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The Sipland Guide to Charleston
Bar Rollins
Local artists, designers, bar and restaurant professionals, and other creative types convene in this easy-going East Side wine bar that serves an array of natural-leaning bottles and Mediterranean snacks with zero pretense. Few wine bars have dedicated n/a options that go beyond the cursory soda or seltzer, but Bar Rollins makes everyone feel welcome.
Sip elegant glasses of n/a aperitif Figlia garnished with juicy orange slices, or Lovely Bunch’s tart sparkling apple juice.
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194 Jackson Street
Melfi’s
From the Leon’s and Little Jack’s team comes this Italian-accented destination for salads, pastas, Roman-style thin-crust pizzas, and more. The clubby space has tufted banquettes, exposed brick walls, and mod pendant lamps above a handsome wood bar.
Sample n/a cocktails like the Laid Back Margarita, made with Ritual spirit-free tequila and spicy bitters, or The Good Sun, which combines Ritual spirit-free tequila with pineapple juice, bitters, and crisp ginger.
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721 King Street
Herd Provisions
This sprawling Wagener Terrace space includes a bar, butcher’s counter, dining room, and buzzy backyard patio. Farmer-proprietor Alec Bradford’s transparent sourcing methods and whole-animal butcher are nearly as renowned as Herd Provisions’ daily happy hour, which features small plates, burgers, and drink specials.
Try bubbly cannabis beverages like Levity (THC, CBD, mint, lemon, and club soda) and High Rise (Delta 9 THC, CBD, and blood orange seltzer) or a seasonal shrub made with macerated strawberries, basil, and Champagne vinegar. Or customize a lemonade or limeade with a splash of rose-cardamom, Thai basil, or lavender-juniper syrup.
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106 Grove Street
Last Saint
Reserve a spot in the intimate cocktail den located behind a neighborhood bar in this hip, dual-concept space. Its cozy booths and lime-hued vintage bar host local deejays and other events, and provide a welcome respite from the King Street throngs.
Menus are unnecessary. Tell the talented bartenders what sorts of flavors or styles of beverages you like—bubbly citrus-forward drinks, for example, or stirred herbal sippers— and enjoy a custom creation tailored to your specifications.
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472 Meeting Street
Little Palm
Don your sunnies to hit this coastal-chic pool bar and cafe in downtown’s Ryder Hotel. The indoor-outdoor space has twinkling string lights, comfy lounge chairs, and a thatched-roof bar pouring macchiatos in the morning and cocktails from 10 a.m. on.
We’re partial to the Shallow End, a refreshing long drink made with Seedlip Garden, strawberry, lime, and seltzer; or the aptly named School Night, which combines n/a dry Riesling, mulled hibiscus tea, and tart citrus cordial.
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237 Meeting Street
Basic Kitchen
With its light-filled interiors and rotating art exhibits, this vegetarian-friendly restaurant has a serene, welcoming vibe. It’s just the place to catch up with a friend or chat with a colleague over swordfish tacos, veggie-studded grain bowls, or fan-favorite cauliflower wings.
The impressive n/a drinks menu includes Bright Eyes Spritzy, made with herbal green juice, lemon, mint, and a touch of agave nectar; Grateful Grapefruit, a bubbly mix of grapefruit, lemon, ginger, lavender, and soda water; a beautifully balanced Creamsicle featuring lemon, lavender, aquafaba, pineapple, and bitters; or chilled bottles of Phony Negronis.
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82 Wentworth Street
Charleston, South Carolina
The bar and restaurant scenes in Charleston, S.C., are rightly heralded among the country’s best, but it isn’t always easy to know where to find world-class nonalcoholic (n/a) drinks. Fortunately, Sipland’s team of local experts can tell you exactly where to go for inventive zero-proof cocktails, CBD-infused sippers, tart shrubs, and more. Whether you’re new in town or a Lowcountry long-hauler, Charleston’s thriving n/a drinks scene always has something new to offer.