I loved this place. The music was AMAZING! The drinks were tasty and the staff amazing too. I can not reiterate how good the band was. Sounded like Marvin Gaye and just a musical delight. The ambiance was adorable too as it gave 1940s charm. Bathroom was clean too. Be sure to come see them! Idk about parking as I got a Lyft back to the hotel and we walked to the venue. Overall a fabulous time was had, they deserve all the stars! read more

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Absolutely loved this place! Service and vibes were unmatched (did not try food). The live music was great and I got a free glass of champagne because it was my birthday! My boyfriend misplaced his card and they literally chased down our uber to give it back. Very excited to come back read more

The Commodore - Music Venues Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Our first night here in Charleston. Commodore was our first stop to check out Charleston's nightlife. The owners and bartender are very nice and welcoming. Tonight they had a DJ playing and from Thursday through Saturday they have live jazz music. This seem like a fun place only if we were here on one of their busier night. Nonetheless they had great music tonight and we enjoy a good cocktail drink. read more

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Such a fun night. This band substituted for the original headliner and they were great. It's best to get there early because there isn't much seating. There is a cover charge I think it was $15. If you stay for a few hours it's worth it. The bartender was nice and accommodating. This is a great local spot in Charleston. read more

Very cool bar! Atmosphere was dark and moody. Dance floor in the middle. Bathrooms are one toilet style, no stalls. Bartenders were very experienced, made delicious drinks. Feels the way I'd imagine an old school jazz club would be! Very different than any of the other bars downtown. read more

I have been to this place so many times and have always had so much fun whether it's dancing riding the Mechanical ball or just hanging out with friends. It's always lively and a good time. I love when they have live music. Can't wait for my next visit.!! read more

Cool spot. Nice place to sip and dance. So many good looking people. Gotta love the live music scene. read more

Arrived tonight at 12:15 and the doors were locked. Please post on your website if you are closed so we don't pay for an uber.

Probably the only cool dance club in ALL of Charleston. Excellent bands, super chill crowd. Always crowded, but in a good way. This place is a real throw back...not too many places like this around anymore or anywhere read more

First time at the commodore and it didn't disappoint. I had the delicious drink called the Alibi...I had 2 cause it was so delicious. Got there at 8:30pm and it was empty and like 45mins later the place got packed All I need management to do is stop using the smoke machine cuz no one needs that nonsense and turn the air on for the love heaven. The place was so hot people had to walk out just to get some air. All in all great night, good cover band, great drinks. read more

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Food service in ambience was amazing. The bands they selected are incredible. I have been to watch them four separate times and had the time of my life. The bartenders are beautiful and amazing, the doorman is accommodating and makes everyone feel very safe, the sound man, Mr. Greg is wonderful and truly I've had the best time out. Dancing would have gone out to see this band perform at this historic venue. The only drawback from This experience is that there is a neighbor in the backyard who doesn't allow people to even moderately speak outside without calling the police so there's no place to go outside and smoke or talk without being asked to be quiet. This is no reflection of the venue but of the rudeness for someone to move into a downtown historic venue, location, and start policing people. I really wish the city of Charleston would do something about this nuisance of a neighbor. It's not right to move to a place where historical Black music venue needs to adhere to the guidelines of somebody on the second floor that chose to live downtown where music is played and fun times I had. This is not a reflection of the venue itself just something to know and maybe some eyes in the city can start to take notice of this and realize that there Are messing up the tourist industry, as well as the enjoyment of locals who wanna come to a historic music venue and have a good time. That Neighbor ought to be ashamed of herself? Move, Karen! Move to the country! read more

Energy ambiance nice and the music off the charts I love to dance and had no difficulty finding partners!

I enjoyed the live music! Partly Cloudy was the band that night! No food options but they do have a bar. The restrooms were clean and the staff was nice! I would visit again.... read more

Live band was amazing! Austin the manager managed the club well. Very crowded but we'll managed. They charge for a table I'm handicapped and was given a table for my party for free. At the end of the night Austin called and paid for an uber for us. Wonderful experience! Thanks so much Austin The Golden Girls LindA, Virginia and Charlotte read more

Warning, Tourist review: Visited here around 11pm on a Saturday night. Found that it was filled with disrespectful college students and townies. Small space, looks bigger and fancier in the photos. Bathrooms are awkwardly placed next to the stage. Dance floor is sticky and small. Music was good though, as expected. There's no private parking here, much like most of Charleston. Parking can be found several streets east and west in residential areas. Don't go here if you're completely sober. The Juul/e-cigarette smoking and obnoxious college students will be too much to handle in this cramped space. This is a good place to go, midway into your night... after perhaps a couple of drinks. Would definitely visit here again, as it seems like an intimate music club. read more

My boyfriend wanted to come check a band out last Tuesday called Black Diamond. I didn't know what to expect! From the outside, it looks like an abandoned building. There's a sign on the front that says Touch of Jazz, which I'm assuming is the old name. We parked in a lot across the street beside some buildings which looked like they were abandoned as well. There was no cover charge at the door. There was a food truck beside the building. One of the bouncers at the door said we could get food and bring it in. I'm assuming food isn't served, at least at night if outside food can be brought in...I didn't check though. When we walked in, I was pleasantly surprised. It had a retro feel. It had a relaxed and causal atmosphere. We arrived around 10 pm so the band was already playing. There's a small dance floor right in front of the stage. The dance floor was empty except for two people. It's a small space with limited seating. Booths line the two walls parallel to the stage and a few small tables are on one side. It started getting crowded after 45 mins or so. People started getting on the dance floor. The band was cool. They stuck to late 1990s and early 2000s songs. They played a bunch of covers, including Lauryn Hill and Musiq Soulchild. We left around 11:30. By that time, the place was packed. I definitely want to go back! read more

The Commodore - The outside. Used to me Touch of Jazz, I think. The sign is still on the building - Music Venues Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

I'm so happy this place is open! Our Uber driver said that it just reopened.. what a local Charleston gem! This is a intimate bar on Meeting street away from the craziness of king street. The decor gives an old timey lowkey fancy feel. They have boothes, a dance floor, live music, chandeliers and my favorite- a disco ball! How fun right?! The cocktails were great and the atmosphere was so friendly. We thought it was definitely a locals bar but even so, everyone was so welcoming. The live music the night we visited was a jazz band and the lead singer had some pipes!! The saxophone was my favorite.. I can not wait to come back here again. read more

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My favorite bar in Charleston hands down! The vibe is on point, the music is amazing and the bartenders are wonderful!

As other reviewers stated it's not as swanky as it appears in the photos and was filled with 20 somethings, (I'm 62)But is that a bad thing? Good music is good music. Saw The Majestics with no cover and truthfully there should have been. This group was tight. And seriously who plays Curtis Mayfield? They do and they kill it. Patrons were fun, friendly and yes young. Man stepped on my foot near the stage, apologized 20 times and bought me a drink. Give it a go as a local or visiting as we were. And wear dancing shoes, cuz to get the entire experience you need to move. read more

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This was the surprise highlight of a recent trip to Charleston! It's not located with the rest of the nightlife on King Street, but it's just a few blocks away. We stopped by on a Friday night and were treated to a fun night of dancing to soul/pop covers from The Funktastics. The speciality cocktails were somewhat hit or miss -- Alembic (hit), French 75.5 (miss) -- but given that they make a respectable Old Fashioned, my drink needs were appropriately satisfied. Bar service was quick and the entire staff was friendly and accommodating: there's no official coat check, but the door person was friendly enough to store by girlfriend's coat for the night. The dance floor isn't especially large, but there was still enough space for us to enjoy ourselves without bumping into people. There is also plenty of seating available in case you want to chill and enjoy some drinks. read more

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When I first moved to Charleston I became an Uber driver to get an idea of the lay of the land, and make a few extra bucks. The Commodore was a regular destination for my passengers, but until this week I had never ventured inside. It's smaller than I expected, but the crowd was great. And the bartenders were attentive, polite and worked quickly. Great character for a bar. Perfect place to start or end the evening. read more

This place seems to be the new spot. I do love seeing places open up that aren't on King street, but when my buddy told me they've set up shop around the corner from Church's Chicken on meeting, I had to say I was a bit skeptical. We showed up fairly late on a Thursday night and the place was packed. It seems to me like this is the evolution of the recently shuttered Palace Hotel (same owners) but has a similar vibe to Faculty Lounge as well. Good drinks, crowd and music... I'll be back. read more

The Commodore - Music Venues Near Me - Charleston, South Carolina

Was super excited to go only to find out that the age requirement is 23 years and older

This place was great! The band was straight fire! Cool crowd, fun dancing, reasonable drink prices and friendly staff. We stumbled upon this place while in town for a night and we were pleasantly surprised. Love! read more

Love love love the Commodore! It was a recent discovery for us, but we've become regulars at this point. The bartender remembered us the last time we went, which I don't know if that's a good or bad thing... If you're looking for great music and a place to dance your bootay off, the Commodore is the place for you. We usually arrive before 9:30 to beat the cover, which is $7 if you get there later. They offer a selection of cocktails as well as beer. We usually stick to beer because the cocktails can run you a sizable bill. If you do get there around 9:30, it may look deserted, but just sit and relax because once the music starts at around 10, the crowds flood in. The bands we have seen have played a great mix of songs both old and new that are easy to dance to. The singers have such great voices you feel like you should've paid more money to see them perform! The crowd is a mix of all ages, there will be a bachelor party in one corner and a retirement party in the other. Would recommend this place to anyone! read more

The service is exceptional! The music is good but given the small space not enough room for folks to dance it is very loud., and young folks are drunk inconsiderate. However not the establishment's fault. read more

We just moved to town not far from here and decided on a whim to go on Friday night while our best friends were visiting. Did not disappoint. Such a fun night. read more

First time here. Had so much fun! Our bartender was great. He was super friendly and always made the drinks perfect! Loved the band as well. Highly recommend!! read more

This place was disgusting. Everything here was dirty, with sticky floors. It felt like the AC was turned off because it was hot and muggy and smelled like body odor everywhere. We paid a $7 cover charge but it was definitely not worth it. The live band was nice but the venue itself was not. I wouldn't come back here, especially since there are so many more nicer places downtown. read more

The photos of this place are misleading. We were expecting a fancy sprawling lounge kind of place, but it's basically a small crowded college bar (and we had to wait a bit to get in (just before midnight on a Saturday night)). However, they had a great African American funk band playing Daft Punk covers, and the dance floor was filled with drunk happy dancers (including me). read more

Very cool bar in upper Charleston - swanky jazz vibe complete with fog machine to give the smoke effect without the cigarettes. Really though, it's pretty cool. Guy from Southern Charm apparently bought it as is and kept it that way so there's a very authentic feel to it! Their cocktails are... meh. I tried the Touch of Grace (gin and champagne) and my boyfriend had the Back Note (bulleit bourbon), neither of which were good. Touch of Grace was drinkable but had an odd after taste. Back Note ended up tasting more like a bitter scotch to us if that makes sense.. he didn't end up finishing it. Bartender was nice and quick though! We went there while Weigh Station was playing and the venue was great for that! Close vibe, small dance floor if you need to bust a move. $5 cover on a Wednesday night. read more

A little off the beaten path on North Meeting St, this place looks a little old-school-divey from the exterior with a "vintage" limo branded with the club's name parked out front (my gal worked hard to get Austin on board with giving our group a quick ride in it, which would surely only add to the many stories this vehicle could tell). Upon entrance we were met with a pleasant smile from our swanky-dressed gal bartender Christian and a nearly empty venue given the early hour. But what had drawn me to this place was the promise of an amazing funk band, yet to begin their set-up. So, we were obviously "in the right place, but it must have been the wrong time" (thanks Dr John). We enjoyed several drinks while breathing in the ambience (but hopefully not any Covid since it was sparsely populated). Then, since they knew we were anxious for some immediate music and the promise that we would return, the bartenders sent us to another venue two blocks away. An hour and a half later we returned to The Commodore only to find a line of patrons awaiting ID check and entry. But we were already wrist-banded and were able to go right in...to a venue that was now crowded with dancers on the floor doing exactly what we had hoped to do several hours earlier. More drinks. Dancing. Fun. This place was a surprising "happening" place with pleasant and helpful employees, impressive drinks, and great music by FutureFunk. We WILL return! read more

Nothing like it in Charleston!! You want fun energetic live late night entertainment this IS your spot!!!

Great Bar, amazing atmosphere the live music was a cool throwback. The cover was reasonable like 5 bucks . Drinks were good and staff great. If you love funk, live music and a diverse cross generational crowd I highly recommended this bar. read more

Had a blast listening to the Funktastics on Saturday night. If crowds aren't your thing, ask about the private tables. Made all the difference in the world. read more

I had to be talked into coming here because it was late and I just wanted to sleep. So glad I went. The band that was playing was FANTASTIC, the singer kicked ass for blocks around. Drinks were ordinary and I didn't eat so I can't speak to that, but it was easy to find seating and really worth it! read more

Great intimate atmosphere! Gets pretty crowded. Not much seating so get there early. Good crowd a lot of younger folks on a Saturday night. Band was great and drinks were good. Will definitely return. Nothing fancy no need to be dressy, jeans are just fine. read more

Sweet venue! It's like stepping back in time to a 70's jazz club, but without the jazz. Saw Weigh Station and they sounded good. The specialty cocktails were not very good, but the service was. I will be back. Does require a $5 cover read more

We are visiting from NC and we came here last night for my 30th birthday and let me just say it was perfect! The live band was GREAT!!! The woman singing even sang me a birthday request. The drinks were good and reasonably priced! Most under $10. I had a couple white gummy bear shots, which were good! Nice mixed crowd and friendly atmosphere. The music the band was playing was all funk, which I loved! The only thing I wish was better was the DJ when the band took a break. He could of played better throwbacks. Overall a great night!! Would definitely recommend and definitely come back if we are in Charleston again read more

If you're in the mood to go see a great band and party this is the place for you! Always have a good time and the music is great. One drawback for me is that they don't have bud light but they have other beer options which will do. When it's busy, the line can get a bit long but usually moves pretty quickly. read more