A.C.'s is hands down the best place to drink in Charleston. Equal amounts old school 'belly-up' bar and meeting place, it attracts a regular group of locals (varying types, but mostly blue-collar, artsy, and eclectic) and college students. Cheap beer, good happy hour prices and late night hours (usually open 'til sunrise - at least on Friday nights) make it a great place to start and end your night out.
Oh yeah, has the absolute BEST bartenders in town.
Pros: Great bartenders, Inexpensive, Cool atmosphere
Cons: Non-existent food, Can get crowded, Smokey at times
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