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    Pavilion Bar

    3.4 (298 reviews)
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    Open 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    PAVILION BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    The view
    Nathan D.

    View | Pool | Thai Chili View--The view is the main attraction of the Pavilion Bar. It's on top of a hotel, and you have 270-degree views of Charleston. You can see the water, cruise ships, and all the bridges. Pool - the hotel's pool isn't very large. It is a sitting area for about 12 people by the pool where you can get in up to your waist to get wet. It's right by the bar, which is nice in some ways and inconvenient in some ways. The main issue with the pool sitting area is that it doesn't have a great separation from the bar. Therefore, if you're a bar patron, you're inconveniencing people; if you're at the pool, you feel inconvenienced by people at the bar. Thai Chili--We grabbed drinks and fries in the vegetable spring rolls as an appetizer before dinner at a different location. The fries in the vegetable rolls were good, but the highlight for both was the Thai chili sauce, which was pretty fantastic on both, so we highly recommend that. Pro tip: The spring rolls are fried; therefore, if you think they are a traditional type of spring roll, they are not, so be prepared. Pro tip: There is hardly any parking, so add 10-15 minutes to your travel time. Should you get parking? It's probably better if you walk, especially if you're going anywhere in the downtown area. Pro tip: don't go into the pool the pool had birds all day flying in and out of it playing in it. Therefore it isn't the cleanest place. Why not five stars? - It was solid not amazing. It was pretty standard for rooftop hotel bars. Great view, but the food wasn't spectacular. The drinks were good not spectacular. Therefore, in such a culinary town, it's a place that is nice to go, not a place that you have to go.

    Jen S.

    Great view and great food! It's a fun vibe for a warm evening. Steak kabob and whipped beet dip.

    Dona P.

    Solid martini with the best unobstructed rooftop views. We really wanted to see the water and the boats- and this spot had it all. Also their pool area that you sit around is charming. Just a wonderful place to pause and enjoy !! Service from Berk was amazing- he was literally single handedly taking care of 10 tables without skipping a beat. Impressive !!!!

    Alice B.

    Great views of Charleston on top of the Market Pavilion Hotel. Nice seating with clear dividers. Drink are strong but good. Had a flat bread as a snack while taking in the beautiful views. Service is what made this a 4 star and not a 5.

    Pavillion Punch - essentially a hurricane or pirate's punch. Very tasty but over-priced at $15
    Jennie D.

    I had friends visiting from Australia this weekend. They had few requirements when I asked what activities they'd like to do, but among the 'musts' was a visit to a rooftop bar. Market Pavillion Bar has seen several menu changes in the last few years. Covid changed the landscape of offerings, so I get it. I used to enjoy the duck nachos, but the days of fun appetizers and swizzle drinks at this venue are long gone. I took my friends up here for the view. It didn't disappoint. But after four Dirty Bird Martinis and a couple of Pavillion Punches, we were well over $100 without food. I still want to love this place, but I cannot get past the fact that other venues can 'achieve the pour' for less money and still turn out a good drink. What I do know is that if you want to pay for a view, this is the place to check out, even if it's only for one cocktail, before moving on to the next venue.

    Have been here a couple times & have had the same experience. Stunning view of Charleston & nice atmosphere. Tonight it took almost 30 mins to get 2 vodka sodas from 1 of 3 servers. It wasn't packed but busy - but only one older bartender who moved at a slow pace unless you were AT the bar. Then we had to chase down the server for our check that took another 30mins. Never checked on us once after he dropped our drinks. Overall just sad their service is so poor. And the bathrooms were filthy & the doorknobs were falling off!

    sushi
    Denise W.

    We stopped by for something to eat after walking around town and we are happy we found this place. It is up on the roof with a nice view. The service was very good and really enjoyed everything we ordered. They were all so yummy!

    Tuna Tower
    DeAnna L.

    Best roof top views in Charleston! Order the Tuna Tower; don't look at the price. Just get it! It's loaded with fresh ahi tuna and local CHS crab! Then order yourself a Sweet Tea Martini Enjoy the views and impeccable service. We come here every single time we are in Charleston.

    Rooftop
    Madison S.

    Amazing experience! Staff is wonderful as always I come here often and it never disappoints. Great food and great drinks with an amazing view of the bridge. This is a seat yourself rooftop so seating can be limited if you come at a busy time but you can always get a drink from the outside bar and wait for a table to open up but hands down always a great experience!

    Stephan M.

    This is a true example of hidden in plain site! I have traveled to Charleston, SC many times in the past 20 years but it wasn't till recently I discovered this roof top bar! The drinks are delicious but the ambiance and views are worth noting. If you're everything walking down East Bay Street trying to find a place during happy hour, hop on the elevator to the roof top bar!

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