find the perfect bottle(s) - and we didn't feel dismissed for not being wine connoisseurs. I'm truly looking forward to coming back for a wine and cheese pairing evening with the ladies. Hats off to Patrick for his amazing establishment and staff! See you again soon. read more

Such a cozy environment! They have an enormous selection of wines, and the staff are more than willing to tell you about all of them and let you taste any you'd like to. I had a perfect window table and got a bottle of rose to sip on while I read a book! The perfect self-care evening! read more

Great wine bar with a large wine selection and great meat and cheese boards. Only down fall are the seating accommodations. The chairs are hard and uncomfortable. This place with a furniture face lift would be an amazing lounge.... read more

What a fun and inviting wine bar! The staff was amazing and selection of wines made the whole experience. If you are looking for great wine, cheeses and meats, this is the place. read more

Bin 152 - Wine Bars Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Buyer Beware: Overprice and Fox in Sheep's clothing. We were excited to try Bin 152 as our concierge recommended it to us for happy hour. So off we went... We walked in and the ambience is nothing to write home about as it's kinda dark farm house not wine bar chic. When looking over the wine menu, we noticed the 3oz and the 5oz pours on the menu and when we went to order our wine we decided to all try the same one. Our waiter suggested a bottle but we were heading out to dinner, decided on one glass each would be enough. I even went going over the comparison of $11 a glass (3oz pour) = $33 and the bottle was $57. When our bill came we noticed that we were charged $18 per glass (the 5oz pours) we were shocked! We totally didn't order the 5oz pours! I even said oh at $11 per glass that's fine and we thought the waiter understood this. Come on the difference was $3.00 between the three glasses and the bottle price! When we inquired the waitress said oh we automatically pour the 5oz unless you tell us which is total utter crap because we did order the 3oz pours. We walked out feeling quite ripped off and taken which is too bad since we'll be here for a whole week and was looking forward to having a nice place to have happy hour each night. So buyer beware... read more

We love this quaint, quiet little wine bar. The staff is wonderful and so helpful. There is no place like it. It's a must see.

Fantastic team; very knowledgeable on wines; love the charcuterie and cheese board and truffles Thank you!

What a nice break from the upper crust. This entire strip can be quite snooty, so finding a rustic and casual spot full of knowledgeable and friendly staff was fantastic. We popped in every night during our 4 day stay. Super cool joint. read more

Love this place! Super quaint and romantic. Amazing selection of wines and they are more than helpful with pairing with a charcuterie. First tome here after having a second home for a couple of years now. Highly recommend this jewel! read more

Positives are : location, it is open late, very nice cheese selection and wines but negatives for me were the piece of single cheese only comes with slices of baguette - so a little bit dry. I wish I had at least couple of grapes or jam or nuts or something. I was full at the end but not really satisfied by the experience. The temperature in the room was very low as well.Kind of freezing and the chairs are not comfortable. I am not sure that it will become " my place" although the service was nice and they turned me on to a new drink -" rose lemonade" which I ordered already a case of for my home. I won't be posting pictures of the food because everyone can imagine how a piece of cheese and a piece of bread on a wood board looks like. read more

If you're looking for a relaxed place to have a drink, you'll love Bin 152. If you're really into wine and cheese, you'll adore it. It may not be where you'd first look (on Lower King, just above Queen St), but it's worth going a little out of your way to get out of the busyness of East Bay or Upper King--and hey, parking's easy. I've been three times and there's no doubt that Patrick, the owner, is absolutely passionate about wine. Beyond the wine and food, Patrick and his wife Fanny are super easygoing and fun to talk with about wine or whatever else. They feature large paintings by local artists on the walls and the antique furniture gives it a nice feel. In addition to wine, they have cheeses and dried meats--all $7 each. For your $7 you get a big portion, enough for two people to get a lot, plus plenty of fresh baguette. Everything we've eaten there was delicious; so far the Delice de Bourgogne triple cream takes the cake. The wine by the glass is from $7 to $15, with lots of options and the bottles start under $30. Like the cheese, every wine I've tried so far has been high quality and it's clear that high quality is the only thing Patrick and Fanny bring into their shop. (One thing that's good to know: there's no waiter service, orders are taken at the bar. So don't be offended if you have to stop by the bar for your check.) read more

Cozy little place with plenty of wine to select from white to red wine. From glass to bottles. Price range from 10 dollars a glass to 1899 a bottle. Yes close to 2 thousand a bottle. read more

We were recommended by Kevin the Concierge at the Holiday inn to try out this newish (3 month old ) wine bar & we are very glad we did. Bin 152 is located at the south end of King St a bit further down than most shops & Bars etc..... but it is well worth the trip down. The place is owned by a Husband & Wife team, Fanny (The French half ) & Patrick from NJ. They are a great host couple & very knowledgable about wine & its pairings with Cheese & Meats. Bin 152 is a classical French Bistro type place with great local Art on the walls which they plan to rotate every couple of months.We enjoyed a 2006 La Soufrandise Pouilly fuisse,A non Vintage aubry Fils Brut Champagne (which was excellent) a 2008 Buehler Russian river Chardonnay & a 2006 Salentein Malbec from Argentina. Paired together with Excellent French Bread, Cheese & Italian ham.They really have some superb selections of cheese & Meats to go with a broad selection of wines. Especially i like that they allowed us small tastes of open wines before we chose them & Really Fanny & Patrick are excllent hosts, we felt more as though we were at someones home rather than a wine bar. I wish them the very best success as a new business in tough times, ceratinly they had a good turn out the night we were there & the fully deserve a 5 star rating. For me this was the single best stop on our weekend Food & Drink fest, if i lived near here i think i wuld likely be a multiple times a week regular!! read more

Bin 152 - Bread,Cheese & meats - Wine Bars Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

So do you remember that time you were in brooklyn and there was that really small nondescript dark wine bar on the corner you walked into late at night looking for some awesome wine and maybe some cheese, and you found people hanging out talking about old movies and why new jersey sucks...me either. But there was this time in Charleston where all of this happened. I would come here solely for the ambiance; dark and basement-y, but comfortable. Wines on the walls, dark 1000 year old wood floors, spotless bright bathroom, and comforting french music. 2 people on staff, the owner and the funny guy. They were very welcoming and talkative, they gave us some great suggestions on cheese (the tripel creme...so good you could eat the skin). The bread is great too...don't ask where they get it. The wine selection is pretty vast and good for all price points. They never close early they told us and They even went out of their way to suggest where to eat next (FIG and 2 Boroughs Larder, both exceptional for different reasons). So if you are ever in Charleston at midnight craving an odd trip with strangers, try this place. read more

I love this place and adore the owners. They have been open since November of 2009 and quickly attracted a loyal following. The wine selection is excellent and they will help you choose something if you don't know what you want. The fresh baguettes, cheese and meats reflect they know what there are doing and aren't trying to be everything to everybody. Just enjoy the wine and the company. read more

For the price of the wine, would have expected classier decor instead of the plywood card tables we ended up eating off of

This wine bar has 48 different wines and a huge selection of cheese and meats to have with your wine. The staff are experts , and will pair you with the exact wine for your taste. You can sample any wine , even the older wines. If you like wine , you will not be disappointed!!!!!! read more

Perfect location for anyone on the peninsula! Aside from the exceptional choices for wine and cheese, the owners are about as charming as two people can be. They are knowledgeable and always ready to make suggestions for wine people or even uncultured clients like me. They have never missed with one of their recommendations. Bin 152 has a good after-work professional crowd and a separate, bolder, late night crowd. When you walk through the doors, there is a definite feel that you are in Paris, San Francisco or New Orleans. The art on the walls is beautiful and the table and chairs are unique and artistic. Bin 152 is a special place for you and your lover, as there is not a more romantic place around! read more

Excellent chacuterie board and wine! If your not sure which wine or chacuterie you like just ask waitress. We told her what we liked (Manchego, Brie, sopresatta and prosciutto)and she brought the perfect plate! read more

Bin 152 is the place if you want great wine, good service, and friendly service. It's a laid back relaxing establishment that isn't fussy or pretentious. It made me feel like I was in Europe but not so far from home. The simple but straightforward interior design was classic as were the chairs and tables. Not only do they serve wine but they have a wonderful selection of cheeses to accompany your vintage choices. It is also an antique shop with the items listed for sale on the wine/cheese menu. read more

I try to stop in every time I visit Charleston. The wine, cheese, and charcuterie selections are excellent. The bartender recommendation this visit was perfect. The staff seemed a little more friendly this time. It's a little spend, but worth it! read more

Bin 152 is the ideal place to de-stress after work for wine, cheese and charcuterie aka everything one could ever need. With dim lighting, candles and an imitate, quiet setting, the place is definitely romantic and best for a date. Bin 152 currently offers over 30 wines by the glass and over 130 by the bottle, so anyone is sure to find something they like. For $8 you can also get a meat or cheese board served with a generous helping of cut french bread. For those of you like me who like to sample a little of everything, I wish the menu allowed more flexibility for customizing your own meat/cheese board, as each item is $8 separately. I also wish Bin 152 had happy hour, as the wine & nibbles can add up quick. With that being said, definitely worth a trip as it is unique to anywhere else in Charleston. read more

Bin 152 - Heaven in the Holy City - Wine Bars Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

We stumbled upon this place and were delighted. We sat down at the bar and started talking with the bartender about which wines we liked. He suggested and let us try 2, which were both delish. I have a special wine 'list,' where if I like the wine enough, I take a pic of the label with my iPhone..well all the wines we were suggested that night passed my list test and got pictures. My fav of the night was the Educated Guess cab from northern ca. Yum! You can be sure that I'll buy that one again! The whole place was just splendid. We will likely be going back tonight. It was quiet and just relaxed, exactly what we envisioned out of our Charleston vacay. We loved this place and would absolutely recommend it. The French owner was super sweet to us and came over and chatted with us. This made up for the awful glass of wine my fiancee had at Vendue. It was a good change of pace from Social, which had good drinks and food specials but was over air conditioned. The atmosphere and wines were just perfect! read more

We LOVE Bin. The most charming spot; exactly our idea of style, it immediately calms and delights us to walk in. Every member of the staff is wonderful. Quiet, gorgeous part of King St. We can't afford it weekly, but we certainly make sure to get there at least once a month. Special tip of the hat to Shepard; we always look forward to seeing him. read more

Love Bin 152! My friend and I drove down to Charleston for a roadtrip, and after driving through the night and arriving in the afternoon, we settled into our hotel and began wandering around the downtown area. We stumbled into Bin 152 in the late afternoon, and it was one of the highlights of our trip! If you can, grab a seat at the bar. Michael is such a doll! He recommended delicious wine and cheese choices and after finding out we were from out of town, he listed some local spots for lunch/dinner and less-touristy destinations in Charleston. Michael made such a good impression on us of southern hospitality! Bin 152 was such a wonderful experience in Charleston. I can't wait to go back! read more

Bin 152 - Flat Stanley loves Bin 152 in Charleston! - Wine Bars Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

It is just such an amazing place. Wine selection is out of this world and meat and cheeses is delicious. Simplicity is the thing about this place. Staff makes everything so easy and they give you the personal attention you deserve as guest. read more

Really cute hole in the wall wine bar! The wine selection was extensive, but also pricey, only a few glasses in the $8-12 range. The cheese and meat selection was our standing, each one ranging from $8-15. The place was absolutely empty when we walked in, the service was below par. They never brought us water, made you come To the bar to order, and when we checked out looked annoyed ! Aside from that it was a great spot! read more

Great little wine bar; really nice place to stop after dinner on date night. They have a good wine selection, and pairing a bottle with their cheeses and breads is always a good option. The nice quiet atmosphere encourages deep conversation and makes the place feel comfortable. Protip: Watch out for the vents in the floor; most are hidden underneath the tables and can make for a chilly & surprising experience if you're wearing shorts. I guess some people might be into that though. read more

Add another satisfied customer to the list. The idea is pretty straightforward --- go to the bar, order some wine sold by the bottle or glass (n.b. some beer, too) plus meat/cheese/bread plates. Pick an appropriate mix of both, sit down at a number of small tables (or bar, or large communal table), and enjoy what is tantamount to an indoor picnic. Cozy, publike, chill --- absolutely. Friendly and very knowledgeable staff, including the owners. One particular note: prices are very reasonable for the meet and cheese plates, with large portions for ~$7 apiece. Had a great time with an early evening here, and looking forward to my next visit! read more

Really really great wine selection. The owners are very friendly and extremely knowledgeable. AND.....There are no televisions. 8-) read more

Bin 152 - Get this. Really great! - Wine Bars Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

This is one of my favorite places to refresh and rejuvenate after shopping on King St or walking along the bay. The staff is friendly and knowledgeable and the selections for cheese, charcuterie and wine are expansive. I love how cozy and relaxing the atmosphere is -- it's not posh or stuffy at all. read more

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Oh my god, I love this place. Great place to start an evening with a glass of wine (or a bottle if you're with friends). Great diverse wine list, excellent service (with proper Parisians) and a great European cafe feel with a selection of large and small tables, candle and background light only, rough-hewn and mis-matched furniture. Great selection of meats and cheeses, perfect for an appetizer and drink. If you have dinner reservations anywhere on Queen or Broad, do yourself a favor and stop in here for a half hour or so, you won't regret it. read more