This seems to be a new place and was recommended by the concierge at Lodge Alley Inn. We were a place to eat not too far from where we were staying and asked for a recommendation. It was mid-afternoon and it was only 1-2 blocks away. There was almost no one else in the place, but it was an in-between time for eating. We both ordered Fish and chips. We were both VERY disappointed. It was poorly cooked. The batter must have been very thick as there were places on each piece where it was 1/2 in to possibly a full inch thick. Hard to believe but it was. What made it worse was under that area the fish was still raw. We both picked out parts of the fish that appeared to be cooked and left the rest. It could very well by imaginary but both us told the other that we weren't really feeling very well for a couple of hours afterward. No, we did not report I to the restaurant while we were there or after. But I do know that FISH in Charleston served that badly won't last long. It is impossible to review the rest of out experience when the food was so bad. read more

The food is delish. We tried several things and split them. The legit anchovy Caesar salad was a nice compliment to my first beverage (a Bloody Mary). Also, the iced water was served in a chilled pint glass which was a nice welcome on this Humid Charleston summer day. We then dove into some Disco Fries which were divine... The perfect ratio of fresh, hand-cut fried potatoes to topping-- leaving no naked fry left behind of the braised beef, caramelized onions, melted mozzarella and groovy gravy which tucked nicely into every nook and cranny, coating the spaces between toppings and wasn't runny, nor clumpy; quite flavorful without being overly salty. And then we read about the Burger of the Week and decided we had to try that next... It was served chopped-style, think Philly cheese steak meets a burger salad, on a perfectly buttered and broiled baguette. It was chocked full of fresh toppings-- onion, bell peppers, tomatoes, burger, two types of cheese and Romain lettuce (I normally order my burgers without lettuce unless it's shredded because I don't like soggy lettuce, but this had just the right amount of crunch to it! I got a side of the jalapeno hush puppies to go with the burger and the sweet honey butter was a nice compliment to the crunchy outside and surprisingly fluffy inside. I did try a couple of the adult beverages: *Starting with the Bloody Mary was a good choice to celebrate the start of dinner. It was a semi-sweet and delightfully subtle spice (thank you for the celery salt) that is made with an infused bacon vodka and garnished with delicious pimento cheese stuffed olives. *Their take on the Moscow Mule with Strawberry puree was delightful and refreshing. *The Espresso Martini was pretty and could use a tiny tweek but was solid and the offer of making it Irish ($2 add-on) might actually be the fix to set it off. *The Ginny's Garden was probably my favorite of the fruit variety and it was made with Gin, a favorite of mine. *The I Carried a Watermelon does need a little work and I spoke with the owner, Dan (who introduced himself to every guest in the restaurant as they were seated and checked back in throughout the entire meal), to offer a solution to make this drink as great as it's name (I'm looking at you, Dirty Dancing...) as it has great potential, just wasn't quite there... There were so many great looking items on the menu and I will definitely be back with friends! If even to pop in for the fries alone... Seriously... So many options to build your own or go with one of their fabulous creations... You can't go wrong there! read more

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Stumbled upon this gem while walking the city, they had a live musician. We Had the fish burger that was great, husband had the big bumpa burger, kids had hot dogs. Everything was so mouth watering amazing. Great service, servers were friendly and attentive read more

I am visiting Charleston. I was looking for a place to eat lunch. Bumpas was on a side street near where I parked. It looked I interesting and I decided to eat there. Nice bar area and restaurant. I was promptly seated. I ordered a burger with a side salad. The salad was good and the burger was delicious. The waitstaff was very good. Highly recommend this place if visiting Charleston. read more

Bumpa’s - Side salad with honey mustard dressing. - Gastropubs Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Legitimately blown away. This type of food is right up my alley, and they executed it perfectly. Didn't think I ordered a whole lot of food, but in fact I ordered way too much. Very generous portions. I highly recommend some variation of the French fries with the beef gravy. I could have drank that stuff. The interior of this place was quite surprising as well. I'm assuming it would be a great place for some late night beers. Thanks Makia (our waitress) and staff!! read more

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Great parking (garage next door) awesome food! Great burgers and hotdogs! Cool bar. We came for lunch and wasn't crowed! Most impressed with cleanliness and good food quality! Free WiFi - server will give you password with 40 down and about 20 up. Attached Speedtest screenshot in Guest network. read more

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Great food and atmosphere. Burgers were super yummy and loved their disco fries! Would recommend for families or even friends wanting to a good place to eat. read more

Bumpa’s - Jo's Disco fries - Gastropubs Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Food was very flavorful and the service was friendly and quick. Joes disco fries are definitely a must try. read more

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Great casual spot to grab a burger and a beer. We were greeted and seated immediately when we walked in. I got the SouthPaw burger and it was just what I needed. It was a big burger but it didn't fall apart when I bit into it, which was great. It's a double smash patty with special sauce and all the fixings for $13, which is a steal nowadays. It would be a great place to watch a game, I want to check out the fry plates next time! read more

Bumpa’s - Southpaw burger - Gastropubs Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

What a great find. Excellent service and the food was spot on. They pretty much make everything in house and it shows.

I wish that I could report a better experience at Bumpa's as the ambiance and menu were both great. But the actual meal experience left a lot to be desired. Of course a number of dishes were fried, and all of them were subpar. The breading on the fish for fish and chips was too thick and bland, the hush puppies were undercooked with basically raw batter in the middle (even after sending them back to be redone) and the fried green tomatoes were overdone and tasteless. Of our party of six, only two of the dishes were notably good...the others were just barely passable pub fare even when ordering specials. I will say the drinks were amazing. And the service was good overall (although the sever had to "warm up" a bit over the course of the meal). Perhaps we just caught an off moment for the kitchen, given the plethora of good reviews. But it was the worst meal we had during our 4 days in Charleston which is a shame. read more

We came here for lunch. Even though it is a proper sit down restaurant with waiters, we were asked to help our selves with the water from a water tap by the door. We had to keep reiterating over our orders since they did not have a good portion of the menu. The ambiance seems nice. We had to settle for a burger and fries were a big disappointment. read more

Amazing burger. Caesar salad could have used more dressing, almost tasted like there was none on there. Great fries. Live music when we were there. Service was pretty solid. Good beer selections. read more

I have absolutely no words. This was the best experience at a restaurant I've ever had. If you are anywhere in the U.S. I 100% recommend this place. You can make a road trip just to visit this restaurant and it would be worth it. Every single thing about it was wonderful. The service was excellent and my family was treated with care. The music wasn't too loud or too quiet. It was perfect. Last but not least, the food. Where do I begin. The fries were absolutely delicious. The chicken was grilled well and so was the hot dog. It was amazing. My chicken sandwich. It was the best thing I ever ate in my entire life. That is no exaggeration. The buns - super soft. The pickles - not too sour but perfect. The chicken. The chicken. It was heart warming. Fried to perfection with wonderful flavor and breading. So wonderfully tender it was like butter. I had the time of my life downing that sandwich. Also, just for a side note, the drinks were phenomenal and it was very affordable for what we ordered. I love this place so much. New favorite restaurant. I hope many more people try it because it is truly spectacular. read more

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I've been here 4 times now over the course of 2 years, each time I'm here, I have something different in terms of food. The consistent thing here is the customer service and how spectacular it is. The bar tender/server is the same guy it has been and he's wonderful and also makes great suggestions and the owner stops to EVERY table, each meal to check on. Great service and a wonderful owner. Cheers to Bumpas! Other businesses in Charleston take note! You don't have to be overly fancy or overpriced. You can be humble and extremely successful. read more

Bumpa’s - Bacon, mozzarella, gravy fries. - Gastropubs Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Came here with 2 girlfriends for lunch. Was greeted immediately and the staff was very friendly. I ordered the walk the dog which is a fancy hot dog on a pretzel bun. The mustard it was served with was perfect- slightly tangy. I got the hush puppies side which are served with honey butter and wow! Best hush puppies ever. These hush puppies are completely savory but the honey butter adds a touch of sweetness. My friends got the burger special and said it was delicious. Would definitely come back to try the beers and pretzels. read more

Bumpa’s - Walk the dog and hush puppies - Gastropubs Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Horrible service food took forever to get to us and the servers were not helpful at all! The burger was really dry. We had to wait over 30 minutes just to get our check read more

Came here on a quiet Friday night for a date night. The ambiance is great, low lit and definitely rustic. Our server was very attentive and their drinks were perfectly crafted. I got their deep eddys cocktail and my boyfriend got the espresso martini. Food was amazing as well and the ranch was TO DIE for! The waitress even gave us an extra to take home with the rest of our fries. We will definitely be back! read more

Bumpa’s - BYO fries, we got bacon and cheddar! - Gastropubs Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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We were sat quickly. We ordered the Disco Fries as an appetizer and it ended up being the entire meal between the two of us. Sooo good. We got a couple drinks. My espresso martini was super strong (for me) but our server took it back to the bar so they could add more simple syrup - it came back perfect for my taste. The vibes were eclectic/hipster-y. Also, very convenient, cheap parking garage next door. Easy walk to the main strip as well and the pier with the water taxi is nearby. read more

I have been raving about Bumpas ever since I went. It has always been on my list of places to try, but I don't often find myself in that area of downtown these days. Then I saw a picture of the disco fries with short rib on Instagram and said that's it, I'm going there on Friday. We went on the earlier side and got there right before the rush. Live music was starting soon so we snagged a booth on the side. Of course we ordered the disco fries and I couldn't resist getting a scotch egg as well. The cocktails looked great, but they had good deals on wine so we ordered a bottle of malbec. We inquired about the larger size of fries because we were sharing it and our server told us that it was for like 6 people so we got the small and she was right. We could have not even had the scotch egg and we would have both been full off the one order of fries. The meat was so tender and the fries are perfect. I think it was like $12 or $13 and it was dinner for two... what a great deal. Not our healthiest of meals but it was excellent. read more

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Awesome food. The fries we got with beer cheese and popcorn chicken. Wow! Amazing flavor. No room for our southpaw burger with pimento cheese read more

Bumpa’s - Gastropubs Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

A surprise, honestly, because it's a bit "off the beaten path." Our sever, Tori, was friendly and helpful. The Condor fries and Fish 'n Chips were delicious. Throw in the great dessert and cocktails, and we definitely recommend! read more

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The burger with the egg- an amazing idea. Delicious. Loved their fries, they were great. I thought the pickles were too sweet for my liking but that's really it about food, that's just my preference though. I think that the food was overall pretty good. I just found it confusing to know if I wait for a server or if I go somewhere to order type of deal. I'd say if you're looking for a lunch spot this is a good place. Staff was eh- waitress was nice but I overheard one that was not. read more

Bumpa’s - Gastropubs Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

The waitress was very kind. We were seated quickly, however everything else took awhile (as in a full hour since we were sat). We tried to give the benefit of the doubt as it was a Saturday night. That being said, the food was not good. I ordered a Caesar salad and it was the worst I've ever had. There were full anchovies on the salad, and unfortunately too much salt on the salad, it was inedible. I ended up picking at my husband's food (which was decent). Maybe we were spoiled from the night before (great meal at Fleet's Landing), but definitely wouldn't return. read more

Stopped in here for happy hour on a Friday night. Super cool building and they had an acoustic guitar player which was nice. We tried the disco fries and they were a huge portion. We had a party of 6 an no one finished their regular orders of disco fries. Maybe they need an even smaller version for people who just want to try them or next time just share them. They tasted good but they were not hot when they hit the table. The other apps that folks at our table got did not hit the mark. The deviled eggs and the scotch egg were not good. The burgers looked good but we had no room to try them. They do add automatic gratuity and a service charge for paying with a credit card. read more

Bumpa’s - Disco fries - Gastropubs Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Burgers and fries were great! We got the special appetizers of the day and the crostinis with the shrimp dip were not good at all. The staff seemed really confused when we tried to explain but finally got us something else. Liked the decor read more

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I really wanted to love Bumpa's but the service was extremely slow which kinda put a damper on the whole experience. We came in on a Saturday afternoon around 2. We were met right away by what would appear to be one of the managers and he asked if we wanted a seat at the bar or table. We opted for the bar because the stools had good serration and all in all, didn't appear to be too busy. I shit you not, it was over a half hour before the bartender greeted us and came to take our drink order. I ordered one of their signature cocktails, the parely legal, which comes with a cinnamon and sugar rimmed glass. I watched as the bartender covered the entire glass in the mixture. It's a good thing we weren't thirsty because it took about ten minutes for the wife to get her glass of wine and about 15 for me to get mine. When he dropped of our drinks he immediately left before asking us if we needed anything or before we could ask if we needed anything. It took another 15 minutes before i could wave him down to put in a food order. Again I had to ask him, and literally wave, hand in the air, to get his attention because he was so oblivious. By the time we got our food it didn't really matter how amazing the disco fries are or how on point the beef was, we were completely over it and couldn't wait for the check. I'll give it another go at some point because everyone has bad days but it'll probably be awhile. read more

Bumpa’s - Jo's Disco Fries - Gastropubs Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Great service and the disco fries.... What a great surprise! They are a meal by themselves! The brisket is piled on right along with the gravy, cheese, caramelized onions.... Mouth watering yumminess! Husband had a burger that he said was great too! Our server, Nicole (with the dark hair), was slammed busy and on the floor by herself and was still serving with a smile after 11 on a Saturday night. Will definitely be back!! read more

Bumpa’s - Disco fries!! - Gastropubs Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

We were looking for lunch after exploring the area, and this menu looked delicious. We had to wait about 15 minutes, but the place quickly cleared out after we sat down. This would be a 5-star review, but the service was PAINFULLY slow and if you wanted something (e.g., ketchup for your fries), you had to ask two or three times. Our food took well over an hour to get to the table. The staff is all very nice, and a manager and the owner came by to apologize for the wait, but I wouldn't come here if in a hurry. I ordered the Beer, Meat, and Cheese. Hush puppies were a bit sweet, and unfortunately the pimento and beer cheese congealed and got cold quickly, but overall it was tasty. I also tried a White Thai beer, which was crisp and refreshing. A friend and I shared Jo's Disco Fries, which were really yummy! Another friend ordered the Stag and Boar burger, and she liked it except for the robiola cheese. Not many veggie options here. My vegetarian pal wasn't too pleased with the place, so keep that in mind if someone in your party isn't a meat eater. Good atmosphere and food, incredibly slow service. Maybe come during a less-busy time or order to go if you don't want to wait. read more

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Amazing Bar and food! Our bartender Sean was incredibly attentive, polite and knowledgeable. Also the only scotch eggs in Charleston! A must try whenever visiting. Calm atmosphere with an exquisite cocktail menu. The Queens cup is a must try on a hot day. read more

Bumpa’s - Gastropubs Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Food was a bit over salty but atmosphere and level of service entirely made up for this. Two different owners came by to try to interact while I was eating. My "Queen's Cup" was delicious and certainly was not short on booze. I highly suggest to anyone that wants slightly higher quality pub fare which is perfect after an evening of booze..: read more

Bumpa’s - Queens Cup - Gastropubs Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Was in town for a wedding and my family was in the mood for a good burger. Bumpa's was within walking distance of the hotel and had good Yelp rating. The bacon cheeseburger (with an over easy egg!) was delicious! My daughter thoroughly enjoyed her chicken sandwich, too. Huge platter of fries that were peppery and addictive. The ambiance is a casual bar atmosphere with live music (singing guitarist)...which was good but definitely kinda loud when trying to carry on a conversation (as is usually the case). Friendly servers, too. read more

This was a huge saving grace for our night! John our server was amazing and super kind! Music was great for our whole family. Our two teenage daughters were singing along all night. So how did we end up here?... We started our night at another place "4+1 Worship building" and while we did arrive just a few minutes before our reservation we were treated like we were less than worthy of the hostess' time. After asking about an item and basically being looked down on by a child girl who clearly felt way to entitled, we decided to get up and leave. Enter Bumpa's, oddly enough on the recommendation of the manager at the first place. We found it and grabbed a table. FYI pro tip great parking garage next door. Our server John helped us understand the endless selection of fries and toppings. We ordered way too much, and it was so good we almost ate it all. Loved the chefs bacon cheese burger, loved the shaking my tailgate, loved the Breakfast before I Pass out. My wife had great drink, and our girls had Shirley Temples all without any of the condescending attitude we got an as appetizer at the other place. I highly recommend Bumpa's! read more

Bumpa’s - Shaking my Tailgate (hold the chili) - Gastropubs Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

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Early lunch with hubby. Decided to come here based on Yelp reviews of restaurants close to our hotel (thank you fellow yelpers!). Perfect for lunch - large tavern-like vibe with wood and brick decor. We were both in the mood for a hearty burger and I was thrilled to see I could substitute the impossible burger for any of their options. Too early for drinking but they have a full bar, including a huge selection of ales/beers on tap (counted at least 14). Great place! read more

Great happy hour specials. The chefs burger was country fried steak with a buttermilk biscuit and sausage gravy for $6 ($8 non happy hour). Add a fried egg for $1. The hubs got the boar and stag and he liked it (a lil too much truffle oil which was not even listed as a topping) Then we got fries with jalapeño, cheddar, and chili with a side of beer cheese (which I loved). It all needed to be a bit hotter. It was almost like it set for a few. Overall we will be back. Hoping I can change it to 5 stars. Service was great. The manager came by several times. Just need the food to be hotter and no truffle oil if not on the menu description. read more

Bumpa’s - Gastropubs Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Live music! Zach the bartender was so friendly! I've never had a bartender introduce themselves before and ask our name! Great beer selection. Full bar. We came in off the water taxi for music and a beverage and we're not disappointed. Great ambiance. read more

Got food to go. The order was hot and on time. The bumpa's burger blew my fuckin tits off. It was like an elevated Big Mac.

Great food but the manager is horrible!! We asked to see her after having a great meal and she hid from us. Really left us with a poor experience read more

Bumpa’s - Bar area - Gastropubs Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Our group had a fun and exciting brunch at Bumpas this past Sunday filled with TONS of food and cocktails. This is a great spot to grab a drink and watch some football (with plenty of TVs located throughout the restaurant.) Our brunch favorites were: the hashbrown cakes, shrimp benedict, and the beet + Bleu salad with truffle dressing...yum! With the inclusion of bottomless mimosas, it makes for the perfect brunch spot! The staff is friendly and safe (all wore masks the entire time.) Will definitely be by again for a cocktail and to try some of their dinner options! read more

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These burgers were some of the best we've ever had!! My husband loved the one that tasted like a elevated Big Mac! I got the hot dog which was delicious. The bun-to-protein ratio was perfect. It's VERY nice and cozy inside of this very old building with tons of character. Each chair, bench and light fixture is premium quality. Service was spot on, too. Great spot!! We will definitely come back. read more

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