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    The Pub On 61

    4.3 (70 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    THE PUB ON 61 ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Very loud
    DJ
    Live music

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    Chicken Fingers
    Justin J.

    Stopped in with the kids on Sunday to grab some food. Good local bar with tons of locals who know each other, pool tables, some TVs, friendly staff, decent bar food on a limited menu, and phenomenal prices. Really refreshing to pay what I would consider normal prices for a burger and fries. Food was fast despite us being there an hour before Super Bowl kickoff. Typical local bar ambience... everyone seems to know each other, folks are there to talk, hangout, and have a drink or three. J.Ja

    Nachos with Chicken!

    Brianna our server was amazing! She easily handled the whole bar plus the tables. We asked a lot of questions because we're not locals. And she was very gracious. This is a total local spot with great food and great ambience. Excellent music! Hail the 80s!! Nachos were GREAT with the chicken added.

    a plate of wings, celery, and dips
    Rachel E.

    BEST WINGS IN CHARLESTON! While visiting town I was craving wings and I found The Pub on 61 online and someone told me about it too, this is a cool local bar with live music nights, pool tables, darts and a jukebox! Super cheap drinks and bartender was very welcoming even tho I'm not a local. I had a couple beers and of course I ordered 6 Sweet Chili wings and 6 Old Bay wings, wings came out perfectly cooked and the sauce was great. I definitely have to come back!

    a pint of beer with a slice of lemon
    Melissa G.

    I came to pub on 61 for trivia as I found it on the trivia website I was surprised by how cool the bar is. Is everything you wish on a dive bar, cold cheap drinks, fun games and amazing service. I had a couple of beers and snacked on the pretzel with queso which was very enjoyable and yet simple. Great neighborhood joint

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    Linda W.

    A great place to hear live music or play pool, or both. There's an extensive beer menu on tap and a friendly staff. Sunday Low Country Blues jam is my favorite time.

    Philly cheese steak
    Jasmine W.

    Josiah is such an amazing bartender and ABOVE AND BEYOND chef fast and tasty food no complaints perfect

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    7 months ago

    Diverse sums up the music, clientele, and staff.. I'm happy to be part of the regulars and scene. Celebrations every night.

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    1 year ago

    Food was fantastic, great burger. It's a dirt bar, with great people and great service.

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    9 months ago

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    Michele B.

    Thank you for your review Linda. We greatly appreciate it.

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    2 years ago

    Get rid of the dj who can't sing nor choose good music. Allow real Tito's in the Toto's bottle and get better cooks.

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    1 year ago

    Very down home roadhouse-type bar. Great blues nights. Wonderful musicians. Reasonable priced drinks. Five stars!!!

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    2 years ago

    Great place cornhole on Mondays are great people are great all around stellar you should check it out great food and drinks

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    3 years ago

    Great dive bar. Friendly staff. Nice selection of beers. Good food. Three pool tables and two dart boards

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    3 years ago

    Ah, my home away from home. Love it here! The entire team is welcoming and genuine. The bar food is on point too :)

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    3 years ago

    Excellent place for music, food, and pool. The outdoor area in the back is great!!! The staff are kind and friendly people

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    4 years ago

    I've been coming here a long time. Good people, the pool tables are nice and the food is great.

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