It may be tricky to find, but it's worth the adventure!…read more Once you arrive at the Starlight Inn, park navigate to the lobby. The lobby is like walking into a Wes Anderson movie set or a Palm Springs Slim Aarons party. Cross through the lobby to the back staircase. Go upstairs and you'll step back in time into the Burgundy Lounge. They have plentiful seating at the bar, standalone tables, and booths. There are spaces for both large and smaller parties. Keep in mind, this venue is an intimate spot with talented regulars for karaoke every Friday night. Drinks are very strong and you can purchase from a variety of chips. They welcome outside eats that are more hearty if that's your appetite. Remember to tip your bartenders as they bring such a fun event and experience to the Rivers Ave area.

The atmosphere is on point. You can feel the history here. Red exudes from the walls and transforms…read moreyour soul. It can get very crowded during special events but the servers do their best to keep up with the throngs of people. The old fashioned was nice. The drinks are average priced for the type of joint this place is.

Food was fantastic! They have an amazing selection! Our server was fantastic! The whole restaurant…read morewas beautiful and created a great date night atmosphere! Will definitely be back again!

Food was so good! The autumn crisp was a little spicy but in like a gingery way and very…read morerefreshing. The chicken karaage had this amazing sauce on it and was so crispy. Fried rice was also delicious as well as the seasonal veggies. Corn bread was also super tasty. My first martini was missable but the second was much better! My friends loved their drinks. Ambiance is stellar/ very vibey decorations and dark lighting. Fun disco ball! Service was also good.

This is our go-to in the larger Charleston area for cocktails! Located in the Avondale neighborhood…read moreof West Ashley, you can get a hand crafted cocktail without having to combat the hustle and bustle and the parking nightmares that downtown Charleston bring. The owners did a tremendous job at curating an extensive cocktail menu with modern twists to an array of tasty classics. Mother! is a go-to favorite that I revisit often with its glitter flare serve in a sophisticated coupe. If youre there with friends the Margarita and Mojito flight is perfect to share (or enjoy yourself). Complimenting the cocktail menu are several snacks that always seem to pair perfectly with the cocktails including delicious flatbreads and desserts to enjoy.

Exactly what you want from a cocktail bar. Awesome classics, fun inventions, drinks smoked right at…read morethe bar. Decent flatbreads. Friendly service. Dark, cool vibe.

A great find in the city with beautiful and tasty craft cocktails. The staff was great walking us…read morethrough the menu and giving recommendations of what we might like best. We stopped in for some drinks and snack before dinner and opted for the Middleton and the Ticket to paradise (made with vodka) and a cheese board the snack on. Everything was great, the Middleton tasted like Christmas to me (in a good way!) and the cheese board hit the spot. A great find and can't to try them again!

Cool, very intimate bar. Excellent creative cocktails with an outstanding bartender. Three of us…read moretried about 5 different drinks total and loved all of them. They are totally open to crafting something that appeals to you. I wanted to make more stops to try even more of their concoctions. Really enjoyed the Bourbon & Clyde with bourbon, egg white, and pistachio.

Elegant, year approachable menu and space. The staff is knowledgeable and very accommodating of…read moreallergies and dietary restrictions, offering delicious suggestions.

Attended a Stem & Skins R&B edition event and it was something new to try. Did not disappoint as…read morethe vibe was everything and so was the food. Sweet moscato chilled in the glass along with signature cocktails paired well with the one meat and one cheese charcuterie board. Also the whipped feta, veggies and chips went well while sipping. As the tubes of Anita Baker, Jill Scott, and Marvin Gaye spinned on the vinyls, the guys enjoyed grilled cheese while I basked on some mussels. Can I say the sauce was worth everything and definitely wanted to dip more in the sauce. Great food portions and hate I didn't get to see desserts as would love to have pair some sweet with the savory wine. Oh...there is always next time. The owners were amazing, very educated on food selections and personable. Can't wait for another event in June.

This review is only for the bars at Starlight Motor Inn, as I have not stayed in the motel/inn. The…read moreBurgundy Lounge is the upstairs bar inside the motel, and the pool bar is an outdoor bar inside a large building by the pool. The bars host live music and events, and I believe you may be able to rent them as venues- including the pool for pool parties. Pool passes are also available for those who want to swim or go to the pool without staying at the motel. Both of the bars have similar menus for cocktails, and the bartenders can also make you anything you want. They also have a few mocktails and NA options as well as sodas/tea/etc for the kids. Megan is one of the bartenders there, and she is wonderful. I had a blueberry cocktail that was flavorful, sweet, and strong. The cocktail prices (~$12) are reasonable for quality drinks and a few dollars cheaper than downtown. The bars, pool, and motel are all retro and make you feel like you're back in the 1970s. I haven't stayed in the motel and cannot rate that, but I have been inside a room, and it had a retro feel and is very clean. It is a motel so the doors face the parking lot, but everything feels very safe and the motel room prices are reasonable too.

Had a great stay here! Wish the cottages were available when we booked cuz we definitely would have…read morestayed there to have more space for our extended stay but 2 queens worked for our needs. Staff was super friendly and responsive. There are several amazing businesses in walking distance: Herbert's Vintage for matcha/coffee, Rebel Taqueria, and King BBQ. Spot has an amazing bar/lounge connected that has the BEST staff. Neighborhood is still up and coming but this place is a gem!

The atmosphere is dim and moody. Very trendy. The servers are super friendly, and the drinks are…read morealways great. Me and my friend's favorite things to get the espresso martini and the fries but most of the appetizers are good. The shot and beer combo are also budget friendly.

I went here with a couple of girlfriends and we had the best time. The menu is top notch! and the…read moreflavors are bold and savory. We went at night and it is low lit with an intimate feeling while being lively and fun. Def a spot to dress casual to hang with friends or a date. I ordered the carnitas street tacos and guacamole. The rest of the table ordered the nuggets, corn ribs, and fish tacos and everything was great! I am alcohol free for the month and ordered the faux mojito (their nonalcoholic drinks are slim but tasty!) Highly recommend this spot and am looking forward to going back. Prices were fair and staff nice.

Came here for the finals World Cup game and snagged a couple seats at the bar. We liked that it…read morewasn't super busy and had nice TVs. Our bartender was new but very nice guy who just moved here and there was another guy who had been there. Nice bourbon selection, craft cocktails and food options. We got the trio sliders which were great! The vibes were fun throughout the game and we had a fun time!

The vibes are just right here. We just went in for one drink on a Saturday night, but we were able…read moreto get a small table and got served right away. I want to return for their happy hour, as all of the food that we saw coming out to other tables looked great! Their James Island location is nice too, but I would prefer this one over it.

We went to Pinky & Clyde's for a little Saturday afternoon fun, and apparently I'm still very easy…read moreto entertain when you put a drink in my hand and an arcade game in front of me. This place is SO much fun. It has that nostalgic arcade feel without feeling like you've accidentally wandered into a children's birthday party. The whole space is colorful, playful, and full of things competing for your attention in the best way. You can grab a drink, bounce between games, get a little unnecessarily competitive, and lose track of how long you've been there. I also love that it's in Park Circle. There's already so much to do in the neighborhood that Pinky & Clyde's makes an easy first stop, last stop, or the reason you came out in the first place. It feels social without requiring everyone to sit around a table making conversation all night, which I appreciate more than I probably should. The whole concept is just FUN. Not overly serious, not trying to be too cool, and definitely not another copy-and-paste bar. Charleston can always use more places where grown adults are encouraged to play games and behave slightly less grown. Pinky & Clyde's, you have my attention!

Stumbled upon this awesome bar after lunch in the area. Didn't really want drinks because we were…read morestuffed, and no problem! They were happy to sell us some tokens and let us play. Lots of old school favs, and some cool new pinball machines. Staff was super kind. What a fun idea with a nostalgic vibe. We'll be back!

Absolutely wonderful & intimate comedy show setting. This is an up close and personal experience,…read morewhich is harder to find in the past few years. This was our first visit and excited to come back! The building is attached to Kings BBQ for delicious before show bites. We went for their "Golden Hour" and loved every moment. Glad we got there early because the parking lot does fill up quickly. There is additional parking around the venue, if it's full when you arrive. The entrance leads directly into a large bar area, with seating along the whole counter. Basically this area is half of the building so is surprisingly large. They offer craft cocktails, local beers, and wine by the glass. The second half of the building is the stage and seating. Personal space is a premium here as every spot is used for the audience. We saw 3 two seaters tables along the back wall as welk as a few tables in the front row directly at the edge of the stage. Both areas are considered "upgraded" seating/tickets. Use that info when buying tickets. The rest of the seats (at least for our show) are open seating. My suggestion is not to wait too long to find seating once the doors open. Not that there is a bad seat, but I do like to have choices. We had two openers and the main headliner for our show. Everything ran smoothly, with good volume and pacing. They then had a merch area set up after the show, back in the lounge/bar area. This got a little extra cosy but everyone was respectful. We would 100% come back for another show!

Best experience! Got there at 5:00. Found our seats and went to the bar to grab a drink. Several…read moreoptions for mix cocktails, beer, non-alcoholic as well. We went back to our seats and the show started promptly. The MC was funny! Then the opening act made us crack up! Once the main act came one the stage we already laugh a half hour straight! This is a great venue with wonderful acts. Ample parking in front and around the building. Seats about 100 people so a cozy settings. I'll keep an eye out for more shows here but the one on Sunday with Zoltán as the main act was great! Definitely going back!